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The Nissan Altima Hybrid is a hybrid version built off of Nissan's best selling Altima sedan, introduced for the 2007 model year and expected to be released early in the 2007 calendar year. The Smyrna, Tennessee plant is being made ready to assemble the new Hybrid. Estimated U.S. sales are 100,000 units over a perios of 5 years.
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The '''Altima [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]]''' is built off Nissan's redesigned 2007 [http://www.nissanusa.com/altima/?Site=Overture+Services,+Inc.&Creative=Unknown&Area=altima&CMP=KNC-Overture&ovmkt=N6HQOQ59O6LNAJR9SMML29L8Q0 Altima] sedan. It is being introduced for the 2007 model year and expected to be released early in the 2007 calendar year. The [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] version will give better fuel economy and lower emissions.


The plan is to roll out these vehicles in 8 states where the market for hybrid vehicles are higher.  These include California, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, Maine and New Jersey.
[[Nissan|Nissan]] is licensing the drive system technology from Toyota; however they will offer the same 2.5-liter engine from the current 4-cylinder Altimas. Although they are rivals, using Toyota's technology will move the Altima [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] to market faster and Toyota can recapture some of their technology [http://www.mixedpower.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1152 investment].


The Altima Hybrid expects to license the drive system technology from Toyota, however they will continue to offer the same 2.5-liter engine and transmission as the current Altimas. Although they are rivals, using Toyota's technology will move the Altima Hybrid to market faster and Toyota can recapture some of their technology investment.
The standard and options on the Altima [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] and the current [http://www.carsdirect.com/build/style?make=NI&modelid=185&zipcode=90210&trim_groups=2.5l, Altima] are expected to be the same. The only difference for the customer will be the gasoline-electric engine and the advanced Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission) combination.


==Recent Changes==
The Smyrna, Tennessee plant is being readied to assemble the new [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]]. Estimated U.S. sales are 50,000 units in its first year of production. The plan is to roll these vehicles out in 8 states where the market for [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid vehicles]] is higher and across Canada as well. These include California, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, Maine and New Jersey.
 
The Nissan Altima Hybrid is a new vehicle for 2007 and is based off of its redesigned best selling Altima. The Hybrid version will maintain the Altima's current high performance but offer the hybrid components which give better fuel economy and lower emissions.
 
==Styles and Major Options==
'''Altima's Hybrid's features include:'''
*  The already-strong 2.5-liter engine with the electric-motor assist.
*  The CVT, continuously variable transmission.


==Pricing==
==Pricing==


Pricing for the Nissan Altima Hybrid has not yet been announced.
The Nissan Altima Hybrid's base price is $24,400.  Destination charges are $615.


==Gas Mileage==
==Gas Mileage==
 
42 City
Expected gas mileage is 40mpg. The Altima is a full sized car that has been designed to give luxury performance with the fuel economy of a compact car.
36 Highway
[http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2004/_STORY/040603-01.html]
 
==Reliability==
 
The Hybrid is touted as having the same reliability as the current Altima.
 
==Safety==
 
The Nissan Altima Hybrid has the same safety features as the current Altima.


==Photos==
==Photos==


==Colors==
==External Links==


==Main Competitors==
[http://www.autobytel.com/content/shared/articles/templates/index.cfm/article_id_int/57 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid] Test Drive Review - autobytel.com


==Hybrid Models==
[http://car-reviews.automobile.com/Nissan/review/2007-nissan-altima-hybrid-preview/810/ 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid] Review - automobile.com


==Unique Attributes==
[http://www.soultek.com/clean_energy/hybrid_cars/hybrid_car_types/Nissan_altima_hybrid_car.htm 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid] Review - soultek.com
 
The Nissan Altima Hybrid is a full sized car that boasts a compact cars fuel economy
http://www.greencar.com/index.cfm?content=features28
 
==Sports Sedan and Mods==
 
==Resale Values==
 
==Criticisms==
 
==Current Generation: (YYYY-present)==
 
==Worldwide==
 
==Design Quirks and Oddities==
 
==Awards==
 
==See also==
 
==External Links==

Latest revision as of 09:50, 12 March 2008

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The Altima Hybrid is built off Nissan's redesigned 2007 Altima sedan. It is being introduced for the 2007 model year and expected to be released early in the 2007 calendar year. The hybrid version will give better fuel economy and lower emissions.

Nissan is licensing the drive system technology from Toyota; however they will offer the same 2.5-liter engine from the current 4-cylinder Altimas. Although they are rivals, using Toyota's technology will move the Altima Hybrid to market faster and Toyota can recapture some of their technology investment.

The standard and options on the Altima Hybrid and the current Altima are expected to be the same. The only difference for the customer will be the gasoline-electric engine and the advanced Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission) combination.

The Smyrna, Tennessee plant is being readied to assemble the new hybrid. Estimated U.S. sales are 50,000 units in its first year of production. The plan is to roll these vehicles out in 8 states where the market for hybrid vehicles is higher and across Canada as well. These include California, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, Maine and New Jersey.

Pricing

The Nissan Altima Hybrid's base price is $24,400. Destination charges are $615.

Gas Mileage

42 City 36 Highway

Photos

External Links

2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid Test Drive Review - autobytel.com

2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid Review - automobile.com

2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid Review - soultek.com

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