Nissan Confirms Altima Sedan's Global Exit, Sentra to Take Over

Nissan is set to discontinue its Altima sedan globally, marking the end of an era for the model that has been a significant player in the mid-size sedan market for over three decades. The decision comes as the broader sedan market continues to shrink, facing intense competition from the ever-growing SUV segment.

Launched in 1992, the Altima has a 34-year history, but its sales performance has been on a steady decline. In the United States, sales plummeted from over 200,000 units in 2019 to just 92,000 in 2025. The first half of 2026 saw a further 31.9% decrease in sales compared to the same period last year, with only 42,000 units sold.

Ponz Pandikuthira, Nissan's Chief Product & Planning Officer for the Americas, confirmed that the Altima will cease sales this year in the North American market. The responsibility for carrying Nissan's sedan lineup forward in the region will fall upon the Sentra. The future of any potential successor to the Altima remains uncertain.

In addition to the Altima's exit, Nissan is also phasing out the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid. This model, based on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, was introduced to quickly fill a gap in Nissan's hybrid offerings. However, with the upcoming launch of the new X-Trail e-Power, it will be replaced in the market, signaling Nissan's strategic shift towards its newer electrification technologies.

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Altima will be completely stopped selling