2014 Nissan Altima Hybrid

2014 Nissan Altima Hybrid

2014 Nissan Altima Hybrid – This is information about 2014 Nissan Altima Hybrid.The new Nissan Altima is enjoying a sales up-swing at the moment following a $580 price cut that took effect May 3 of this year.

The big news for the 2014 Nissan Altima is the introduction of an all-new, Nissan-developed hybrid drivetrain option.

From extensive technical previews of the new supercharged 2.5-liter four plus Li-Ion battery packs, Nissan is clearly proud of the system and will also roll it out on the 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid for the first time.

2014 Nissan Altima Hybrid Exterior

The images in this article are the non-hybrid 2013 Altima, as official hybrid images are not yet available from Nissan. Even so, by assessing the previous-model’s change into hybrid guise versus the base model, the Altima Hybrid’s key traits can be projected accurately.

2014 Nissan Altima Hybrid

To keep the price low, the Altima Hybrid sticks to the trim and style seen in the lower-range models but adds a few aerodynamic aids like under-body air deflectors and a rear spoiler. Hybrid badges show up on the trunk and both door panels to set the model apart, but the style takes a step backward versus V-6 models, due to the smaller wheels, tall tires and higher overall ride height.

2014 Nissan Altima Hybrid

2014 Nissan Altima Hybrid

2014 Nissan Altima Hybrid Interior

The interior of the Altima Hybrid is expected to keep all the primary features already included on the 2.5 SL sedan, including the shapely but plastic-ridden dash layout. The standard-fit 4-inch gauge cluster screen will gain new eco functionality within the Altima Hybrid, but besides that this is a normal, roomy sedan.

The Infiniti themes of the exterior are also immediately clear inside, but less so than in the Pathfinder vs. JX35. The primary controls are knob and button-based instead of the central control interface in Infiniti models.

A new, free-standing center stack replaces the older configuration, providing more center console storage below the HVAC and stereo systems. This design also leaves room for two big cup holders just to the right of the gearstick.

2014 Nissan Altima Hybrid Safety

The 2013 Nissan Altima is an IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus, a description that sets it apart from poorer-performing Top Safety Picks. This applies to Altima’s built after November 2012.

Nissan’s Easy Fill Tire alert is an interesting standard feature. It automatically beeps the horn when the tires reach the correct inflation, taking the gauges and guesswork out of tire pressure maintenance.

2014 Nissan Altima Hybrid Price

The 2014 Nissan Altima is expected to keep 2013’s revised pricing structure. The hybrid model is projected to cost just south of $26,000 and comes in 2.5 SV trim.