The
Nissan Maxima is easing
into its eighth generation with a complete redesign, one that seeks to
recapture the "4 Door Sports Car" character of previous models. The
nameplate has been around since the last days of Datsun, and as it has
grown over the years, it has taken on a wider range of competitors.
Design
is one area that the new Maxima wants to be known for, and the
eighth-generation sedan has stayed remarkably close to the Nissan Sport
Sedan Concept car that previewed the production version, appearing
at the 2014 Detroit auto
show. Aside from adopting the new V-Motion corporate grille, seen on
the redesigned Rogue
and Murano,
the Maxima sports flowing yet angular character lines leading from the nose to
the very back of the car, topped with a floating roof that was previewed on the
concept car. V-shaped headlights have become longer and sharper since the last
time we saw them on the outgoing model, with the new sedan sticking with the
boomerang shape for its taillights as well. Both headlights and taillights
incorporate LED elements, with the former serving as daytime running lights.
The
new Maxima still exhibit tidy road manners despite having grown in size, with
the revised 3.5-liter unit providing plenty of power. Its output matches V8
figures from not all that long ago, and the Maxima makes judicious use of its
300 horses. Throttle response at low speeds is lively without being overeager
and the transmission provides a gradual surge of power well toward redline.
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