Hybrid Altima
Altima Hybrid Performance
by Teguh Iman
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There are a few luxury new hybrid choices out there, and the Nissan Altima Hybrid seems to be the most popular of those choices. Check out some of the features of the Nissan Altima hybrid and what sets itself apart from the other hybrid cars.
Nissan Motors, a budding Japanese automaker, offers the auto industry a distinct hybrid that blends the automaker’s style, performance and fuel economy.
The 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid is the first attempt to break into the hybrid market from Nissan. With a 244.8v NiMH battery pack designed by Panasonic, the Altima is a hodge podge of automotive ingredients that range from Ford to Toyota.
The 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid is a response from Nissan to the success of the Toyota Prius.
Nissan claims that diesels are the most efficient route to take with hybrids. That’s why Nissan is debuting their hybrid
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line with a diesel.
The Altima hybrid is only on sale in 8 states, which will make it hard to find replacement parts and general service for the hybrid vehicle.
The all-new Altima hybrid, Nissan’s first entry in the hybrid electric vehicle market, flaunts distinctive styling, a sport-oriented suspension, powerful 4-cylinder engine and spacious interior. Nissan completes the hybrid car features by adding excellent fuel economy through a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain.
Check out some of the features of the Nissan Altima hybrid and what sets itself apart from the other hybrids
The hybrid’s EPA fuel economy is estimated at 42 mpg City and 36 mpg Highway. Bosley added, “Combined with Altima’s standard 20-gallon fuel tank, Altima Hybrid has a projected driving range of up to 700 miles between fill-ups. The Nissan Altima Hybrid features sophisticated standard equipment that includes 16-inch alloy wheels, power windows/door locks, an Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition system, 6-speaker AM/FM/CD system with auxiliary audio input jack, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Traction Control System (TCS), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), and dual-zone automatic temperature control.
The Nissan Altima Hybrid has a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder DOHC engine that is equipped with a continuously variable transmission complete with unique front wheel drive. The Nissan Altima Hybrid has a 158-horsepower petrol engine and a 40-horsepower electric motor. The internal combustion engine is located 162 feet from the gas engine and about 199 feet away from the electric motor.
Gas Mileage and Environmental Information
Combustion engines burn gasoline and produce by-products in the form of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide emissions. In addition the Nissan has been classified as an Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle. It has exceeded in its ability to reach Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle standards.
Other Features
Safety is a main component of the car. The Nissan Altima Hybrid is equipped with standard airbags. There are side door beams and panic button alarms to deter thieves, together with a series of locking features including a vehicle anti-locking device.
To boost safety, the automaker equipped the car with the Advanced Air Bag System (AABS), front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags for chest protection, roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front and rear outboard occupant head protection and front seat Active Head Restraints.
Driving The Nissan Altima Hybrid
executive summary by John G. Anderson
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If you really want to annoy other drivers on the road, drive your hybrid car as it’s designed to be driven.
The Nissan Altima Hybrid, the company’s first entry into the gas-electric hybrid market uses a 2.5-litre four cylinder engine from the conventional Altima, connected to a Toyota-sourced electric hybrid drive and a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
I’ve driven many hybrid vehicles but I really like the Altima hybrid. If you are not willing to change your driving habits, you will have a harder time recovering the extra hybrid cost in your gas savings. If you live in an urban area with constant traffic you will immediately notice the benefits of a hybrid vehicle.
Nissan has always prided itself on sporty performance and the Altima hybrid does deliver. The Altima hybrid is a great car and comes in top-of-the-line trim levels, including heated power adjustable cloth seats, automatic climate control, ABS, stability control and side & curtain airbags.
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