The MG1 motor is used to start the engine and serves primarily as a generator to recharge the 244.8-volt Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) hybrid battery (located behind the rear seat). Inside are also two electric AC motors (MG1 and MG2). The heart of the hybrid system is the transmission, which on the Altima is an electronically controlled eCVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). It is a full hybrid with a pure electric mode when the vehicle starts to move. The basic operation of Nissan’s hybrid system in the Altima is the same as that in the Prius. It also meant the car could go into production with minimal development time, though its production volume would be limited by the availability of component parts and batteries from Toyota’s suppliers (which has been a bottleneck in producing hybrids in large numbers).Ĭurrently, the Nissan Altima Hybrid is available only in California, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, Oregon, Rhode Island, Maine and New Jersey. Paying Toyota a fee to use its hybrid drive system saved a tremendous amount of R&D time and cost for Nissan. So why would Nissan use Toyota’s hybrid drive system in the Altima? Licensing the technology from Toyota was a shortcut to getting a production vehicle on the road sooner, and with a proven hybrid system that works. The high- voltage 244.8-volt hybrid battery, hybrid control system and hybrid electric drive are all nearly identical to that used in the Toyota Prius and Highlander hybrid, Lexus RX400h and LS600h, and Ford Escape hybrid (which also licenses its hybrid technology from Toyota). The hybrid system in the Altima is essentially Toyota’s Synergy Drive adapted to Nissan’s QR25DE 2.5L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine. Underneath the Altima’s outer skin, there’s a big surprise. more than the third-generation 2004-’09 Prius. more than the regular model, and 570 lbs. But the Altima hybrid has a curb weight of 3,470 lbs., which is 300 lbs. The Altima’s mileage is about 35 mpg city and 33 mpg highway, which is better than the 23/31 rating of the standard Altima, but not as good as the Prius. The car has no external clues other than a hybrid badge to set it apart from the standard models. Unlike the Prius, the Altima is not a purpose-built hybrid car but a hybridized version of a regular production vehicle (similar to what Honda did with its hybrid version of the Civic). Our family is much more comfy in the Altima then some suv's we've rented, way more space then the Xterra.The hybrid version of the Nissan Altima was introduced in 2007, but only as a limited production model (about 40,000 cars a year). Oh should note the interior space is better than most midsize suv. My son is excited to have this car as a sophomore in college when I get a new one. The head unit and rear speakers were upgraded for current technology. We were comfortable and had fun driving fast and without caution to the age and mileage. My son and I took a road trip from Cali to Arizona and back (where it turned over 200k) and the car was completely reliable. ![]() Otherwise this car is Ah maze ing! Amazing. ![]() The only irritation I've had is with the headlights. … They have been replaced more than I would have expected and they get very cloudy. Engine mounts have been replaced, ignition coil, rotors and wheel bearings. ![]() The car has over 200k miles and has had very few issues. I regularly went 7-10k miles before an oil change. I haven't been the best with maintenance on the car, and I think that's important to note. I bought this car used and have had it for the last 6 years.
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