2008 Altima Coupe
The coupe might look like an entirely different car than its Nissan sedan siblings, but it borders on plagiarism from its upscale alternative, the Infiniti G35.
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At A Glance
| GENERAL | |
| Model | 2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sdn I4 eCVT Hybrid |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Passenger Doors | 5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| MSRP | $33998.00 |
| Destination Charge | $1300.00 |
Consumer Information
| Warranty | |
| WarrantyInfo | Basic: 3 Years/60,000 km Drivetrain: 5 Years/100,000 km Corrosion: 3 Years/60,000 km Cab Corrosion-Perforation 5 Years/Unlimited km Emissions: 3 Years/60,000 km Roadside Assistance: 3 Years/Unlimited km |
Technical Specification
| Vehicle | |
| EPA Classification | Mid-Size |
| Engine | |
| Engine Order Code | QR25 |
| Engine Type | Gas/Electric I4 |
| Displacement | 2.5L/152 |
| Fuel System | SMPI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 158 @ 5200-6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 162 @ 2800-4800/199 @ 0-1500 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 1 |
| Trans Description Cont. | eCVT |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | - TBD - |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | - TBD - |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | - TBD - |
| Mileage | |
| EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) | 5.6 |
| EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) | 5.9 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (Primary) | - TBD - |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | - TBD - |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | - TBD - |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3508 |
| Trailering | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | 1000 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | 100 |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front | Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Stabilizer Bar |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Stabilizer Bar |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) | - TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | - TBD - |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | 4-wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | - TBD - |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Size | P215/60R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/60R16 |
| Spare Tire Size | - TBD - |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 16 x 7.0 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 16 x 7.0 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | 16 x 7.0 |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | - TBD - |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.8 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 37.4 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) | - TBD - |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (L) | 76 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) | 109.3 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 189.8 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 70.7 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 58.1 |
| Track Width, Front (in) | 61.0 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) | 61.0 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | - TBD - |
| Liftover Height (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Trunk Volume (ft?) | 10.1 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft?) | 100.7 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 40.6 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 44.1 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 55.7 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | 56.8 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 36.8 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 36.0 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 35.8 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 55.5 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | 52.5 |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name | Altima |
| Body Style | 4 Door Sedan |
Standard Equipment
| EXTERIOR | |
| Pwr tilt/sliding glass sunroof w/sliding sunshade | |
| Colour-keyed rear spoiler | |
| Colour-keyed bumpers | |
| Colour-keyed bodyside moulding | |
| Front/rear mudguards | |
| Dark grey grille w/chrome | |
| Flush mounted halogen headlights w/auto on/off | |
| Green tint glass w/windshield sunshade band | |
| Colour-keyed heated pwr mirrors | |
| Colour-keyed door handles | |
| Speed-sensitive variable intermittent flat-blade wipers w/mist function | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Cloth upholstery | |
| Heated front bucket seats-inc: 8-way pwr driver seat, 4-way manual passenger seat | |
| Front seat active head restraints | |
| Fixed rear bench seat | |
| Rear fold-down armrest | |
| (2) front seat back map pockets | |
| Centre console w/dual level storage | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering column | |
| Leather-wrapped 4-spoke steering wheel w/illuminated audio & cruise controls | |
| Immobilizer system | |
| Instrumentation-inc: electroluminescent "Fine Vision" gauges, digital clock, coolant temp, fuel gauge, speedometer, tachometer, tire pressure monitoring system, battery charge | |
| Trip computer-inc: distance to empty, average fuel economy, average speed, driving time, outside temp | |
| Pwr windows-inc: driver/front passenger one-touch up/down | |
| Key cylinder front windows up/down | |
| Key fob front windows down | |
| Pwr door locks | |
| Intelligent key system w/push button ignition | |
| Keyfob lockout protection | |
| Retained accessory pwr | |
| Anti-theft system | |
| Cruise control | |
| Pwr trunk release | |
| (2) 12-volt pwr outlets-inc: (1) instrument panel, (1) centre console | |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers, auxiliary input jack | |
| Fixed roof antenna | |
| Automatic dual zone climate control w/microfilter | |
| Rear seat heat ducts | |
| Rear window defroster | |
| Cupholders-inc: (3) front centre console, (2) front door, (2) rear centre armrest | |
| Overhead console w/sunglass storage compartment | |
| Locking glove box | |
| Dual visor extensions & illuminated vanity mirrors | |
| Assist grips-inc: front passenger, retractable dual rear passenger | |
| Illumination-inc: dome light, entry/exit system, glove box, overhead front map lights, trunk | |
| Rear coat hanger hook | |
| (2) rear coat hanger hooks | |
| Rear cargo net | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| 2.5L DOHC I4 engine w/40-hp electric motor | |
| Hybrid system power | |
| 244.8-volt nickel metal hydride (NiMH) hybrid battery | |
| Continuously variable valve timing control | |
| (3) fluid-filled engine mounts, (1) rubber mount | |
| Engine block heater | |
| Electronic continuously-variable transmission (eCVT) | |
| Front wheel drive | |
| Traction control system | |
| Vehicle dynamic control | |
| Battery saver for interior lights | |
| Front strut suspension w/stabilizer bar | |
| Rear independent multi-link suspension w/stabilizer bar | |
| P215/60R16 all-season tires | |
| Temporary spare tire | |
| 16 x 7.0 aluminum wheels | |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | |
| Integrated regenerative braking | |
| Front ventilated/rear solid disc brakes | |
| Anti-lock braking system | |
| Electronic brake force distribution | |
| Dual chrome exhaust tips | |
| SAFETY | |
| Anti-lock braking system | |
| Electronic brake force distribution | |
| Driver & front passenger airbags | |
| Front seat side-impact airbags | |
| Front & rear curtain side-impact airbags | |
| Front 3-point seatbelts w/passenger-side ALR/ELR | |
| Rear 3-point ALR/ELR seatbelts | |
| Child safety rear door locks | |
| Child seat tether anchors (LATCH) | |
| (3) child seat tether anchors located on rear parcel shelf | |
| Emergency inside trunk release | |
| Traction control system | |
| Side door guard beams | |
| Front/rear crumple zones | |
| Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) | |
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