The Nissan Altima 2.5 S Coupe (MSRP $20,670) is all new for 2008. The 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Coupe is a midsize family coupe with distinctive exterior styling and sportier suspension tuning. The front-wheel 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Coupe uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 175-horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque and is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. Xtronic continuously variable transmission is optional. Estimated fuel economy of the Nissan Altima 2.5 S Coupe is 23/31 (city/highway) mpg.

The 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Coupe features metallic trim, 16-inch steel wheels, intelligent key with push button ignition, power-sliding moonroof with tilt, mirrors with integrated turn signals, dual body-color power outside mirrors, air-conditioning, power windows with one-touch driver-side auto-up/down with auto-reverse, remote keyless entry, power door locks, 60/40 split fold-down rear seatbacks, cruise control and a multi-functional trip computer. Buyers can choose the Connection Package with 16-inch aluminium alloy wheels, wood-tone trim, trunk side cargo net and other features; Digital Bose audio system with AM/FM/in-dash 6-CD changer, Radio Data System, MP3 CD playback capability, 9 speakers and XM Satellite Radio under Premium Package on the Nissan Altima 2.5 S Coupe trim. Illuminated steering wheel-mounted with audio controls and fog lights are also available as options. The 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Coupe is offered in seven exterior color options: Code Red, Precision Grey, Azure Blue, Radiant Silver, Dark Slate, Super Black and Winter Frost.

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

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.