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The Bottom Line:
The 2009 Nissan Altima offers an attractive interior and impressive cargo space, though some of its interior materials aren't up to par.
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plenty of comfort
interior storage is only average:
The trunk fit our bigger contraptions pretty easily
SAFETY | 10 out of 10
Expert Quotes:
Good," frontal offset impact; "good," side impact
IIHS
Five stars, front impacts; five stars, side impacts
NHTSA
Safety features include anti-lock brakes (ABS) with four-wheel discs
Kelley Blue Book
The 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid combines impeccable crash-test ratings with a strong list of standard safety features to create a very safe sedan.
In both NHTSA and IIHS tests, the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid matched or beat all of its competitors. In IIHS tests, the Nissan Altima Hybrid earned the highest possible rating, "good," in both the frontal offset impact and side impact categories. The Nissan Altima Hybrid also aced its NHTSA crash tests, earning a perfect five-star rating in both front impact tests, as well as both side impact categories. In fact, the only safety credential missing from the Nissan Altima Hybrid's brush with the crash-test agencies is a Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS.
In addition to its top-notch crash-test scores, the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid comes loaded with the sort of safety features that TheCarConnection.com's editors love to see. Edmunds reviewers list the standard goodies as "antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, front-seat side airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags and front-seat active head restraints." The active head restraints are particularly useful, especially if you happen to get rear-ended, as they move forward to meet your head and help reduce the risk of neck injuries due to whiplash.
The modifications to the hybrid model do not affect sightlines, so visibility in this model is much the same as in the 2009 Nissan Altima, which ConsumerGuide describes as "very good to all directions."
Conclusion
It's hard to ignore the crash-test ratings earned by the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid.
