Nissan Hybrid Car

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2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid

The Nisssan Altima Hybrid.

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 line with a diesel.

Hybrid System

Hybrid System Net Power — 198 hp (148 kW)

Gasoline engine
QR25DE – 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder
Horsepower – 158 hp @ 5,200–6,000 rpm
Torque – 162 lb-ft @ 2,800–4,800 rpm

Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) on intake valves

Variable induction system

Nissan Direct Ignition System

Iridium-tipped spark plugs

Electronic drive-by-wire throttle

Engine Balancer System

Electric motor, Permanent magnet AC synchronous electric motor – 199 lb-ft @ 0–1,500 rpm (105 kW @ 4,500 rpm) Voltage – 650 V maximum

Battery, Sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) Battery — 40 hp (30 kW) Voltage 244.8 V

Emissions – Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV)

Drivetrain

Front engine/front-wheel drive

Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT)

Brakes

11.7″ Front vented disc/11.5″ rear disc brakes

4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)

Suspension and Steering

Front: Independent subframe-mounted strut-type

Rear: Multi-link independent

Front (23.0 mm) and rear (17.3 mm) stabilizer bars

Vehicle-speed-sensitive electric power steering

Wheels and Tires

16″ x 7.0″ 6-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels

P215/60TR16 All-season tires

Aerodynamics , Drag coefficient (Cd): .31

Styling/Functionality

Aluminum hood

Dual exhaust outlets with chrome tip finishers

Splash guards

Dual body-color power outside mirrors

UV-reducing solar glass

Convenience

Push Button Ignition

Nissan Intelligent Key®

Air conditioning with in-cabin microfilter

Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)

Power windows with one-touch driver-side auto-up/down with auto-reverse

Power door locks with auto-locking feature

Remote keyless entry with trunk release

Cruise control with illuminated steering wheel-mounted controls

Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges

Multi-functional trip computer with outside temperature display

Tilt and telescoping steering column

Vehicle speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers

Dual visors with vanity mirrors

Digital clock (in radio)

Nine beverage holders

Map lights and rear reading lights

Lockable glove box with light

Overhead sunglasses holder

Driver and front-passenger seatback pockets

Height-adjustable 3-point front seat belts

12-volt DC power outlets

Retained accessory power and battery saver

Seating and Appointments

6-way manual adjustable driver’s seat

Velour cloth seat trim

Metallic trim (Frost and Charcoal cloth interior only)

Front sliding armrest

Rear center armrest

Carpeted trunk lid trim

Audio

AM/FM/CD audio system

4 speakers

6 speakers

Auxiliary audio input jack

Safety

Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat-belt and occupant-classification sensors

Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front- and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection

Traction Control System (TCS)

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)

3-point ALR/ELR seat belt system (ELR only for driver)

Front-seat Active Head Restraints

Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters

LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)

Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones

Hood buckling creases and safety stops

Pipe-style steel side-door guard beams

Energy-absorbing steering column

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Security

Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System

Vehicle Security System

FUEL CONSUMPTION

2010 EPA FUEL ECONOMY ESTIMATES , Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) (city/hwy) 35/33

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