Overview & Reviews

The 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid remains unchanged from the previous year, except for standard automatic door locks and four more exterior color choices.

• Excellent fuel economy, sporty handling, precise steering, top-notch interior materials, high crash test scores.

• Can only be obtained in eight states, options are only offered in expensive packages, so-so backseat comfort.

User Reviews:

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  The best Hybird - 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid
  By Paul - June 19 - 2:50 am

  Just bought it. It is powerful, very quiet and fun to drive. Save a lot of gas and got the average 42mpg.

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  09 Altima hybrid base model - 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid
  By Happy Owner - February 28 - 9:53 am

  Got base model for $21995 after rebate, incl destination fee. If the price hadnt been so low, the fuel benefit wouldnt have outweighed the added cost. LOVE it. The accel. is as good as my old accord, & better than my wifes civic. Poor Braking distance is non- issue; it feels like it can stop on a dime, even at 3500 lbs. The eCVT is ideal; I have never driven a continuous transmission. Has abundant safety features for my family, and I was even surprised that alloy wheels are standard (although I dont know the added benefit of alloys, just that they cost more). A small thing I love is the key. Just have it in your pocket, & you can open the trunk, unlock doors, & start the car!

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  Recent owner - Still breaking it in - 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid
  By Eric - October 19 - 11:43 am

  I am 65", and it was very hard to find a non-SUV hybrid that fits me. This one did. In fact this is the only one that did. The result is that I needed to drive ~120 miles to NJ to get one since they are not available in my home state of Maryland.

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  Good car with some issues - 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid
  By mmao - October 12 - 3:59 pm

  Its a good car, with excellent MPG - I can get 37/g except in winter. How ever there are some issues. Internal design looks cheap, the Panic button is annoying (its so easy for the horn to shout out). And just got an issue with the ignition switch: I could not start engine some times, and I was told I need $600.0 to get it fixed by the dealer!

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  1st month review - 09 Altima Hybrid (NAH - 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid
  By Golf4 - August 20 - 1:43 am

  Bought new 09 NAH. Plan is to keep the car for roughly 8 years so chose the best value considering cost over that time frame (gas, maintenance, tax credit, rebates/incentives, invoice). Toyota Camry-H (TCH) and NAH were top contenders. $2350 tax credit pushed NAH ahead and Nissan was aggressive in rebates - chose NAH (fully loaded). Engine shifts to gas very quickly during acceleration. The car doesnt go to hybrid mode quickly when the engine is cold even on a hot sunny day after work. Adjusting my driving (longer brakes, slow acceleration, maintain cruising longer - I get about 33-38mpg. aggressive driving 24-28, normal driving 28-30mpg in city (25mph-55mph roads), freeway about 35mpg

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  Great Ride - 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid
  By Angel - July 5 - 5:46 am

  Just bought this car. The buying experience was very good. Love driving this car and getting great gas mileage is even better. Bose sound system is great. Bluetooth phone feature works fine.

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  A big & tall persons fun hybrid - 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid
  By Mr G. - April 24 - 10:00 am

  I am a new owner and very pleased with first month of driving. I am 65" 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 wifes 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.

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  Great Ride - Great Car - Great Price - 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid
  By Desh9583 - March 1 - 4:36 am

  I bought the Altima Hyb because I tend to do alot of miles. The ride is exceptional and the car doesnt feel like youre driving a tree hugging eco- friendly little car, unless you do then thats cool. The Altima Hyb has great pick up and has very smooth transition from the electric motor to the gas powered engine. 198 HP, sleek styling and awesome interior features such as Bose 6 disc, heated leather seats, navigation and reverse cam make this car a great choice. I chose this over the Acura TSX and have not been dissappointed. I am currently averaging about 33.8 MPG which isnt great but much better than what I used to get. Nissans are a great choice and they hold up their values really well.

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  Best Hybrid on the Road - 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid
  By Rondo - May 18 - 2:00 am

  I carefully considered the Honda and Toyota Hybrids. Personally the style of the available brands next to the Altima was no comparison, with the Altime clearly the winner in style, speed, great gas mileage, price, space and features. Altima appearance to me is far superior inside and out. I moved from a Camry due to a total loss accident to the Altima Hybrid for all of the reasons I just mentioned and the superior crash ratings the Altima has. Drive everything else first, then get into an Altima. If you like features, speed, a comparable price and style that turns heads everywhere you go, the Altima Hybrid is the clear winner. The tax credit and being "green" is a winner in any city.

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  Agree with "Awesome Car" review - 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid
  By chasator - March 29 - 9:53 am

  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.