After reviewing both the 2007 and the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrids, we added one to our alt fuel fleet in November of 2007: the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid. Our editor suggested keeping a log to follow the road of ownership, and we thought it was a grand idea. Whether it’s miles driven and fuel economy, weather conditions, regular ole maintenance or necessary repairs, it's documented here.
January 23, 2009: 13,083 miles - 32.4 mpg
A recall notice plus some fuel experimentation with pure gasoline keeps us busy.
November 26, 2008: 11,185 miles - 36.5 mpg
As winter creeps closer, will fuel economy hold steady?
October 15, 2008: 10,072 miles - 37.1 mpg
The hybrid's first service appointment at the local dealer.
September 19, 2008: 9685 miles - 38.5 mpg
Could it be time to replace the key fob battery?
August 15, 2008: 8876 miles - 42.5 mpg
A roadtrip gives lower fuel economy than summer-city-cruising.
July 16, 2008: 6675 miles - 39.5 mpg
This hybrid car's fuel economy dipped a bit this past month--probably due to these three reasons.
June 16, 2008: 5740 miles - 40.5 mpg
Warmer weather translates into less operating system warm-up and more of the good stuff--EV mode.
May 5, 2008: 4451 miles - 39.0 mpg
Does the Altima Hybrid provide a quicker payback period--and is it worth it in the end?
April 10, 2008: 3875 miles - 36.0 mpg
Spring arrived for sure and it was time for Nissan's 100-point check-up. And, oh yeah, were those police lights flashing in the rear view mirror?
March 7, 2008: 3091 miles - 35.4 mpg
As spring ticks closer, our first 3,000 miles tallied up and necessitated the Altima's first oil change.
February 7, 2008: 2210 miles - 34.8 mpg
We've put some miles on this baby since our purchase of our first-ever hybrid in November of '07.