SR 2016 Nissan Maxima Review - The Impurist Sport Sedan - 2016 Nissan Maxima SR 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V-6 (300 horsepowe...
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3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V-6 (300 horsepower @ 6400 rpm, 261 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm) CVT Xtronic transmission with paddle 22 city / 30 highway / 25 combined (EPA Rating, MPG) 27.8 (observed, MPG) tested options: floor mats Sport, trunk mat and net - $ 255 base price: $ 33,345 * (S, US) / 37700 * (SV, Canada) $ As Price Tested ( SR): $ 38.750 * (US) / $ 43.344 * (Canada, Canadians Sorry, Nissan will charge you $ 300 for paint Deep Blue Violet) All prices include $ 825 fee destination (United States) or $ 1,800 destination charge, PDI and A / C tax (Canada). |
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The segment of the full-size sedan was recently hit hard, Maxima included. Since 2012, the automotive market increased 20 percent, while the full-size sedan sales contracted 14 percent. Based on an aging design and the entry of Korean rivals, 12 percent from the Maxima to market in 2012 decreased eight percent in 2015.
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The Maxima, now in its eighth generation, was introduced in 1981. in 1989 he graduated from compact to midsize , which coincides with the introduction of its 4 car doors sports (4DSC) branding. The overhaul in 2015 returned the car to a competitive foot and built on its sporting heritage. Total length is stretched 2.2 inches, the reduced weight of 82 pounds, and the torsional rigidity has increased by 25 percent. The familiar 3.5-liter V-6 was goosed to a psychologically attractive 300 horsepower, but lacks direct injection. The new car also includes 4DSC Easter Eggs, otherwise the true DNA BMW fight against third to fifth generation cars (see The first seven generations of Maxima, classification).
Exterior
The Maxima 2016 is distinguished by sporty appearance consistent with its branding 4DSC, as well as the design language current Nissan. Its V-Motion front-end, in Nissan-speak, is one of its most distinctive design elements. And kudos to Nissan for avoiding fashionable over-use of LED lighting and design a striking "boomerang" headlight arrangement instead. The A and B-pillars get a blackout treatment that is extended by a horizontal strip on the C-pillar, giving the impression of a floating roof. The car is attractive from most angles, with consistent lines and sober light work tastefully.
The car also benefits from continued inflation of the wheel. The SR features sharp 19-inch alloys on the rubber 40 series. Reducing the height of 1.3 inches for 2015, and its tight wheel gaps, this gives full sizer an athletic stance. The rear end is harmless. Nissan took a risk when he gave the Maxima's aggressive presence, but it paid off. Whether you like or not outside of the Maxima, you will not be confused with another full-size sedan.
The sports theme Interior extends into the cabin, but this is a mature interpretation of the kind of sport sedan. There is no sport seats bright point crosses or carbon fiber accents. And, of course, a third pedal is completely absent. The cockpit is driver-oriented logically organized and well built with materials suitable for an Infiniti there not long ago. The center console is subtly angled towards the driver and is thrown in a slightly elevated center console. Combined with the relatively high window line, the interior offers the feeling of in car, rather than to it. Additional sporting details include aluminum pedals, steering wheel mounted paddle shifters, and a beautifully carved flat-bottomed steering wheel. Unique "liquid chrome" finish transitions hatched in mid-dash to the front half of the doors. And subtle finishing elements derive the topic V-Motion in the car.
The leather shoes Ascot seats with Alcantara inserts are premium quilted comfortable and attractive touch, but they need to rise to the SR. Alcantara inlays on the steering wheel are an attractive element to an already beautiful wheel, but my 4,000 mile press car was already showing wear luxury material. Maxima pilots get comfortable 10 electric heated and cooled meaning perch, beating most 8-way non-cooled units of competitors. Together, the driving position offers a visually coherent place, well appointed for.
These cars will transport everything from children to octogenarians, access to rear seats to and comfort are important. And it is at the back where it becomes clear why the EPA evaluates the Maxima as midsize. This car is the shortest in its peer group and the rear-seat legroom suffers, measuring one to five inches less than the competition. If you plan to transport children under two, NHTSA recommends a car seat rear-facing. You must either be short or anticipate the movement of the front seats to accommodate young.
The sloping roof line makes the Maxima to duty drawback rear headroom, which is squarely beaten by the competition. Thankfully, Nissan has not succumbed to the transgressions of blatant Stoop inducing Mercedes CLA or BMW Gran Coupe, and access is good. Ascot leather with attractive quilted Alcantara continues at the rear where the attractive details such as liquid chrome accents abound. The rear is far from punishing. My 6 foot 1 inch frame shape very well in the outboard positions.
The Maxima has a 60/40 folding rear seat, opening a trunk of 14.3 cubic feet. The boot is large and usable, but a bit less spacious than the competition. Maxima is shorter overall in the three to eight inch segment. Its finishing dimensions relate to the interior. In any case, it does feel confined, but is still the smallest interior in its class at 99 cubic feet. The interior is balanced implementation of pilot centered on sporting luxury, but if you are an Uber driver, this is probably not your car.
Technology
Use of technology in this car is surprisingly easy. It took 15 minutes, without using the manual, the manufacturer representative of an owner, or YouTube to gain mastery with its multiple features.
The infotainment system is centered on an 8-inch display with touch screen, voice, rotating, and steering wheel-mounted controls. I gravitated towards the dial, with its relaxed location at the rear of the shifter, when his hand comes naturally to rest. Navigation is standard across the trimmings, as are the hands-free text messaging and a rear view camera. Spoken navigation inputs are quickly recognized; not once did I have to repeat an address. And calls that pass from Bluetooth phone was a dead spot free fast refreshing exercise.
The Bose audio system 11 speakers delivers a full devoid of sharp peaks and lows of less nonexistent audio systems. The sound quality is above average for the segment and its ease of use through radio, satellite, USB and Bluetooth is excellent. The Maxima offers audio integration mark with two to five other speakers than the competition. For audiophiles shopping this segment, this may be your car.
The updated 2015 Nissan Maxima allowed to connect all its safety and security technologies available. The car offers rigor Vehicle Dynamic Control and the S basic traction control upwards. Turning to the SL gets you a blind-spot warning system smooth, rear cross-border traffic alert, Predictive Forward Collision Warning and Emergency Braking Forward. Most of these systems have gone untested, but IIHS destroyed several Maximas and made it a Top Safety Pick.
Earn the most deliciously useful price, easy to operate the system is Intelligent Cruise Control (standard in the SL up). When activated, the cruise system at the selected speed. When approaching slower traffic, it is their speed. In Sport mode, Active Sound Enhancement plumbs a pleasantly sporty speed indication in the cab. However, on the highway when the cruise control is most likely to be used and the Sport mode is not that well insulated car is not communicating clearly shows the speed. Thus, when following a slower vehicle using the cruise control, you may not realize you have paid several miles per hour. Anyway, you want Intelligent Cruise Control in your next car. He works in the densest traffic apart than standard and reduced driver fatigue systems.
Training
Each Maxima gets VQ- reworked 3.5-liter Nissan engine series send power to the front wheels. Sixty percent of its parts have been replaced, and sodium filled valves of the GT-R were added. The update offers 10 additional horsepower at the same 6,400 rpm peak, and 261 lb-ft of torque identical. Motor Trend clocked 2016 Maxima at the same rapid 5.8 seconds 0-60 mph run on the car of the previous generation. Regardless, the Nissan marketing now have a more eye-catching total power to work with.
The powertrain is competitive sector, some horses fall below Impala and Genesis, and above Avalon. The story is similar for the couple, while the Maxima lower peaks in the rev range, helping to accelerate out of the line. According to Motor Trend, the Maxima is a half-second quicker to 60 both Impala and Avalon.
Nissan CVTs worked with for over 20 years, so the Xtronic CVT in the Maxima is a mature unit. For gear heads, Nissan tuned CVT with what he called logical shift of D-stage. This is intended to simulate a conventional automatic, with fast changes and the ability to hold speed through high-G corners, which allows faster trips. For those who can discern the difference between this and a traditional automatic, you may be disappointed. For the remaining 99 percent who do not know the technical aspects of the entry and corner exit, the Xtronic CVT works fine.
The CVT in conjunction with relatively low mass of the car, offers good fuel economy. The Maxima is EPA-rated at 22/30/25 (city / highway / combined), beating Genesis Avalon Impala at 22-24 mpg combined. The Maxima SR tester delivered 27.8 miles per gallon during a 829 mile road test cycle intensive heavy feet.
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Gone the days of full-size sedans with the direction of a finger and back-ends separated from front. Modern cars do not flicker through the corners and wallow in highways like a Crown Victoria. The Maxima is no exception. It is a modern car and a match for any of its competitors on the road.
The car is suspended on a spring device strut / coil on the front and a multilink independent double wishbone in the back. SR becomes more aggressive suspension tuning of the shock absorber greater front stabilizer bar, and a frame buffer for NVH calm that comes with its more aggressive configuration. In an effort to lower the center of gravity of the SR, Nissan removed the dual panoramic moonroof panel. However, its omission is confusing because consumers looking for a hard-core performance sedan will already have been disabled by the front wheel drive and CVT. Regardless, if you want the sportiest Maxima, you will not be enjoying the stars above.
In a SUV countries, Maxima led small and is easy to place on the road as a car park. steering inputs stimulate confidence and roll is still kept in check through a variety of road surfaces. The car was at home cruising Interstate 15 from San Diego to Las Vegas. Its powered 10-way comfort, easy to use intelligent cruise control, and the intuitive infotainment system make it a good place to oscillate between the engaged driving and distraction of a good audio book.
The road to Las Vegas back in San Diego has gone through Death Valley. The area is known to give up the rain for a whole year. Extremes aside, the average of 0.39 inches of moist cloth Park every January. This year, he recorded the total of January the day I was going through. This country is the flash flood, where the soil does not have good qualities of water absorption. Within minutes, there was standing water on the road, the deterioration later in running water.
The conditions allowed an exploration of the limits of the car in the wet. Alluvial fan down the gentle slope on the road Beatty on the bottom of the valley was a joy. radical transitions long, combined with long sight lines and limited circulation, safely accommodate high speeds. If you had a five-speed manual and were in a hurry, that would be 3 e , 4 e and 5 e country gear. It was an ideal way for the Maxima. Sport mode is engaged, operated shifters, brakes and authoritatively employee. The car is eager to attack the curves at speeds well above the posted advisory signs.
But the water finally got the best of Goodyears 245 / 40R19 all-season Maxima. There were times lost membership, but the car was usually planted, its communicative steering, brakes fade nonexistent, and comfortable driving position. The Maxima is a little less composed when negotiating narrow canyons, but that's what the 370Z and GT-R are for.
The Maxima is as sporty as you can get in a full-size sedan, front-wheel drive. But best of all, its sports trends require no less spirited compromise during operation.
Price
Nissan is simple. There are five trim levels and virtually no options. The base S starts at $ 32.510. The trim level continues through SV, SL, SR, and finally Platinum. Price tops out at $ 39,960 plus destination. When compared to alternative solutions full-size Maxima is competitive.
Shoppers seeking great spaces in their full-size sedan may want to look elsewhere. Similarly, this car is not ideal for the anonymity of seeking pilot - Maxima is an extrovert in a conservative segment. But with her one-year-old overhaul, the Maxima offers an irresistible blend of advanced technology sector and a higher security level, with easy to live with the philosophy of the first pilot.
If the lights not send you rushing to a cross and you need fun in your next full-size sedan, the Maxima put on your shopping list
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