YONKERS, N.Y. — In a major upset, the Nissan Altima sedan has pushed past the Honda Accord V6 to nab the title of top-rated mid-price sedan, according to the February 2008 issue of Consumer Reports.
"Nissan Altima is now ranked first in CR's ratings of mid-priced sedans, followed closely by the Accord, Toyota Camry and Volkswagen Passat in that order," it said in a statement on Monday. Consumer Reports noted that "a very narrow one-point difference in scores separates the Accord and Altima."
Apparently, fuel economy played a key role in the decision. "The 2008 Accord is longer, wider and more powerful than the old model it replaces — and it remains an excellent, well-rounded sedan," said David Champion, senior director of Consumer Reports' Auto Test Center. "But it's not as quick and doesn't get the fuel economy of either the previous-generation Accord or the Altima in either the V6 or four-cylinder trim lines."
Consumer Reports said the 2008 Accord V6 delivered 21 mpg in its own fuel economy tests, down from the previous generation's 23 mpg. The Altima V6 delivered 23 mpg in its tests.
What this means to you: The Accord is still a sterling vehicle, but its crown is a bit tarnished, Consumer Reports says. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
"Nissan Altima is now ranked first in CR's ratings of mid-priced sedans, followed closely by the Accord, Toyota Camry and Volkswagen Passat in that order," it said in a statement on Monday. Consumer Reports noted that "a very narrow one-point difference in scores separates the Accord and Altima."
Apparently, fuel economy played a key role in the decision. "The 2008 Accord is longer, wider and more powerful than the old model it replaces — and it remains an excellent, well-rounded sedan," said David Champion, senior director of Consumer Reports' Auto Test Center. "But it's not as quick and doesn't get the fuel economy of either the previous-generation Accord or the Altima in either the V6 or four-cylinder trim lines."
Consumer Reports said the 2008 Accord V6 delivered 21 mpg in its own fuel economy tests, down from the previous generation's 23 mpg. The Altima V6 delivered 23 mpg in its tests.
What this means to you: The Accord is still a sterling vehicle, but its crown is a bit tarnished, Consumer Reports says. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
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