NISSAN Maxima 2016-2018 Photos, engines & full specs

The Nissan Maxima reached its eight-generation in 2015 when it was unveiled at the New York Auto Show. The presentation was made by the Renault-Nissan Alliance, Mr. Carlosh Ghosn.

There was a new, dramatic change in the car's design. Its whole concept was different than on its predecessor. The new design language included the V-Motion front end, boomerang lights, and C-pillars with floating roof appearance. It was an idea that was adopted from the smallest Micra model up to some of the Nissan SUVs.

Despite the increase in size when compared to the previous generation, the 2016 Maxima was lighter due to the use of aluminum on the hood, roof, and trunk lid. The new model was 2.2” (53.3 mm) longer and 1.3” (33 mm) lower than its predecessor, enabling sleeker styling and better aerodynamics.

For the interior, Nissan Maxima offered five trim levels, starting from the base S and going up to the top-line Platinum. The car could feature a panoramic roof, a new infotainment system with active sound enhancement, a premium 11-speaker Bose audio system and adaptive cruise control.

The new Maxima's 3.5-liter VQ-series V6 has been redesigned with more than 60 percent new parts (compared to the previous generation 3.5-liter V6). It offered 300 hp and it was mated with an Xtronic transmission, the Nissan's name for its CVT gearbox.