Nissan Altima
Manufacturer	Nissan
Production	1993–present
Predecessor	Nissan Stanza
Class	Compact (1993-2001) Mid-size (2002-present)
Layout	FF layout

The Altima (pronounced ALL-teh-mah) is a mid-size car (formerly compact) manufactured by the Japanese automaker Nissan, and is arguably a continuation of the "bloodline" that began with the Nissan Bluebird in 1957. It has historically been larger, more powerful, and more luxurious than the Nissan Sentra but less so than the Nissan Maxima. Industrial robots welding a car body in the white section of a production line. ... Nissan Motor Co. ... The Nissan Stanza was a compact car introduced by Nissan in 1977 and was a badge-engineered brother to the Nissan Auster and Nissan Violet. ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... The Rambler American introduced in the late 1950s was an early compact car. ... A mid-size car, frequently referred to as an intermediate, is an automobile with a size between that of a compact and a full-size or standard-size car. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... Sketch of FF layout In automotive design, a FF, or Front-engine, Front-wheel drive layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. ... Final Fantasy Tactics ) is a tactical role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) for the Sony PlayStation video game console. ... Altima the Bloody Angel is the final boss of the Sony Playstation game, Final Fantasy Tactics. ... A mid-size car, frequently referred to as an intermediate, is an automobile with a size between that of a compact and a full-size or standard-size car. ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... Nissan Motor Co. ... The Nissan Bluebird is a compact- to medium-sized car launched in 1957. ... The Nissan Sentra is a small car made by automaker Nissan Motors and is generally a rebadged export version of the Japanese Nissan Sunny. ... The Nissan Maxima is a car manufactured by Nissan that is in a line of upper mid-size executive and sports sedans. ...

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History

The Altima name was originally a trim line of the Nissan Laurel mid-size car sold in the Caribbean before 1992. In 1993, Nissan discontinued its much-criticized Stanza, replacing it with the US-made Altima, while remaining a compact car. The very first Altima rolled off the assembly line on June 15, 1992 as a 1993 model. All Altimas had been built in Smyrna, Tennessee until June 2004, when Nissan's Canton, Mississippi, plant began producing additional Altimas to meet high demand. The Nissan Laurel was introduced by Nissan in 1968 as the new model to slot between the 1968 Bluebird 510 & the Nissan Cedric. ... A mid-size car, frequently referred to as an intermediate, is an automobile with a size between that of a compact and a full-size or standard-size car. ... West Indies redirects here. ... The Nissan Stanza was a compact car introduced by Nissan in 1977 and was a badge-engineered brother to the Nissan Auster and Nissan Violet. ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... The Rambler American introduced in the late 1950s was an early compact car. ... is the 166th day of the year (167th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Smyrna is a town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States. ... Canton is a city located in Madison County, Mississippi. ...

The Altima has had four design generations: 1993-1997, 1998-2001, 2002-2006, and 2007-present.

First generation (1993-1997)

First generation
Also called	Nissan Stanza Altima
Production	1993–1997
Assembly	Smyrna, Tennessee
Body style(s)	4-door sedan
Engine(s)	2.4 L KA24DE I4 150 hp (112 kW)
Transmission(s)	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	103.1 in (2619 mm)
Length	180.5 in (4585 mm)
Width	67.1 in (1704 mm)
Height	55.9 in (1420 mm)
Related	Nissan Bluebird

1993-1994 Altima GXE

Like the Stanza before it, the original Altima was based on the Nissan Bluebird SSS (Chassis Model U13), though its original styling hailed from Nissan's California design studio. Initially, the car's official name was "Stanza Altima," which appears on the early owners manuals. 1993 models can be seen with a sticker reading "Stanza" in small lettering to the left of the ALTIMA emblem on the trunk lid. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1996x1074, 230 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Nissan Altima Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... Smyrna is a town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... A colored automobile engine The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the combustion of fuel and an oxidizer (typically air) occurs in a confined space called a combustion chamber. ... The KA engine is a 2. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... Gearbox redirects here. ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Nissan Bluebird is a compact- to medium-sized car launched in 1957. ... The Nissan Bluebird is a compact- to medium-sized car launched in 1957. ...

All Altima models used Nissan's 150 hp (112 kW) KA24DE I4 DOHC engine mated to a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic, which provided the fastest performance among all 4-cylinder competitors (8.7 seconds to 60 mph (100 km/h) with automatic). (By contrast, the Japanese Bluebird SSS could be had with Nissan's famous SR20DET engine and all-wheel-drive.) Suspension was composed of struts with stabilizer bars at both ends and was noted for providing sporty, satisfying handling (plus a firm ride and moderate road noise); all wheels were 15-inches. Being one of the bigger compact cars, the Altima could seat four adults fairly comfortably, though its body was too skinny for five. Trim lines consisted of the stripper XE, mid-line GXE, sporty SE, and luxury GLE. Some options included a gold emblem package, molded mud guards, and a pin stripe. All 1993 and 1994 models came with a chrome exhaust tip standard; it was removed in 1995 when the Altima was cheapened up. All Altima models had a very small glovebox and the cupholders were in a poor location under the radio. The KA engine is a 2. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... A double overhead cam (also called a dual overhead cam, DOHC, or twincam) engine is a type of internal combustion engine where the camshafts that operate the intake and exhaust valves are mounted above the cylinders, and where there are separate camshafts for inlet and exhaust valves. ... Nissan SR20DET The SR20DET is part of the SR family of engines from Nissan. ...

The base XE (rare) had manual windows. The mid-line GXE had power windows, a power retracting antenna, pass thru rear armrest, digital clock in dash, and color matched plastic speaker grilles for the rear 6 inch speakers. The XE and GXE models only had the fixed intermittent wiper switch.

In addition to the GXE features, the SE had a stiffer suspension, fog lights, 3 leg mount rear spoiler (1993 models with a clear LED brake light), side skirts (no upper side moldings), and sport seats (plus a standard sunroof in 1994-1995). It also had 4-wheel disc brakes, which came on the other trim lines when antilock brakes were ordered.

The GLE's enhancements included a digital heads-up display(1993 and 1994 only), which displayed speed in MPH or km/h, turn signals, and various warning lights on a unique mirrored patch made into the windshield. The 1989 to 1994 Maxima and 240SX had similar technology but only showed speed. Other features included a coin holder built into the fuse panel cover(1993 and 1994 only), adjustable lumbar support on the front seats, automatic digital climate control, keyless entry with alarm(optional), floor mats, color matched side mirrors, cornering lights, sunroof, and a higher-powered six-speaker cassette/CD stereo which included 6X9 rear speakers with black metal "active speaker" grilles, metal color matched "active speaker" grilles for the front door speakers(1993 and 1994 only), and a pair of A pillar tweeters all powered by 2 factory amps mounted underneath the rear deck. For 1997 it gave up all of the above in exchange for standard leather (previously optional). All SE and GLE models had alloy wheels and variable intermittent wipers.

1993 Altimas came with a rosewood colored dash trim and only had a driver's side airbag coupled with automatic shoulder belts(the center console was slimmer to accommodate the lap belts). The 1994 Altima gained a darker burl wood dash trim, a flush mount passenger airbag and normal seatbelts. 1993 and 1994 models came with chrome inner door handles standard with an auto door lock/unlock feature on the passenger side, in 1995, the inner door handles were changed to color matched plastic and a plug replaced where the passenger auto door lock/unlock feature was. 1993 and 1994 models also had a slim 1½ armrest lid, however, if leather was selected on the GLE a leather cover brought the height up to about 4½ inches. In 1995, all the armrest lids were thicker and about 4½ inches tall. 1995 also brought a new venetian blind-like grille, new taillights (red and clear), and a new 2 leg mount spoiler with a red LED brake light for the SE. Some other changes included the removal of the rear speaker grilles for a flat rear deck, a cheaper cloth interior, a raised mount passenger airbag, a plastic cover replacing the rear ashtray, and the digital in dash clock was now optional. 1996 brought new wheel covers for base models. In 1997 the GXE gained a new "Limited Edition" package including alloy wheels, keyless entry, alarm, floor mats, and a Limited Edition sticker on each side near the front wheels. The majority of final-year Altima models were dubbed "1997.5" models, signifying the added crash protection necessary to meet 1997 side-impact standards.

Second generation (1998-2001)

Second generation
Production	1998–2001
Assembly	Smyrna, Tennessee
Body style(s)	4-door sedan
Engine(s)	2.4 L KA24DE I4
Transmission(s)	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	103.1 in (2619 mm)
Length	185.8 in (4719 mm) (2000-01) 183.5 in (4661 mm) (1998-99)
Width	69.1 in (1755 mm)
Height	55.9 in (1420 mm)

The second generation (codenamed L30) was an American market-only version, again styled by Nissan's California design center. A new interior brought a better glovebox and cupholders, a folding back seat (except on XE), and depowered airbags. While total volume remained identical at 108 cubic feet, most felt it was distributed better and resulted in a slightly roomier-feeling cabin. On the downside, many were let down by the new model's plainer styling and cheapened interior; some also felt the gas pedal was now too lightly sprung. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1188x636, 96 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Nissan Altima Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... Smyrna is a town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... A colored automobile engine The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the combustion of fuel and an oxidizer (typically air) occurs in a confined space called a combustion chamber. ... The KA engine is a 2. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... Gearbox redirects here. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Trim lines were GXE, SE, and GLE. The SE can be distinguished by its body-color grille, fog lights, rear spoiler, alloy wheels, and white-faced gauges. In this generation of Altima, all GLEs had leather seats standard.

2000-2001 Nissan Altima SE

For 1999 the uplevel cassette/CD stereo got a new faceplate and better sound quality, GXE and SE models gained variable intermittent wipers, and GLEs gained standard alloy wheels.

The majority of changes came for the 2000 model year. The engine increased in power from 150 to 155 hp (116 kW)with 4 way sparks, and it improved the 0-60 time from 8.7 to 8.4 seconds. Gearing and final drive ratios were shortened on both transmissions, stabilizer bars were thickened, and the steering was firmed up. SE and GLE models also upgraded to 16-inch wheels with lower-profile tires, new Monroe struts with "acceleration-sensitive strut valving", and a front strut tower brace for sportier handling (all optional on GXE). The Altima grew slightly longer and got a deeper front grille, one-piece headlamps with turn signals, all-red taillights, and plastic trim on the decklid. Inside were new front seats with a driver's height adjuster, cupholders for the rear seat (automatic transmission models only), revised seat cloth, a new instrument panel with digital odometers, a new rear window antenna, and the keyless entry fob now included a trunk release. Side airbags were newly standard on GLE and available on GXE and SE. For 2001, the Altima GXE again gained a Limited Edition package: power driver's seat, keyless entry with alarm, and floor mats. For the Mozilla crash reporting software previously called Airbag, see Breakpad. ...

Third generation (2002-2006)

Third generation
Production	2002-2006
Assembly	Smyrna, Tennessee Canton, Mississippi
Body style(s)	4-door sedan
Platform	Nissan FF-L platform
Engine(s)	2.5 L QR25DE I4 175 hp (130 kW) 3.5 L VQ35DE V6 240 hp (179 kW)
Transmission(s)	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic
Wheelbase	110.2 in (2799 mm)
Length	192.3 in (4884 mm) (2005-06) 191.5 in (4864 mm) (2002-04)
Width	70.4 in (1788 mm)
Height	57.9 in (1471 mm)
Related	Nissan Maxima Nissan Murano Nissan Quest Nissan Teana

The third-generation Altima (codenamed L31) debuted for model year 2002. It was the first mass-market product built on Nissan's new FF-L platform, which was unique to North America and had no equivalent model in Japan. (The Japanese Nissan Teana is similar but not quite identical, slotting between the Altima and Maxima in size.) The Altima grew enormously for this generation. Interior volume exploded all the way to 118.6 cubic feet, surpassing even the Maxima of the time and making the Altima the roomiest of all mid-size Japanese sedans. Also biggest in class was its 20-gallon fuel tank. Smyrna is a town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States. ... Canton is a city located in Madison County, Mississippi. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... The Nissan FF-L is an automobile platform for front wheel drive automobiles. ... A colored automobile engine The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the combustion of fuel and an oxidizer (typically air) occurs in a confined space called a combustion chamber. ... The QR family of straight-4 piston engines by Nissan range from 2. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... The VQ engine is a 2. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... Gearbox redirects here. ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Nissan Maxima is a car manufactured by Nissan that is in a line of upper mid-size executive and sports sedans. ... 2004 Murano SE in black (Front) 2004 Murano SE in black (Back) The Nissan Murano is a near-luxury mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by Nissan Motors which began retail sales in the 2003 model year, originally as the top-of-the-line SUV, which was larger than the Pathfinder... The Nissan Quest is a minivan produced by Nissan since 1993. ... The Nissan Teana is a front wheel drive mid-size automobile produced by Nissan of Japan, introduced in 2003. ... The Nissan Maxima is a car manufactured by Nissan that is in a line of upper mid-size executive and sports sedans. ...

The new Altima was well-received by the press, with many critics praising the new style and extra space. The new Altima also upgraded its rear suspension to a multilink type and its brakes to 4-wheel discs.

Most of the criticism centered on the interior, which was cited for using extremely cheap and brittle plastics. Some also found the steering too light and/or abrupt, and the turning circle wide due to the elongated wheelbase.

2003 -2004 received two tone dash colour, as well as 245 hp (183 kW) and 249 lb·ft (338 N·m) of torque. Acceleration with the 5spd manual was under 6 seconds at 5.9 with half a tank. 2002-2004 models with manual gearbox were the lightest of the V6 (4DR) cars.

2005-2006 Altima 2.5S

2005-2006 Altima SE-R

In 2005 the Altima received a new front end, all-red taillights, redesigned interior, and an optional DVD-based navigation system. The V6 was now rated at 250 hp (186 kW), and its optional automatic was now a 5-speed. Also new was the SE-R model with a 260 hp (194 kW) version of the V6, a 6-speed manual transmission (automatic still optional), upgraded brakes, 18-inch wheels, a suspension even stiffer than that of the 3.5 SE's, and a high-flow exhaust.^[1] The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ...

Third generation Altimas have unfortunately been affected by a recall related to the intake manifold and the Power Valves, also known as the Butterfly Valve. The Technical Service Bulletin - Campaign Number P5202 - does not mention all affected vehicles for production years with the same intake manifold design. This has left some owners affected by the problem with no recourse or remedy for what in some cases has amounted to catastrophic engine failure.

The Power Valve is a series of four plates in the QR25DE 4-cylinder engine, one per cylinder. The plates open and close simultaneously to allow more air into the combustion chamber for increased power. Each plate is held in place by two screws. The screws have been known to come loose as well as the plates and are then ingested into the engine via the intake ports. Nissan's remedy has been to remove the intake manifold, and if the screws are present, remove them and apply loctite upon reinstalling the screws. Nissan has in some cases elected to replace entire engines, however on a selective basis.

Fourth generation (2007-present)

Fourth generation
Production	2007-present
Assembly	Detroit, Michigan (sedan & hybrid only) Smyrna, Tennessee Canton, Mississippi
Body style(s)	4-door sedan 2-door coupe
Layout	FF layout
Platform	Nissan D platform
Engine(s)	2.5 L QR25DE I4 175 hp (130 kW) 3.5 L VQ35DE V6 270 hp (201 kW)
Transmission(s)	6-speed manual CVT
Wheelbase	109.3 in (2776 mm) (sedan) 105.3 in (2675 mm) (coupe)
Length	189.8 in (4821 mm) (sedan) 182.5 in (4636 mm) (coupe)
Width	70.7 in (1796 mm) (sedan & coupe) 69.6 in (1768 mm) (hybrid)
Height	57.9 in (1471 mm) (sedan) 55.3 in (1405 mm) (coupe) 58.1 in (1476 mm) (hybrid)

The fourth generation Altima was announced at the 2006 New York Auto Show on April 12, 2006. It is the first vehicle to use the smaller Nissan D platform, with a new front and upgraded rear suspension. The wheelbase is 1-inch (25 mm) shorter than the third generation Altima, but interior space is mostly unchanged. The Maxima and Murano will also use this new platform starting with the 2009 models. Detroit redirects here. ... Smyrna is a town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States. ... Canton is a city located in Madison County, Mississippi. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... 1995 Buick Riviera coupe A coupé (from the French for cut) or coupe is a two or four-seater car with a fixed roof and two doors. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... Sketch of FF layout In automotive design, a FF, or Front-engine, Front-wheel drive layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... A colored automobile engine The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the combustion of fuel and an oxidizer (typically air) occurs in a confined space called a combustion chamber. ... The QR family of straight-4 piston engines by Nissan range from 2. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... The VQ engine is a 2. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... Gearbox redirects here. ... The continuously variable transmission (CVT) is a transmission in which the ratio of the rotational speeds of two shafts, as the input shaft and output shaft of a vehicle or other machine, can be varied continuously within a given range, providing an infinite number of possible ratios. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The New York International Auto Show is an annual auto show held in the last week of March. ... is the 102nd day of the year (103rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2004 Murano SE in black (Front) 2004 Murano SE in black (Back) The Nissan Murano is a near-luxury mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by Nissan Motors which began retail sales in the 2003 model year, originally as the top-of-the-line SUV, which was larger than the Pathfinder...

The 2007 Altima uses revised versions of the engines in the third generation model. The VQ35DE 3.5 L V6 engine will produce 270 hp, and the QR25DE 2.5 L I4 will produce 175 hp (130 kW).^[2] A 6-speed manual is standard, and a continuously variable transmission replaces the traditional automatic as the optional transmission. The Altima is the first product based on the new Nissan D platform, co-developed with Renault. The Altima SE-R, introduced in 2005 as a third generation Altima, does not appear at the launch of the fourth generation. The new 2007 Altima is promoted by the television commercial slogan, "Yup, it's that good!" The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... hp redirects here. ... The liter (spelled liter in American English and litre in Commonwealth English) is a unit of volume. ... The continuously variable transmission (CVT) is a transmission in which the ratio of the rotational speeds of two shafts, as the input shaft and output shaft of a vehicle or other machine, can be varied continuously within a given range, providing an infinite number of possible ratios. ... Renault S.A. is a French vehicle manufacturer producing cars, vans, buses, tractors, and trucks. ...

The 2007 Altima sports some more recent innovations in the market, including, but not limited to, standard "push-button start" (Called "Renault Card"), Bluetooth capability for cell phones and a parking camera. The dashboard has larger buttons for easy readability and a total of nine cupholders, three hidden under the the center console, two in the rear armrest, and one 20-ounce cup holders in each door. Several hidden compartments have been added as well as doubling the glove compartment space to 0.46 cubic feet. For 2008, even the low-end Altima 2.5S has special high-end standard features normally found on cars that cost twice as much (Alcantara armrests, 8 speaker sound system, Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS), Variable Induction System, Nissan Direct Ignition System, Iridium-tipped spark plugs, Dual exhaust with chrome-tipped finishers, UV-reducing solar glass, Intelligent Key with push-button ignition (pressing buttons on door handles will not lock if car detects key inside the car, keyless button on the trunk too), Vehicle speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers (same wipers as high end luxury cars, also has a mist function like new Porsches), Map lights and rear reading lights, and optional Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission) with manual mode. Car and Driver tested the inline four cylinder Altima 2.5S w/ CVT to go from 0-60 in 7.4 sec, 6 cylinder models w/ CVT goes 0-60 in 6.6 sec according to Edmunds Insideline. This article is about the electronic protocol. ...

Speculation has been rife that the Altima will soon replace the Primera as Nissan's European competitor in the large family car market that is dominated by the likes of the Ford Mondeo and Peugeot 407. Nissan has yet to confirm whether this will happen. The Primera is still made at the Sunderland plant in England, although UK sales ceased in late 2006 and an NMUK spokesman warned that its direct successor might not be sold in the UK due to the old model's fall in popularity during the final year or two of its life. [1] The Nissan Primera is a large family car produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan for the domestic and European markets. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... The Ford Mondeo is a large family car sold by the Ford Motor Company in various markets throughout the world. ... The Peugeot 407 is a large family car produced by the French automaker Peugeot since 2004. ... For other uses, see Sunderland (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd, or NMUK is a car manufacturing plant in Sunderland, North East England. ...

Coupe

2008 Nissan Altima 2.5S coupe

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First officially revealed at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2008 Altima Coupe is Nissan's first-ever two-door Altima. It has a shorter wheelbase, shorter overall length and lower height than the Altima Sedan.

The 2008 Altima Coupe is available with two engines: The same updated VQ35DE in the sedan, a 270 hp (201 kW) 3.5-liter 24-valve DOHC V6 or the QR25DE, a 175 hp (130 kW) 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder. The 4-cylinder version of the coupe has a base price of $20,490, while the 3.5-liter V6 will have a base price of $24,890.

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Hybrid

Nissan Altima hybrid used as an NYC Taxi.

Nissan entered an agreement with rival Toyota to use some of its hybrid technology in the new Altima for the 2007 model year. The Altima Hybrid Electric is Nissan's first hybrid car. The company has asserted that subsequent hybrid models will be based on hybrid technology developed in-house. Up to 40,000 per year will be built at Nissan's Smyrna plant. Sales of the hybrid model are limited to California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont for the 2007 model year, with other states possible in subsequent years. The Altima hybrid is also available in Canada. Taxicabs at the north end of the Murray Hill Tunnel in Manhattan. ... Toyota Motor Corporation ) is a multinational corporation headquartered in Japan, and currently is the worlds largest automaker. ... The model year of a product is a number used to describe approximately when a product was produced. ... Honda Insight, a hybrid gas-electric vehicle 2004 Toyota Prius, a hybrid gas-electric vehicle A hybrid vehicle uses multiple energy sources or propulsion systems to provide motive power. ... This article is about the U.S state. ... Official language(s) none (de facto English) Demonym Connecticuter or Connecticutian[2] Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport[3] Largest metro area Hartford Metro Area[4] Area  Ranked 48th in the US  - Total 5,543[5] sq mi (14,356 km²)  - Width 70 miles (113 km)  - Length 110 miles (177 km... Official language(s) None (English and French de facto) Capital Augusta Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 39th  - Total 33,414 sq mi (86,542 km²)  - Width 210 miles (338 km)  - Length 320 miles (515 km)  - % water 13. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... This article is about the state. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ...

The Hybrid Altima features a 2.5 L QR25DE engine, CVT and electric motor/generator. The QR family of straight-4 piston engines by Nissan range from 2. ...

Its fuel efficiency is 6.7 L/100 km (35 mpg US) city and 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg US) highway, based on revised EPA measures for fuel economy ratings. In 2008 the Altima Hybrid was rated at 35 mpg city and 33 mpg on the highway.^[3] Fuel efficiency, in its basic sense, is the same as thermal efficiency, meaning the efficiency of a process that converts chemical potential energy contained in a carrier fuel into kinetic energy or work. ... Fuel economy monitor from a 2006 Honda Airwave Fuel economy in automobiles is the amount of fuel required to move the automobile over a given distance. ...

See also

• List of hybrid vehicles

This is a list of (plug-in or regular) hybrid vehicles in chronological order of first production: // 1899: Ferdinand Porsche, then a young engineer at Jacob Lohner & Co. ...

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References

1. ^ 2005 Altima SE-R from nissannews.com
2. ^ 2007 Altima Specifications from Nissan
3. ^ 2008 Nissan Altima Sedan and Hybrid Specifications - Nissan USA