Nissan Maxima "4-Door Sports Car"

The Nissan Maxima sees no major changes following its redesign for the 2009 model year. Two trim levels are available: 3.5 S and 3.5 SV. 3.5 SVs can further be equipped with a Sport Package that features equipment such as 19-inch wheels, sport suspension, faux metallic interior trim, heated leather seats, and power tilt and telescopic heated steering wheel. Also offered on the 3.5 SV is a Premium Package, which includes a heated and cooled driver seat, rearview camera, and power rear sunshade. All Maximas are powered by a 290-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that behaves much like an automatic. A manual shift gate is standard; paddle shifters are optional. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, an antiskid system, front-side airbags, and curtain-side airbags. Keyless access and engine start and a wireless cell-phone link are standard. Available equipment includes satellite radio with real-time traffic information, a 9.3-gigabyte hard drive for storing digital-music files, and rear-seat climate and audio controls.
COMPETITION

Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Midsize Cars represent the heart of the U.S. car market. Most are price-sensitive, conservatively designed, family-oriented sedans and wagons. Our Best Buys include the Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord sedan, Honda Accord coupe, Mazda 6, Mercury Milan, and Toyota Prius. Our Recommended picks are the Kia Rondo, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, and Toyota Camry.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Chrysler Sebring, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord Crosstour, Mercury Milan, Nissan Altima, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Suzuki Kizashi, Toyota Camry, and Toyota Prius. Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan also gain gas/electric hybrid models for 2010.

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Nissan Maxima "4-Door Sports Car"

The Nissan Maxima sees no major changes following its redesign for the 2009 model year. Two trim levels are available: 3.5 S and 3.5 SV. 3.5 SVs can further be equipped with a Sport Package that features equipment such as 19-inch wheels, sport suspension, faux metallic interior trim, heated leather seats, and power tilt and telescopic heated steering wheel. Also offered on the 3.5 SV is a Premium Package, which includes a heated and cooled driver seat, rearview camera, and power rear sunshade. All Maximas are powered by a 290-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that behaves much like an automatic. A manual shift gate is standard; paddle shifters are optional. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, an antiskid system, front-side airbags, and curtain-side airbags. Keyless access and engine start and a wireless cell-phone link are standard. Available equipment includes satellite radio with real-time traffic information, a 9.3-gigabyte hard drive for storing digital-music files, and rear-seat climate and audio controls.
COMPETITION

Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Midsize Cars represent the heart of the U.S. car market. Most are price-sensitive, conservatively designed, family-oriented sedans and wagons. Our Best Buys include the Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord sedan, Honda Accord coupe, Mazda 6, Mercury Milan, and Toyota Prius. Our Recommended picks are the Kia Rondo, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, and Toyota Camry.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Chrysler Sebring, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord Crosstour, Mercury Milan, Nissan Altima, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Suzuki Kizashi, Toyota Camry, and Toyota Prius. Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan also gain gas/electric hybrid models for 2010.

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2010 Nissan Maxima Hits the Road from $30,460

The 2010 model year Maxima is on sale now at Nissan dealerships across the States with prices (excluding applicable tax, title and license fees) set at $30,460 for the 3.5 S and $33,180 for the better equipped 3.5 SV. Both models are powered by a 290-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 coupled to a CVT with available paddle shifters. Changes for the 2010MY Maxima include new wheel finishes, a standard Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System on all models and new or revised option packages that include features such as a new 7-inch color monitor and a 2GB Music Server.

Furthermore, Nissan said that the available Hard Drive Navigation System has been upgraded and now includes DVD playback capability, streaming audio via Bluetooth technology, XM NavTraffic Real-Time Traffic Information and XM NavWeather.

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2010 Nissan Maxima Hits the Road from $30,460

The 2010 model year Maxima is on sale now at Nissan dealerships across the States with prices (excluding applicable tax, title and license fees) set at $30,460 for the 3.5 S and $33,180 for the better equipped 3.5 SV. Both models are powered by a 290-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 coupled to a CVT with available paddle shifters. Changes for the 2010MY Maxima include new wheel finishes, a standard Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System on all models and new or revised option packages that include features such as a new 7-inch color monitor and a 2GB Music Server.

Furthermore, Nissan said that the available Hard Drive Navigation System has been upgraded and now includes DVD playback capability, streaming audio via Bluetooth technology, XM NavTraffic Real-Time Traffic Information and XM NavWeather.

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Nissan Maxima Modded Into a BMW 7-Series!

As much as we would like to believe that we always know why people do the things they do, fact is that sometimes we don't have even the slightest idea. Take this monstrously modified Nissan Maxima for example. It's as if the owner of the Kuwaiti licensed plate vehicle went into an automotive supermarket randomly picking out accessories and parts for the mix. Here's a shortlist of his "groceries": BMW 7-Series fascia, BMW M3-like front bumper, Lamborghini style front scissor doors, two-part hood, gullwing rear doors and a Supra-like rear wing are just a few of the countless items that he added to the poor Maxima. What can we say...

Kudos for the tip Allen! Pic Source: Flickr

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SEMA: 2009 Nissan Maxima by STILLEN

Well-know Nissan race driver and builder Steve Millen joined forces with the Japanese automaker to offer a full aftermarket treatment on the latest generation Maxima. Modifications to the four-door sedan include but are not limited to engine airflow management improvements, rear roof and deck lid spoilers, custom-made multispoke alloy wheels wrapped in chunky rubber and a two-tone black-and-silver paint scheme with red stripping.

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