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2007-2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid: borrowing Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive technology, Nissan created a gas-electric Altima sedan with a 2.5L four-cylinder and an electric motor. It developed a combined 198 horsepower and delivered a decent mixed city/highway rating of 6.9 L/100 km. Again, its price was high and sales never picked up.