2009 Nissan Altima CoupeThe 2009 Altima Coupe adds a seductive option to the list for those car buyers interested in sporty exterior styling, practical operating costs, sophistication, and a reasonable price tag. While Myride.com named it one of the two most promising offerings in the affordable coupe segment, Kelley Blue Book commented, "With two doors and a much sportier feel than the sedan, the 2009 Altima Coupe is a boldly-styled vehicle for those who want to get noticed." The Altima Coupe has room for five and offers several different trim styles that come with either a 170 horsepower 2.5L engine or a 270 horsepower 3.5L engine.
Besides its well-built 105,000 miles tune-up-free engine, the 2009 Altima coupe includes heavy-duty drivetrain features such as a Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System, an aluminum-alloy cylinder block and heads, timing-chain-driven camshafts, front-wheel drive, an electronic drive-by-wire system, a Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System, and a a Nissan Direct Ignition System.
The 2009 Altima Coupe comes with vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist power rack-and-pinion steering which Kelley Blue Book claims, "adjusts nicely to driving conditions to accommodate both low and high speeds, making steering fairly effortless both on freeways and in parking lots." Suspension standard features include independent strut front suspension, independent multi-link rear suspension, soft-mount front and rear suspension subframes, and front and rear stabilizer bars. Other important mechanical features that come standard include a space-saver spare tire, body undercoating, an aluminum-alloy hood, and 4-wheel power assisted disc brakes with variable ratio brake pedal linkage, an Anti-lock Braking System; and Electronic Brake force Distribution.
The exterior, which shares a platform and a hood with the Altima Sedan but has a slightly lower roof, shorter wheelbase, and larger tires includes halogen headlights with jewel-type reflectors and outside mirrors with power controls. Kelley Blue Book adds, "... it looks much more aggressive and certainly sportier than its four-door relative."
The interior of the 2009 Altima Coupe rewards you with features like in-cabin microfilter HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), a front overhead console with sunglasses holder, an adjustable tilt/telescopic steering column, a front-seat center console with an armrest, storage compartment; and 12-volt outlet, and two front cupholders and two front door bottle holders. Kelley Blue Book notes, "The front bucket seats are unique to the Altima Coupe, adding body-hugging support padding and giving the interior a more sports car-like feel," and adds that, "..the front bucket seats should comfortably accommodate even those with longer legs." Seating standard features include a 4-way manual passenger's seat and 60/40 locking split folding rear seats. The list of accomodating interior features goes on with a trip computer (shows you average mph, distance to empty, etc.), a vehicle information display, a Vehicle Security System, two 12-volt power outlets, a power trunk lid release, valet function and lockout, power door locks with selective unlocking, steering wheel mounted cruise control, sun visors, power windows with auto-up/down for the driver's window, remote keyless entry, and Nissan Intelligent Key with push-button ignition.
The 2009 Nissan Altima makes a strong showing in the area of safety. You'll not only feel secure, but you'll have confidence driving those whom you cherish most with features like driver and front-passenger air bags (SRS) with dual-stage inflation, driver and front-passenger side-impact air bags, and roof-mounted curtain front- and rear-seat side-impact air bags. The seatbelts include a 3-point ELR driver's seat belt, point ALR/ELR front- and rear-passenger seat belts, Child restraint seat tether anchors, LATCH System, and front seat belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters. Other important safety features include a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Zone Body Construction, child safety rear door locks, an emergency trunk release, an energy-absorbing steering column, front and rear crumple zones, front-seat adjustable head restraints, rear-seat head restraints, front seat active head restraints, high-strength side-door guard beams, and high-strength steel body assembly. Of course it has a great audio system! You'll have fun listening with the AM/FM/CD player with 6 speakers, auxiliary input jack, and in-glass and diversity antenna system. Don't miss out on what this awesome coupe has to offer, test drive one today at Nissan of Sacramento!
Awards
& Reviews
Ranked #1 among midsize hybrids by Motor Trend
In a recent comparison of hybrid sedans, Motor Trend put
the Nissan Altima Hybrid at the top of the list. Above the Camry hybrid. Of
course, they gave us the nod for all the right reasons. With 198 horsepower,
the Altima is more powerful than Camry. It handles beautifully. And according
to them, is "simply the lighter, tauter platform." Put another way:
It's the only hybrid that drives like a Nissan.
Altima ranked "Most Appealing Midsize Car" in J.D.
Power and Associates 2007 APEAL Study
The 2007 Altima received the Highest Ranking in the Midsize
Car Segment of the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 APEAL Study.
Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study,
this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle performance, style,
features and instrument panel, and comfort.
Nissan Altima Wins AutoPacific 2007 Vehicle Satisfaction
Award for Premium
Mid-Size Car
Owners of the Next Generation Nissan Altima rated their
vehicle significantly higher than the segment average for both Performance and
Economy (most unusual), Passenger and Luggage Room, and Innovative Technology.
Instrument Layout and Audio Controls were also well received. Based on owner
satisfaction ratings, Altima is an easy car to live with.
Nissan Altima Named Best in Class of the "Best of the
2007 Cars" by Kiplinger's Personal Finance. In December 2006, Kiplinger's Personal
Finance found the 2007 Altima offered incredible value in the
$20,000-to-$25,000 sedan class. Put succinctly, "The smartly redesigned
Nissan Alima 3.5-liter V6 wins Best in Class."
2007 Altima Received Highest Front Impact Safety Rating
The Altima has received the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration's (NHTSA's) highest rating - 5 stars - for front-impact crash
safety.4
2008 Altima Received Highest Front Impact and Side Impact
Safety Rating
The Altima has received the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration's (NHTSA's) highest rating - 5 stars - for front-impact and
side-impact crash safety.*
The New York Times casts a green vote for the Altima
Hybrid
The New York Times lays
out the Altima Hybrid's advantages, "It drives better than the Camry, and
it comes with a $2,350 federal tax credit that may make it a better value than
the Honda (Accord Hybrid) or the Toyota
(Camry Hybrid)."
CAR AND DRIVER's
verdict: 2007 Altima SE V6 shows "More Muscle. Better Manners." Evolutionary in design, revolutionary
everywhere else, it didn't take long for the awards and accolades to start
rolling in. In fact, CAR AND DRIVER recently stated, "This Altima is brave
in its styling, refined in its manners and it responds to the spurs with
gusto." That's right. Gusto.
