That in mind the Altima should be fun to drive, accommodating to five occupants and their cargo, clean to the environment and extremely efficient on readily depleting natural resources. What's more, it is expected to appear almost identical to a regular gasoline-powered Altima. Nissan made no comment on what that regular Altima will look like by model year 2007, however, as an update is expected close to this time.
Preliminary Specifications:
- Price Range (estimated MSRP): $35,000
- Body Type: 4-door sedan
- Layout: front engine, FWD
- Engine: 175 hp, 2.5-L, 16-valve, DOHC I-4, plus HSD
- Electric Motor: torque, permanent magnet
- Battery Type: NiMH
- Combined Gas/Electric Output (estimated): 220 hp
- Transmission: CVT
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS with EBD
- Curb Weight: N/A
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Cargo Capacity (trunk): N/A
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): N/A
- Direct Competitors: Honda Accord Hybrid, Toyota Camry Hybrid
- Web Site: www.nissan.ca
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