Exterior:
The 2009 Altima received a facelift, with changes including a revised front fascia with a new grille, headlamps, and fog lamps. The rear of the car also received some updates, with new taillights and a revised rear bumper.
Interior:
The 2009 Altima received some interior changes as well, including a revised dashboard with a new center console and instrument cluster. The car also got a new steering wheel and some new seat fabrics.
Features:
The 2009 Altima added some new features, such as a standard auxiliary audio input jack and a Bluetooth hands-free phone system. The car also got a new optional navigation system.
Engine and Performance:
The 2008 and 2009 Altima models both came standard with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, but the 2009 model got a slight increase in horsepower (from 175 to 177). The 2008 model also offered an optional 3.5-liter V6 engine, which was not offered in the 2009 model.
Transmission:
The 2009 Altima got a new CVT (continuously variable transmission) as the standard transmission, replacing the four-speed automatic transmission that was standard in the 2008 model. The 2009 Altima also offered an optional six-speed manual transmission, which was not available in the 2008 model.
Safety:
The 2009 Altima received some improvements in safety, with the addition of standard front-seat side airbags and curtain airbags. The car also received a higher safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) than the 2008 model.
Overall, the 2009 Nissan Altima offered some significant changes over the 2008 model, including a revised exterior design, an updated interior, new features, and improved safety.
