Vaden Nissan of Hinesville

Auto maker Nissan is working on an advanced supercharged engine that will be mated to a hybrid power plant for the upcoming Nissan Leaf, along with other models.

This new hybrid, which will be available at Vaden Nissan in Hinesville, GA, one day, connects a supercharged 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine with CVT transmission, electric motor, and lithium-ion battery pack.

Details on fuel economy will depend on the vehicles themselves, though Nissan "seems to have set out to build a system that is equal parts performance and fuel economy."¹

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There's a mad rush of vehicles frantically trying to hop onto the hybrid bandwagon. The Nissan Altima, however, is one car that has been riding along in this market for years now - four to be exact. Each year, Nissan has perfected the look, performance, and comfort. Here's what the current model year has in store.

2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid At a Glance

- Trim: 1 (HEV)
- Engine: 2.5-liter I4
- Horsepower (hp): 158 @5,200 RPM
- Torque (lb.-ft.): 162 @2,800 RPM
- Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
- Max Driving Range: Above average, at 660 miles*
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