NASHVILLE (Aug. 7, 2007) — Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2008 Nissan Altima Sedan, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide.
The all-new, totally redesigned Altima Sedan was introduced last year and is currently Nissan’s best-selling nameplate.
Altima enters the 2008 model year with the addition of standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD, Diversity Antenna and available factory-activated XM Satellite Radio (required monthly subscription sold separately).
The starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2008 Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5 with 6-speed manual transmission is $18,230. Altima Sedan 2.5 S is offered at $20,080 when equipped with the 6-speed manual transmission and $20,580 with the Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).
The 2008 Altima Sedan is also available in three 3.5-liter DOHC V6 models — the Altima Sedan 3.5 SE with 6-speed manual at $24,080; Altima Sedan 3.5 SE with Xtronic CVT at $24,580; and Altima Sedan 3.5 SL with Xtronic CVT priced at $28,280.
Built on Nissan’s "D" platform, the 2008 Altima Sedan offers dramatic exterior styling, a comfortable well-equipped interior, and a choice of the award-winning VQ-series 3.5-liter V6 or the powerful 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder backed by a 6-speed manual or Nissan’s advanced Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) transmissions.
The 2008 Altima also offers a long list of technology features, including standard Intelligent Key with Push Start Ignition, available Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, RearView Monitor and an advanced touch-screen navigation system.
In addition to the 2008 Altima Sedan, the Altima lineup includes an Altima Hybrid (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) model and the all-new 2008 Altima Coupe version.
Press release via Nissan
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