The 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 (MSRP $18,330) is the base trim. It is an embodiment of performance, style and comfort. The front-wheel drive sedan comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that sends 175-horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque and is teamed with a standard six-speed manual transmission. Estimated fuel economy of the Nissan Altima 2.5 is 23/32 (city/highway) mpg.

Important features in the 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 include 16-inch wheels, intelligent key with push button ignition, power windows with one-touch driver-side auto-up/down with auto-reverse, remote keyless entry, dual visor vanity mirrors, power door locks, 60/40 split fold-down rear seatbacks, UV-reducing solar glass, cruise control, audio system pre-wiring and height-adjustable 3-point front seatbelts. The 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 offers 15.3 cubic-feet of cargo space. The nine exterior colors available on the 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 are: Winter Frost, Pebble Beach, Sonoma Sunset, Precision Grey, Majestic Blue, Metallic Jade, Radiant Silver, Dark Slate and Super Black.

The 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 is loaded with the latest safety devices, such as four-wheel anti-lock brake system with electronic brake force distribution, advanced airbag system with dual stage front airbags with seatbelt sensor and occupant classification sensor, front-seat side airbags, side-curtain airbags for front and rear outboard occupant head protection, three-point emergency locking retractor seatbelts, child safety rear door locks, front-seat active head restraints and tire pressure monitoring system.

Nissan's 36-month/36,000-mile limited vehicle coverage and a 5-year/60,000-mile limited powertrain coverage is available on this model. (For complete information, contact Nissan dealer and read the actual limited warranty.) For additional protection, buyers can add Security Plus, the only extended service agreement approved by the manufacturer.