2016 Nissan Maxima is the latest evolution of the 4-door sports car

NEW YORK -- It's something of a curious concept, that of a four-door sedan with sporting pretensions, but Nissan has been making it work for the better part of 40 years now with the Maxima. It's doing it again with this, the 2016 model.

As with most new generations of cars, the new Maxima is bigger than the old. 2.2 inches longer, to be exact, but it does sit a full 1.3 inches lower, dropping the center of gravity. There's less gravity to worry about, too, thanks to a weight loss of 82 pounds. That, plus a boost in power (up to 300 from the 3.5-liter V-6), means this should certainly be the quickest Maxima yet. At 30 MPG, it's pretty frugal, too.

It's also pretty good looking. The Maxima has been the subject of many dramatic redesigns over the years, radically changing face from one generation to the next, and the 2016 model is yet another major reboot. But, a good one, with flowing lines across both fenders, a dramatic front fascia and a swept-back profile that exhibits far more sporting character than the outgoing model.

It's new on the inside, too, with more luxe materials than before and a new layout that places all important controls close to hand for the driver, including an 8-inch touchscreen. There's a Bose active noise-cancellation system to keep things quiet in there, but Nissan says that when you hit the Sport button it'll actually turn around and give you more noise. Hurray for technology.

A wealth of new driver aids have been applied, including adaptive cruise control, lane departure, pedestrian avoidance and even a system that will tell you if you're getting a little too sleepy. The car won't brew a cup of coffee for you, but it will tell you when you might want to go pick one up.

The 2016 Maxima will start at $33,235 and it will hit dealerships this summer. Want one? They're taking pre-orders now.

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http://www.cnet.com/products/2016-nissan-maxima/

2016 Nissan Maxima revealed in Superbowl Commercial

Nice looking car, I've always been a fan of the Maxy....

"Full details are yet to be revealed, but it is expected that the Maxima will be powered with similar engines to the Pathfinder SUV, including a 3.5-litre V6 and a hybrid version that teams a battery pack with a 2.5-litre four-cylinder supercharged unit." --Matt Campbell of www.caradvice.com 

 

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http://www.caradvice.com.au/333513/2016-nissan-maxima-revealed-in-superbowl-advertisement/

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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http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/1410-2016-nissan-maxima-spied-testing/

Nissan Sport Sedan Concept, 2014 Detroit Auto Show (VIDEO) (Next Gen Nissan Maxima?)

by  Viknesh Vijayenthiran of www.motorauthority.com

Nissan has presented a sporty new concept at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show that previews the styling of its future sedans, starting with the 2015 Maxima due later this year. The concept’s official title is Sport Sedan Concept and it features some familiar Nissan styling cues already seen on the 2014 Rogue and prototypes for the upcoming 2015 Murano.

According to Nissan, the Sport Sedan Concept showcases a new design direction for the automaker where sports car principles are applied to regular models like sedans and crossovers. That design direction has been dubbed V-Motion and is characterized by a floating roof and boomerang-shaped lights.

Unique to the Sport Sedan Concept is a low, hunkered down stance. This is emphasized by its aggressive aero components and reduced ground clearance--elements that would be right at home in a sports car. It stretches 191.7 inches in length and has a width of 75.3 inches. Its height is a low 54.3 inches.

The profile of the vehicle is equally powerful, with its dynamic character lines adding a strong sculptural feel and connecting the wheels and tires. Those wheels are 21-inch aluminum alloys shod with 275/30 size tires. The rear is capped by a high deck which is accented by a large stretch of chrome.

The Sport Sedan Concept's interior also offers cues to future production designs. Premium materials are found throughout, with the use of diamond-shaped graphics on the quilted seats, stitching and panels. The interior also features high-contrast colors and metallic accents.

Though it’s described as sporty, the concept still comes with a front-wheel-drive layout. Its engine is a 3.5-liter V-6 putting out in excess of 300 horsepower, and this is mated to a sport-tuned version of Nissan’s Xtronic CVT. This is a similar setup to that found in the current Maxima and is likely to be the same destined for the all-new 2015 Maxima.

Joining the Sport Sedan Concept in Detroit is Nissan’s funky IDx Freeflow and IDx NISMO sports car concepts from the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. For more from the show, visit our dedicated hub.

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http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1089409_nissan-sport-sedan-concept-debuts-in-detroit-previews-2015-maxima-video