The Altima brings together a Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery, an electric motor and regeneration system with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. Expect a power rating of 198 horsepower, AT-PZEV emissions, and fuel economy expected to be 41 MPG city and 36 MPG highway. The four-cylinder engine nets 162 lb.-ft. of torque at 2,800-4,800 rpm with the electric motor getting 199 lb.-ft. at 0 – 1,500 rpm. Power will be controlled by a hybrid-specific version of a new Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT). Built on the “D” platform, Nissan says the new Altima has virtually no torque steer and improved body stiffness, offering a sportier ride and improved Noise, Vibrations and Harmonics (NVH). There’s also a new rack-and-pinion steering set up.