2016 Nissan Maxima Spied Testing

I am hoping for big things on what has been in the past my 2nd fav Nissan.... (1990 300ZX being the first)....

by Joseph Capperella of www.automobilemag.com

The eighth generation of the Nissan Maxima is set to debut next year, and we caught a prototype of this new sedan testing. We’ve already seen a preview of the Maxima’s styling from the Nissan Sport Sedan concept shown at this year’s Detroit auto show, and the production model looks to tone down that concept’s extreme lines while maintaining a similar overall silhouette.

With differentiation from the midsize Altima sedan being a key element of this redesign for the Maxima, distinctive styling will be important for the new Maxima’s appeal. As such, it looks like the production model will preserve the swoopiness of the Sport Sedan concept with its rakish greenhouse that should give the new Maxima a four-door-coupe look. Nissan’s corporate V-motion grille adorns the front end, and swept-back headlights transition into sculpted front fenders which start a character line that leads rearward. The rear end of the car looks Infiniti-like with its rounded decklid and horizontal headlights, and large dual exhausts make for a sporty look out back.

It’s hard to tell from these photos how the 2016 Nissan Maxima might change in size, as the current car is actually smaller than the Altima. We expect the new Maxima to be bigger than before as it attempts to fill the role of Nissan’s sedan flagship. This more adventurous styling direction should help it better compete with other large sedans like the relatively stylish Chevrolet Impala and Toyota Avalon. ....cont'd....

2016 Nissan Sport Sedan Concept

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