The 2026 Nissan Altima® is built for today’s commuter who wants style, confidence, and intuitive tech without sacrificing everyday practicality. If you drive around New Castle, DE and the greater Wilmington and Newark corridor, you already know the value of a midsize sedan that balances responsive performance with real-world comfort and connectivity. With available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, a refined 2.5-liter Direct Injection Gasoline engine, an available 12.3-inch touch-screen display, and class-exclusive driver-assist innovations, Altima stands ready to streamline your research and make your buying decision easier. Below, we outline what matters most to local drivers—performance and control on busy routes, everyday comfort, standout safety, trims and highlights, and how our team at Sheridan Nissan can support your entire ownership experience from the first test drive to years down the road.
Altima brings back the spirit of the sport sedan with smart engineering that translates to confident driving on I-95, Route 13, and neighborhood streets around Old New Castle. Its standard 2.5-liter DIG inline 4-cylinder delivers up to 188 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque (on select trims and when using premium fuel only), while available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive monitors grip and quickly responds to changing road surfaces. Available Active Ride Control and Intelligent Trace Control help smooth out the bumps and keep you planted through sweeping curves, and an independent multi-link rear suspension with monotube rear shocks helps provide a composed ride and reassuring stability mile after mile.
Inside Altima, the cockpit feels tailored for you. The available 12.3-inch high-resolution touch-screen places maps, media, and vehicle settings front and center in crisp detail. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto help keep cables out of sight while maintaining seamless access to your apps and messages. Zero Gravity front seats support your posture when traffic stretches out, and the rear 60/40-split seatbacks create room for longer items when you need them. Add available NissanConnect Services to remotely start your Altima and pre-condition the cabin, and you’ll appreciate how the sedan turns small daily hassles into simple, quick tasks—perfect for mornings in New Castle or evening pick-ups near Wilmington’s Riverfront.
Every 2026 Altima includes NISSAN SAFETY SHIELD 360, so core features like Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, and High Beam Assist are always on guard. Standard, class-exclusive Intelligent Forward Collision Warning can monitor up to two vehicles ahead to alert you to sudden deceleration. Available ProPILOT Assist helps reduce the strain of stop-and-go congestion on I-95 by helping keep you centered and maintaining your set distance, and available Intelligent Around View Monitor can assist with tight parking around Old New Castle and Wilmington’s busier districts by providing a composite 360-degree view to your display.
| Trim | Highlights |
|---|---|
| SV | 2.5L DIG I-4; NISSAN SAFETY SHIELD® 360; 7″ Advanced Drive-Assist® Display; Nissan Intelligent Key®; 17″ machine-finished aluminum-alloy wheels |
| SV Special Edition | 17″ Gloss Black aluminum-alloy wheels; rear spoiler; power sliding glass moonroof; wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™; illuminated kick plates; Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control |
| SR | Sport-forward design; available sport-tuned suspension; gloss black V-Motion grille; bold interior accents |
| SR Midnight Edition® | 19″ Gloss Black aluminum-alloy wheels; gloss black rear spoiler and accents; Midnight Edition® badging; power sliding glass moonroof |
When you shop for a 2026 Altima at Sheridan Nissan, you get more than inventory—you gain a local partner that understands your daily routes and weekend routines. From quick runs up Route 13 to commutes into Wilmington’s business districts, we tailor recommendations to how you drive. Our online tools simplify each step, our New Castle location is easy to reach, and our service team keeps your Nissan performing at its best with certified expertise and genuine parts.
Upgrading to a new 2026 Nissan Altima is even easier when you know your current vehicle’s value. Use our online trade-in tool to receive a market-based estimate in minutes—right from home. You can apply your trade-in toward your next Altima and keep your shopping focused on the features that matter most to you, like available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, the 12.3-inch display, or the SR Midnight Edition look. Start with our Value Your Trade resource, then save time at the dealership by completing a secure finance application online.
In the crowded midsize-sedan segment, Altima combines accessible innovation with class-exclusive confidence. Some competitors reserve a full active safety suite for higher trims; Altima makes NISSAN SAFETY SHIELD 360 standard. While rivals may offer a parking camera or rear sensors, Altima’s available Intelligent Around View Monitor delivers a 360-degree composite perspective to help you slip into curbside spots near the New Castle Court House area with less guesswork. On the highway, available ProPILOT Assist helps with lane centering and stop-and-go flow when traffic backs up near the I-295 interchange—an area where you’ll appreciate fewer steering and braking inputs. If you’re comparing screens, the available 12.3-inch display provides an expansive canvas for wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; some alternatives still rely on smaller or wired-only interfaces. And for four-season versatility, available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive helps you stay composed when conditions are unpredictable, giving Altima an edge for everyday life around New Castle, DE.
Ready to see how the 2026 Nissan Altima fits your routine? Browse our current inventory online, set up a test drive that aligns with your schedule, and complete a secure finance application to streamline your visit. Have a vehicle to trade? Use our Value Your Trade tool to get a real-world estimate in minutes. If you have questions on trims or tech features, contact our team—we’ll walk you through options like available ProPILOT Assist, Intelligent Around View Monitor, and Intelligent All-Wheel Drive so you can choose confidently.
We are proud to help New Castle, DE shoppers—and our neighbors in Wilmington, Newark, and Bear—find a 2026 Nissan Altima that suits daily commutes, family schedules, and weekend plans. From feature explanations to service and support, our focus is a smooth, informative experience with local insight at every step. Explore your options online or visit us in New Castle to get behind the wheel of an Altima that feels tailor-made for your drive.
*Vehicle images and features shown are for illustration only and may vary by trim and option.
