Highlight: Nissan’s Altima Coupe was added to line up to compliment the Altima Sedan in 2008.
Test vehicle’s MSRP: $32,165 (the base price starts at $24,320)
Seating Capacity: 5
Standard Safety Features: front and side impact airbags; ABS; traction control system; tire pressure monitoring system; and an emergency inside trunk release
SR’s Standard Equipment: 18-inch wheels; 8 way power driver’s seat; leather seats; heated front seats; a tilt and telescopic steering column; a rearview camera; a/c; push-button keyless entry; automatic rearview mirror; a sliding front-seat center armrest; HID Xenon headlights; automatic headlights; and solar-tinted glasses
Standard Audio: a BOSE 9-speaker AM/FM radio with a subscription to XM radio.
Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 3 years or 36,000 miles
Bluetooth Compatibility: Yes
MP3 Capability: Yes
SR’s Standard Engine/Horsepower: 3.5-liter, 6-cylinder/270-hp
Recommended Fuel: Regular
SR’s Standard Fuel Mileage: 18-city/27-hwy
Trim Levels:
2.5-liter S
3.5- liter SR
What’s New: For the 2012 model year, the Altima is a carryover. Nissan adds a new Value Package, which includes Bluetooth, a leather -wrapped steering wheel, a steering wheel with audio controls, automatic headlights and auto-dimming rearview mirror. A redesign Altima is coming next model year.
Pros: Our top of the line SR model
was outfitted with a throaty, easy-to-shift, 270-horsepower, six-speed manual
transmission engine. In addition to the power oozing from underneath the hood
(or from the dual tailpipes), the coupe’s sporty design was enhanced by an
optional rear spoiler.
Also the option of having the
easy-to-shift manual transmission made this one fun-to-drive vehicle. Who says
midsize vehicles can’t be sporty and fun-to-drive? However, we expect most
folks in the market for the midsize coupe will steer toward the automatic
transmission.
Moreover, the high-quality Bose
sound system was a definite plus in our eyes along with the sliding front-seat
center armrest. Height-challenged drivers will be appreciative of the center armrest.
Cons: There were a few drawbacks to the coupe we reviewed. There was no navigation system included in
the Altima six-speed manual, but it’s available with the automatic. Go figure? At
$32,165, a navigation system should be standard on this vehicle. There are a
number of lower priced vehicles that include this feature. Also with this being
a coupe, the rear seating area isn’t as roomy as the Altima sedan.
Moreover, why does the manual
transmission cost more than the automatic? Typically, it’s the other way
around. There is a huge spread of around $2,200 on the top end SR model, as
opposed to a few hundred dollars on the low end S model.
Competition: Honda Accord Coupe and Dodge Challenger
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