2008 Nissan Changes - Altima (Coupe), Rogue, Titan

Nissan's best-selling nameplate, the Altima, continues to extend its lineup with the introduction of the all-new 2008 Altima Coupe.  The dramatically styled 2-door Altima Coupe, which went on sale May 25 at Nissan dealers nationwide, builds on the momentum established by last year's introduction of an all-new fourth-generation 2007 Altima Sedan and Altima Hybrid, Nissan's first production vehicle powered by a hybrid drivetrain.

Along with the expanded Altima lineup, Nissan's roster of adventure-ready trucks and SUVs receives significant upgrades for the 2008 model year, starting with major revisions to the Titan full-size truck, with new Long Bed models and new PRO-4X off-road grade.  Additionally, the 2008 Armada full-size SUV features a revised exterior and a number of technological enhancements.  The new 2008 Pathfinder mid-size SUV now offers the first-ever availability of a V8 in its 22-year history, along with a variety of new features.  The 2008 Titan, Armada and Pathfinder are on sale now.

The rest of the 2008 Nissan lineup receives a variety of enhancements, including new packages and additional equipment.

Following is an overview of the Nissan Division products for the 2008 model year.

2008 Nissan Rogue
The all-new 2008 Rogue, which was previewed at the 2007 North American International Auto Show last January, offers aggressive, performance-oriented styling, a powerful engine, responsive handling and a driver-focused cockpit combined with thoughtful everyday utility.  These attributes create a vehicle that satisfies both the functional and emotional needs of young, active drivers.

Rogue features an impressive array of standard features, including Nissan's Xtronic CVT, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and a 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).  Available equipment includes Nissan's all-new Intuitive All-Wheel Drive system with yaw moment control and Nissan Intelligent Key.

Rogue's stylish, driver-centered interior environment features a high-utility cockpit-like feel that is enhanced by an available Bose-developed audio system, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System and steering wheel-mounted control switches.

 Highlights of the 2008 Nissan Rogue include:
- Aggressive, performance-oriented exterior with sleek, masculine styling, dynamically arched forms and powerful rear shoulder lines
- Available roof rail system with detachable cross bars
- Available power sliding glass moonroof
- Nissan 'C' platform, front-engine/front-wheel drive
- 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder rated at 170 horsepower and 175 lb-ft torque (estimated)
- Nissan Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with adaptive logic control, high-speed CPU
- Available steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters
- Available all-new Intuitive All-Wheel Drive system with yaw rate control or front-wheel drive
- Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS)
- High-caster front independent-strut suspension with large diameter stabilizer bar and high-performance shock absorbers with rebound springs
- Rear multi-link independent suspension with high-performance shock absorbers with rebound springs
- Available 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
- Standard 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
- Available leather-appointed front and rear seats, steering wheel and shifter knob
- Available fold-down front passenger seat
- Available Nissan Intelligent Key
- Standard AM/FM/CD 2DIN audio system and available Bose?-developed audio system with 6CD in-dash changer, 7 speakers and subwoofer with MP3 capability and XM? Satellite Radio (required monthly subscription sold separately)
- Available Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System
- Available easy-to-clean, detachable, one-touch foldable cargo organizer to prevent cargo from shifting while driving
- Standard Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) (includes dual-stage front air bags and occupant classification system for the front passenger seat)
- Standard front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain supplemental air bags for front and rear outboard occupants with rollover detection
- Standard front seat Active Head Restraints for head and neck protection in rear impacts
- Offered in two well-equipped models: Rogue S and Rogue SL, in all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations

2008 Nissan Altima Coupe
The all-new 2008 Altima Coupe is designed to fulfill a desire among target customers for a more personal expression of style and individuality.  Based on the popular 2007 Altima sedan, the new Coupe?s exterior design stands out in a crowd of sedan-based two-door models with its sophisticated, perfectly proportioned styling.  The distinctive Altima Coupe features a shorter wheelbase, overall length and height than the Altima Sedan.

The smaller size and lighter overall weight also contribute to the Coupe's sporty driving feel -- another desired attribute of the typically younger, more performance-oriented coupe buyers.

Altima Coupe is available with a choice of the award-winning VQ-series 3.5-liter V6 or powerful 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engines, each offered with either a 6-speed manual transmission or Nissan's advanced Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).

Also offered is a long list of user-friendly technology features -- including standard Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, available Bluetooth? Hands-Free Phone System, available advanced touch-screen navigation system with XM? RealTime traffic updates (required monthly subscription sold separately) and RearView Monitor.

Highlights of the 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe include:
- Sporty and sophisticated exterior design -- with all major exterior body panels (except hood) different from Altima Sedan
- Unique grille and front headlight design, unique rear combination lamps
- Smaller, tighter dimensions than Altima sedan:
o 4.0-inch shorter wheelbase
o 7.1-inch shorter overall length, with reduced rear overhang
o 2.5-inch shorter overall height
- Unique 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and tailpipe finishers (V6 models)
- 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with 270 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque or refined 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder with 175 horsepower (170 hp CAL) and 180 lb-ft torque (175 lb-ft CAL)
- Standard dual exhaust tip finishers
- Refined 6-speed manual transmission or sport-tuned Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
- Standard Traction Control System (TCS)(V6 models)
- Available Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)(V6 models)
- All-new, rigid Nissan 'D' platform
- Independent strut with coil springs front suspension design, with equal-length, equal-angle, near parallel to the ground half shafts -- virtually eliminating torque steer
- Advanced multi-link independent rear suspension design
- Front and rear stabilizer bars
- Power-assisted front vented disc/solid rear disc brakes with standard Anti-lock Braking System with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) - Available 16-inch steel or aluminum-alloy wheels with 215/60R16 tires or unique design 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 215/55R17 tires
- High quality interior feel with refined workmanship
- Front seat lower cushion storage pockets
- In-board passenger seat fold/release lever with memory/return feature
- Sporty interior space with innovative amenities, including Fine Vision Gauges, standard Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, convenient covered storage compartments, cup or bottle holders
- Available Bose-developed audio system with 9 speakers, Bluetooth? Hands-free Phone System, dual-zone automatic temperature control
- Standard Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS)
- Front seat Active Head Restraints
 

2008 Nissan Titan King Cab and Crew Cab
For 2008, Nissan adds new Long Wheelbase models to the Titan lineup, featuring beds measuring more than a foot-and-a-half longer than standard models.  Titan is offered in two cab configurations -- King Cab and Crew Cab; in 4x2 and 4x4 drive; with four bed sizes ? 5\'7\" and 7\'3\" (Crew Cab), and 6\'7\" and 8\'2\" (King Cab); and with Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) capability (E85 Ethanol).

The 2008 Nissan Titan is available in four models: XE, SE, LE and the all-new PRO-4X off-road grade, which features Rancho shock absorbers, a lower final gear ratio, two additional skid plates, electronic locking rear differential, special aluminum-alloy wheels and aggressive off-road tires, and unique interior trim and gauge appearance.

Titan is built on Nissan's rugged F-Alpha pickup platform, featuring Nissan's powerful 5.6-liter DOHC Endurance V8 rated at 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft torque.  Titan features a standard 5-speed automatic transmission and a maximum towing capacity of up to 9,500 pounds for King Cab and 9,400 pounds for Crew Cab (when properly equipped).

Enhancements to the 2008 Titan King Cab and Crew Cab include:
- New King Cab and Crew Cab Long Wheelbase models
- New PRO-4X off-road grade, featuring:
o Rancho shock absorbers
o Lower final gear ratio
o Two additional skid plates
o Electronic locking rear differential
o Unique interior trim
o Unique gauge appearance
- 37 gallon fuel tank for Long Wheelbase models
- All-new wheel designs
- Revised front fascia
- New wood trim for LE grade
- Available Bluetooth? Hands-free Phone System
- Available XM Satellite Radio tuner
- Available heated leather bench seat
- Revised instrument panel and center stack
- 8-inch DVD screen (up from 7-inch)
- Increased payload capacity
- Two new exterior colors -- Desert Stone and Timberline

Press release via Nissan