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Nissan Altima Coupe

The next generation 2007Altima sedan, is attracting a range of new buyers – not only with its greatly enhanced styling, dynamic performance, innovative technology and available features, but also with a new Altima Hybrid.

 Joining these models in summer 2007 will be yet another dramatic new member of the Altima family, the Altima Coupe.The Altima Coupe, which made its debut at the 2006 last year, fills a desire among target customers for a more personal expression of style, individuality and fashionable appearance.

 Its unique exterior design is intended to stand out in a crowd of sedan-based two-door models with sophisticated, perfectly proportioned styling with a shorter wheelbase and shorter overall length than the Altima Sedan.

The smaller size and lighter overall weight also contribute to the Coupe’s sportier driving feel – other desired attributes of the typically younger, more performance-oriented coupe buyers.The Altima Coupe’s performance feeling is enhanced by a driver-centered interior.

 Though sharing much of the design and features with the new Altima Sedan interior, the Coupe includes unique sports-style front seats with more side support, in-board release lever and front kangaroo pouches.

The Coupe also includes a 60/40 split/ flat fold-down rear seat. Along with its all-new exterior and personal interior, the Altima Coupe utilizes the all-new Nissan “D” platform with increased body rigidity and a redesigned suspension.

 This platform was developed with the objective of making Altima one of the best performing large front-wheel drive vehicles available globally.

The Altima Coupe will be 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 smooth 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, an advanced touch-screen navigation system with XM Real-time Traffic updates and Rearview Monitor.

Standard safety equipment includes front-seat side-impact supplemental air bags, side-impact curtain supplemental air bags and Zone Body construction. Highlights of the 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe include:

Body

Sporty and sophisticated exterior design, with all major exterior body panels (except hood) different from Altima Sedan Unique grille and front headlights design, unique rear combination lamps 4.0-inch shorter wheelbase than Altima Sedan (105.3versus 109.3 inches) for enhanced style7.1-inch shorter overall length, with reduced rear overhang, than Altima Sedan (182.5 versus 189.6 inches)2.5-inch shorter overall height than Altima Sedan (55.3 versus 57.8 inches)Unique 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and tailpipe finishers (V6 models).

Engine and Driveline “Next generation” 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 with both engines Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) designed for fluid feeling performance and efficient operation V6 utilizes an all-new controller with adaptive logic and is performance-tuned Xtronic CVTs available with both V6 and 4-cylinder engines.

Refined 6-speed manual transmission with a short shift stroke and smooth shifting feel (available with both V6 and 4- cylinder engines)
Standard Traction Control System (V6 models) Available Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)(V6 models).

Suspension, Steering and Braking

 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 with an emphasis on nimbleness and good ride comfort Front and rear stabilizer bars Shock absorbers with rebound springs for secure cornering feel

Power-assisted vehicle-speed sensitive rack-and-pinion steering system provides light effort at low speeds, secure feeling at high speeds

Power-assisted front vented disc/ solid rear disc with standard Antilock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA) Available 16-inch steel or aluminum-alloy wheels with 215/ 60R16 tires or unique design 17- inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 215/55R17 tires

Interior Features

Sporty, comfortable, highly bolstered front seats, kangaroo pouch on front of seats, inboard release lever (for rear seat passenger convenience)

Rear 60/40 and flat fold-down rear seat High quality interior feel with refined workmanship, use of soft materials (such as padded armrests) and chrome accents, oversize vanity mirror in driver and passenger side sun visors Hand lever-style parking brake release (versus foot-release for Altima Sedan CVT models)

Sporty interior space with innovative amenities, including Fine Vision Gauges display instrument panel, 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.

Safety

Standard Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage air bags and seat belt sensors, standard front-seat side-impact supplemental air bags and standard side-impact curtain supplemental air bags Zone Body construction Front seat Active Head Restraints Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) child seat anchors and tether system Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

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