Sabtu, 20 Juni 2009
Review: 2009 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV
Automotive: “The 4-Door Sports Car” says Nissan’s tag line for the new Maxima. They’ve used that line for the last four generations of this mid-size sedan, now in its seventh iteration since 1981. That may be a bit of a stretch semantically but the Maxima is sportier than many of its competitors.
Historically, the Smyrna, Tennessee-built Nissan Maxima has projected more style and panache than most of its rivals. There was even a version with extra cladding and trim in one of the earliest generations that made it look, if not necessarily perform, like a real sport sedan. Since then I’ve always looked for Maxima to be something a bit special.
And, look special this one does - from the stylish, squinty headlight assemblies and Z-Car-like grille to the broad-shouldered flank to the bobbed tail featuring large, sloping taillights and a modest wing.
Large dual exhaust tips peek out from below the bumper and brash, 5-double-spoked alloy wheels complete the picture. The best view is from inside looking out over the swoopy hood. It’s not just a smooth dome like most. Rather, the Maxima’s hood angles down from each fender then up in the middle, reminiscent of an old Corvette. Built on the Altima platform this new-for-09 Maxima is a great improvement aesthetically from the last one.
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