Our Review: 2008 Altima from Nissan
The Nissan Altima for 2008
Made in UNITED STATES for Nissan, the Altima for 2008 is a contender in the 5-seat COUPE 2-DR market. It originally retailed for $20,570 USD with a invoice price of $19,288 USD.
Altima Dimensions
In 2008 the Altima has an overall length of 182.50 inches and a width of 70.70 inches. It sits a total of 55.30 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of inches. Front headroom is inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Altima a turning radius of 37.40 inches. It uses 215/60R16 tires with a wheelbase of 105.30 inches.
Drivetrain
The Altima comes standard with a 6-Speed Manual Overdrive or CVT transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 2.5L L4 DOHC 16V engine in the 2008 Altima is rated at 23 miles/gallon city and 31 - 32 miles/gallon highway out of a 20.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Altima retails for $20,570 USD with a invoice price of $19,288 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $625 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment includes Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag, Front Side Airbag. Leading optional equipment includes Electronic Parking Aid, Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls, Leather Steering Wheel, CD Changer, Navigation Aid.
Exterior color choices include Azure Blue Metallic, Code Red, Dark Slate Metallic, Precision Grey Metallic, Radiant Silver Metallic, Super Black, Winter Frost Pearl with interior choices of Blond Cloth Interior, Blond Leather Interior, Charcoal Cloth Interior, Charcoal Leather Interior. The Altima seats 5 people with inches front leg room.
Nissan Warranty
The normal warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 60 month/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's critical to contact your dealer to verify all warranties.
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