Tuesday, 13 March 2012
2012 Nissan Altima Hybrid Review
2012 Nissan Altima Hybrid Review - The 2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid is a solid hybrid family sedan that also happens to be relatively sporty to drive. But it's overshadowed by newer and more widely available competitors.The 2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid ranks 16 out of 19 Affordable Midsize Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 29 published reviews and test drives of the Nissan Altima Hybrid, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.The 2012 Nissan Altima isn't as roomy as the newest mid-offerings, but as a coupe or as a sedan, it's one of the best-looking and most sporty mid-sizers.
The Nissan Altima is a mid-size automobile manufactured by Nissan, and is arguably a continuation of the Nissan Bluebird line, which began in 1957. It has historically been larger, more powerful, and more luxurious than the Nissan Sentra but less so than the Nissan Maxima. The Altima is available in North America as well as the Middle East. In other markets, Nissan sells a related mid-size sedan called the Nissan Teana, built on the same FF-L platform used by the 2002–2006 Nissan Altima.
The 2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid is easily overlooked because of its low fuel economy ratings, limited availability and expensive optional packages.The 2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid is an ideal hybrid sedan. It has the gasoline version’s stylish exterior, a quality interior, good handling and impressive fuel economy. These are all great characteristics, but the Altima Hybrid begins to lose its appeal when it’s compared to other hybrids on the market like the Toyota Prius and the Ford Fusion Hybrid.
