2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid
In what may go a long way toward cementing the future staying power of hybrid-powered vehicles, Nissan recently unveiled a prototype of the 2007 Altima Hybrid, a hybrid vehicle based on the Altima mid-size sedan. In this case, Nissan placed Toyota's award-winning hybrid-electric componentry, along with the current Altima's engine and transmission, inside the skin of an Altima. Additionally, there were large metal boxes, relaying computer-generated information to the cockpit, for engineering purposes.
2006 Nissan Altima Car Review - Edmunds.com
Introduced in 1993, the first-generation Nissan Altima sold well, proved reliable and was rather fun to drive. A solid car all around, even today as an inexpensive used vehicle. Then, in 1998, Nissan redesigned it into obscurity. The car was still reliable and rather fun to drive, and it was even bigger inside and out than the original. Surefire recipe for success, right? Problem was it had the personality of a bowl of dry Grape Nuts. Staid styling, obvious cost-cutting and an overall tinny feel did the Altima no favors, and the "affordable luxury" advertising tag line no longer rang true. With the third-generation Altima, Nissan said it wanted to bring a sense of passion and driving spirit back into the segment. Wanted? More like needed. Since its redesign in 2002, the Nissan Altima has been a wild success as buyers have been won over by its likable combination of performance, space and comfort. Interior design and materials have never been its strong suit in a class populated by the ever refined Accord, Camry and Passat, though Nissan improved the cabin quarters somewhat for 2005. Many competitors now have big V6s of their own to keep up with the Altima, while the Mazda 6 and Galant hold a slight edge in dynamics. Also optional are front-seat side-impact airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. Traction control is optional on V6 automatic models only. In government crash tests, the Nissan Altima received a perfect five stars for driver and front-passenger protection in frontal impacts. An Altima without side airbags earned three stars for side-impact protection.
Autonet.ca - Nissan Altima sets family sedan benchmark: In ...
Overall, the new Altima is a considerable improvement over its predecessor, but it makes its biggest gains against the competition. Figuratively speaking, it leapfrogs Accord and Camry for family-sedan supremacy in its abilities.
2005 Nissan Altima Prices and Review
Since so many vehicles look alike, the Consumer Guide(R) 2005 Nissan Altima new-vehicle review includes an extensive photo gallery. The 2005 Nissan Altima features a selection of interior and exterior images.
2004 Nissan Altima - Profile - 2004 Nissan Altima
Snapshot: A handsome, front-wheel-drive 4-door that performs well with the base 4-cylinder engine, though a powerful V-6 is available. The 2004 Nissan Altima is one of the few sedans in its class that can be had with a manual transmission. Spacious interior and trunk.
Public Citizen Nissan Altima Air Bag Defect - Nissan Altima Air ...
On April 24, 2003 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced an agreement by Nissan to replace dangerous passenger side airbags in 1994 and some models of 1995 Nissan Altimas. As Public Citizen and the Center for Auto Safety pointed out over two years ago, these airbags pose an unreasonable risk of blinding or inflicting severe eye injury on passengers, even in low speed crashes.