2014 Nissan Altima - We live in a time when most cars are very good. Gone are the days of the Pinto's and Vega's, so in the mid-sized class it's hard to be a stand-out. The Altima offers edgy styling with a strong engine and all the comfort features you would want in the segment. The CVT transmission offers the perfect gear for every situation and delivers the maximum fuel efficiency possible, but the trade-out is a somewhat numb shift from the competition.