Nissan Altima Hybrid

Nissan entered an acceding with battling Toyota to use some of its amalgam technology in the fresh Altima for the 2007 archetypal year. The Altima Hybrid Electric is Nissan's aboriginal amalgam car. The aggregation has asserted that consecutive amalgam models will be based on hybrid technology developed in-house. Up to 40,000 per year will be congenital at Nissan's Smyrna plant. Sales of the amalgam archetypal are bound to California, Fresh England, Fresh York, and Fresh Jersey, with added states accessible in consecutive years. The Nissan Altima Hybrid is additionally accessible in Canada. In Fresh York City, the Nissan Altima amalgam is additionally acclimated as a approved auto agent and as a badge cruiser (an archetype is apparent to the left).
The Nissan Altima Hybrid appearance a 2.5 L QR25DE engine, CVT and electric motor/generator.
Its ammunition ability is 6.7 L/100 km (42 mpg-imp; 35 mpg-US) burghal and 7.1 L/100 km (40 mpg-imp; 33 mpg-US) highway, based on revised EPA measures for ammunition abridgement ratings. In 2008 the Nissan Altima Hybrid was rated at the same.

Nissan Altima Coupe

The Nissan Altima Coupe was appear on May 25, 2007 as a 2008 model.
First clearly appear at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2008 Altima Coupe is Nissan's first-ever two-door Altima. It has a beneath wheelbase, beneath all-embracing breadth and lower acme than the Altima Sedan.
The 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe is accessible with two engines: The aforementioned adapted VQ35DE in the sedan, a 270 hp (201 kW) 3.5-liter 24-valve DOHC V6 or the QR25DE, a 175 hp (130 kW) 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder. The 4-cylinder adaptation of the auto has a abject amount in the United States of $20,490, while the 3.5-liter V6 will accept a abject amount of $24,890.
Changes to the 2009 Nissan Altima Coupe include: The 6-speed chiral manual actuality aesthetic for bigger operational feel; New 16-inch caster awning design; New accepted 18-inch aluminum-alloy caster architecture for Nissan Altima Coupe 3.5 SE model; forth with accepted 235/45R18 Michelin tires; New high-gloss grille accomplishment (previously average gloss) and New auto speed-sensing aperture locks. The 4-cylinder adaptation of the auto has a abject amount in the United States of $21,750, while the 3.5-liter V6 will accept a abject amount of $26,390. These prices do not accommodate the $720 destination and administration fee.

Fourth generation of Nissan Altima (2007–present)

The fourth generation Nissan Altima was announced at the 2006 New York Auto Show on April 12, 2006. It is the first vehicle to use the smaller Nissan D platform, with a new front and upgraded rear suspension. The wheelbase is 1-inch (25 mm) shorter than the third generation Nissan Altima , but interior space is mostly unchanged. The Maxima and Murano also use this new platform starting with the 2009 models.
The 2007 Nissan Altima uses revised versions of the engines from the third generation model. The VQ35DE 3.5 L V6 engine produces 270 hp, and the QR25DE 2.5 L straight-4 produces 177 hp (132 kW).A 6-speed manual is standard, and a continuously variable transmission replaces the traditional automatic as the optional transmission. The Nissan Altima is the first product based on the new Nissan D platform, co-developed with Renault. The Nissan Altima SE-R, introduced in 2005 as a third generation Altima, did not appear at the launch of the fourth generation. The new 2007 Nissan Altima is promoted by the television commercial slogan, "Yup, it's that good!"
The 2007 Nissan Altima sports some more recent innovations in the market, including, but not limited to, standard "push-button start" (Called "Renault Card"), Bluetooth capability for cell phones and a parking camera. The dashboard has larger buttons for easy readability and a total of nine cupholders, three hidden under the center console, two in the rear armrest, and one 20-ounce cup holders in each door. Several hidden compartments have been added as well as doubling the glove compartment space to 0.46 cubic feet (13 L). For 2008, even the base model Altima 2.5S has special high-end standard features typical of more expensive luxury cars (Alcantara armrests, 6 speaker sound system, Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS), Variable Induction System, Nissan Direct Ignition System, Iridium-tipped spark plugs, Dual exhaust with chrome-tipped finishers, UV-reducing solar glass, Intelligent Key with push-button ignition (pressing buttons on door handles will not lock if car detects key inside the car, keyless button on the trunk too), Vehicle speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers, Map lights and rear reading lights, and optional Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with manual mode. Car and Driver tested the inline four cylinder Altima 2.5S w/ CVT to go from 0-60 mph in 7.2 sec; the 6 cylinder model w/ CVT goes 0-60 mph in 6.6 sec according to Edmunds Insideline.
There has been speculation[who?] that the Altima will soon replace the Primera as Nissan's European competitor in the large family car market that is dominated by models such as the Ford Mondeo and Peugeot 407. Nissan has yet to confirm whether this will happen. The Primera is still made at the Sunderland plant in England, although UK sales ceased in late 2006 and an NMUK spokesman warned that its direct successor might not be sold in the UK due to the old model's fall in popularity during the final year or two of its life.Article Directory : en.wikipedia.org

Third generation of Nissan Altima (2002–2006)

The third-generation of Nissan Altima (codenamed L31) debuted for model year 2002. It was the first mass-market product built on Nissan's new FF-L platform, which was unique to North America and had no equivalent model in Japan. (The Asian Nissan Teana is similar but not quite identical, slotting between the Altima and Maxima in size; all three lines would be sharing the same platform.) The Nissan Altima grew enormously for this generation, as interior volume expanded to 118.6 cubic feet. The Nissan Altima 's interior dimensions even surpassed that of the higher-end 2000-03 Maxima, so the 2004 Maxima was moved more upscale into the full-size bracket. Also biggest in class was the Nissan Altima 's 20-gallon fuel tank. The New Nissan Altima also upgraded its rear suspension to a multilink type and its brakes to 4-wheel discs.
2003–2004 received two tone dash colour, as well as 245 hp (183 kW) and 249 lb·ft (338 N·m) of torque. Acceleration with the 5-speed manual was under 6 seconds at 5.9 with half a tank. 2002–2004 models with manual gearbox were the lightest of the V6 (4DR) cars.

2005–2006 Nissan Altima 2.5S

2005–2006 Nissan Altima SE-R
In 2005 the Altima received a facelift, including a new front grille, all-red taillights, redesigned interior, and an optional DVD-based navigation system. The V6 was now rated at 250 hp (186 kW), and its optional automatic was now a 5-speed. Also new was the SE-R model with a 260 hp (194 kW) version of the V6, a 6-speed manual transmission (automatic still optional), upgraded brakes, 18-inch wheels, a suspension even stiffer than that of the 3.5 SE's, and a high-flow exhaust.

Reception
The third-generation Altima was well-received by the press, with many critics praising the new style and extra space. It was one of the most powerful and best-handling family sedans available, making the nameplate competitive in the midsize segment for the first time. While previous iterations received decent reviews, the third-generation Altima was the first to enjoy considerable success, and it was credited with a turnaround of Nissan's operations. Most of the criticism centered on the interior, which was cited for using hard and brittle plastics. Some also found the steering too light and/or abrupt, and the turning circle wide due to the elongated wheelbase.
Additionally, numerous complaints have been filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration related to the excessive oil and coolant consumption of 2002 Altimas with the 2.5 liter engine. This is often related to an inferior material used in the head gasket often resulting in massive failure of the head gasket resulting in both danger to the operator and major repair costs of between $2000 and $3000. Nissan maintains that this is not a recall issue and at some point, "the owner must take responsibility for the vehicle" even if damage was caused by design or material defects.

Third generation Altimas have been affected by a recall related to the intake manifold and the Power Valves, also known as the Butterfly Valve. The Technical Service Bulletin — Campaign Number P5202 — does not mention all affected vehicles for production years with the same intake manifold design. This has left some owners affected by the problem with no recourse or remedy for what in some cases has amounted to catastrophic engine failure.
The Power Valve is a series of four plates in the QR25DE 4-cylinder engine, one per cylinder. The plates open and close simultaneously to allow more air into the combustion chamber for increased power. Each plate is held in place by two screws. The screws have been known to come loose as well as the plates and are then ingested into the engine via the intake ports. Nissan's remedy has been to remove the intake manifold, and if the screws are present, remove them and apply loctite upon reinstalling the screws. Nissan has in some cases elected to replace entire engines, however on a selective basis.
Thousands of Altima 2002 had excessive Oil consumption caused by bad pre-cat design. Nissan is not responsible for that obvious problem.Article Directory : en.wikipedia.org

Second generation of Nissan Altima(1998–2001)

The second generation (codenamed L30) was an American market-only version, again styled by Nissan's California design center. A new interior brought a revised glovebox and cupholders, a folding back seat (except on XE), and depowered airbags. While total volume remained identical at 108 cubic feet, most felt it was distributed better and resulted in a slightly roomier-feeling cabin. On the downside, many were let down by the new model's plainer styling and cheapened interior; some also felt the gas pedal was now too lightly sprung.
Trim lines were the stripper XE, volume-selling GXE, sporty SE, and luxury-trimmed GLE. The SE can be distinguished by its body-color grille, fog lights, rear spoiler, alloy wheels, and white-faced gauges. In this generation of Altima, all GLEs had leather seats standard.

2000–2001 Nissan Altima SE

For 1999 the uplevel cassette/CD stereo got a new faceplate, GXE and SE models gained variable intermittent wipers, and GLEs gained standard alloy wheels.
The majority of changes came for the 2000 model year. The engine increased in power from 150 to 155 hp (116 kW)with 4 way sparks, and it improved the 0-60 time from 8.7 to 8.4 seconds. Gearing and final drive ratios were shortened on both transmissions, stabilizer bars were thickened, and the steering was firmed up. SE and GLE models also upgraded to 16-inch wheels with lower-profile tires, new Monroe struts with "acceleration-sensitive strut valving", and a front strut tower brace for sportier handling (all optional on GXE). The Altima grew slightly longer and got a deeper front grille, one-piece headlamps with turn signals, all-red taillights, and plastic trim on the decklid. Inside were new front seats with a driver's height adjuster, cupholders for the rear seat (automatic transmission models only), revised seat cloth, a new instrument panel with digital odometers, a new rear window antenna, and the keyless entry fob now included a trunk release. Side airbags were newly standard on GLE and available on GXE and SE. For 2001, the Altima GXE again gained a Limited Edition package: power driver's seat, keyless entry with alarm, and floor mats. Article Directory : en.wikipedia.org

2009 Nissan Xterra Overview

Introduction

Nissan Safari Adventure grade rugged SUV is a subtle change in exposure for the year 2009. The Nissan Xterra is available in four finishes: X, S, Off-Road and SE. The Off-Road is a four-wheel drive models. All models are available with the 4.0-liter V6. Six-speed automatic five-speed transmission. With the availability of features, light alloy wheels, all-terrain tires, roof panels for protection and Nissan Xterra is actually a vehicle anywhere. Air conditioning and standard passenger seats is no longer civilized. Security for all Nissan Xterra consists of two phases, before airbags, front belt pretensioners, traction control, stability control and four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes.

2009 Nissan Versa Overview

Introduction

The Nissan Versa is an entry level car with the intention of economic production, with its positions mileage, price and size of most other vehicles in its class. In agreement with the position of entry-level car to Nissan, the Versa-programming is very simple. He is also aware of the back or limousine in two equipment variants, S and SL. All models are equipped with the same 122 horsepower 1.8-liter four-cylinder, the front wheels. Both S and SL hatch MIC are standard with a manual six-speed transmission. A four-speed automatic is optional on S and MIC on the standard SL limousine for an advanced Xtronic CVT (continuously variable transmission) is on SL hatches. The default security of six airbags, anti-lock brakes and electronic brake force distribution are optional. Effective April 2009, the Nissan Versa , fluidity FE + 1.8SL rear trim 1MPG with improving the city and highway ratings.