The sporty, 2-door Nissan Altima Coupe, though based on the popular, nextgeneration Altima Sedan, delivers a totally unique experience. The Altima Coupe, which enters its second year of production in 2009, fills a desire among target customers for a more personal expression of style, individuality and fashionable appearance.

The Altima Coupe’s unique exterior design is intended to stand out in a crowd of sedan-based two-door models with magnetic, perfectly proportioned styling with a shorter wheelbase, shorter overall length and lower height than the Altima Sedan. The smaller size and lighter overall weight also contribute to the Coupe’s sportier driving feel – other desired attributes of the typically younger, more performanceoriented coupe buyers.

The 2009 Altima Coupe is available with a choice of the award-winning VQ-series 3.5-liter V6 or powerful 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engines, each offered with either a 6-speed manual transmission or Nissan’s advanced Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission).

Also offered is a long list of user-friendly technology features that make this ride a great investment decision. You don't need investools to tell you that! This includes standard Nissan Intelligent Key™ and available Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, advanced touch-screen navigation system with XM NavTraffic® with real-time traffic information (XM® subscription required, sold separately) and RearView Monitor.

An all-new design for 2008, the 2009 Altima Coupe adds revised 18-inch alloy wheels on V6-equipped models with larger 235/45R18 tires. Automatic door locks are also added to all models and the front grille receives a high-gloss paint treatment (previously medium gloss).

Highlights of the 2009 Nissan Altima Coupe include:

Body

Sporty and sophisticated exterior design, with all major exterior body panels (except hood) different from Altima Sedan

Unique grille (with high-gloss finish) and front headlights design, unique rear combination lamps

4.0-inch shorter wheelbase than Altima Sedan (105.3 versus 109.3 inches) for enhanced style

7.1-inch shorter overall length, with reduced rear overhang, than Altima Sedan (182.5 versus 189.6 inches)

2.5-inch lower overall height than Altima Sedan (55.3 versus 57.8 inches)

Unique 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and tailpipe finishers (3.5 SE model)

Engine and Driveline

3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with 270 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque or refined 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder with 175 horsepower (170 hp CAL) and 180 lb-ft torque (175 lb-ft CAL)

Standard dual exhaust with both engines

Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission) designed for fluid-feeling performance and efficient operation – V6 utilizes a unique controller with adaptive logic and is performance-tuned

Xtronic CVTs available with both V6 and 4-cylinder engines

Refined 6-speed manual transmission with a short shift throw and smooth shifting feel (available with both V6 and 4-cylinder engines)

Standard Traction Control System (TCS) (V6 models)

Available Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) (V6 models)

Suspension, Steering and Braking

Advanced Nissan “D” front0wheel drive platform

Independent strut with coil springs front suspension design, with equallength, equal-angle, near parallel to the ground half shafts

Advanced multi-link independent rear suspension design with an emphasis on nimbleness and good ride comfort

Front and rear stabilizer bars

Shock absorbers with rebound springs for secure cornering feel

Power-assisted vehicle-speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering system provides light effort at low speeds, secure feeling at high speeds

Power-assisted front vented disc/solid rear disc with standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)

16-inch steel or aluminum-alloy wheels with 215/60R16 tires (2.5 S)

New 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 235/45R18 tires standard on 3.5 SE

Interior Features

Sporty, comfortable, highly bolstered front seats, kangaroo pouch on front of seats, inboard release lever (for rear seat passenger convenience)

Available leather-appointed interior

Available 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat (standard on 3.5 SE)

Rear 60/40 and flat fold-down rear seat

High quality interior feel with refined workmanship, use of soft materials (such as padded armrests) and chrome accents, oversize vanity mirror in driver and passenger side sun visors

Hand lever-style parking brake release (versus foot-release for Altima Sedan CVT models)

Sporty interior space with innovative amenities, including Fine Vision illumination display instrument panel

Nissan Intelligent Key™ with Push Button Ignition

Convenient covered storage compartments, cup or bottle holders

Available Bose®-developed audio system with 9 speakers

Available Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System

Available dual-zone automatic temperature control

Available touch-screen navigation system with XM NavTraffic® with real-time traffic information (XM® subscription required, sold separately)

Available RearView Monitor

Available sliding glass moonroof (standard on 3.5 SE)

Available HomeLink® Universal Transceiver

Safety

Standard Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant classification sensors

Standard front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags

Standard roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection

Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters

Front seat Active Head Restraints

LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)

Zone Body construction

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Models and Manufacturing

Available in four well-equipped models: 2.5 S 6MT, 2.5 S CVT, 3.5 SE 6MT, 3.5 SE CVT

Assembled by Nissan North America –Smyrna & Decherd Manufacturing