Though it shares a name with its sedan counterpart, the 2009 Nissan Altima Coupe hits the streets with its own unique styling and performance. Wearing a different grille, lights, and body panels, sporting a more raked windshield, and coming in 7 inches shorter and 2.5 lower than the sedan, the Altima Coupe looks and acts sexier than the comparably priced Accord Coupe. Indeed, some see it as a more affordable Infiniti Q35.
For 2009, the Altima Coupe gets standard automatic door locks on its two trims (S and SE), along with standard Smart Key push-button ignition. New options for the S include Bluetooth, a voice-recognition navigation system with real-time traffic, XM radio, and a rearview camera. Otherwise, this sexy front-wheel-drive performance coupe remains the same. Looks aside, the 2009 Altima Coupe shares its four-cylinder and V6 engines with the sedan, but its smaller size and lighter weight improve highway acceleration, minimize body lean, and enhance cornering capabilities.
The 2.5 S features a 175-hp inline four, with 180 lb-ft of torque and 23/32 mpg city/highway, while the 3.5 SE comes with a 270-hp V6 that delivers 258 lb-ft of torque and 19/27 mpg. Both are paired with a standard 6-speed manual or optional CVT with manual mode. The CVT in the V6 also carries a Sport mode and adaptive shift control, which adjusts gearing according to road and driver inputs. Predictably, the V6 packs more punch and pep than the I4, with 0-60 times under 6 seconds.
The 2009 Altima Coupe suffers in the backseat. Though the cabin feels well-appointed, and both S and SE trims come decently equipped, rear passengers lose a noticeable amount of headroom due to the coupe's sloping roofline. This makes the car better suited to singles or couples rather than families or road trips with friends. Rear seats split-fold flat 60/40, onto a 7.4-cubic-foot trunk, another area that disappoints owners. The Altima Coupe's cargo capacity falls significantly behind that of the Accord and Solara.
All trims come with 4-wheel disc and ABS brakes, dual-stage front-side and side curtain airbags for both rows, a tire monitor, and active head restraints. Traction and stability control are optional. The 2.5 S rides on 16-inch alloys, while the 3.5 SE sports 18-inch alloys, adding a bit more noise and road feel. The S trim comes equipped with full power features, cruise control, and a CD player, and the SE adds wheel-mounted audio controls, an 8-way power driver's seat, and a moonroof. Various option packages offer a Bose sound system, heated leather seats, and xenon headlights.
Good braking, limited torque steer, and confident V6 power offer plenty of weekend highway fun for drivers looking to make a stronger statement than a midsize sedan provides. Owners love the seductive, sporty look of the 2009 Altima Coupe, which doesn't sacrifice the good fuel economy of the sedan. Aside from the small back seat and trunk, few negatives cloud owners' opinions.
Consumer Reports Magazine gives the Altima Coupe a "GOOD BET" rating, but a negative rating to the car for "Electrical". Is this a problem that can be overcome with a repair, or is it one of those electrical problems that can leave your car lifeless on the side of the road anytime anywhere? Thanks for your advice :-)
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
In-dash AM/FM CD/MP3 6-disc · Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · XM with NavTraffic satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.02 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.5 · Rear brake width: .35 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Bottle holders: 2 · Center console: dual level · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6 · Power adjustments: 8
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Mudguards: front · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto off
Mirrors
Auto-dimming mirrors: rearview · Exterior mirrors: power · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating with sliding extensions
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-appointed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 23 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 17 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 9
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.02 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.5 · Rear brake width: .35 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: leather · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Bottle holders: 2 · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo net · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Mudguards: rear · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-appointed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction
Stability control: electronic
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 24 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 18 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system w/voice activation · Navigation wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent