The 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid is already making headlines; it was ranked in the third spot on the EPA’s top ten list of most fuel-efficient vehicles behind the Toyota Prius and the Honda Civic Hybrid. The EPA estimated fuel efficiency ratings for the 2009 model are 35 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway.

Although the fuel efficiency lagged a bit behind its competitors by Toyota and Honda, in safety ratings determined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid came out with higher marks. The vehicle received the highest ranking, five stars, in all four of the collision standards that the NHTSA uses to determine vehicle safety.

“Altima Hybrid is rated as an Advanced Technology-Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV) and emits almost no evaporative emissions.” (Source: Nissan North America) The MSRP base price of the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid is $26,650 and several accessories and factory-installed options are available.

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