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2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid Review

November 25, 2008

STYLING | 8 out of 10

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bigger than a Prius, more stylish than a Camry Hybrid
Autoblog

attractive, even sporty-looking
Car and Driver

a Camry hybrid with sex appeal
Los Angeles Times

Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com were impressed with the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid’s style.

The Los Angeles Times thinks the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid “might be thought of as a Camry hybrid with sex appeal.” Since its 2007 restyling, Nissan tweaked the shape in a very minor way, “an effort that has merely refined the car's well-loved, cleanly architectural styling: the perfect-arch roofline, the raked windshield, the close-fitting wheel openings and glassine details at the corners.” Cars.com agrees: “You get a ton of style with the new Altima. Those taillights are pretty amazing.”

Cars.com notes that the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid is virtually identical to the standard Altima; Nissan outfits both models with "a notched grille, swanky taillight capsules and dual exhaust." Motor Trend observes, “’Hybrid’ badging aside, this tech-rich Altima is a visual clone.”

The 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid’s interior gets compliments, too. “It's much nicer and more grown-up,” Edmunds says, “though still not quite up to world-class standards.”

When comparing the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid to other hybrids, reviewers enjoy the sportier look. Autoblog agrees: "Of the hybrids available on the market today, the Altima Hybrid would be the one sitting in our green garage."

Conclusion

The 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid looks like a regular-model Altima, and that's a good thing.

STYLING | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:bigger than a Prius, more stylish than a Camry HybridAutoblogattractive, even sporty-lookingCar and Drivera Camry hybrid with sex appealLos Angeles Times Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com were impressed with the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid’s style. The Los Angeles Times thinks the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid “might be thought of as a Camry hybrid with sex appeal.” Since its 2007 restyling, Nissan tweaked the shape in a very minor way, “an effort that has merely refined the car's well-loved, cleanly architectural styling: the perfect-arch roofline, the raked windshield, the close-fitting wheel openings and glassine details at the corners.” Cars.com agrees: “You get a ton of style with the new Altima. Those taillights are pretty amazing.” Cars.com notes that the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid is virtually identical to the standard Altima; Nissan outfits both models with "a notched grille, swanky taillight capsules and dual exhaust." Motor Trend observes, “’Hybrid’ badging aside, this tech-rich Altima is a visual clone.” The 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid’s interior gets compliments, too. “It's much nicer and more grown-up,” Edmunds says, “though still not quite up to world-class standards.” When comparing the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid to other hybrids, reviewers enjoy the sportier look. Autoblog agrees: "Of the hybrids available on the market today, the Altima Hybrid would be the one sitting in our green garage." ConclusionThe 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid looks like a regular-model Altima, and that's a good thing. 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID STYLING | [8 out of 10] Autoblog: "bigger than a Prius, more stylish than a Camry Hybrid " Car and Driver: "attractive, even sporty-looking" Los Angeles Times: “a Camry hybrid with sex appeal” Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com were impressed with the ...

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The 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid competes head on with the Toyota Camry Hybrid, and the two are priced very closely. The Camry's cabin is quieter inside--especially on coarse road surfaces--and its backseat is significantly roomier, making it the choice if you plan to frequently carry passengers, but the Altima's interior may feel a little bit more upscale to some, with its more impressive materials. Toyota's Prius might also be considered a competitor for those who value fuel efficiency above all else; the Prius posts much better fuel economy figures of 48 mpg city, 45 mpg highway, but it's neither as comfortable inside nor as settled on the highway. The Escape Hybrid SUV allows greater versatility and utility but isn't as refined. And to those money-no-issue green shoppers, the Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec might also be a candidate; the clean Mercedes diesel gets mileage that isn't as high as the Altima Hybrid in town, but it meets or exceeds the Hybrid's real-world highway mpg while allowing all the luxury features of a gasoline Mercedes-Benz.

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