The 2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE (MSRP $24,180) offers quick steering, sport-tuned suspension and strong performance. Under the bonnet of the 2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE is a 3.5-liter V6 engine that delivers 270-horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. A standard six-speed manual transmission drives the front wheels. Xtronic continuously variable transmission with manual mode is optional. Estimated fuel economy of the Nissan Altima 3.5 SE is 19/27 (city/highway) mpg. It races to 60 mph in just 6.6 seconds.

The 2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE features 17-inch aluminium-alloy wheels, all-season tires, automatic on/off headlights, air-conditioning, heated outside mirrors with timer, intelligent key with push button ignition, dual zone automatic temperature control, 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, UV-reducing solar glass, cruise control, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat and height-adjustable 3-point front seatbelts. Splash guards are optional features on the 2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE. High intensity discharge xenon headlights, fog lights, rear spoiler, power sliding glass moonroof with tilt, dual exhaust outlets, illuminated center console, leather-appointed seats, heated front seats, Bluetooth connectivity, HomeLink Universal Transceiver and Navigation System with DVD atlas, 6.5-inch touch screen monitor, voice recognition and XM Satellite Radio are available under Premium or Technology Package. The color options available on the 2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE are: Radiant Silver, Precision Grey, Pebble Beach, Metallic Jade, Dark Slate, Majestic Blue, Winter Frost, Sonoma Sunset and Super Black.

The 2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE is equipped with modern safety equipment that include traction control system, three-point emergency locking retractor seatbelts, child safety rear door locks, front-seat active head restraints, 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 and tire pressure monitoring system. Vehicle dynamic control is optional.

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.