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2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid

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Engineering:

Engine Type: In-Line 4-Cylinder
Engine Block/Cylinder Head: Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (cc): 2,488
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net, Rev 1/05): 158 @ 5,200 - 6,000 RPM
Horsepower Net Combined (SAE net, Rev 1/05): 198
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 162 @ 2,800 - 4,800 RPM
Bore and Stroke (mm): 9.0 x 100.0
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Valvetrain: DOHC 16V, w/ CVTCS
Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System
Front-Wheel Drive
CARB Emissions Rating: AT-PZEV
Cd: .31

Electric Motor/Generator(s):

Power output: 40 HP @ 0 - 1,500 RPM
Torque: 199 lb.-ft. @ 0 - 1500 RPM

Battery Power Storage:

Ni-MH
Voltage: 244.8 V
System Voltage: 650 V maximum

Transmission:

E-CVT

Body/Suspension/Chassis:

Unit-Body Construction
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension
Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear): 24.2 mm/17.3 mm
Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock: 2.76
Steering Ratio: 2.83:1
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.): 37.4 ft.
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.): 11.7/11.5
Wheels: All-Season Tires: P215/60 R16 Continental, ContiPro Contact
Compact Spare Tire

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Interior Measurements:

Headroom (in., front/rear): 40.6/36.8
Legroom (in., front/rear): 42.2/34.5
Shoulder Room (in., front/rear): 55.7/55.5
Hiproom (in., front/rear): 56.8/52.5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.): 9.1
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.): 100.7
Seating Capacity: 5

Exterior Measurements:

Wheelbase (in.): 109.3
Length (in.): 189.8
Height (in.): 58.1
Width (in.): 69.6
Track (in., front/rear): 60.7/60.4
Curb Weight (lbs.): 3,448

EPA Mileage Estimates/Capacities:

CVT (City/Highway): 41/36
Crankcase (qt.): 4.5
Coolant System (gal.): 2.0
Fuel (gal.): 20.0
Required Fuel: Regular Unleaded

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It's too bad that the car will not be more widely available.
The Altima Hybrid will be available in eight states. The vehicle has been certified to meet California emissions requirements and will be sold beginning in early 2007 in those states that have adopted California emissions regulations: California, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, Maine and New Jersey. These states are among the strongest markets for hybrid vehicles.

http://www.nissannews.com/nissan/news/products/20060420121506.shtml (http://www.nissannews.com/nissan/news/products/20060420121506.shtml)

Hi Mr. Kite:

___Besides Nissan releasing the Altima Hybrid into the new 8 clean states, Ghosn has repeatedly stated Hybrids are bad for his business in a number of places … This one came from Reuters a few months ago.
“They make a nice story, but they’re not a good business story yet because the value is lower than their costs,” said Nissan Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn.

Ghosn said the [hybrid Altima] was only intended to help Japan’s second-largest automaker comply with strict fuel economy and emissions standards in states like California, not because he expects it to be a money-maker.

In his speech, he noted that only about 88,000 of the 16.9 million light vehicles sold in the United States last year were hybrids, adding that they are still considered niche products and something way outside the automotive mainstream.___And to find out Nissan will be selling the Altima hybrid throughout Canada?

Nissan’s Fuel Efficient, Low-emission Altima Hybrid to Reach Canada Early 2007. ( http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/nissans-fuel-efficient-low-emission-altima-hybrid-to-reach-canada-early-2007/)

___Good Luck

___Wayne