A little bigger and better than ever, the redesigned 2002 Nissan Altima is a compact sedan. The 2002 Nissan Altima is a practical, good looking, well equipped and comfortable four door Sedan. 175 horsepower 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder. The Altima offers seating for up to five passengers and a decent list of standard equipment, including driver and passenger-side airbags, child safety rear door locks, an emergency trunk release, power accessories, front bucket seats, an adjustable steering wheel, a rear window defogger and intermittent wipers.