Overview & Reviews

An all-new model last year, the Nissan Altima Hybrid receives no major changes for 2008.

• Fun-to-drive character, high fuel economy, quality interior materials, sharp steering.

• Only available in eight states, pricey packages with no à la carte options, so-so backseat comfort.

User Reviews:

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  Perfect blend of MPG, ride, room, looks - 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid
  By PalosVerdes - February 11 - 11:06 am

  Perfect. More room, power, fun to drive, and literally bang for the buck than the other Hybrids (Camry, Civic, Prius). With its five star crash ratings, my wife and I feel just as safe as in our Mercedes which we now leave parked in the garage. I have let Civic and Prius owners drive my Altima and they were surprised by the power and handling.

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  Yearling - 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid
  By KP - February 10 - 4:20 am

  Commute about 55miles/day. Had a Toyota Highlander which I loved. Gas creeping up so I looked at the Hybrids. The rebate influenced my decision to buy the Altima. Was worried about how I would enjoy driving it as I loved the Highlander, but the Altima has not disappointed. My commute is a combination of highway and town driving I am averaging 37mpg (the computer) actual is about 2mpg less. This took a year to achieve. Winter dropped to 30 mpg. Zippy, comfortable, the Bose system is disappointing, and its nice to drive a car not an SUV - Winter posed a bit of a problem, will buy snow tires for next year. I live in a very hilly area in CT. Slip control GREAT! The dog loves it too!

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  The Camry Killer? - 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid
  By andrew - December 3 - 2:36 pm

  Although we test-drove the Prius and Camry Hybrid, the Altima was the only full hybrid we actually found fun to drive; its responsive and powerful, and feels like a performance car rather than a boat or oversized cart. While the jury is still out on gas economy (it was a cold winter in Toronto, after all), its still pretty good. Couple that with its attractive exterior, and I would have to say that the Altima is the best hybrid out there right now.

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  Hybrid Review - 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid
  By AFM - May 10 - 5:30 pm

  I purchased the car expecting around 35 mpg. I am at 700 miles and havent gotten better than 26- 29 mpg. I have to drive for a couple of miles before the ev mode engages. I can even be at a stop and it wont kick in. I expected the ev mode to be on more. It seems the gas engine is always on. I drive 4 miles to work all city driving. I am over half way there before the ev mode comes on. I would have never purchased the car if i am going to get 26-29 mpg especially at this pricepoint.

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  Finally green - 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid
  By Carlsbad - March 5 - 3:40 pm

  Just bought our first hybrid and so far it has been outstanding. After driving a dodge durango for a few years (17 mpg on a good day) its nice to finally have a car that gives a little back. Great handling, quiet ride, smooth acceleration, and great gas mileage. Looked at other vehicles in same class, Altima won us over mostly due to its sporty styling and smooth ride. Highly recommend this car to anyone. One more thing, in your instruction manual it states that there are three instances which your engine will run automatically. They are engine warm-up, batt charging and high or low batt temp.