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 The Altim-ate Driving Vehicle The 2008 Nissan Altima combines performance and good looks to deliver the ultimate driving experience. Whether you opt for the four-door sedan or the two-door coupe, the 2008 Nissan Altima is a top pick if you’re looking for a vehicle that’s both versatile and attractive. Boasting a long list of luxury and technology features proves the Altima isn’t just basic transportation.
The 3.5SE comes with a sport-tuned suspension, 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, power-folding heated sideview mirrors with integral turn signals, an eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat, wood-tone accents and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls. The 3.5SL is pure luxury with leather seating, a moonroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated seats, Bluetooth, auto-dimming rearview mirror, 16-inch alloy wheels, xenon HID headlights and Bose audio with CD changer and choice of satellite radio providers.
The Nissan sedan measures 189.8 inches long, 57.9 inches high and 70.7 inches wide. Taking an aggressive edge, the sedan features flared fenders and sculpted headlights that resemble the Nissan 350Z sportscar. Its grille includes what Nissan calls a “T” shape. The rear of the Altima boasts jeweled taillights. The coupe resembles the Altima sedan from the front, thanks to the same hood, but exudes the sporty two-door feel from the back. It has a shorter wheelbase, slightly lower roof, short front and rear overhangs and larger tires. Side windows are elongated with porthole-like rear windows. Looks aside, both the sedan and the coupe share the same two engines and transmissions: a 2.5-liter four-cylinder or a 3.5-liter V6 paired with either a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. The 2.5-liter churns out 175 hp and 180 lb/ft of torque while the 3.5 produces 270 hp and 258 lb/ft of torque. Edmunds.com noted that the Altima´s continuously variable transmission (CVT) does an “excellent job of maximizing each engine´s power while responding rapidly to throttle inputs.” The sedan´s 2.5 trims get an impressive EPA-estimated 23 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway and the coupe has similar mileage.
The Altima appeals to a spectrum of budgets – from an MSRP just under $19,000 for a base 2.5, to $29,000 for the luxury-packed 3.5SL. The 2.5S starts around $21,000 with a manual transmission and is about $500 more with a CVT. The 2008 Altima 2.5S coupe starts at $21,000 and the 3.5SE V6 is close to $26,000. Fully loaded, the 2.5SE with an automatic transmission is near $32,000. Two-door or four-door, the 2008 Nissan Altima gives the excitement that you want to kick up your driving experience. Get ready for the ultimate ride.
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