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2008 Vehicle Model Guide

2008 NISSAN NEW SUV and WAGON MODEL GUIDE

[ NISSAN CARS ] [ NISSAN TRUCKS ] [ NISSAN SUVS ]

NissanVehicles for Nissan's 2008 wagon line include six nameplates. There are truck-based SUVs in three sizes, with the king-size Armada, mid-size Pathfinder and the compact-class Xterra. Nissan also offers its stylish, people-hauling Quest minivan, and two crossover utility vehicles (CUV) with the mid-size Murano and a new compact-class Rogue.

2008 Nissan ArmadaArmada
Nissan's full-size SUV is a roomy vehicle with overwhelming power. The cabin has three rows of seats, with fold-flat benches on tiers two and three or an optional captain's chair second row. The Armada rides on the platform of the full-size Titan truck and uses the its dual-cam 5.6-liter V8, which pumps 317 horsepower. Nissan outfits the Armada with two-wheel-drive (2WD) or four-wheel-drive (4WD) traction. New styling inside and out include 20-inch wheels, revised instruments, new equipment packages (Driver, Premium, Preferred, Tow) and available power controls for the third-row bench.

2008 Nissan PathfinderPathfinder
Nissan's mid-size SUV has a five-door passenger compartment with room in the rear for a standard third-row seat, which folds into the cargo floor when not in use. Seats in the Pathfinder's second row split 40/20/40, and can fold along with the seatback of the front right bucket. For 2008, the Pathfinder scores a big V8 — the optional 5.6-liter plant producing 310 horsepower. The base powertrain is a 4.0-liter V6 with 266 horsepower through a five-speed electronically controlled automatic. Fresh styling points mark the 2008 Pathfinder and include choices for 2WD traction or a 4WD system.

2008 Nissan XterraXterra
Nissan's compact-class wagon is a pure SUV, offering cushy transportation and cargo room for hauling lifestyle sports equipment including mountain bikes, skis or kayaks. The Xterra's platform and powertrain come from the Frontier pickup and includes 2WD traction or a part-time, 4WD device with 2WD/4WD-high/4WD-low modes. A 4.0-liter V6 achieves 261 horsepower with a six-speed manual shifter or five-speed electronic automatic. Xterra X is the base grade and stocks preferred equipment, while the Xterra OR brings traction choices and the SE totes a Rockford Fosgate audio kit.

2008 Nissan QuestQuest
The Nissan Quest has the longest wheelbase among front-wheel drive (FWD) minivans, making considerable room for three rows of seats. The cabin revisions in 2007 included upgraded features, resetting dashboard instruments directly ahead of the driver. However, this year, the Quest's second-row buckets and third-row bench flip and fold to form into a flat floor for hauling more cargo. The sliding side doors are the widest in its segment, while the optional Skyview roof adds multiple glass roof panels. The minivan's power flows from a dual-cam 3.5-liter V6 with 240 horsepower through a five-speed automatic. Curtain-style air bags are standard equipment for the 2008 Quest.


2008 Nissan MuranoMurano
Nissan's fun-to-drive crossover wagon rides on a car's FWD chassis, and offers high-tech hardware like vehicle dynamic control (VDC) with traction control system (TCS) and Nissan's all-wheel-drive (AWD) equipment. The Murano's powertrain is a dual-cam 3.5-liter V6, which delivers 240 horsepower through the Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT). The Murano's cabin pitches a pair of bolstered buckets in front, flanking a large console with covered recesses for gear storage. A tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) goes to all 2008 Muranos.


2008 Nissan RogueRogue
Nissan's new compact-size CUV rides on the FWD platform of the Sentra sedan. The Rogue brings the powerful engine and responsive handling traits of a sporty car, while offering a spacious cabin with seating for five and cargo bay storage space. Both FWD and AWD traction configurations are offered for the Rogue S and SL trims. The powertrain is Nissan's 2.5-liter, four-pack developing 170 horsepower with the Xtronic CVT. Curtain-style air bags and the VDC anti-skid device are stock safety items on the Rogue, while paddle shifters for the steering wheel are made available.

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