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Nissan Maxima receives a top award by J.D. Power 2021 Initial Quality Study

2021-Nissan-Maxima-910 Nissan Maxima is the best-performing vehicle in the industry and has managed to earn a Gold Plant Quality Award from the 2021 Initial Quality Study awards.

The brand ranked fourth among other mass market brands, which makes a total of 12 points ahead of the average in the industry. Nissan has also ranked 4^th in the corporate ranking.

As it comes to the brand’s models, Altima, Maxima and Murano, all of the three have managed to score wins in their respective categories, while TITAN, Sentra and Versa also ranked among the top three in their segment. Also, Maxima recorded the lowest overall problem level in the study.

Delivering top quality for our customers has been a key element in the total brand transformation we call Nissan NEXT, said Mike Colleran, senior vice president, Nissan U.S. Marketing and Sales, This performance is possible by a united design, engineering and manufacturing team focused on making the best vehicles for our customers.

As it comes to the host, J.D. Power IQS is the industry benchmark for new-vehicle quality. The process includes measuring a given number of problems experienced in 100 vehicles during the first 90 days of ownership – the lower the score, the higher the quality is.

The Smyrna team is incredibly focused on building exceptional vehicles that are driven on roads across the country — and all over the world, said Jeff Younginer, vice president, Manufacturing, Nissan Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant, This recognition is a testament to their ‘one team’ spirit and pride in delivering products with great quality and reliability.

September 1, 2021

Nissan Rogue, Pathfinder and Maxima take prizes from PARENTS “Best Family Cars 2021” event

2021 Nissan Maxima Earning three of the winning paces in the PARENTS Best Family Cars event, Nissan’s dedication to safety, comfort, and utility are again in the spotlight. Rogue, Pathfinder, and Maxima altogether showcase what a contemporary vehicle should feature in order to remain highly appealing in today’s world.

2021 Nissan Rogue

The vehicle comes with a facelift and features tons of standard goodies like a family hub interior with enhanced comfort, a 4-door Intelligent Key, wireless smartphone charging, tri-zone climate control, and an optional Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive. PARENT’s WOW Factor is dedicated to the rear doors that open to almost 90 degrees.

2022 Nissan Pathfinder

This one is considered the best for Towing. Also coming after a facelift, the 2022 Pathfinder has managed to impress the jury for its performance flexibility and towing capabilities.

“You may be able to fit up to three car seats or boosters in the second row and two in the third. The Pathfinder can tow up to 6,000 pounds1 – giving you a lot of options for hauling a camper on a road trip. Plus, there are 14 color options!”

This is the first award for the all-new Pathfinder, which will be available at Nissan dealers in summer 2021.

2021 Nissan Maxima

Maxima has earned the Best Sporty Car in the Best Family Cars event. This is Maxima’s second consecutive win in this event. The thing that caught the jury’s attention is the plenty of legroom, sporty spirit, and the extended list of standard equipment.

All three Nissan PARENTS winners come equipped with standard Nissan Safety Shield® 360, with Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection and Rear Automatic Braking.

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April 8, 2021

2020 Nissan Maxima is rated as “Superior” by IIHS! Details here!

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has granted 2019 and 2020 Nissan Maxima midsize sedans models with “Superior” rate in terms of crash prevention.

Engineers at the prominent automobile manufacturer believe that advanced and meaningful technology should not be limited to luxury models and constantly finds ways to incorporate engineering solutions to all vehicles from all models and lineups. Such systems include Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Pedestrian Detection.

The first one, AEB is standard for Maxima for 2020 model year and has aided the vehicle to join the team of other non-luxury models that have earned a superior rating. As you might know, the IIHS consists of three tests, each performed at two speeds, which results in six possible outcomes. The Maxima was the only tested vehicle that has managed to avoid the obstacles in all six performances. Sweet!

2020 Nissan Maxima

Nissan’s AEB with Pedestrian Detection uses a blend of radar and camera-based technology that tracks nearby vehicles and approaching pedestrians. In case a pedestrian is detected, visual and audible alerts are engaged and eventually an automatic braking is being activated. By applying such systems in the Maxima, Nissan engineers have managed to reduce the severity of an impact.

IIHS evaluators have managed to test a total of 11 luxury and non-luxury small SUVs in pedestrian crash prevention in 2019. In that test, the 2019 Nissan Rogue has managed to receive an advanced rating. The vehicle has managed to impress the jury with it’s the incorporated Nissan Safety Shield 360 – with AEB and Pedestrian Detection on SV and SL trim levels. Neat!

2020 Nissan Maxima

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November 1, 2019

Nissan reveals details for new 2020 Maxima lineup

2020-Nissan-Maxima-910 Nissan team announced details and pricing for the new 2020 Maxima lineup, which is already on sale. Following a mid-cycle upgrade, new family members bring additional upgrades, including Nissan Safety Shield 360, a suite of active and passive safety technologies, and Premium Package content, which was optional with the previous model.

2020 Maxima is available in five trim levels – Maxima S, SV, SL, SR and Platinum, each equipped with a 300hp 3.5-liter VQ-series V6 unit and performance-focused Xtronic gearbox.

With a starting price of $34,250USD, 2020 Maxima lineup is characterized by aggressive styling features such as the large front grille with a deep V-motion shape, standard-jewel-like LED headlights and Nissan Signature Daytime Running Lights. The cabin welcomes everyone to a comfortable ambiance with ample space and tons of handy gadgets.

Some of these gadgets include Rear Door Alert, SiriusXM Satellite Radio with Advanced Auto Features, Nissan Door to Door Navigation system, smartphone integration and more. In terms of safety features, there are Intelligent Cruise Control, Traffic Sign Recognition, Intelligent Driver Alertness and more.

Becoming more appealing and more advanced with every new generation, Maxima surely remains Nissan’s pride. Adopting everything that has made the lineup famous, the latest model also incorporates new gadgets that confidently meet the demands of the contemporary customer.

August 12, 2019

2019 Nissan Maxima is rated top large vehicle for second consecutive year!

2019 Nissan Maxima As Nissan prepares to launch the all-new and revised 2020 Versa compact sedan, its flagship Maxima sedan continues the strong showing in J.D Power consumer studies. Maxima was named the top ranked vehicle at the event. As you might know, US Automotive Performance APEAL is one of the biggest and most prominent automobile events and has awarded the next-gen model in the Large Car segment for the second consecutive year. Furthermore, this award follows Maxima’s top ranking in the 2019 US Initial Quality Study Large Segment, making it one of the seven machines to earn both awards this year.

Nissan’s second most advanced sedan lineup, the Altima has also earned some recognitions this year – it is tied for best Midsize Car with two other vehicles in the 2019 APEAL Study. Along with its bigger sibling, all-new Altima and the upcoming Nissan Versa is set to have one of the most advanced and flexible sedans in the industry.

Also, three other 2019 Nissan models performed excellently in their respective categories: Armada, Murano and TITAN. In the 2019 IQS awards TIITAN was ranked not only the best performer in the “Large Light Duty Pickup” segment, but also tied for seventh in fewest overall problems among all vehicles studies.

The annual APEAL Study, now in its 24 year, surveys purchasers and lessees of new machines, giving owners a platform to evaluate their car, truck and SUV across 77 specific attributes. Then the results are combined into an overall APEAL score, which is measured on a 1,000-point scale.

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July 25, 2019

2019 Nissan Maxima: here’s what buyers will get for the buck.

2019 Nissan Maxima Nissan announces prices and details about new 2019 Maxima, the popular sedan that has pushed the boundaries of conventional automobile features and has demonstrated how Nissan team knows how to become a top manufacturer and remain one of the most popular and beloved brands out there.

With aggressive expression and numerous changes including new LED headlights, new front fascia and grille, revised rear fascia with LED taillights and integrated quad-trip exhaust finishers, new Maxima was created by Nissan Design America in la Jolla, California. The voluminous grille and deeper V-motion flow do contribute to that contemporary expression, while the standard jewel-like LED headlights and Nissan Signature Daytime Running Lights add to Maxima’s luxury appearance.

2019 Nissan Maxima

In terms of interior, the cabin features a driver-oriented styling concept, comfortable seats, expressive color scheme and additional optional styling package. Buyers of ne 2019 Maxima will benefit from standard Rear Door Alert for all grade levels revised SiriusXM Radio with Advanced Auto Features, new Nissan Door to Door Navigation system and a suite of safety features. Such include Nissan Safety Shield 360, Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist and Rear Automatic Braking.

Also, there are two optional upgrade packs – the first one bears the name SR Premium and includes Dual Panel Panoramic Moonroof, Safety Shield 360, Intelligent Around View Monitor and more, while the Platinum Reserve Pack features 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, heated rear seats and Rakuda Tan semi-aniline interior treatment.

2019 Nissan Maxima

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December 18, 2018

Nissan Reveals the Appealing Midnight Edition Pack for 2016 Maxima

2016 Nissan Maxima SR Midnight Edition Package Nissan announced the addition of special Midnight Edition Package for 2016 Maxima sedan. The pack offers collection of aggressive, yet stylish features as well as a choice between five colors: Super Black, Pearl White, Brilliant Silver, Coulis Red and Deep Blue Pearl that are further combined with Charcoal leather-appointer interior.

So, what else does the pack include? Along with the Charcoal premium leather-appointed interior with Alcantara seat inserts there is black rear sport spoiler, black rear bumper diffuser and exclusive and distinctive 19-inch black aluminum-alloy wheels. How cool is that?

2016 Nissan Maxima SR Midnight Edition Package

In fact, we have told you a lot about 2016 Maxima. Let us remind you that this award-winning vehicle caught our eye with its beautiful exterior design that combines a low profile with wide stance, aggressive front end, signature V-Motion grille and incredible floating roof appearance. The vehicle also features high-quality interior components that altogether create cozy and comfortable atmosphere. And with the addition of goodies as NissanConnectSM navigation system, 11-speaker Bose premium audio system, NissanConnect Services with SiriusXM, this sweetie surely deserves its critic’s and audience’s recognition.

Under the hood the Maxima hides a 3.5-liter VQ-series V6 monster, capable of producing a total of 300hp (220kW) and thanks to the aid of the performance-oriented Xtronic gearbox, this vehicle has enhanced performance features, as well as 15% better fuel economy, compared to predecessor models.

2016 Nissan Maxima SR Midnight Edition Package

And now with this additional enhance pack with starting price of $1,195 USD, this sweetie becomes even more appealing. So, how do you find the additional goodies?

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February 20, 2016

2016 Nissan Maxima is Here! We all Wonder if It Offers the Maximum [VIDEO]

2016 Nissan Maxima is finally here! After the crushing debut at New York International Auto Show, the latest Nissan model is already at all Nissan dealerships worldwide. The 2016 Maxima catches the eye with its elegant lines, confident look, powerful engine and of course, high levels of safety features and technology gadgets.

Along with the reputation of “4-Door Sports Car” the 2016 Maxima also features and a combination of low profile and wide stance, sharp-looking front and premium cozy interior. In fact, the vehicle further grants owners with NissanConnectSM with navigation and 11-speaker Bose audio system.

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Drivetrain System

The most interesting part of the vehicle is definitely the engine. 2016 Maxima comes with the crushing 300 hp (220 kW) V6 engine, paired with the performance-oriented Xtronic transmission. What is also interesting about the engine is that, it demonstrates a total of 15 per cent better fuel consumption and economy. Sweet, huh?

Additional Technology Features

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The 2016 Maxima offers wide range of different safety, security and drive aids. Some of them are the Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW), Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC), Forward Emergency Braking (FEB), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Driver Attention Alert (DAA). Surely everyone will feel safe and comfortable in a ride with such systems.

And of course, Nissan team offers the best for every customer: the “4-Door Sports Car” comes in five variations, that are indeed S, SV, SL, SR and Platinum. All the vehicles are assembled in Smyrna, Tennessee, with engines assembled in Decherd, Tennessee.

With the success of previous models and the wonderful features, the 2016 Maxima looks promising, confident and beautiful. I wonder what you think about the latest Nissan model. We await your opinions in the comment section below!

Prices for 2016 Nissan Maxima start from $32,410.

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June 4, 2015

2016 Nissan Maxima SR Proved it is Really a 4-Door Sports Car

As you know, Nissan brand promised, that the 2016 Maxima will be known as “4-door Sports Car”, because of the debut of the eighth-generation sports design at the New York International Auto Show. And something more. There is a certified proof to what Nissan has promised: the brand uploaded a vide test, that demonstrates the performance capabilities of the 2016 Maxima.

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Named “1016 Nissan Maxima Test Track Challenge”, the testing was made by a objective, independent third-party organization, that made serious tests , researches and comparison between 2015 Acura TLX 3.5 (FWD), geared with Technology Package, 2015 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro Premium Plus Tiptronic, 2015 BMW 328i Sedan and the 2016 Nissan Maxima SR.

All the results demonstrated without any doubt, that the 2016 Maxima was the fastest vehicle and the one with best overall performance.

The AMCI Testing itself got the Acura, Audi and BMW vehicles anonymously and the Maxima SR was obtained from Nissan North America. the driving tests were done with certified drivers at the Buttonwillow Raceway Park’s West Loop.

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As required by the organization, all the vehicles underwent AMCI Testing’s break-in procedure and were prepared according to every manufacturer’s specifications. Along with the special preparation and examinations, the test team created “simulcam technology”, that creates “ghost images” on every single vehicle, tested in order to create even better and more productive comparison on the track.

Long story short: Nissan team demonstrated two things. First, it kept its word by saying it will create a 4-door sports car. Second, the brand created such a 4-door sports car, that dominated the track.

Source: Nissan

May 19, 2015

Nissan Starts the Production Of 2016 Maxima [Video]

2016 Nissan Maxima Nissan‘s Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant continues its reign over North America. This really is the top-producing plant and it confidently continues to expand by. One of the main expansions is marked by the start of the production of the restyled 2016 Nissan Maxima. In fact, Gov. Bill Haslam, U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander and Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd joined the celebration.

The eighth generation of the brand’s incredible “4-Door-Sports Car” brings 300-horsepower (220 kW) engine and beautiful looks. In addition to the monstrous power, the latest model meets you with exclusive features. In fact, the safety system is what deserved greatest attention in the latest Maxima model. The vehicle comes with Predictive Forward Collision Warning, Forward Emergency Braking, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Blind Spot Warning systems. And especially for this model, Nissan team included the Driver Attention Alert system, that indicates, for drowsy or inattentive driving. Impressive, huh?

As you might know, the Smyrna Plant began operating in the late 1983 with about 8, 500 people. In 2014 the plant assembled almost 500, 000 vehicles, which marks the highest productivity plant in North America. Smyrna Plant builds one of the most successful Nissan models, including the award-winning Altima, Maxima, the all-electric LEAF and some luxurious models as Pathfinder SUV and Infiniti QX60.

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April 22, 2015

Is Nissan Maxima Going to Give you the Maximum?

2016 Nissan Maxima Side View After a strong advertisement campaign, the new Maxima was finally revealed in New York. The car is totally redesigned and in my opinion is stunning. And yes, I do definitely expect the best from this four door sports car. Let’s see why. Dramatic styling is the other name of Maxima since there is literally nothing else like this in the present automotive scene. As a matter of fact, the exterior of this car as well as its driving characteristics has been created by enthusiasts with the aim to deliver uniqueness in the segment of large sedans.

The first reason for this is the application of Nissan‘s new design language. In particular, it comprises of a V-Motion front end, boomerang lights, very tiny C-pillars and this feeling of a “floating roof”. Stepping inside, one looses their selves in luxury. Here we have bespoke interior with an emphasis on driver’s cockpit.

Under the hood of this sports sedan is positioned the 3.5-liter VQ-series V6 engine. You won’t find it in any other car, since it has been also modified and includes more than 60% new parts. Xtronic transmission with wider ratio has been linked to the engine.

The output is rated at 300 horsepower (220 kW), but this does not sacrifice on fuel economy, which by the way is expected to be improved by 15%, meaning EPA estimated 30 miles per gallon. Superb, isn’t it?

Next, there are a lot of new technology standards set with this new Nissan. The Maxima is filled with goodies like the NissanConnectSM with navigation and 8.0-inch touch-screen display, as well as SiriusXM Satellite Radio and Travel Link. In addition, the instrument cluster gets a 7.0-inch Advanced Drive Assist Display (ADAD).

Safety and security is ensured via the Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW), Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC), Forward Emergency Braking (FEB), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) and Blind Spot Warning (BSW) features. For an additional protection, the Japanese company offers also the Driver Attention Alert (DAA) system.

2016 Maxima will be offered in five trim levels. The starting price begins at $32,410 USD. What more could we want?

Source: Nissan

April 3, 2015

Fans Help Nissan Fully Restore Craigslist 1996 Nissan Maxima [VIDEOS]

1996 Nissan Maxima is definition of luxury. In September 2013 Craigslist commercial (the first video below) showed a particular example which was then subjected to of major reconstructive surgery. Nissan rejuvenated the vehicle back to its original condition and this is what took our interest. In addition, these three very special videos show more about the restoration process and the original Maxima.

The story begins, when the owner of the car, Luke Aker, posted his car on Craigslist for the reasonable price of $1,400 USD. What Aker did was outstanding: one-minute film, presenting the “finer points” of his sedan. The result is overnight viral success.

Nissan saw the ad and quickly jumped at the chance to buy such a gem. The response to the first video was with a tongue-in-cheek video (the second video below called “Luxury Restored”) that emphasizes the qualities of the near two-decade old Maxima.

Take for instance the “built-in navigation” (folding maps), “an all-new media entertainment center” (a tape deck) and “state-of-the art external lane-departure indicators” (turn signals). The video ends with a factory-fresh 1996 Maxima.

Of course, the brand eventually bought the car, and soon afterwards placed its fate in the hands of its social media following. The third and most interesting video shows the process of bringing the car back to life. It reveals that Nissan has asked fans how to restore the Craigslist Maxima and what to do next.

The votes were tallied and the fans decided that a complete restoration was in order. According to their opinion, the car would have a prominent display at Nissan’s North American headquarters in Tennessee.

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