official 2009 model changes

[bina12834]

per someone on "the other" forum.....

2009 Nissan Altima SedanFollowing its total redesign for the 2007 model year, the Nissan Altima Sedan continues to set individual sales records. Designed with the goal of being the best-performing front-wheel drive sedan available globally, the latest generation Altima is built on Nissan’s advanced “D” platform. For 2009, Altima Sedan is again available with a choice of two engines: the award-winning VQ-series 3.5-liter V6 or the powerful 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder.

Refinements for the new model year include revised standard features for the base grade, revised option package content and three new exterior colors. Here’s some of what’s new:

· New standard features on Altima base model:– Improved manual transmission operational feel– New 16-inch wheel cover design– Black grille highlights– Dual power remote-controlled sideview mirrors– Trip computer and outside temperature gauge– Power door locks with auto speed-sensing door lock system– Air conditioning with in-cabin microfilter and front side window demisters– Trunk cancel switch and rear seat lock– Dual sun visors with driver’s side vanity mirror– Speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers· Revised 2.5 S equipment (standard Xtronic CVT™, dual zone automatic temperature control)· Revised 3.5 SE Sport Package content (Vehicle Dynamic Control, HID bi-xenon headlights), standalone Moonroof Package· New stand-alone 3.5 SL Vehicle Dynamic Control Package· Three new exterior colors: Sonoma Sunset, Majestic Blue and Sonoran Sand

The 2009 Nissan Altima Sedan is available in four models: 2.5 (6MT), 2.5 S (CVT), 3.5 SE (6MT, CVT), 3.5 SL (CVT). It goes on sale in August 2008.

2009 Nissan Altima CoupeIntroduced as an all-new design for 2008, the 2009 Altima Coupe receives just minor refinements for the new model year, including:

6-speed manual transmission refined for improved operational feelNew 16-inch wheel cover designNew standard 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheel design for Altima Coupe 3.5 SE model, along with standard 235/45R18 Michelin tiresNew high-gloss grille finish (previously medium gloss)New auto speed-sensing door locks

For 2009, Altima Coupe is available with a choice of the award-winning VQ-series 3.5-liter V6 rated at 270 horsepower or 175-horsepower 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 – including standard Nissan Intelligent KeyÔ with Push Button Ignition, available Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, available advanced touch-screen navigation system with XM NavTraffic® with real-time traffic information (XM® subscription required, sold separately) and RearView Monitor.

The 2009 Altima Coupe is offered in two models: 2.5 S and 3.5 SE. It goes on sale in August 2008.

2009 Nissan Altima HybridIntroduced in 2007, the 2009 Altima Hybrid mates a refined version of Nissan’s QR25 2.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine with an advanced electric drive motor/generator. Together they give Altima Hybrid a net power rating of 198 horsepower (148 kW). With its standard electronically controlled eCVT, the Altima Hybrid achieves an EPA estimated fuel economy of 35 mpg City and 33 mpg Highway and is rated as an Advanced Technology-Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV).

For 2009, enhancements to the Altima Hybrid include:New auto speed-sensing door locks· Four new exterior colors: Red Brick, Navy Blue, Sonoran Sand and Mystic Jade

The 2009 Altima Hybrid is offered in one model, with available Technology and Moonroof Packages. It goes on sale in August 2008.

[08coupedriver]

damn thanks for the info the only thing that makes me a little jealous is the standard 18" alloys

[Scandinavian Flick]

thank you

[bina12834]

sorry to those coupe owners who were hoping for a new grille design

still no projectors

[RobPaulson]

post this the day i get my 08 . . .



lol

O well i love my baby

[bina12834]

speed sensitive wipers is nice, as well as the speed sensing auto door locks....but those look like only worth while changes

i wonder what the "black grille hilights" for the sedan will be

[adidas2go]

Nice find!

– Black grille highlights- Revised 3.5 SE Sport Package content (HID bi-xenon headlights)

Don't we share the same headlights as the sedan??? I want

[bina12834]

Nice find!



Don't we share the same headlights as the sedan??? I want

lol.....i dont think the headlights changed.....and no the coupe and sedan have different headlights

[adidas2go]

Oh, thats a shame.

The 07+ Altima doesn't have bi-xenon headlights, so something obviously changed

[bina12834]

the 2008 sedan 3.5SL and the 2008 coupe 3.5SE have HID xenon headlights.......i guess what changed for 2009 is that now theyre bi-xenon headlights.......no big change

[Dr4gonCoupe]

and automatic door locks...

my 97 jeep grand cherokee had automatic door locks. when i bought my coupe i was wondering why it didn't have it when most cars these days have them standard.

[vballer22]

and automatic door locks...

my 97 jeep grand cherokee had automatic door locks. when i bought my coupe i was wondering why it didn't have it when most cars these days have them standard.

Haha my 94 camry V6 had auto door locks. This is the first car I've had without em.

[Jose3.5]

Our 86 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cierra has Auto door locks. Since they're going to be Bi Xenon lights now I think they'll be projectors, has anyone seen Bi Xenon that were not projectors?

[jackov]

For the Coupe, medium gloss grille was still not enough? They want a High gloss grille now? Oh come on!!!

[bina12834]

Our 86 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cierra has Auto door locks. Since they're going to be Bi Xenon lights now I think they'll be projectors, has anyone seen Bi Xenon that were not projectors?

many cars have bi-xenon headlights and arent projectors......it just means that both the low and high beams will be HID instead of only the low beam being HID......what this does mean though is that we might see a change in the headlight assy since usually bi-xenon headlights only use one bulb (whereas we have 2 bulbs now.... one for the low and one for the high)....so it will be interesting to see how the headlight is different

projectors are a possibility, but a very very slim one.....im pretty sure it would have said "bi-xenon projector headlights" if they were projectors.

Modified by bina12834 at 6:01 AM 7/12/2008
Modified by bina12834 at 6:02 AM 7/12/2008

[Serkle K]

hmmm.... interesting... nice find, thanx for posting!

[Canadian Coupe]

Now, I just have to wait and see what exactly the minor changes on the G37 will be before making my choice. The 18's are a huge change over the 17's. Better tires too, I think. More re-sale value for when I get new tires.

I assume there are a couple more changes for the Coupe that aren't listed here too.

[SHIFT_COUPE]

I'm curious to see what the new 18" rims look like. I wish they would have done that to begin with.

For those that are interested. The original post was pulled from Nissan News. Here are the other changes to the rest of the lineup.

http://nissannews.com/newsrelease.do?id=514&mid=1

[Jose3.5]

2009 Nissan Z CoupeA dramatic all-new Nissan Z Coupe will be introduced at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. More details on the next generation Z coming soon.

Looks like I'll be paying a visit to the auto show again:)

[FGFCacoupe]

I wish they would have done this from the beginning also. If I put the stock rims back on for the winter I dont want to have some worst looking rims than a stock 09. I wonder if the dealer will give a good deal on the 09 stocks, wow im really mad about this. They usually dont change the standard rims on a car after one year. Atleast not after the cars first year of production for the vehicle.

[Canadian Coupe]

I wish Nissan would squeeze some more power out of that engine in the Titan. Either way, best truck on the road alongside the Toyota Tundra in my opinion.

The 2009 Nissan Murano is hot... HOT HOT HOT!

The 2009 Maxima is hot... HOT HOT HOT!

The 2009 GT-R is drop dead friggin' sexy!

Nissan is really starting to crush the competition in my opinion.

[spockrock]

I for one like the 370z spy pics I have seen.

[Hussain]

I wish they would have done this from the beginning also. If I put the stock rims back on for the winter I dont want to have some worst looking rims than a stock 09. I wonder if the dealer will give a good deal on the 09 stocks, wow im really mad about this. They usually dont change the standard rims on a car after one year. Atleast not after the cars first year of production for the vehicle.

keep in mind that when a magazine companies tested the 3.5se altima coupe, the new V6 accord coupe, and the V6 eclipse they rated the altima coupe as #2 and said it would have been #1 if it had better tires. they chose the accord coupe over the altima coupe because it had better stock tires! plus everyone has said from day 1 that the tires suck so Nissan final said ok fine we'll change them i guess. my mom's 2007 Nissan Maxima has 18's stock and her tires look way better then ours! looks like way better performance tires