2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid Review - AutoGuide.com
Sure, the Toyota Prius has captured the lion’s share of attention, but among the major Japanese brands, Honda and Nissan have also been peddling their own versions. Nissan has been somewhat hobbled by the fact that its mid-size Altima hybrid sedan utilizes many hybrid parts courtesy of Toyota, which have so far restricted the car’s availability and also profitability. Prius followers may go gaga over their favorite car’s trapezoidal styling, but the Altima Hybrid looks like it should be parked outside the local bingo hall, a fact that was not helped by our tester being finished in a hue called ‘Mystic Jade. The Altima has gained a reputation as a somewhat sporting sedan over the last decade, with big wheels and tires, a sport tuned suspension and lusty engines (particularly the 3. 5-liter V6) making it a livelier alternative to mainstream porridge... That said, the Hybrid version appears somewhat out of place compared to its sportier siblings, the Altima sedan and coupe. Perhaps it’s the Toyota influence, or perhaps it’s just the fact that as a hybrid, it’s got a different mission in life. Source: www.autoguide.com
