And the word sophisticated just about sums up the new Maxima SE. Its interior is phenomenal, both in design and execution, exterior bold and daring, but much more cohesive than previous iterations of the company's oldest nameplate, and performance beyond anything the brand has achieved to date, with four doors affixed that is. I, for one, am not usually too fond of front drivers, but the Maxima won me over once I figured out how to tame the wild beast that lurked under the hood. It's yet another winner from Nissan.
Specifications:
- Price Range (MSRP): $34,500 - $43,800
- Body Type: 4-door sedan
- Layout: front engine, FWD
- Engine: 265 hp, 255 lb-ft, 3.5-L, 24-valve, DOHC V6
- Transmission (SE): 6-spd manual (opt 5-spd auto with manual mode)
- Brakes: disc/disc, ABS with EBD
- Curb Weight (manual): 1,571 kg (3,463 lb)
- Seating Capacity: 5 (opt 4)
- Cargo Volume (trunk): 439 L (15.5 cu ft)
- Fuel Economy (est city/hwy): 12.6 / 8.4 L/100 km
- Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
- Direct Competitors: Acura 3.2 TL, Audi A4, BMW 3-Series, Cadillac CTS, Chrysler 300M, Hyundai XG350, Infiniti I35, Jaguar X-Type, Lexus ES 300, Lincoln LS, Mazda 6, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mitsubishi Diamante, Pontiac Bonneville, Saab 9-5, VW Passat, Volvo S60
- Web Site: www.nissan.cam
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