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Not sure where Nissan is going with this one? If it's a less expensive alternative to G35 or competition for Mazda 6 it may end up cannibalizing sales from the Maxima?
On the other hand, this may finally be the "kick in the ass" Honda needs to bring out a Type-R Accord or higher performance TSX?
Nissan Adds SE-R to Altima
The SE-R nameplate no longer is solely for Nissan's compact Sentra. At the New York auto show, Nissan will display an Altima SE-R with a high-output version of the 3.5-liter V-6. Nissan promises only that the engine will have more than 250 hp when teamed either to a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. Distinguishing features of the new Altima SE-R will include 18-inch wheels, sport-tuned shocks, a deep front fascia and rear spoiler, black leather seats, and a three-gauge instrument panel like the one found in the 350Z sports car. A Bose eight-speaker audio system is standard on the SE-R as well. Nissan says the hotted-up Altima goes on sale in mid-September for less than $30,000.
http://www.thecarconnection.com/index.asp?n=156,173&sid=173&article=6995
On the other hand, this may finally be the "kick in the ass" Honda needs to bring out a Type-R Accord or higher performance TSX?
Nissan Adds SE-R to Altima
The SE-R nameplate no longer is solely for Nissan's compact Sentra. At the New York auto show, Nissan will display an Altima SE-R with a high-output version of the 3.5-liter V-6. Nissan promises only that the engine will have more than 250 hp when teamed either to a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. Distinguishing features of the new Altima SE-R will include 18-inch wheels, sport-tuned shocks, a deep front fascia and rear spoiler, black leather seats, and a three-gauge instrument panel like the one found in the 350Z sports car. A Bose eight-speaker audio system is standard on the SE-R as well. Nissan says the hotted-up Altima goes on sale in mid-September for less than $30,000.
http://www.thecarconnection.com/index.asp?n=156,173&sid=173&article=6995