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2009 Nissan Altima
At a Glance
| Pricing | $19,900 - $29,380 |
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| Drive Types | FWD |
| Engines | I4 (158hp), I4 (175hp), V6 (270hp) |
| Transmissions | CVT, M6 |
| Fuel Economy | 19-35 (city), 26-33 (highway) |
Our Ratings
| Velocity Index | 63 |
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A great midsize alternative to the Camry and Accord
Overview Information
The flashy Altima midsize sedan has led Nissan's US sales revival. The Altima rides on Nissan's D-platform chassis. Equal length halfshafts should reduce torque steer for enhanced handling. The interior is sporty with upgraded plastics and metal trim. Powerplant choices include the 2.5L I-4 (>165-bhp) and 3.5L V-6 (>265-bhp), both available with a the Xtronic CVT or a 6-speed manual. A hybrid model (HEV) should provide a competitive alternative to the Camry hybrid.
What Changed:
The Altima features a number of option package and standard feature changes.
Official Word:
Following its total redesign for the 2007 model year, the Nissan Altima Sedan continues to set individual sales records as Nissan's best-selling sedan. Designed with the goal of being the best-performing front-wheel drive sedan available globally, the latest generation Altima is built on Nissan's advanced "D" platform. For 2009, Altima Sedan is again available with a choice of two engines: the award-winning VQ-series 3.5-liter V6 or the powerful 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder. Refinements for the new model...Read.
| Model | Drive | Engine | Transmission | Velocity Index | Base Price | |
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| Altima 2.5 | FWD | I4 | M6 | 56 | $21,040 | |
| Altima 2.5 | FWD | I4 | CVT | 52 | $19,900 | |
| Altima 3.5 SL | FWD | V6 | CVT | 59 | $29,380 | |
| Altima 3.5 SE | FWD | V6 | M6 | 63 | $25,180 | |
| Altima 3.5 SE | FWD | V6 | CVT | 59 | $25,680 | |
| Altima Hybrid | FWD | I4 | CVT | 45 | $26,650 |
