As with the radio volume dial, the climate control dials in the 2007 Nissan Altima would benefit from rubber grips. That would seem like a trivial gripe, but satisfying the tactile senses with a soft-touch material that could be used several times each day adds a sense of quality not offered by the existing hard plastic. GM, a brand historically bashed for interior quality, has started adding the rubber grips in some mainstream 2007 vehicles for just that reason, and to good effect. Materials aside, the Altima’s climate control panel is set up well with large dials and buttons for easy operation.

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