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At $34,250 for the entry-level S trim excluding the $895 destination fee, Nissan is getting a bit greedy with the Maxima. The mid-size sedan also happens to feature stiff competition from Japanese automakers, namely the Toyota Camry at $24,095 and Honda Accord at $23,720.
The question is, why did Nissan ramp up the price once again even though the Maxima is more expensive than the segment’s most popular models? Nissan Safety Shield 360 is one of the reasons, bringing a suite of active safety technologies as standard. Another reason the Maxima is more expensive is the VQ-series V6 engine, good for 300 horsepower.
The Xtronic CVT soldiers on without any modifications whatsoever, and if you were wondering, it’s the transmission that lets down the otherwise sporty character of the sedan. Level up to the Maxima SR and you’re treated to even sportier damper tuning, a larger stabilizer bar up front, and 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in low-profile tires to bring the point home.
In addition to Nissan Safety Shield 360, all trim levels ship from the get-go with Intelligent Driver Alertness technology. Intelligent Cruise Control and Traffic Sign Recognition, however, are optional extras. Available interior features include Rear Door Alert, SiriusXM with advanced auto features, and Door to Door navigation from the SV upward. The NissanConnect infotainment system with Navigation, Services, and phone mirroring in the guise of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard on the Maxima Platinum.
Like the previous model year, the V-motion grille is complemented by LED headlamps with signature daytime running lights while the interior is both driver-oriented and comfortable for up to five occupants. Four-wheel independent suspension, monotube shock absorbers at the rear, and front-wheel drive are other highlights worth mentioning.
The Maxima continues to feature the Nissan D platform, a vehicle architecture that traces its roots back to the Murano and Renault Laguna from 2007. The all-new Sentra for the 2020 model year is also underpinned by the D platform, along with the 2018-and-beyond Altima.
The Xtronic CVT soldiers on without any modifications whatsoever, and if you were wondering, it’s the transmission that lets down the otherwise sporty character of the sedan. Level up to the Maxima SR and you’re treated to even sportier damper tuning, a larger stabilizer bar up front, and 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in low-profile tires to bring the point home.
In addition to Nissan Safety Shield 360, all trim levels ship from the get-go with Intelligent Driver Alertness technology. Intelligent Cruise Control and Traffic Sign Recognition, however, are optional extras. Available interior features include Rear Door Alert, SiriusXM with advanced auto features, and Door to Door navigation from the SV upward. The NissanConnect infotainment system with Navigation, Services, and phone mirroring in the guise of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard on the Maxima Platinum.
Like the previous model year, the V-motion grille is complemented by LED headlamps with signature daytime running lights while the interior is both driver-oriented and comfortable for up to five occupants. Four-wheel independent suspension, monotube shock absorbers at the rear, and front-wheel drive are other highlights worth mentioning.
The Maxima continues to feature the Nissan D platform, a vehicle architecture that traces its roots back to the Murano and Renault Laguna from 2007. The all-new Sentra for the 2020 model year is also underpinned by the D platform, along with the 2018-and-beyond Altima.
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