1 Use regular unleaded fuel with 87 octane. For maximum power, use premium fuel.

2 Requires moonroof option and Platinum Edition Package.

3 This option replaces SkyView glass-paneled roof.

4 This option deletes digital compass in rearview mirror. This option requires Platinum Edition Package and Moonroof option.

5 XM® Satellite Radio requires XM subscription sold separately after first three trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. The XM name is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.

Nissan North America, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time, without prior notice, in prices, colors, materials, equipment, specifications and models, and to discontinue models or equipment. Specifications, options and accessories may differ in Hawaii, U.S. territories and other countries. For additional information on availability, options or accessories, see your Nissan dealer.

®The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Nissan is under license.
®HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
®Bose is a registered trademark of The Bose Corporation.
 Nissan Specifications
 
                     
Specifications - Nissan
  3.5 SE 3.5 SL

Engine
   
VQ35DE —3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine1
    255 hp @ 6,000 rpm
    252 lb-ft of torque @ 4,400 rpm
Emissions - ULEV/LEV2
Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS)
Nissan Direct Ignition System Platinum-tipped spark plugs
Electronic drive-by-wire
Variable Intake System

DriveTrain
   
Front engine/front-wheel drive
Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission) with manual mode

Brakes
   
12.60" vented front discs/11.50" rear disc brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist

Suspension and Steering
   
Front: Independent subframe-mounted strut-type
Rear: Independent multi-link
Front (22.2 mm diameter) and rear (26.5 mm diameter) stabilizer bars
Engine-speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering

LEGEND
[V]
Part of VDC and Full-size Spare Option
  3.5 SE 3.5 SL

Aerodynamics
   
Drag coefficient (Cd)
    .31 without spoiler
    .30 with rear spoiler




AC

Wheels and Tires
   
18" x 7.5" 7-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels
17" x 7.0" 7-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels
18" x 7.5" 5-spoke chrome aluminum-alloy wheels AC
P245/45VR18 V-rated all-season tires
P225/55HR17 H-rated all-season tires
Full-size spare tire with alloy wheel2 [V] [V]

Styling/Functionality
   
High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-xenon headlights (low/high beam) [2P] [2P]
Automatic on/off headlights
Cornering lights
Fog lights
Rear spoiler AC
Dual high-capacity exhausts with four chrome exhaust-tip finishers
Rear sonar system [2P] [2P]
Dual power outside mirrors
Dual power heated outside mirrors [S]
Dual power folding outside mirrors [1P] [1P]
Auto-dimming outside mirror [1P] [1P]
Dual tilt-down in reverse outside mirrors [1P] [1P]
SkyView™ glass-paneled roof
Power sliding glass moonroof with pre-select switch 3 3
Aluminum hood and trunk
UV-reducing solar glass

LEGEND
AC
Accessory
[V]
Part of VDC and Full-size Spare Option
[2P]
Part of Option Package 2 or Platinum Edition Package
[1P]
Part of Option Package 1 or Platinum Edition Package
[S]
Part of Sensory Package
  3.5 SE 3.5 SL

Convenience
   
Intelligent Key keyless entry and ignition system
Nissan Navigation System with GPS DVD-ROM atlas and 7.0" color LCD monitor 4 4
Information Center
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System [2P] [2P]
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) with in-cabin microfilter and rear vents
Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges
Remote keyless entry
Remote keyless front window up/down and trunk release
Key-operated front windows up/down
Power windows with front windows auto up/down
Power door locks
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
Tilt and telescoping steering column
Power-tilt and telescoping steering column [1P] [1P]
Cruise control
Illuminated steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls
Variable intermittent speed-sensitive windshield wipers
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Digital compass in rearview mirror (deleted with Nissan Navigation System) [S]
Overhead sunglasses storage
Front map lights
Rear reading lights
Front sliding armrest and rear center armrest
Height-adjustable front seat belts
Center console with removable tray in armrest and dual cup holders
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Dual two-way sun visor with extenders
Two 12-volt DC power outlets
Retained accessory power and battery saver
Side cargo nets

Seating and Appointments
   
8-way power driver's seat with manual lumbar support
4-way power front-passenger's seat [S]
Memory system — driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors (two settings, remote control-activated) [1P] [1P]
Driver's seat entry/exit system [1P] [1P]
Driver's seat power lumbar support [1P] [1P]
Heated front seats (two settings) [S]
Heated steering wheel [2P] [2P]
Driver and front-passenger seatback pockets
60/40-split fold-down rear seatbacks with lock
Perforated leather-appointed seats with door inserts [S]
Gathered leather-appointed seats with door inserts
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Leather-wrapped shifter
Leather-wrapped parking brake lever
Gated Xtronic CVT™ shifter
Brushed aluminum trim accents
Wood-tone trim accents
Aluminum door sill plates

LEGEND
[2P]
Part of Option Package 2 or Platinum Edition Package
[1P]
Part of Option Package 1 or Platinum Edition Package
[S]
Part of Sensory Package
  3.5 SE 3.5 SL
AM/FM/CD audio system
Digital Bose® audio system with AM/FM/in-dash 6-CD changer [S]
MP3/WMA CD playback capability [S]
Radio Data System (RDS) [S]
Speed-sensitive volume control [S]
Eight speakers
Eight speakers, including two woofers [S]
Auxiliary audio input
XM® Satellite Radio — includes activation and 3 months of service5 [S]

LEGEND
[S]
Part of Sensory Package
  3.5SE 3.5SL
Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant-classification sensors
Driver and front-passenger side-impact supplemental air bags
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection
Traction Control System (TCS)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with TCS2 [V] [V]
3-point ALR/ELR passenger seat belt system (ELR for driver)
Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters
Front-seat Active Head Restraints
LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)
Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones
Energy-absorbing steering column
High-strength side-door guard beams
Hood buckling creases and safety stops

LEGEND
[v]
Part of VDC and Full-size Spare Option
  3.5 SE 3.5 SL
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
Vehicle Security System
  3.5 SE 3.5 SL
Total (lbs.) 3,591 3,579
2008 EPA Fuel Economy Estimates 3.5 SE 3.5 SL
City 19 19
Highway 25 25

For model-year 2008, the EPA has revised the way the estimated fuel economy rating is determined. Please refer to your Nissan dealer or the fuel economy label attached to the vehicle for more current information.
   
Interior passenger volume (cu. ft.) (without moonroof) 103.6
Cargo capacity (cu. ft.)
    with compact spare
    with full size-spare tire
15.5
13.7
Fuel tank (gals.) 20
Engine oil (qts.) 4.4

Exterior (inches)
 
Wheelbase 111.2
Overall length 194.4
Overall width 71.7
Overall height 58.3
Tread width (front/rear)
    18" wheels
    17" wheels

61.0/61.2
61.4/61.6

Interior (inches)
 
Head room (front/rear) (without moonroof) 40.1/37.3
Leg room (front/rear) 43.9/36.5
Hip room (front/rear) - 5-passenger 53.5/54.8
Shoulder room (front/rear) 57.9/56.5
 Nissan Specifications
 
                     

Legend


Every Nissan is backed by a 36-month/36,000-mile limited vehicle coverage and a 5-year/60,000-mile limited powertrain coverage. (For complete information, see your Nissan dealer and read the actual limited warranty.) For extra protection, you can also add Security+Plus®, the only extended service agreement approved by Nissan.

 
1 Use regular unleaded fuel with 87 octane. For maximum power, use premium fuel.

2 Requires moonroof option and Platinum Edition Package.

3 This option replaces SkyView glass-paneled roof.

4 This option deletes digital compass in rearview mirror. This option requires Platinum Edition Package and Moonroof option.

5 XM® Satellite Radio requires XM subscription sold separately after first three trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. The XM name is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.

Nissan North America, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time, without prior notice, in prices, colors, materials, equipment, specifications and models, and to discontinue models or equipment. Specifications, options and accessories may differ in Hawaii, U.S. territories and other countries. For additional information on availability, options or accessories, see your Nissan dealer.

®The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Nissan is under license.
®HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
®Bose is a registered trademark of The Bose Corporation.
 
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