2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid makes its debut

The long-awaited 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid has eventually been unveiled at the OC Auto Show in Anaheim. Destined to be sold only in California, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, Maine and New Jersey, the hybrid is based on the latest Nissan Altima large sedan.







The Altima Hybrid is motivated by a combination of Nissan's GR25 2.5-liter internal combustion four-banger and an electric motor/generator. The pair is capable to deliver some 198 hp of combined maximum power output, which is then transferred to wheels via CVT electronically-controlled transmission.

Nissan is promising lower tailpipe emission levels and decent mileage, the car's said to deliver 41 mpg city and 36 highway, which is respectively 18 and 7 mpg better than the original 2007 Nissan Altima's figures.

See also: Cadillac to Release the Escalade Hybrid SUV

Found at Autoblog