The all-new 2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE Coupe (MSRP $25,070) is a sport-oriented two-door coupe that uses a "D" platform with additional body rigidity and a redesigned suspension. The front-wheel 2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE Coupe makes good of an award-winning 3.5-liter V6 engine that generates 270-horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Standard is a six-speed manual gearbox, while an advanced xtronic continuously variable transmission is optional. Estimated fuel economy of the Nissan Altima 3.5 SE Coupe is 19/27 (city/highway with manual transmission) mpg and 19/26 (city/highway with xtronic CVT).

The user-friendly facilities offered on the 2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE Coupe include metallic trim, 17-inch aluminium alloy wheels, all-season tires, intelligent key with push button ignition, 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. Premium Package with High Intensity Discharge xenon headlights, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, HomeLink Universal Transceiver, dual zone automatic temperature control, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror with compass, illuminated center console, digital Bose audio system with AM/FM/in-dash 6-CD changer, MP3 CD playback capability, 9 speakers and XM Satellite Radio is offered on the Nissan Altima 3.5 SE Coupe trim. The 2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE Coupe is offered in seven color options - Code Red, Precision Grey, Azure Blue, Radiant Silver, Dark Slate, Super Black and Winter Frost.

The standard safety equipment on the 2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE Coupe include traction control system, advanced airbag system with dual stage front airbags with seat-belt sensor and occupant classification sensors, 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. Vehicle dynamic control is available as part of VDC option package.

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.