2009 Nissan Altima Sedan
The 2009 Altima Has Great Handling, a Comfortable Interior, and a Load of Great Safety Features that Won't Let You Down
The 2009 Nissan Altima sedan fits nicely into the midsize sedan segment and offers drivers sufficient get-up-and-go, classy, aerodynamic exterior styling, and great handling. Iguida.com says, "..it’s entirely justified to think of the 2009 Nissan Altima as the sportiest offering among affordable midsize cars," and that "a 2009 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE will approximate BMW 3-Series performance at thousands less." The 2009 Altima comes in a variety of trim styles that have either a 175-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine or a 270-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6. It seats five and has one of the largest fuel tanks in its segments--20 gallons. It's a safe bet to say that this year's model will follow in the Altima tradition of being one of the best selling cars in America.
Whichever trim you buy you'll be glad to know that it comes with a 105,000-mile tune-up-free engine. The drivetrain and engine have intelligent features that include liquid-filled engine mounts, an Aluminum-alloy cylinder block and head(s), timing-chain-driven camshafts, a Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System, a Nissan Direct Ignition System, a variable-flow intake manifold, an electronic drive-by-wire system, a Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System, and front-wheel drive.
One reviewer commented, "Handling is a 2009 Nissan Altima high point. All versions respond smoothly and accurately to steering inputs without troubling nose plow or body lean in fast turns." Each new Altima comes with variable-assist power rack-and-pinion steering. The suspension package will also make your drive smoother with front and rear stabilizer bars, soft-mount front and rear suspension subframes, independent strut front suspension, and independent multi-link rear suspension. Pulling to a quick stop won't be an issue with power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes with variable ratio brake pedal linkage and an Anti-lock Braking System with Electronic Brake force Distribution. The chassis standard equipment includes an aluminum alloy hood and body undercoating.
The athletic and sleek looking exterior is complimented by Halogen headlights with jewel-type reflectors while the interior includes seating features such as front bucket seats with a 4-way manual passenger's seat and a rear 60/40 locking split folding seat.
With its long list of interior comfort, convenience, and security features that come standard the Altima enhances your driving experience. You'll enjoy a front-seat center console with armrest, cell phone storage; and 12-volt outlet, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), a sunglasses holder, a front overhead console with dual map lights, two rear cupholders, two front and two rear-door bottle holders, valet function and lockout, two 12-volt power outlets, a power trunk lid release, auto door lock with selective unlocking, and power windows with auto-up/down for the driver's window. Other important interior features include vehicle speed-sensitive variable intermittent 2-speed windshield wipers, remote keyless entry, sun visors, steering wheel mounted cruise control, a Vehicle Security System, and Intelligent Key with push button ignition.
The 2009 Nissan Altima Sedan protects you from injuries with a whole armada of air bags that include driver and front passenger side-impact air bags, driver and front-passenger air bags with dual-stage inflation, and roof-mounted curtain front-and rear-seat side-impact air bags. The list of safety features definitely doesn't end there! You'll also feel secure because of things like child restraint seat tether anchors, front seat-belts with pretensioners and load limiters, child safety rear door locks, an energy absorbing steering column, high-strenght steel body assembly, Latch system seatbelts, and front and rear crumple zones, among others.
