The gas-electric-powered Nissan Altima Hybrid sedan had only minor changes for its second year of production, according to the Japanese automaker itself.

The engine that’s providing the power of this Altima Hybrid remains the same – a 2.5-liter four cylinder engine that’s partnered with an electric generator or motor to give distinction that it is indeed a Hybrid version of the renowned Nissan Altima model. When these two things are combined, it produces a reasonable power output of 198 horsepower. Also, it still uses a continuously variable transmission through the front wheels of the vehicle.

OLD VERSION, 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID

It could be remembered that the fuel economy of the previous version, the 2007 Altima Hybrid, is recorded at 35 miles per gallon when driven in the city and when used on highways, the fuel economy is 33 miles per gallon. The 2008 model year, since it has just been released, has not yet received its fuel economy rating.

As there are only minimal changes, these modifications are just present in the standard splash guards, factory-installed and activated XM satellite radio, and diversity antenna. The 2008 model year still keeps the body and interior of the standard gas-powered Altima, just like the 2007 hybrid version.

As of the moment, Nissan is only going to market the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid to the eight states that would most probably bring in good profits as estimated by the automaker. These states are Vermont, Rhode Isalnd, New York, New Jersey, Main, California, and Massachusetts.

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