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2008 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID

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Mechanical
Gasoline Engine  
Type
QR25
Cam Design
DOHC
Orientation
Transverse
Cylinders / configuration
I4
Block / head composition
Aluminum/aluminum
Displacement
2.5 liters(2488 cc)
Horsepower
158 hp @ 5,200 ? 6,000 rpm
Torque
162 lb-ft @2,800 ? 4,800 rpm
Bore & stroke (mm)
89.0 x 100.0 mm
Compression ratio (:1)
9.6:1
Maximum engine speed
6,200 RPM
Induction system
Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Ignition system
Electronic (direct)
Valvetrain
4-valves per cylinder with Continuously Variable
Timing Control System (CVTCS)
Engine mounts
3 fluid filled, 1 conventional
Recommended fuel
Regular unleaded
Emission certification level
Advanced Technology ? PZEV
Exhaust 
Dual exhaust
 
Electric Motor  
Type
Permanent magnet AC synchronous motor
Horsepower
40 hp @ 0 ? 1,500 rpm (assisted power)
Torque
199 lb-ft @ 0 ? 1,500 rpm
(105 kW @ 4,500 rpm)
Voltage
 
650V maximum
 
Battery  
Type
Sealed Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
Voltage
 
244.8 V
Power (peak horsepower rating)
 
40 hp (30 kW)
 
Hybrid System Net Power  
Horsepower
 
198 hp (148 kW)
 
Transmission and Drive System  
Drive configuration
Front-engine / front-wheel drive
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS)
S
Transmission type
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Transmission control
Electronic, hybrid-type
Shifter style Automatic, straight-type
Gear ratios
   
High
 
Low
 
Reverse
 
Final drive ratio
 
 
 
Brakes  
Front (in)
11.7x1.02t Vented disc
Rear (in)
11.5x.35t Self-adjusting solid disc
Brake control
Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Regenerative Cooperative braking
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
S
Parking brake
Foot brake
 
Steering  
Type

Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion

Overall ratio (:1)
2.83:1
Turns (lock-to-lock)

2.76

Turning diameter (curb-to-curb, ft.)

37.4

Steering Wheel
Type, material
  Diameter
  Manual adjustemtnts
4 spoke, leather
380 mm
Tilt, telescope
 
Suspension  
Front Type
  Stabilizer bar diameter
Independent strut w/ coil springs
24.2 mm
Rear Type
  Stabilizer Bar
Multi-link independent
17.3 mm
 
Body / Chassis  
Type
Unibody
Primary materials
Corrosion-resistant and ultra-high strength steel
 

Exterior

 
Wheels & Tires  
Wheels-Material
Wheels-Size
Aluminum-alloy
7JJx16 +45
Tires

Type

  Size
  Brand, model
  Spare tire- size
  Spare tire- location

All-season

P215/60R16
Contintental, ContiPro Contact
T135/90R16
Trunk
 
Lights  
Headlights  
Type
Halogen
Auto on/off
P
Auto cut-off (5 min after ignition is switched off)
S
Center high mount stop light
 
S (on spoiler)
 
Outside Mirrors  
Type
Body-colored, dual
Adjustment - Power remote controlled
S
Adjustments - Manual looking
P
Heated
 
 
 
P (includes timer)
 
Moldings & Trim  
Bumpers
Body-colored
Door handles
Body-colored
Splash guards (body-colored)
O
Grille finish
Dark grey w/ chrome surround
Spoiler
 
 
 
Body-colored
Body side moldings
Body-colored
 
Glass  
Windshield
UV reducing solar glass, green-tinted (with dark upper shade)
Front & Rear door windows
UV reducing solar glass, green-tinted
 

Interior

 
Seating  
Capacity
5 passenger
Materials  
  Cloth
  Leather appointed
 
S
P
Front seats  
 
  Style  
  Heated  
  Driver seat
 
  Power lumbar
 
  Passenger seat
 
  Headrests  
  Seatback pockets  
   
 
Rear seats Style  
  Headrests  
 
Bucket
P
6-way power (8-way opt.)
P
4-way manual
Height-adjustable dual Active Head Restraints
S
 
3-cross bench
High-back integrated seat type
Rear seats  
  Style
  Headrests
 
3-across bench
High-back integrated seat type
 
Audio/ Navi  
System - AM/FM/CD (6 speakers)
S
System - Bose? AM/FM/CD, MP3/WMA compatible (9 speakers)
P
Speed sensitive audio volume control
P
Radio Data System (RDS)
P
Antenna - In glass
S
Antenna - Diversity
P
Nissan Navigation System w/Energy Flow Display
P
 
Trim  
Accents  
  Blond: Wood-tone
  Charcoal: Metallic-tone
Sunvisor  
Shift knob Resin
  Leather-wrapped
Trunk Carpeting
  Inside lid trim
 
P
P
Driver and passenger; illuminated vanity mirrors and extenders (opt.)
S
P
S
S
 
HVAC/Defogger  
Air conditioning/heater
Front window defogger
Rear window defogger
Rear heater ducts
Rear air conditioning vents
Microfilter ventilation
Dual zone automatic temperature control
w/ front and side defogger vents
w/ indicator light and timer
S
P
S
 
Instrumentation  
Analog gauges  
  Fine Vision
  Standard
Digital gauges  
 
Speedometer, hybrid power meter
Coolant temperature, fuel level
Dual trip odometer, trip computer, outside temperature, clock, hybrid power meter
 
Convenience Features  
Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD)
S (cruise control)
Power windows
 
Auto up/down w/ anti-pinch plus key cylinder operated front up/down
Power door locks
S
Steering wheel-mounted control switches
S: ASCD, audio P: Bluetooth? Hands-Free Phone System, navigation audio controls
Intelligent Key
2 keyfobs
RearView Monitor
P
Cup holders
  Front (5)
  Rear (4)
 
3 in center console, 2 in-door
2 in armrest
12-volt outlets (2)
Instrument panel, center console
Coat hanger
Rear
Glove box
Bin/shelf type with damper and lock
Retained accessory power (windows/
sunroof)
S
Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror
P
HomeLink? Universal Transceiver
P
Front map lights (2)
S
Rear reading lights (2)
S
Illuminated engine start/ stop button
S
Illuminated switches
S
 

Safety and Security

 
Passenger Restraint Systems  
Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS)
S
Supplemental air bags
Driver & passenger dual-stage, front seat side & front and rear head curtain
Seatbelts
3 point ALR/ELR
Pretensioners
Limiters
All (including inboard)(driver ELR only)
Front
Front
Front-seat Active Head Restraints
S
 
Child Safety  
Child seat upper tether anchor
S
LATCH system
S
Child safety rear door locks
S
Power window lockout button
S
Emergency Inside Trunk Release
S
 
Passive Safety  
Energy-absorbing steering column
S
Front & rear crumple zones
S
Hood buckling creases and safety stops
S
Body side reinforcements
S
Shift interlock system
S
 
Security  
Steering wheel lock (when powered off)
S
Immobilizer
S
Vehicle Security System
S
 
Exterior (inches)  
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Overall length
189.8 in
Overall width
69.6 in
Overall height
58.1 in
Track width (front/ rear)
60.7 in./60.4 in.
Minimum Ground Clearance
5.2 in
Coefficient of Drag (Cd)
0.31
 
Interior (inches)  
Seating capacity
5 passengers
Front- head room (w/o sunroof)
40.6
Front- leg room (
42.2
Front- hip room
56.8
Front- shoulder room
55.7
   
Rear - head room (w/o sunroof)
36.8
Rear - leg room
34.5
Rear - hip room
52.5
Rear - shoulder room
55.5
Passenger compartment volume
100.7 ft 3
Cargo volume
9.1 ft 3
Total volume
109.8 ft 3
 
Weights  
Curb (lbs)
Front
Rear
Total
 
2,057

1,391

3,448
Weight distribution (front/ rear)
 
59.7%/40.3%
 
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
4,535
 
Capacities  
Fuel tank 20.0 gal
Engine oil
4.5 qt
Engine coolant
2.0 gal
Towing
Trailer(maximum, when properly equipped)
Tongue

 
1,000
100
Cargo capacity
150 lbs
 
Fuel  
City
41 mpg
Highway
36 mpg
Classification
Mid - size
 

Packages and Accessories

 
Packages  
Altima Hybrid Convenience Package 8-way power driver?s seat, automatic on/off headlights, dual sun visors w/ illuminated vanity mirrors & extenders, leather-wrapped steering wheel, upper-grade interior finisher (blond interior only), steering wheel-mounted audio controls, front passenger power window w/ one-touch auto up/down & auto reverse, key cylinder-operated front windows up/down, keyfob-operated front windows up/down, rear spoiler
Altima Hybrid Connection Package Contents of Convenience Package, plus: leather-appointed seats, driver?s power lumbar support, upper-grade interior trim finisher (wood on blond interior, metallic on charcoal interior), simulated-leather center console and door panels, Bose AM/FM/CD6 w/ 9 speakers, front heated seats, satellite radio (XM? or Sirius?), HomeLink? Universal Transceiver, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror, leather-wrapped shift knob, MP3/WMA compatibility, diversity antenna system, Radio Data System (RDS), Bluetooth? Hands-Free Phone System, speed-sensitive audio volume, manual folding heated outside rearview mirrors w/ integrated turn signals, compass, illuminated console lighting, rear passenger A/C vents, power moonroof w/ sunshade
Altima Hybrid Technology Package Contents of Connection Package, plus: Nissan Navigation System, power energy flow display with MPG history, RearView Monitor?, XM? satellite radio w/ integrated real-time traffic (Sirius? not available w/ Technology Package)

 

 

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