2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid Consumer Reviews

Update after 1st service, 3500 miles

Written by: Ralph on 10/27/2009

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Review

Update: Mileage has improved to 35.2 driving to work and around town. Zero fit, finish or operating problems to this point. Interior heating, a/c, radio, switches easy to use and convenient. Feature I do not like is charging port for my cell phone, it is inside center storage and not easy to see and plug in the plug.

Favorite Features

Gas mileage, and available power. Takes of very well for an economy car. I really like the bucket seats, very comfortable. Also, the absence of any torque steer is an excellent engineering accomplishment for a front wheel drive vehicle.

Suggested Improvements

Have all available charging ports easy to access, use, and stay powered even when the car is turned off.

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Good Buy

Written by: NissanMan on 10/13/2009

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Review

Good Hybrid alternative to Toyota and Honda. Good rebates from Nissan and also could deduct the CT sales tax. overall good car

Favorite Features

NavSystem, Low Beams Stay ON when High Beams are activated! Rear View camera while backing up

Suggested Improvements

easier Nav interface,

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Agree with "Awesome Car" review

Written by: chasator on 09/23/2009

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Review

Bought this car after looking at the 09 Accord EX-L. The Altima is more sporty, quiet, and more fun to drive. Not to mention the excellent gas mileage. With the current Nissan rebate of $3250 and tax incentive, the price is hard to beat. You will not be disappointed in this car.

Favorite Features

Hybrid system and handling. Great looking car.

Suggested Improvements

The auto-dimming rear view mirror is not effective in reducing glare from the cars behind you.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Love my Altima Hybrid

Written by: db59 on 09/19/2009

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Review

The Altima Hybrid is a true Jekyll & Hyde. It saves me gas and its sporty and fun to drive. It has enough room for my family, I can stretch out in it and it looks great. When the spirit moves me and I just have to get away fast I hit the pedal to the metal and the electric motor feels like a supercharger as it pushes the 2.5 over 100mph!

Favorite Features

The hybrid system of course, and the looks.

Suggested Improvements

I wish the fog lamp option was available from the factory. Memory for the power seat would be nice. Xenon headlamps, definitely.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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New Owner

Written by: Ralph on 09/16/2009

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Review

Very good driving experience so far;1800 miles, with one 600 mile road trip. Car has convenience package with electric driver seat, cloth interior (preferred over leather). Smooth, quiet ride, with easy and responsive handling. Size of car is comfortable for family of four on a short to medium trip, so far. MPG so far; low 29, high 34 mpg.

Favorite Features

Power driver seat. Telescoping and tilting steering wheel. Closeness and arrangement of center stack for adjusting A/C, radio, CD.

Suggested Improvements

Separate the adjustment mechanism for tilt and telescoping steering wheel into two levers or handles. Current one-lever/handle is cumbersome to use, and almost unusable while driving.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Stay away from Nissan

Written by: Miguel on 09/14/2009

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Review

Extremely disappointed - first and last Nissan. Vehicle initially worked fine for first month than began to shake violently when going into EV mode. Dealer "fixed" it but now it will not drive in EV Mode. Been back to two separate dealers both of which say its normal. First said it has "learned" my driving habits so it won't drive in EV the second claims EV does not work when the air conditioning is on (doesn't seem to work with it off) 6,000 miles on it and am ready to unload it.

Favorite Features

Style, comfort and price.

Suggested Improvements

Hybrid system

6 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Awesome car

Written by: Clifee on 08/27/2009

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Review

I thought I was going to buy a 2010 Prius. I was just waiting for the right one to become available when I happened upon the Altima Hybrid. What a stroke of luck! It is so much more car for less money, as it turned out. The Altima I got is fully loaded, and is a GREAT car. It drives beautifully, with power when you need it, and little road noise, lots of comfort and great handling. I marvel at the technology that has gone into this car. Truly remarkable. I highly recommend this car to anyone considering a hybrid. At least give it a test drive! The mileage is pretty good (35 mpg so far), and the tax incentives are great $2350 federal, and $1500 state (OR). Nissan is making great deals now.

Favorite Features

Handling, comfort, pep, amazing technology, stereo, leather interior, nice exterior, keyless system.

Suggested Improvements

Sell it in more states.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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GREAT Car

Written by: SO Happy on 08/21/2009

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Review

Honestly one of the best "eco" cars we looked at. After considering a Prius and a Jetta TDI, we went with the Altima and could not be happier. Although the fuel economy of the prius would have been better, it doesn't have the comfort or size that the Altima has. BOSE audio sounds great and is the best audio system of all the others we looked at. Altima also handles and drives better overall than any other hybrid we looked at. Overall, we could not be happier with the Altima because of its great performance and how fun it is to drive!

Favorite Features

Performance, bluetooth, BOSE audio, interior quality.

Suggested Improvements

Bigger trunk, memory seat, download phone book for bluetooth.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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A big & tall persons fun hybrid

Written by: Mr G. on 08/07/2009

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Review

I am a new owner and very pleased with first month of driving. I am 6'5" an 275# - too big for most cars and so have been driving vans/pickups - but I tried an Altima at an autoshow and found I fit great in this car. I have only owned for a short time but so far the Altima Hybrid performs well, has a quiet comfortable ride, gets good mileage (now averaging 31+mpg driving aggressive) , it seems to have good build quality/materials - I got convenience package only. I also think it is remarkably fun to drive - far more sporty and quick than my wife's non-hybrid 4-cyl Accord. Also runs in whisper quiet EV mode up to around 25-30mph - which is lots of fun on twisty rural backroads.

Favorite Features

best leg room/head room combo in a mid-size sedan, fun to drive, smart key is nice, EV mode has good torque and is silent. Green & fun.

Suggested Improvements

Wish it had twice as powerful an electric motor so the cutover to gas was even less needed. Nissan would probably need to go to Li-Ion batteries to do that - but that would make it a *really* sporty greenmobile.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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HORRIBLE NISSAN

Written by: disappointed on 08/07/2009

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Review

I just bought the car less than a week ago. I was too stupid, didn't realize the problem when I was test driving it. Whenever you try to slow down or hit the brake, it actually sounded like an ambulance or police car siren 800 feet away from you. The dealership was in a quite busy neighborhood, so I really thought there were police cars or ambulance around or down that street, not until, I bought the car, and drove home and drove in my nice neighbor realizing that sound is from stepping on the brake. I brought it back to the dealer, they can't do anything about it, and I am stuck with this brand new car with horrible sound. Don't ever buy a Nissan car.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

4 out 32 people found this review helpful

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