2009 Nissan Maxima

[Motor]

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/sedans/nissan-releases-2009-maxima-teasers/
[QUOTE] Hype surrounding the GT-R supercar-killer is just mellowing to a dull roar, the 350Z successor is generating renderings and rumors at a fever pitch and now Nissan has released 2009 Maxima teasers into the wild. The new car is expected to be a complete refresh and these teasers, though they don

[atrac7GTS]

the new altima coupe looks pretty nice from its predecessor....maybe maxima will follow suit...?

[CEGONAX-MAN]

:eatpop: Eh, another wanabee. :gap:

[Burrcold]

:eatpop: Eh, another wanabee. :gap:Another "wanabee" of what? You never make any sense.

[Burrcold]

Notice the headlights are like an upside down version of the photochop of the "370Z". Definitely could be a design cue that Nissan is going with...a horrible one at that IMO.

http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/march2008/nissan-370z-il.jpg
http://www.motorauthority.com/images/Nissan/Maxima/2009/NYIAS_teaser//NYIAS_teaser_3.jpg

[CEGONAX-MAN]

Another "wanabee" of what? You never make any sense.

If you can't make sense of it at this stage of the game your as senseless as they come. :gap: Don't talk to me again. :gap:

[Burrcold]

If you can't make sense of it at this stage of the game your as senseless as they come. :gap: Don't talk to me again. :gap:Ohh please stop posting!! You make everyones eyes bleed.

[KAT_Ayanami]

Ohh please stop posting!! You make everyones eyes bleed.

Burrcold is right, just read and stop posting.

[Motor]

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=126520?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..2 .*#3
[QUOTE]Will the Maxima Faithful Gather Again?

$37,700

What Works:
Class-leading interior materials and build quality; another step ahead for the already excellent Xtronic CVT; up-to-date infotainment package.

What Needs Work:
Still torque-steers right at wide-open throttle; XM NavTraffic is too slow for L.A. traffic flux.

Bottom Line:
Finally, a Maxima worthy of the price and status at the top of Nissan's sedan range.

* 290-hp 3.5-liter V6
* 3-mode Xtronic CVT
* Recalibrated chassis dimensions
* Exhaustive list of features

Since the introduction of the 2002 Nissan Altima, things have looked bleak for the Nissan Maxima. With both cars sharing the same corporate D-platform and offering the same VQ-Series V6, Maxima sales have declined and now the Altima outsells it by a margin of 5-to-1.

Yet Maximists have held on to the despondent model, once memorably billed as a four-door sports car (4DSC), and they bought more than 52,000 examples of Nissan's flagship last year. The 2009 Nissan Maxima is their reward for enduring underdog status and failed styling exercises over the past few years.

With a new 290-horsepower V6, a new look and a new dedication to its heritage as Nissan's 4DSC, the 2009 Nissan Maxima once again looks and acts like not only the top sedan in Nissan's lineup but also a serious player among front-wheel-drive sedans from any maker.

The Curse of the Altima's Success
Until now, who could blame reasonable buyers for gravitating toward the lighter, more powerful and less expensive Altima? Since 2002, the output of the Altima's V6 has swelled to 270 hp, while the Maxima soldiered on with just 255 hp from its own V6.

Along the way the Maxima started looking adventurous (well, silly actually) with a buck-toothed grille, a panoramic glass roof as narrow as a piggy-bank coin slot (an innovative idea at the time but unfortunately the early ones leaked), and four bucket seats. Suddenly, the Maxima was withering on the Nissan vine.

But with the introduction of the 2009 Nissan Maxima, there are new reasons to consider the Maxima as the top-of-the-line Nissan sedan. For starters, the 290-hp output of the Maxima's reworked 3.5-liter V6 now trumps that of the Altima, and is only outdone by the 306-hp of the 3.5-liter V6 in the 350Z sports car. And the programming of Nissan's Xtronic continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) has become even better.

Meanwhile, the Maxima's restyled exterior (which looks far better in the metal than in photos, by the way) is clearly intended to separate this car from the cookie-cutter clutter in the world of near-luxury sedans. The fashionable interior furnishings and competitive infotainment package are on par with its more costly Infiniti brethren, and the only thing missing is an Infiniti-style oval clock on the dashboard.

What's Up With the Maxima?
For 2009, every Maxima is powered by the same 290-hp DOHC 3.5-liter V6 and driven by the same Xtronic CVT through the front wheels. The base model is known simply as Maxima 3.5 S and the better equipped (and, Nissan expects, better-selling) model is the 3.5 SV, which can be optioned with either a comprehensive Sport package or a generous Premium package (as this car has been). There are two available Technology packages matching either of the SV models. There's talk of an enthusiast's SR model, but that won't come to pass for at least another year.

Official pricing hasn't been released, but we expect the base Maxima S will cost about $31,000 and the SV should sticker at about $33,000. Our estimates of $2,600 for the Premium and $1,900 Technology option packages are based on current offerings from Nissan and Infiniti. If we go to the bottom line for this Maxima 3.5 SV Premium/Technology-equipped car (plus an additional $200 for a ventilated driver seat), the estimated total comes to $37,700. That's a pretty healthy price tag, but read on to learn why it's worth it.

Less Altima, More 4DSC
In an effort to shed weight and add sporty driving dynamics, the 2009 Maxima's wheelbase has been shortened dramatically by 2 inches and the wheels have been pushed out wider by 1.4 inches in front and 1.2 inches in the rear. There are several measures to improve body rigidity, while the engine and transmission sit lower to improve the center of gravity. Aluminum suspension parts from the Infiniti parts bin have been blended with revised geometry, and the rack-and-pinion steering has been reworked.

And, yes, before the 2009 Nissan Maxima went into production, [b]it was tested on the Nordschleife circuit of the N

[GTsRasta]

No to the styling. No to not having a 6 speed right away like few maximas today do. No to the price that can get me a EVOX instead.

[Dasher17]

I like the styling. But it's just too damn heavy and overpriced since your just shy of 3 series pricing.

[Zero]

Yaris sedan tail lights FTL!

[Gas-n-Grease]

i like it

[Soo__Fuego]

:puke:

[GSBoek]

Dude at gas station: "Hi, is that the new Yaris? boy it's big now!"
Owner: :bang:

[marc]

I like the styling. But it's just too damn heavy and overpriced since your just shy of 3 series pricing.

exactly

its BMW money for a crappy FWD tank

[Dasher17]

I think nissan forgot what this and the altima were about. 37k is just stupid, your already well into Z pricing there so if you want performance its out, and while it is a sedan there are luxury sedans going for the same amount. This is right up there with the accord for being overpriced for what it is.

[marc]

I think nissan forgot what this and the altima were about. 37k is just stupid, your already well into Z pricing there so if you want performance its out, and while it is a sedan there are luxury sedans going for the same amount. This is right up there with the accord for being overpriced for what it is.

you can get an accord for $20,000

[Dasher17]

you can get an accord for $20,000

Without options though. And who does that these days?