Nissan Announces New Price Adjustments

Ah-hah. It’s high time for automakers to announce their price adjustments for 2008. Get the ball rolling, okay, it’s Nissan first…Nissan recently announced interim price increases on all 2008 models (except base 2WD Rogue and 2008.5 Titan models), effective on the 8th of this month. The MSRP raises range between $80 and $170.

Models receiving increases include:

Versa Hatchback and Sedan ($80)
Sentra ($80)
Altima Sedan Hybrid and Coupe ($100)
Maxima ($140)
350Z Coupe ($140)
350Z Roadster ($170)
Quest ($120); Frontier ($100)
Rogue ($120 for all models except for base 2WD)
Xterra ($110)
Pathfinder ($140)
Armada ($170)

For this year, the Japanese automaker’s lineup features a number of innovations and enhancements including the launch of the 2008 Rogue. The Rogue, which went on sale last September, was engineered to add a new dimension to the crossover sport utility segment – satisfying both the functional and emotional needs of its buyers.

Key Dimensions and Specifications

Engine: 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder rated at 170 horsepower and 175 lb-ft torque
Transmission: Nissan Xtronic CVT with adaptive logic control and available paddle shifters
Platform: Nissan “C” platform
Drive Configuration: Front engine, front wheel drive; Available all-new all-wheel drive system with yaw moment control; Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control System
Steering: Electric power-assisted steering system
Suspension: Subframe-mounted independent front strut suspension with coil springs, high-performance shock absorbers with rebound springs, stabilizer bar; Independent multi-link rear suspension with aluminum-alloy upper links, high-performance shock absorbers with rebound springs
Wheels/Tires: 16-inch steel with 215/70R16 tires (base) or available 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 225/60R17 tires
Brakes: Power-assisted front and rear vented discs with standard Anti-lock Braking System with Electronic Brake force Distribution and Brake Assist

Seating Capacity: 5 passengers

Dimensions
Length: 182.9 inches (4645 mm)
Width: 70.9 inches (1800 mm)
Wheelbase: 105.9 inches (2690 mm)
Height: 65.3 inches (1658 mm)

Additionally, the Altima extended its lineup with the debut of its coupe version in addition to the sedan and hybrids.

Nissan’s roster of adventure-ready trucks and SUVs received significant upgrades for the 2008 model year, with major revisions to the Titan full-size truck, including new Long Bed models and new PRO-4X off-road grade, reported The Auto Channel. The 2008 Armada features a revised exterior and technological enhancement, and the 2008 Pathfinder offers a V8 for the first time in its 22-year history, along with a variety of new features, the report continued.

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