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The 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid ranks 15 out of 22 Affordable Midsized Cars. It offers the sharp handling and spacious interior of the Nissan Altima, and the added fuel efficiency of a hybrid power-train. It’s available in only eight states, however, and the price makes you hand over a lot of “green” before going “green”. You can pick up an earlier model Altima at any dealership that Used Nissans are sold. You can also get them serviced there or possible at a GMC Service department as well.
The Nissan Altima Hybrid does combines two very appealing things. One is the crisp handling of the Nissan Altima, widely considered one of the most fun-to-drive family sedans. The other is the fuel efficiency and lighter carbon footprint of a hybrid drivetrain.
Buyers might want to note that Nissan buys parts of the drivetrain for the Altima Hybrid from the Toyota Camry Hybrid. Reviewers tend to call the Altima more fun to drive, but Toyota’s traditionally higher resale value might help offset the added cost of the hybrid system. The brand new Ford Fusion Hybrid has also won more positive press than the Altima Hybrid has — and it is available in 50 states. The Altima Hybrid is only sold in eight states — California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Vermont. Buyers can buy one in another state and drive it home — but not all of us live within a reasonable distance of California or New England.
But if you are a Nissan fan and would love to help mother earth, it would be worth the trip to one of those eight states to pick one up. Or, try negotiating shipping costs into the price.
