With Altima’s robust chassis and quality powertrains, an Altima hybrid could be something special. It may offer sedan buyers a legitimate alternative to the Toyota/Honda hybrid mind meld. Indeed, it could very well do what the Accord Hybrid intended: Give hybrid buyers the best of all worlds, with spirited performance, low emissions and great fuel economy. As with most hybrids, however, fuel economy ratings can be up 14 percent below the EPA’s published figure. Pricing was not announced, but like the Camry Hybrid, expect the Altima Hybrid to be a top trim sedan near the top of the sticker price ladder.

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