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Specifications - Nissan Hatchback
  1.8 S 1.8 SL

Engine
   
MR18DE — 1.8-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine
    122 hp @ 5,200 rpm
    127 lb-ft of torque @ 4,800 rpm
Emissions — ULEV
Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS)
Nissan Direct Ignition System
Electronic drive-by-wire throttle

Drivetrain
   
Front engine/front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission)

Brakes
   
11.02" vented front disc/rear drum brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) [AB] [AB]
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) [AB] [AB]
Brake Assist [AB] [AB]

Suspension and Steering
   
Front: Independent strut suspension with stabilizer bar
Rear: Torsion beam suspension with integrated rear stabilizer bar
Ripple-control shock absorbers
Electric power-assisted steering

LEGEND
[AB]
Part of ABS Package
  1.8 S 1.8 SL

Wheels and Tires
   
15" x 5.5" Steel wheels with wheel covers
15" x 5.5" 6-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels
P185/65HR15 All-season tires

Styling/Functionality
   
Fog lights [S]
Unique front and rear fascia [S]
Lower body side sill extensions [S]
Rear roof spoiler [S]
LED center high-mounted brake light
Dual power body-color outside mirrors
Power sliding glass moonroof with tilt feature [M]
One-touch rear hatch release

LEGEND
[S]
Part of 1.8 SL Sport Package
[M]
Part of 1.8 SL Sunroof Option
  1.8 S 1.8 SL

Convenience
   
Intelligent Key keyless entry and ignition system [C]
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System [C]
Air conditioning with in-cabin microfilter
Remote keyless entry [P]
Power door locks [P]
Power windows with driver's one-touch auto-up/down feature [P]
Tilt steering column
Cruise control
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Rear intermittent wiper with washer
Rear window defroster
Overhead sunglass storage and front map lights
Upper dash storage
Front door pockets
Rear door pockets [P]
Front and rear cup holders
Glove compartment light [P]
Cargo cover
Driver visor vanity mirror with strap
Passenger visor vanity mirror
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors [M]
Digital clock (in radio)
Auxiliary 12-volt DC power outlet
Battery saver
Retained accessory power

Seating and Appointments
   
4-way manual driver's seat
6-way manual driver's seat
4-way manual front-passenger's seat
Suede/tricot cloth seats
Woven cloth seats
Front seat center armrest with storage
Rear seat armrest
60/40 Split fold-down rear seatbacks
Leather-wrapped steering wheel [C]
Door armrest pad [P]
Upgraded interior touch-points
Upgraded interior accents

LEGEND
[C]
Part of 1.8 SL Convenience Package
[P]
Part of 1.8 S Power Package
[M]
Part of 1.8 SL Sunroof Option
  1.8 S 1.8 SL
AM/FM/CD audio system
Premium AM/FM/In-dash 6-CD audio system
Steering wheel-mounted audio controls [C]
Auxiliary audio input
MP3/WMA CD playback capability
Radio Data System (RDS)
Speed-sensitive audio volume
Four speakers
Six speakers
Premium speaker upgrade plus Rockford Fosgate-powered subwoofer [A]
XM® Satellite Radio1 - Includes free activation and 3 months of service.
[XM]

LEGEND
[C]
Part of 1.8SL Convenience Package
[A]
Part of 1.8 SL Audio Package
[XM]
Part of XM® Satellite Radio Option
  1.8 S 1.8 SL
Nissan Advanced Air Bags System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant-classification sensors
Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupants' head protection
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 Tethers for CHildren)
Child-safety rear door locks
Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones
Energy-absorbing steering column
Pipe-strength side-door guard beams
Hood buckling creases and safety stops
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  1.8 S 1.8 SL
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
Vehicle Security System
  1.8 S 1.8 SL

Curb Weights (lbs)
   
Manual transmission 2,693 2,718
Automatic transmission 2,722 N/A
Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) (city/hwy) N/A 2,758
2008 EPA Fuel Economy Estimates 1.8 S 1.8 SL
Manual transmission (city/hwy) 26/31 26/31
Automatic transmission (city/hwy) 24/32 N/A
Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) (city/hwy) N/A 27/33

For model-year 2008, the EPA has revised the way the estimated fuel economy rating is determined. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions—use for comparison only.
Interior passenger volume (cu. ft.) without sunroof 94.7
Cargo volume (cu. ft.)
    Rear seats up
    Rear seats down

17.8
50.4
Fuel tank (gals.) 13.2
Engine oil (qts.) 3.2

Exterior
 
Wheelbase 102.4
Overall length 169.1
Overall width 66.7
Overall height 60.4
Track width (front/rear) 58.3/58.5

Aerodynamics
 
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.31

Interior
 
Head room (front/rear) without sunroof 40.6/38.3
Leg room (front/rear) 41.4/38.0
Hip room (front/rear) 48.8/47.2
Shoulder room (front/rear) 53.5/50.7
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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 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.
 
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