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2009 nissan altima review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Sportier than the competition. introductionthe nissan altima line includes sedans and coupes and a gas/electric hybrid. Altima represents a sporty alternative to mid-size stalwarts like the ford fusion, honda accord and toyota camry. noteworthy changes for 2009 start with a substantial upgrade in standard equipment and a wider range of paint color choices. Most models add automatic door locks, and the altima coupe adds an 18-inch wheel option with larger tires. For 2009, the coupe has a glossy, painted grille. The altima sedan launched as a 2007 model. The altima coupe and the hybrid were introduced for the 2008 model year. the altima is a driver's car among work-a-day mid-size sedans and coupes. For drivers who appreciate sharp handling, the altima excels. It connects with its driver and inspires confidence. It's steady and predictable in fairly extreme situations. The 3. 5-liter v6 is rated at 270 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. the gas-electric altima hybrid sedan boasts an epa-rated 35 miles per gallon city, extending its range past 600 miles between fill-ups. Its electrically powered air conditioning works even when the engine is stopped. most altima models are equipped with a continuously variable transmission, or cvt, which works like an automatic. Nissan has excelled at cvt technology. Most altima models are available with a six-speed manual transmission. the altima sedan is comfortable, practical and well suited to growing families. It gives up little rear seat room to the larger nissan maxima, with plenty of room in the trunk for stuff. In both sedan and coupe, altima's cargo space can be expanded into the cabin, thanks to a standard fold-down, locking rear seatback. the two-door altima coupe looks a bit sportier than the sedan, perhaps a bit more stylish, but it sacrifices a substantial amount of rear seat room. We'd say it's basically a car for two passengers. the altima line fits a wide range of tastes and budgets. The base sedan comes with the essentials (except a radio), while the line-topping altima 3. 5 sl has features and leather-trimmed ambience that hints at luxury class. Interior finish and overall smoothness have improved considerably, and are now more competitive with the best in the class. the altima models get high marks for safety, earning the full five stars in government front- and side-impact crash tests. All are equipped with a full complement of airbags and standard anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution. A rearview camera is optional. Still, drivers who put an emphasis on bang for the buck will find both variants worth a look. lineupthe nissan altima 2. 5 sedan 19,900) comes with cloth upholstery, air conditioning with cabin air filter, power mirrors, trip computer, outside temperature gauge, and keyless pushbutton start system. It comes standard with the cvt. The altima 2. 5 s sedan 21,400) comes standard with the manual transmission. The se adds 17-inch alloy wheels, power-adjustable driver's seat, steering-wheel mounted audio controls, a combination of wood and metallic interior trim, automatic high intensity discharge (hid) headlights, fog lights and rear spoiler. the 3. 5 sl sedan 29,380) comes with leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, a nine-speaker bose audio system with six-cd changer, xm satellite radio and bluetooth hands-free phone system, and a power glass sunroof. Standard equipment on both roughly matches sedan models. the altima hybrid 26,650) is available only as a sedan and only with the cvt. It comes with cloth upholstery and mid-grade features. options include a convenience package with eight-way power driver seat, automatic headlights, leather-wrapped steering wheel with spoke-mounted audio controls, a wood trim interior finish, trunk cargo net and alloy wheels. A premium or connection package adds leather-trimmed seats, door panels and shift knob, heated front seats, automatic dual-zone climate control, the bose audio system, and the glass sunroof with shade. The technology package 2000) adds a navigation system, xm traffic information (with a three-month trial subscription) and rearview backup camera. Stand alone options include a sunroof 850), fog lights 310), and interior floor and trunk mats 175). safety features on all models include the mandatory dual-stage front-impact airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, and front and rear curtain-style airbags for head protection. The advanced anti-lock brake system includes electronic brake-force distribution (ebd). Optional safety features include vehicle dynamic control (vdc). The altima has earned the full five stars in national highway traffic and safety administration (nhtsa) front- and side-impact crash tests. walkaroundthe nissan altima sedan was redesigned for 2007, while the altima coupe was introduced in 2008. Styling changes for 2009 are therefore minimal. the altima sedan and coupe look edgy and stylish. The sedan is about five inches longer than the coupe, but both of these mid-size cars share familiar nissan/infiniti design cues. The altima coupe, in particular, has a hint of nissan's gt-r sports car. in profile, the sedan's rear deck is distinctively short. Its fender flares are pronounced, allowing the rest of the body to be narrower and slip through the wind with less frontal area. The gap between the tires and flares looks tight, just as we like it. the headlight and taillight clusters are elaborate, almost exotic. Nissan calls the headlamp arrangement a multi-parabola, which means its coverage is all over the place. As for the taillights, nissan says they cost nearly as much as the headlamps, so don't back into anything. They're covered with clear plastic like the headlamps, and contain a silver ray-gun looking cylinder with the red lamp, plus a round white beam for the backup light, and a big orange piece for the parking lamp and turn signal. from the front, the altima coupe looks pretty much like the sedan, despite nissan's pronouncement that the only common body panel is the aluminum hood. In side view, though, the coupe is pure sport coupe. There's good balance between the longish hood, greenhouse and short trunk lid, with just the right amount of sheet metal between the cleanly outlined wheel arches. This design probably increases stability at socially irresponsible speeds, but at rest it looks almost plump. The price-leader altima 2. 5 sedan adds power sideview mirrors, a standard trip computer and outside temperature gauge, a rear seat lock, speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers, and perhaps most significantly, standard air-conditioning with a cabin air filter. the overall level of fit, finish and refinement inside the altima has improved substantially compared to pre-2007 models, and interior quality is far more competitive in the class. The available leather upholstery feels rich, and it's a big step up from the standard cloth. When the key is close enough to the car, the driver starts it by pressing a red button to the right of the steering wheel. That leaves the system in the accessories. CD Changer✔ Climate Control✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Power Mirrors✔ Air Conditioning✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Bluetooth✔ Backup Camera✔ Navigation System✔ Alloy Wheels
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