02/07/2008 10:07. Swank it wasn't when the Altima first debuted in 1990, but it didn't matter. Practical, well-priced and oddly jelly-bean-shaped, the sedan was immediately popular. Today, cheap and practical aren't enough. The car you want in your driveway is sporty, elegant and cheap. Nissan went for two out of the three with its completely redone Altima. At thirty grand, my fully loaded tester was priced wildly outside the original Altima's sticker category, a hint that this budget-minded five-seater is edging closer to the pricey sport-sedan segment.

The new Altima is significantly more aggressive in looks and performance than the last-generation model, with... // Newsweek