Infiniti has officially announced the pricing on the new 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV (sport utility vehicle). The 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV goes on sale this summer at Infiniti dealers nationwide.

The 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV marks a redesign for the full-sized Infiniti QX56. The 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV will have new exterior features, interior enhancements, and a lot of new standard amenities and technology. These changes are designed to enhance the traditional virtues of the QX56 – which consumers voted as top in its class in the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study.

The 2008 QX52008 Infiniti QX56 SUV is available in two-wheel and four-wheel drive models, both equipped with a standard 5.6-liter DOHC V8 engine producing 320-horsepower and 393 lb-ft of torque, 5-speed automatic transmission, Sojourner(R) leather-appointed seating, Infiniti Navigation System, RearView Monitor, Bluetooth(R) Hands-free Phone System, power-operated tailgate and an independent rear suspension with load leveling. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2008 Infiniti QX56 2WD is $52,150 and $55,250 for the Infiniti QX56 4WD.

Standard equipment on the 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV includes a 12-speaker Bose(R) Premium Audio System with Burr-Brown DAC and 9.3-gigabyte Music Box hard drive for digital music storage and playback, and standard Intelligent Key. New optional equipment includes XM(R) NavTraffic(TM) system with real-time traffic information (requires active XM(R) satellite radio subscription), which works in concert with the standard Infiniti Navigation System (hard drive-based) to display current traffic conditions. For a limited time, Infiniti is offering three years of XM(R) Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic(R) service at no charge*.

The 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV’s exterior enhancements include new front and rear fascias, new front fog lights, a revised one-piece roof rack design and new standard 20-inch chromed aluminum-alloy wheels and heavy-duty P275/60R20 Michelin tires. Two new exterior colors, Lakeshore Slate and Serengeti Sand, are also offered.

Inside, the 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV adds a power-folding third row 60/40 split seat, new illuminated steering wheel controls, new designs and colors for the instrument cluster, a lockable glove box, a new Stone interior color (in addition to Wheat and Charcoal) and new wood grain interior trim. The optional Infiniti Mobile Entertainment System is now offered with a larger 8.0-inch screen for 2008.

Interior roominess remains the same, with class-leading 2nd row leg room and seating for up to eight with optional 2nd row split bench seat, and generous cargo and storage capacity providing maximum utility.

Available options for the 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV include a Tow Package (2WD only, standard on 4WD model), 2nd Row Split Bench Seat (no charge), a Technology Package with Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) and front parking sensors, painted front and rear splash guards and Infiniti Mobile Entertainment System.

For more info on the complete line of Infiniti luxury vehicles and the Total Ownership Experience (TOE) philosophy, check out Infiniti online here.

Nissan has officially announced the pricing on 2008 Altima Coupe; the all-new Nissan Altima coupe, which goes on sale May 25, 2007, starts at at $20,490 MSRP.

The newest extension of Nissan’s best-selling Altima lineup offers dramatic styling, a sport-inspired interior and a choice of two advanced powerplants — a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder or 3.5-liter V6 — and 6-speed manual or Xtronic CVT(TM) (Continuously Variable Transmission) transmissions.

The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe 2.5 S with 6-speed manual transmission is $20,490. Altima Coupe 2.5 S CVT with Xtronic CVT(TM) (Continuously Variable Transmission) starts at $20,990. The V6-equipped Altima Coupe 3.5 SE 6MT with 6-speed manual has an MSRP of $24,890, while the 3.5 SE Altima Coupe SE CVT with Xtronic CVT starts at $25,390.

Customers will be able to pre-order 2008 Altima Coupes at Nissan dealers beginning today under a special “Reserve Your Coupe” promotion.

The new Altima Coupe offers smaller dimensions, driver-oriented cockpit and unique styling, giving it a more sporty appearance and driving feel. Altima Coupe has a 4.0 inch shorter wheelbase and overall length is 7.1 inches less than the Altima Sedan. The Coupe also has a 2.5 inch lower profile than the Sedan version. The Altima Coupe and Sedan only share a common hood, with all other major panels, including the grille, headlights and rear combination lights unique to the Altima Coupe.

The new Altima Coupe is part of the fourth-generation Altima design, which utilizes Nissan’s all-new, highly acclaimed “D” platform with increased body rigidity and a redesigned suspension. This new platform was developed with the objective of making Altima one of the best performing large front-wheel drive vehicles available globally.

The 3.5-liter 24-valve DOHC V6 utilized in Altima Coupe 3.5 SE models is the “next generation” version of the 12-time Ward’s “10 Best Engines” award- winning VQ-series V6. For use in the Altima Coupe, it is rated at 270 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Available with the new Altima Coupe 2.5 S models is a 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve QR25 inline 4-cylinder, producing 175 horsepower (170 hp CAL) and 180 lb-ft of torque (175 lb-ft CAL).

Altima Coupe models with the 4-cylinder engine are equipped with 16-inch wheels and tires, while V6-equipped Altima Coupes come with unique-design 17- inch aluminum-alloy wheels and 215/55R17 tires. All 2008 Altima Coupes also come equipped with standard 4-wheel, 4-channel, 4-sensor Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD).

The list of Altima Coupe passenger amenities includes standard Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition and available Bose(R)-developed audio system with nine speakers, Bluetooth(R) Hands-Free Phone System, satellite radio and dual-zone automatic temperature control.

Available technology features include a RearView Monitor, which utilizes a small camera to help show the view behind the vehicle when in reverse gear, and Nissan Navigation System with a 6.5-inch color monitor.

The new Altima Coupe also comes equipped with a number of standard safety features, including Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones and Advanced Air Bag System (AABS), which includes dual-stage front supplemental air bags.

Also standard are front seat side-impact supplemental air bags for chest protection and roof-mounted curtain side-impact air bags for front and rear outboard occupant head protection.

In addition to the new 2008 Altima Coupe, Altima is offered in a variety of Sedan models — including the 2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 S with SL Package, 3.5 SE, 3.5 SL and Altima Hybrid (Hybrid Electric Vehicle). The new Altima is off to a strong launch, with 2007 calendar-year-to-date sales up nearly 19 percent through March.

In North America, Nissan’s operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.nissannews.com.

The promotional campaign is dubbed as the “Lost Keys” program. This involves “leaving” a set of keys on different popular nightspots in major cities of the United States. The set of keys will be composed of a traditional car key and a couple of house keys. Upon finding the “lost” keys, the individual will find the key chain bearing the message: “If found, please do not return. My Next Generation Nissan Altima has Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, and I no longer need these.”

To make the program even more interactive, Nissan will be partnering with Vibe magazine. Those who will find the dropped keys will be invited to visit www.AltimaKeys.com where they can redeem their reward for finding the “lost” keys. They can either opt for a gas gift card or a six-month subscription for Vibe magazine.

The promotional campaign is supposed to highlight the newest feature of the Nissan Altima – an Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition. This feature allows drivers to enter and to start the Next Generation Altima with just a push of a button.

Michelle Erwin, the Senior Manager for Nissan Marketing Communications, explained the concept and the procedure of the promotional campaign. “Using the perfect mix of grassroots guerilla marketing and new media outreach, we think the ‘Lost Keys’ program showcases the Next Generation Nissan Altima in a unique way. There will be 20,000 sets of keys dropped in targeted hot spots around the country, and we hope this widespread effort will resonate with an important audience for us,” Erwin expresses.

The keys will play a major role in the promotion of the new Nissan Altima as much as a Volvo oil filter plays a major role in keeping the engine clean. The keys were already “dropped” on March 18 and the rest of the keys will also be left on popular nightspots until the 31st of this month.

More than 50 venues were selected for the mission from different major cities including: New York City, New York; Chicago, Illinois; Atlanta, Georgia; Miami, Florida; Dallas, Texas; Los Angeles, California; and Washington, District of Columbia.

The Next Generation Altima, aside from the Push Button Ignition is equipped with other cool features which include a Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System, a Bose®-developed audio system with nine speakers, dual-zone automatic temperature control, a RearView Monitor and a voice activated touch-screen navigation system with real time traffic updates. Its powerplant can either be a 3.5-liter V6 or a 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine. Both of which are tuned to provide adequate power.

Glady Reign is a 32 year old is a consultant for an automotive firm based in Detroit, Mi. she is a native of the motor city and grew up around cars hence her expertise in the automotive field.You can also visit Volvo oil filter for more information.

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