The new Altima has grown tremendously - the interior has become so spacious that it even surpassed the class of the higher Maxima interior. The Altima became the most spacious mid-size Japanese sedan, as well as the largest in the class and its fuel tank. The press appreciated the updates and the Altima was praised for its new style and large space. The Altima also has an improved multi-link rear suspension and better brakes. Criticism was leveled at the car’s interior due to poor quality, cheap plastic, others disliked the driving characteristics due to not feeling the road, as well as due to the increased wheelbase, increased turning radius.