Altima and G37 Named Top of The Class by Consumer Reports

[AZhitman]

Nissan Altima and Infiniti G37 Sedan Named Top of The Class by Consumer Reports

Yesterday, Consumer Reports released highlights of its upcoming Annual Auto Issue. The magazine, which hits newsstands on March 8, reveals its Top 10 Picks of the Year along with other automotive ratings. CR’s Top Picks again include the Nissan Altima, named top Family Sedan, and the Infiniti G37, named top Sport Sedan.

The magazine recognizes the 2011 Altima the second year in a row for providing “an impressive balance of comfort and performance while delivering the best fuel economy in its class. Its comfortable ride, secure handling and spirited acceleration make the Altima enjoyable to drive.” Nissan’s manufacturing teams in Canton, Miss., and Smyrna, Tenn., build the award-winning Altima, while Nissan’s Decherd, Tenn., plant produces the vehicle’s engine.

Winning its category of Sports Sedan for the fifth year in a row, the Infiniti G37 receives praise for its “inviting combination of agile handling, blistering acceleration, and luxurious interior makes it one of our highest-scoring sedans. It’s fun to drive on a twisty road but is still a fairly comfortable cruiser on the highway.”

[Kompresshun]

Good to know, since i'm planning on replacing my car with one of the two, if it makes it another 2-3 years

[Bubba1]

Good to know, since i'm planning on replacing my car with one of the two, if it makes it another 2-3 years

Nissan overall did pretty well this year. Other Nissan/Ininiti models recommended:

Versa 1.8 SL
Maxima
M37
EX
Rogue
Murano
FX35
Armada
Frontier

[IBCoupe]

What, no Juke?!



I like my car; did CR say anything about the two-door versions of each?

[Bubba1]

What, no Juke?!



I like my car; did CR say anything about the two-door versions of each?

They did not specifically say anything about the 2 door but all 3 power train versions of the Altima: 2.5,3.5,and hybrid were recommended, with the non-hybrids topping the test scores for the class.

[IBCoupe]

Nice! Way to go, Nissan Hybrids?

I wonder what they'll say about the LEAF.

[Bubba1]

Nice! Way to go, Nissan Hybrids?

I wonder what they'll say about the LEAF.

The had a small article about the Leaf. They said they ordered one from a dealer but have not yet received it, so Nissan loaned them one for a couple weeks.

Overall they liked it, but found the range was not what Nissan advertised, especially in cold weather. They averaged 65 miles per charge in cold weather. And it took 7-9 hours to recharge using 220 volts, and upwards of 20 hrs using 110. Nissan will be offering a $700 optional additional charging port that allows the car to be charged supposedly in 27 minutes by DC charger. they recommend that. Here's their conclusion:

"Our initial take is that the Leaf is a fun urban car that works best as a second or third vehicle in a temperate climate."