First Drive: 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe

Nissan anticipates Coupe sales of 25,000 to 30,000 annually, split 60/40 between the four-cylinder 2.5 S and the V-6 3.5 SE. Even at entry level, there's a lot to like here, starting with a full range of power assists, six-speaker AM/FM/CD sound system, cruise control, keyless remote entry, Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, dual-zone air-conditioning, front/front-side/side-curtain airbags, and security/immobilizer systems for $21,115 with the six-speed manual gearbox or $21,615 with the Xtronic CVT. Besides its extra muscle, the 3.5 SE adds eight-way power adjustment to the driver's seat, power moonroof, express up/down passenger side window, supplemental cruise/radio controls on the steering wheel and bigger wheels/tires, all of which ups the price of entry to $24,890 or $25,390, depending on transmission choice....
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candywhite - 5/22/2007 12:26:38 PM

-5 Boost

that is one ugly car.

SilverAero - 5/22/2007 12:39:01 PM

0 Boost

umm, no.

ExigeOwner - 5/22/2007 12:40:54 PM

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wow, that's a huge booty... Will this be FWD?

ExigeOwner - 5/22/2007 12:44:20 PM

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My 2005 Altima SE-R does a faster 0-60 (5.9 vs 6.4)... what's wrong with this picture?!

Bmw8ter - 5/22/2007 1:04:50 PM

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probably additional weight for rigidity because it's a coupe, and the fact that you SE-R has sport tuned EVERYTHING!!!

daytonaviolet - 5/22/2007 2:04:51 PM

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Difference could also be due to different drivers and conditions at time of test.

EL34 - 5/22/2007 12:49:34 PM

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Big bottom!

kysrsoze1 - 5/24/2007 11:55:54 PM

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As a big Nissan fan, I have to agree. I'm just starting to get used used to the sedan, but this just doesn't do it for me.

Alec - 5/22/2007 1:01:08 PM

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The back resembles alot like the Scion tC... only bigger.

daytonaviolet - 5/22/2007 2:09:47 PM

+4 Boost

Great looking car! I'd take it over anything else in it's class any day!

raikkonen - 5/22/2007 3:03:42 PM

+4 Boost

So is yo Momma.

indifferent - 5/22/2007 3:38:00 PM

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looks like a mix between a prius and G35. Just plain ugly.

So glad the Accord Coupe still looks great

Will_ - 5/22/2007 6:27:37 PM

+1 Boost

Long live the Solara!!!

MunichRob - 5/22/2007 10:03:46 PM

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The Altima coupe is pretty ugly, the sedan looks way better.