Nissanpedia.org » nissan http://www.nissanpedia.org Nissan Car Reviews, Videos, Articles, News and Car Dealers Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:03:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 The Elusive Nissan Altima Hybrid http://www.nissanpedia.org/the-elusive-nissan-altima-hybrid/ http://www.nissanpedia.org/the-elusive-nissan-altima-hybrid/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:28:48 +0000 NissanPedia http://www.nissanpedia.org/the-elusive-nissan-altima-hybrid/ NissanPedia goes on the hunt for an elusive mid-sized, eco-friendly (and very affordable) vehicle gaining popularity in only 8 of the 50 states, Nissan’s Altima Hybrid.

With a 158-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder gas engine backed up by a 40-horsepower electric motor, this Altima brings the mid-sized hybrid sedan into a class fitting any Toyota and Honda hybrid on the market. How far are you getting with your Altima? Try 35 miles a gallon city and 33 highway. You can push it up to 40 depending on how hard you brake, accelerate, etc. – which is right up there with Camry’s 33/34 m.p.g. and surpasses The Chevy Malibu Hybrid at 24/32 m.p.g.

Nissan Altima Hybrid
2007-2008 Altima Hybrid, availability limited

So why can’t you run out and pick up your Altima today? Well, you could, but only if you live in: California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island & Vermont. Environmental regulations in those green states has risen demand for eco-friendly cars, but you won’t see the Altima on dealer lots in the Midwest or southern states. However, if you don’t mind the $25,795 base price (again, competing well with Toyota, Honda, etc.) the sticker includes a delivery fee.

The Elusive Nissan Altima Hybrid
Altima’s Hybrid 158-horsepower 4-cylinder gas & 40-horsepower electric engine packs a sweet, though rough, power-boost

The jump from electric motor to gas engine and back can be a little harsh. Critics of the Altima Hybrid have complained about how much you can feel the switch, those for the Altima say the smooth transition of a Toyota is too smooth, almost putting you to sleep at the wheel. Regardless of how you feel, it can be said the switch from gas to electric (and vice-versa) is felt, but not so harsh that you’ll propel your vehicle off the road.

Nissan Altima Hybrid
Nissan’s Altima test Vehicle circa 2005

Several taxi & limo commissions, along with car rental agencies, have embraced hybrid car technology. The most famous of all (at least most well known in pop culture) may be New York’s Taxi & Limousine Commission – which is implementing the Altima Hybrid as part of their yellow-cab fleet. As interest and the demand for eco-automobiles grows, Nissan lovers can rest assured they’ll spy future Altima Hybrids at dealers nationwide.

NYC Altima Hybrid Taxi
We Heart the NYC Taxi Commission and their embracing of the Altima Hybrid

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Pivo 2 Robot Dash

]]> http://www.nissanpedia.org/nissan-pivo-2-concept/feed/ 0 Nissan Cube – Coming to the US, UK in 09 http://www.nissanpedia.org/nissan-cube-coming-to-the-us-uk-in-09/ http://www.nissanpedia.org/nissan-cube-coming-to-the-us-uk-in-09/#comments Thu, 15 May 2008 13:52:48 +0000 NissanPedia http://www.nissanpedia.org/nissan-cube-coming-to-the-us-uk-in-09/ Nissan plans to bring their green ice-cube to North America by the beginning of 2009. If all goes well, United Kingdom drivers can expect The Cube later that year. Only time will tell if the adorable box-car will make it this side of the Pacific. Expect a redesign, including Nissan Versa’s 1.8-liter engine under the hood. Generation-Y has already taken a huge interest in this vehicle, a reaction similar to designs by Scion a few years back.

Nissan Cube
Nissan Cube – already a hit with the kids!

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