Nissan Altima Hybrid Named to 'Top 10 Green Cars' by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Nissan (Nasdaq:
NSANY) Altima Hybrid, which offers the efficiency and fuel economy of a hybrid
drivetrain with the performance and excitement customers have come to expect
from the Altima line-up, has been named one of the "Top 10 Green Cars" by the
editors of Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com.
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In compiling the list, the kbb.com editors considered factors such as
comfort, performance, utility and technology, along with fuel economy and
price. "The Nissan Altima Hybrid combines impressive fuel economy with much
of the same sporty character that has helped establish the Altima's reputation
as one of the most fun-to-drive mid-size sedans," said Jack R. Nerad,
executive editorial director and executive market analyst of Kelley Blue
Book's kbb.com. "The advanced technology isn't confined to the engine bay,
either, as the Altima Hybrid offers a slew of electronic comforts and digital
conveniences like push-button start, navigation with traffic info and a
rearview camera."
"The Altima Sedan has been a success with consumers offering high levels
of performance, quality, and fuel efficiency," said Al Castignetti, vice
president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc.
"For Altima Hybrid, we took all the best qualities from the popular Altima
Sedan, added a hybrid powertrain, and not only achieved improved fuel economy
but added another successful product to the Nissan line-up."
The 2009 model year Altima Hybrid goes on sale at Nissan dealers in select
markets on August 1, 2008 in states that have adopted California emissions
regulations: California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New
York, Rhode Island and Vermont. The Altima Hybrid, Sedan and Coupe are
assembled at Nissan's manufacturing plant in Smyrna, TN. Nissan also produces
the Altima Sedan at its plant in Canton, MS.
About Nissan North America
Nissan's operations in North America include automotive styling,
engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing,
distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the
environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010, whose key priorities are
reducing CO2 emissions, cutting other emissions and increasing recycling. More
information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and
Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and
www.infiniti.com.
For more information about Kelley Blue Book's "Top 10 Green Cars," visit
www.kbb.com/topgreen08.
SOURCE Nissan North America

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