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2009 Nissan Altima Overview

Likes:

  • Responsive handling
  • V-6 engine is fast enough to keep up with some sports cars
  • Great MPG with the four-cylinder and CVT automatic
  • Four-cylinder offers decent acceleration

Dislikes:

  • No stability control in four-cylinder models
  • Gimmicky keyless ignition system is unavoidable
  • Need more space in rear seat

Bottom Line

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

TheCarConnection.com's editors drove the new Nissan Altima in order to give you an expert opinion. And to help you find the most useful information and where reviews differ, TheCarConnection.com surveyed a wide range of top-tier reviews for its full review. Likes ...

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Full Review

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

The 2009 Nissan Altima offers strong styling cues and a practical interior that give it a distinct flair. The exterior of the 2009 Nissan Altima has been trimmed somewhat from the older version, with Cars.com noting that, at "189.8 inches long, the Altima sedan is 2.5 inches...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2009 Nissan Altima: 2dr Coupe I4 Man S $21,750 / $20,392 City: 23
Hwy: 32
2009 Nissan Altima: 2dr Coupe I4 CVT S $22,250 / $20,860 City: 23
Hwy: 31
2009 Nissan Altima: 2dr Coupe V6 Man SE $26,390 / $24,456 City: 18
Hwy: 27
2009 Nissan Altima: 2dr Coupe V6 CVT SE $26,890 / $24,919 City: 19
Hwy: 26
2009 Nissan Altima: 4dr Sedan I4 CVT S $21,540 / $20,195 City: 23
Hwy: 31
2009 Nissan Altima: 4dr Sedan V6 CVT SE $25,680 / $23,800 City: 19
Hwy: 26
2009 Nissan Altima: 4dr Sedan V6 CVT SL $29,380 / $27,221 City: 19
Hwy: 26
2009 Nissan Altima: 4dr Sedan I4 CVT $19,900 / $19,078 City: 23
Hwy: 31
2009 Nissan Altima: 4dr Sedan I4 Man S $21,040 / $19,728 City: 23
Hwy: 32
2009 Nissan Altima: 4dr Sedan V6 Man SE $25,180 / $23,337 City: 18
Hwy: 27

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Other Choices:

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. Especially versus the cushy Camry, the Altima comes across as decidedly sportier.

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