Nissan Preparing to Scrap Popular Altima Sedan NissanNissan is finally killing the Altima sedan, based on what Ponz Pandikuthira, head of product planning in North America, told WardsAuto.The executive reportedly said the Altima is being killed to give the "grown-up" Sentra more space to stretch its legs.Car and Driver reached out to Nissan to confirm the timeline for the Altima's demise, and we'll update this story if we hear back.The Nissan Altima has been living on borrowed time, but all good things must come to an end, and unfortunately for fans of the long-running family sedan, Joe Black is just around the corner. Nissan's head of product planning and senior vice president for North America recently confirmed the Altima's death in an interview with WardsAuto.NissanDespite its expected demise after the 2025 model year, Nissan announced that the Altima would return for 2026. After all, the mid-size sedan was getting quite old, and Nissan had just revealed the refreshed Sentra. Based on Pandikuthira's comments, though, the Altima likely won't make it to the 2027 model year. The executive said that the Altima will "soon depart" as the more "grown-up" Sentra is intended to cover Nissan's entire sedan market.AdvertisementAdvertisementWhile Nissan has cancelled plans to build two EV sedans in the United States, Pandikuthira also reaffirmed that Nissan doesn't expect a surge in volume for the electric sedan segment until the end of the decade, at which point EVs and batteries should be a lot more affordable. He also touched on the Ariya, which was cancelled for the 2026 model year, saying that the SUV's future in the U.S. market is being discussed.Car and Driver reached out to Nissan to confirm when exactly the Altima will be scrapped. We will update this story if we hear back.➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car.Shop New Cars Shop Used CarsYou Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029
