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2009 Nissan Altima
$19,900 - $29,380Starting MSRP
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
22 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Continuously Variable
Body Type
Coupe, Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
Nissan's Altima is available in two different body styles for 2009: a four-door sedan and a two-door coupe. The coupe models share mechanicals and much of their interior appointments with the sedan, but they're four inches shorter and 2.5 inches...
What’s new in the 2009 model?
Following a 2007 redesign and the launch of a two-door coupe in 2008, this year's lineup of Altimas carries on largely unchanged.
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EPA Classification: Midsize
Engine Order Code: VQ35DE
Engine Type: Gas V6
Displacement: 3.5L/- TBD -
Fuel System: SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 270 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 258 @ 4400
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 1
Trans Description Cont.: Continuously Variable
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 2.37 - 0.44
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
Reverse Ratio (:1): 1.77
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 5.17
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 26
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 130
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 8.8
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3407
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 100
Suspension Type - Front: Independent Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 0.86
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): 0.68
Brake Type: Power
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.7 x 1.02
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.5 x 0.35
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P215/60R16
Rear Tire Size: P215/60R16
Spare Tire Size: T135/90D16
Front Wheel Size (in): 16 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size (in): 16 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 16.2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.83
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 36.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 20.0
Wheelbase (in): 109.3
Length, Overall (in): 189.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 70.7
Height, Overall (in): 57.9
Track Width, Front (in): 60.9
Track Width, Rear (in): 60.8
Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.6
Liftover Height (in): 27.6
Trunk Volume (ft³): 15.3
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 100.7
Front Head Room (in): 40.1
Front Leg Room (in): 44.1
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.7
Front Hip Room (in): 56.8
Second Head Room (in): 36.8
Second Leg Room (in): 35.8
Second Shoulder Room (in): 55.5
Second Hip Room (in): 52.5
Vehicle Name: Nissan Altima
Body Style: 4 Door Sedan
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 6
Pricing
This model has 12 different trims.
MSRP
$29,380
Invoice
$27,221
Description
3.5L/- TBD -, 270 @ 6000, Continuously Variable
Fuel Economy
This model has 12 different trims.
City
19 MPG
Hwy
26 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
Description
3.5L/- TBD -, 270 @ 6000, Continuously Variable
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