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After revealing the mid-cycle refresh of the Murano, Nissan took to the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show to facelift the Maxima as well. The eighth generation was unveiled three years ago at the New York Auto Show, and for the 2019 model year, the mid-size sedan got a whole lot better.
As with the mid-size crossover, Nissan will put the 2019 Maxima on sale in December. Five trim levels will be offered, as follows: S, SV, SL, the sportier SR, and the luxed-up Platinum. As it is often the case with Nissan passenger cars in the United States, options are few in number. For the Maxima, make that two: the SR Premium Package and Platinum Reserve Package.
The list of newities starts with a more imposing grille, penned by the design studio in La Jolla, California. The V-Motion flow carries into the hood, emphasizing the sporty character of the Maxima. The rear fascia and taillights are also different, as are the LED headlights with LED daytime running lights.
Customers are treated to quad-tip exhaust finishers, which might come as overkill for a front-wheel-drive sedan. The Maxima SR adds a rear spoiler to bring the point home, and the wheel sizes top at 19 inches. Also new for the 2019 model year is Sunset Drift, a premium exterior color.
As far as the interior is concerned, Nissan did its best to make the driver and passengers feel as comfy as possible. The Platinum Reserve Package, for example, features Rakuda Tan semi-aniline leather upholstery similar to the type offered by Nissan in the GT-R.
The oily bits? Nissan didn’t invest in this area of the Maxima, leaving the 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V6 to soldier on with 300 horsepower and 261 pound-feet of torque. The Xtronic continuously variable transmission also comes standard, although the steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters are an option.
"As our flagship sedan, Maxima is an important contributor to the Nissan brand," declared Dan Mohnke, senior vice-president of sales, marketing, and operations at Nissan North America, Inc. "Maxima is our longest running nameplate, having thrilled owners for four decades with style, performance, and quality."
The list of newities starts with a more imposing grille, penned by the design studio in La Jolla, California. The V-Motion flow carries into the hood, emphasizing the sporty character of the Maxima. The rear fascia and taillights are also different, as are the LED headlights with LED daytime running lights.
Customers are treated to quad-tip exhaust finishers, which might come as overkill for a front-wheel-drive sedan. The Maxima SR adds a rear spoiler to bring the point home, and the wheel sizes top at 19 inches. Also new for the 2019 model year is Sunset Drift, a premium exterior color.
As far as the interior is concerned, Nissan did its best to make the driver and passengers feel as comfy as possible. The Platinum Reserve Package, for example, features Rakuda Tan semi-aniline leather upholstery similar to the type offered by Nissan in the GT-R.
The oily bits? Nissan didn’t invest in this area of the Maxima, leaving the 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V6 to soldier on with 300 horsepower and 261 pound-feet of torque. The Xtronic continuously variable transmission also comes standard, although the steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters are an option.
"As our flagship sedan, Maxima is an important contributor to the Nissan brand," declared Dan Mohnke, senior vice-president of sales, marketing, and operations at Nissan North America, Inc. "Maxima is our longest running nameplate, having thrilled owners for four decades with style, performance, and quality."
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