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6. Other Choices (See why?)   The Altima's closest competition in this broad field of popular mid-size sedans comes from the Fusion, which also feels very sporty. The Passat has a different, more European character, and its peppy four-cylinder engine performs best out of any base engines in this field, but it requires premium fuel. For safety, the Accord stands on top (it's an IIHS Top Safety Pick); also to the Altima's detriment, electronic stability control is still not offered on the four-cylinder model. Compared to the Accord, Camry, and Malibu, the Altima feels a little perkier to drive, yet slightly smaller inside.....Read more
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2009 Nissan Altima Related News

• San Antonio Nissan Fans Hoping For Rain On August 8

  By  Richard Read, Author | 07/24/09 12:41 PM

  World Nissan in San Antonio, Texas is making customers an interesting offer: buy Nissan Altima between July 15 and August 1, and if it rains in San Antonio on August 8, the dealership will refund the... Read more

• NYPD chooses Nissan Altima as first hybrid patrol car

  By MotorAuthority.com | 05/01/09 12:34 PM

  Government fleets have been among the first to go green in a big way, exceeded perhaps only by some private sector firms. The latest government agency to take up the environmental banner is the New... Read more

• Nissan Cuts 2009 Altima Production for North America

  By  Marty Padgett, Executive Editor | 10/22/08 4:04 PM

  Detroit News reported that Nissan Motor Co. will be cutting production of its popular 2009 Altima sedan, built in its Smyrna, Tenn., and Canton, Miss., assembly plants. Steve Parrett, Nissan North... Read more