2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid

  

 

Power: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, 158 horsepower (electric motor adds 40 horsepower)

Mileage estimate: 33-35 mpg                                  

Price: $26,650

Standard features include: tilt/telescoping steering column; keyless ignition/entry; dual-zone automatic climate control; six-speaker sound system with a CD player and an auxiliary audio jack; antilock disc brakes; traction and stability control; power locks, windows, and mirrors;

 Review By Jeffrey Weidel

So what’s wrong with doing a little borrowing? Nothing, if you happen to be the Nissan automotive group, which decided to use some technology from rival Toyota in a licensing agreement when designing the Altima Hybrid.

I’m not exactly sure what benefits Toyota got from the arrangement. But one thing is clear – they produced another rival to go with Honda. The 2009 Altima Hybrid is being hailed by many car experts for its handling, gas-saving capability (33-35 mpg, with a 20-gallon gas tank), comfort, performance, and on top of all that, it looks good. Continue Reading »