Nissan Altima Hybrid

The Nissan Altima Hybrid is a hybrid version of Nissan's popular Altima sedan, introduced for the 2007 model year and expected to be released early 2007. 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.

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.

Recent Changes

The Nissan Altima Hybrid is a new vehicle for 2007. The Hybrid version will maintain its current high performance but offer the hybrid components which will give better fuel economy and lower emissions.

Styles and Major Options

Altima's Hybrid's features include:

• 2.5 Liter VVT-i 4-Cylinder Engine with Hybrid Synergy Drive, producing 187 Horsepower.
• Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control that can run with the engine off
• A Super-Clean Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV)
• Up to 80% fewer smog forming emissions than the average new vehicle.

Pricing

The pricing for the Nissan Altima Hybrid has not yet been released

Gas Mileage

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. [1]

Reliability

The Hybrid is touted as having the same reliability as the current Altima.

Unique Attributes

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