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Summary
The 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe is a nice two-door coupe. Elements of its styling hint at what Nissan hopes it will do to brighten up the Altima brand. But it lacks the spark, in looks and performance, that's essential to give a coupe the personality to be an image leader.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Nissan Altima Coupe S ($20,490); SE ($24,890) |
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Engines:
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2.5-liter, dohc, 16-valve, inline-4 |
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Transmissions:
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Continuously Variable Transmission |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual-stage frontal airbags; front seat-mounted side impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; front-seat active head restraints; child safety seat tethers and anchors (LATCH); ABS; EBD; TPMS; traction control (SE only) |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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electronic stability control ($600, on SE only); rearview parking monitor (incl. in Technology Package - $2000) |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Smyrna and Decherd, Tennessee |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Nissan Altima Coupe S ($20,490) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning; cruise control; power windows, outside mirrors and central locking; AM/FM/CD stereo with six speakers; manual, six-way driver and four-way front passenger seat; tilt/telescope steering wheel; 60/40 split, fold-down rear seat |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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CVT ($500); carpeted floor/trunk mats ($175) |
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Destination Charge:
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625 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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21790 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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175 @ 5600 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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180 @ 3900 |
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Transmission:
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Continuously Variable Transmission |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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23/31 |
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Wheelbase:
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105.3 |
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Length/width/height:
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182.5/70.7/55.3 |
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Track, f/r:
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60.9/60.8 |
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Turning circle:
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34.7 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.7/54.2/42.5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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35.6/47.6/34.4 |
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Cargo volume:
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7.4 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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1000 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent, coil spring, gas-pressurized shock, stabilizer bar |
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Suspension, r:
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independent multi-link, coil spring, gas-pressurized shock, stabilizer bar |
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Ground clearance:
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5.1 |
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Curb weight:
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3095 |
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Tires:
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P215/60R16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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vented disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD |
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Fuel capacity:
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20 |
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| 2008 Nissan Altima consumer reviews: | | | | overall rating |  | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | I love the car! I purchased my altima and really the 4cyl is almost as peppy! It's a super sporty sedan. Push button start, leather, i love it all! I am so glad that I decided to go with the altima rather than the accord. I highly reccomend this car. | | posted by Pad on Jan 11 2008 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | When I was looking for a new car, nothing stood out more than the Nissan Altima Coupe. The look of the car and its uniqueness on the road alone sold me. It is very fun to drive and responsive for me. The seats are perfect and the basic package brought what I needed and not the extras I honestly see as unnecessary. Honestly, this car is perfect for me as a teenage driver. | | posted by Neill on Feb 04 2008 | | |
| overall rating |  | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | Love this car. The acceleration is very impressive and the ride on the highways make the trip zoom by. Bluetooth option is much better than I have had before. Stereo system can really crank tunes. The key is super convenient. Very Happy with purchase and would recommend to all. Price, quality and fun. | | posted by Edine on Mar 01 2008 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | Great shape, fun and active drive with power to match, comfortable and cool interior, really cool car to make a statement for young executives with a zest for life. The exterior shape and interior finishes are my fav features on this car.. with push button start, powerful V6 engine with execellent drive control. | | posted by Adan Zen on Mar 10 2008 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | I'm pretty particular about my cars, and I am enjoying this one more and more everyday. Bluetooth is awesome! Heated seats. Navigation is nice but you can't do much with it while moving. XM and Bose system. Keyless entry and the push button start are cool and convenient features. Looks sharp, too! | | posted by Baen on Mar 17 2008 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | This car is so much fun and so smooth! I love the bluetooth capability, bose sound system, satellite radio and iPod hook up. Car has a solid feel and fresh design. Big enough to actually carry normal sized people! CVT is so smooth and has a nice manual mode. Buy it dude!! | | posted by Macauley on Mar 26 2008 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | Car is amazing!! The Altima Sedan is built tough and has plenty of features on the base model to make it practical for everyone to use!! Design and build. CVT is awesome!! The iPod control in stock stereo is an added bonus. | | posted by Sinclair on May 18 2008 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | This is everything I've been looking for! I love this car! With the power seat, it's pretty easy to get comfortable. The acceleration is beautiful for easy highway entrance, if you need to pass a vehicle it's a breeze. Everything on this car, from the look, to the driving experience, is smooth! | | posted by Subhan on Jun 07 2008 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | I am very happy with my purchase of a 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe. This vehicle is very fun to drive! I love the sleek look of the outside as well as the inside! People can not believe it is an Altima. It is a smooth riding vehicle. Nissan did an excellent job with the Altima design and performance. | | posted by Raoghnailt on Jul 01 2008 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | I really love this car. It handles like a dream and is very sporty. Fuel economy, style and price. Those are the good things. Exceptional fuel economy for this size vehicle. Bose audio system. keyless start. CVT. Loved everything about it! | | posted by Ricky on Aug 06 2008 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | The car drives wonderfully with great pickup. Lots of storage space! Fold-down back seats. Great pickup. Comfortable quiet ride. Good basic sound system with an mp3 plug-in. Beautiful exterior styling, and the Metallic Jade color is lovely. | | posted by Mc Laren on Aug 10 2008 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | For those, who are looking for a decent car for decent money, buy this car. It looks epic on the outside and spectacular on the inside. I bought it because it comes with some things that the Toyota Solara doesn't. CVT manual mode is a definitely blast for those looking a little something extra. Gas mileage is okay at 25-28 mpg. Great car! | | posted by Fibh on Aug 13 2008 | | |
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| | the car is like a hevan.relly this is my dream to drive nissan altima.in this car i want to dance with english song and dance. | | posted by kevin on Sep 25 2008 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | I think the Altima is a steal. This is a sporty car with midsize roots and value pricing in its segment. The Altima's CVT and engine mating and an interior that we found best in the class for us make it a home run. The power bands are beautifully executed. CVT does great even in hills. Bravo Nissan engineering! | | posted by Torrey on Oct 05 2008 | | |
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