2008 Nissan Altima - Features Review

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An exceptional array of features impressed reviewers of the Altima; Nissan’s packaging of those features left some road testers miffed.

Kelley Blue Book lists their favorite standard features as such: "power locks with remote keyless entry, power side mirrors, push-button start, dual-zone automatic climate control, AM/FM/CD six-speaker audio and a steering wheel with tilt and telescope adjustment." Cars.com adds to that list on the Altima, "Nissan's Intelligent Key feature, which allows the engine to start as long as the key fob is inside the vehicle."

Optional equipment options are considerable, and they come in three packages. Edmunds notes that the "Convenience Package adds automatic headlights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, an auto up/down passenger window and a rear spoiler," and the Connection Package adds the same upgrades, plus "sunroof, rear A/C vents, leather upholstery, heated front seats, Bluetooth connectivity, HomeLink, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and a nine-speaker Bose audio system with six-CD/MP3 changer and satellite radio."

Cars.com suggests the Technology Package for tech-savvy drivers. The package includes "all the features of the Convenience and Connection packages, plus a navigation system with voice recognition, DVD and a 6.5-inch touch-screen monitor."

While there are plenty of bells and whistles available for the Altima, Nissan gets scolded for not allowing drivers to pick and choose specific features. Edmunds sums it up by stating, "options are encapsulated in three pricey packages that limit customer choice."

CNet likes the Altima Hybrid’s “outstanding voice-recognition system, a great Bluetooth hands-free calling interface, and an excellent Bose stereo.”