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The 2008 Altima Hybrid
The all-new 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid offers all the style, convenience, comfort, quality feel and performance technology features and highlights of the next-generation 2008 Altima while offering the added benefits of improved fuel economy and reduced emissions.
The Altima Hybrid, Nissan?s first production gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle, blends an advanced electric motor/generator, Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery and hybrid management system with Nissan?s powerful 2.5-liter 4-cylinder QR25DE engine. The mating of the two produces a hybrid system net power of 198 horsepower (148 kW) and results in low emissions and enhanced fuel economy of 41 mpg City/36 mpg Highway (estimated) ? without compromising Altima?s responsive acceleration and performance.
Rated as an Advanced Technology-Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV), it meets California emissions requirements and will be sold in states that have adopted California emissions regulations: California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Like all 2008 Altima models, the Altima Hybrid is build on the all-new Nissan ?D? platform, which is designed to help make Altima one of the best performing large front-wheel drive sedans in the world. The Altima Hybrid also offers all-new distinctive styling and a roomy, comfortable, full-feature, high-quality interior.
Highlights of the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid include:
Engine, Motor and Driveline
- The same 2.5-liter 4-cylinder QR25DE engine found on Altima, producing 158 horsepower @ 5,200-6,000 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque @ 2,800-4,800 rpm
- Standard dual exhaust
- Permanent magnet AC synchronous motor (650V maximum) rated at 40 horsepower (assisted power) and 199 lb-ft of torque @ 0-1,500 rpm
- Sealed Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery rated at 244.8V and producing 40 horsepower (prelim. figure)
- Hybrid-specific electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) designed to maximize fuel efficiency
- All-new design featuring a continuation of Altima?s distinctive, sporty design
- Aggressive stance, Nissan ?T-shaped? grille, forward A-pillar, iconic Altima-style taillights, reduced wheel opening gaps
- All-new "D" platform featuring much improved body rigidity, reduced NVH
- New front suspension design with new geometry, half shafts now equal angle and more parallel to the ground ? virtually eliminating torque steer
- Improved rear suspension design, inspired by the Nissan 350Z, with an emphasis on nimbleness and good ride comfort
- Secure feel, flatter cornering and enhanced comfort now easier to appreciate performance in everyday driving
- Shock absorbers with rebound springs for secure cornering feel
- New power-assisted vehicle-speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering system provides light effort at low speeds, secure feeling at high speeds
- Power-assisted front vented disc/solid rear disc with available Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
- Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS)
- 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P215/60R16 tires
- Regenerative Cooperative braking that allows Altima Hybrid to produce its own electric energy for storage in its battery, so that it never needs external recharging or "plugging in"
- Enhanced interior feel with refined workmanship, expanded use of soft materials (such as padded armrests) and chrome accents
- Roomy yet sporty interior space with innovative amenities, including new Fine Vision Gauge display instrument panel, standard Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, convenient covered storage compartments and seven cup or bottle holders
- Available Bose®-developed audio system with 9 speakers, Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System, Nissan Navigation System, satellite radio, RearView? Monitor
- Standard dual-zone automatic temperature control
- Comfortable, highly bolstered seats with available 8-way power-adjustable driver?s seat
- Standard Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage air bags and seat belt sensors, standard front-seat side-impact supplemental air bags and standard side-impact curtain supplemental air bags
- Zone Body construction
- Front seat Active Head Restraints
- Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchors and tether system
- Available in one well-equipped model: Altima Hybrid
- Three available equipment packages: Convenience, Connection and Technology
- Assembled by Nissan North America Manufacturing Smyrna, Tennessee Plant
"Altima is 100% original and 100% Nissan, rather than a copy of existing mid-size sedan offerings," said Bill Bosley, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division. "In creating this next generation Altima, we didn't take for granted the things it already did well. We refined or enhanced all areas ? exterior, interior and under the skin."
Along with its distinctive styling, the fourth generation Altima utilizes the all-new Nissan "D" platform with improved body rigidity and a redesigned suspension. This new platform was developed with the objective of making Altima one of the best performing large front-wheel drive sedans available globally.
The new Altima is available with Nissan?s advanced Xtronic CVT? (Continuously Variable Transmission) or 6-speed manual transmissions and a choice of the award-winning VQ-series 3.5-liter V6 or powerful 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engines.
The 2007 Altima also offers a long list of convenience features ? including available Intelligent Key with Push Start Ignition, Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System, RearView Monitor and an advanced navigation system.
2008 Altima Coupe
This chart provides an overview of the feature differences between the two Altima Coupe trim levels.
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