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Auto Scores - Summary of Auto Reviews for 2008 Nissan Altima
Handling:
9
Exterior Style:
7
Interior Style:
7
Price:
8
Mileage:
7
Safety Features:
7
Overall:
8
2008 Nissan Altima Details
Base MSRP: $20,970 Fuel: 2.5l/152 MPG (city): 23 MPG (highway): 32 Base Invoice: $19,663 Body style: 4dr car Destination: $695 Transmission: Continuously variable trans Engine: Gas i4 Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
2008 Nissan Altima Overview
The 2008 Nissan Altima sedan is available with four-cylinder or V6 power, manual or CVT automatic transmission, four different trim levels, and a bewildering array of option packages. Altima 2.5 ($18,230) is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine rated 175 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque (170 and 175, respectively, in California). Standard equipment includes cloth upholstery, 60/40 split fold-down rear seats, power windows and door locks, cruise control, tilt/telescope steering wheel, metallic-look interior trim, pre-wiring for an audio system, an intelligent key with push-button starting, and 16-inch steel wheels. ABS and EBD are standard.
2008 Nissan Altima Review Summary The 2008 Nissan Altima model has almost no changes from the fully redesigned 2007 model. The V6 (270 horsepower) and 2.5 liter V4 both are at least on par with their competitors. Though not confused with a sports sedan most reviewers were very pleased with the Altima does have spring in its step and handles nicely. Considered more sporty than its competitors by most reviewers but not quite as refined as the Accord. The interior and exterior both get high marks from most reviewers though remark that there is limited space for rear seat passengers especially those taller than 6 feet.
2008 Nissan Altima Review Handling The Altima accelerates nicely and steering is relatively stiff and not bouncy, but do not confuse steering and handling for a true sports sedan.
2008 Nissan Altima Review Safety A good number of safety features come standard including antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, front seat airbags and full length side curtain airbags. In National Highway Traffic Safety Admin tests it earned a top rating of 5 stars for driver and passenger in head-on and side accident. Four stars for rear seat in for side impacts.
2008 Nissan Altima Noteworthy : The coupe version is particularly sporty with few body panel shared with the 4 door. For a front wheel drive car it handles nicely and Nissan reduced torque steer by toning down some of the power at low gears to ensure better steering control as noted by both Caranddriver and Motortrend. A good amount of standard features but option packages get expensive fast. Though CNET particularly liked some of the tech features such as voice recognition system, Bluetooth hands-free calling interface and Boise stereo. It accelerates nicely and steering is relatively stiff and not bouncy, but do not confuse steering and handling for a true sports sedan.
