2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid consumer reviews

Be carefull how much you pay, they have LOW trade value!.. I loved mine.. great acceleration!, CVT does the job, but is not fun. car rides nice, comfortable seats, cheap dash material, and interior seat covering. Sound system is VERY nice! traded in with 71K and only every replaced the battery! $200 DIY. Fuel consuption does not match EPA rates. I say 32mpg average, best I ever got was 35mpg hwy, Id sa it should be rated 27mpg city and 35mpg hwy. Much better in warm weather!

I like the altima. the size is good. the fuel mileage is a bit over rated. I average 33mpg. I was expecting slightly better. Takes too long for the car to warm up for hybrid to work. materials used inside are tacky. the red ullumination is nice. great HP. The hinges feel week on all opening parts. I liek the size/mileage combo. I dislike the bland looks and materials used in construction. Seats are not good for long drives!! my leg goes numb.

When I started looking for a new car, I thought I would end up with a little SUV thing. However, I drove a bunch of options in the small SUV category and they just weren't for me. They were too bulky, too clunky, too sluggish and they were all going to get me aroung 17 - 22 miles to the gallon, which wasn't appealing. Then I found a Nissan Altima Hybrid on a website and was quite surprised - I didn't even know these cars were being made. (I live in Kansas and they aren't sold here.) When I drove the car, I immediately liked it. It was plenty big - seats 4 adults comfortably. It was peppy and easy to drive. Plus, the gas mileage estimates for the car are great. If I could change anything about this car, it would be the finishes. My car was a rental car in Pheonix, so it's pretty bare bones - no upgrade options. I would have really liked to find one with leather interior or a sunroof, but those things are just frills... I've only owned the car for about 3 months now, but it's doing very well in the harsh winter. I drive almost exclusively on the highway and get about 30 mpg; I'd get better mileage if I drove more city miles. Overall, I'm happy with the car and very glad I was able to find it. I wish Nissan would sell these cars in all 50 states - I would definately purchase a new one and pay to have the upgrades like leather and a sunroof. :)

My friend and I rented this car for a trip and I was a bit disappointed when I found out we were getting a hybrid. After driving the car I was very surprised at the acceleration the car and the gas mileage the car had. It was a little cramped in the drivers seat, but for the gas mileage I would compromise, This was the 1st hybrid I've ever driven and Loved it, Currently looking to buy one. The trunk was kinda small, just enough room for two suit cases. We averaged 33 mpg mixed driving and we are both a bit lead footed. Since it was a rental we only had the car for 3 days, so I don't know how the service life of the car is. I liked the Nissan Smart key, I liked not having to dig the keys out of my pocket to start the car. I wish it would stay in Ev mode a little more in the city but my driving that probably didn't allow for it.

This is the most powerful hybrid in its class w/ 198 combined HP. There is no sacrifice in the performance dept. The only compromise (besides higher price compared to base Altima) is trunk space and no pass-through for long items because the hybrid & starter batteries take up about 1/3 of trunk space. I also chose the Altima because it comes in a lot cheaper than the Camry or Fusion partly due to the IRS rebate, up to $2350 depending on your bracket. Honda and Toyota/Lexus blew past their IRS hybrid vehicle limits long ago and offer zero rebate. It was about $1000- more than a Prius or Civic hybrid for a lot more car. Prius gets much better MPG but if you are a 'driver' I'll bet you won't like the Prius. I wish the Altima coupe was available in hybrid though; hint to Nissan, would be a unique entry!! I avg. 32 mpg in mixed driving w/ a heavy foot, slightly lower than EPA 35/33. Car is perfectly happy on regular. Two minor issues: 1) the stock tires (Continentals) are horrible, especially in wet. Can't wait to replace them; 2) Car does not slip into electric mode when stopped if engine is cold & heater on. I turn off the climate control at lights to facilitate (I'd rather be cold and save gas); I wish there was an automatic way to do this. I assume this is an issue for all hybrids, not sure if any manufacturer has a solution. I recommend this car to anyone who is enthusiastic about both conservation and the sport of driving.