Expect creature comforts such as a dual-zone climate control system with air filtration, a powerful AM/FM 6CD audio system with steering wheel controls, automatic xenon HID headlights, a trip computer, dual heated outside mirrors, auto dimming rearview mirrors, cruise control, power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry, a power glass sunroof, heated front seats, tilt steering, a 60/40 fold-down rear seat and perforated leather trim to be both standard and optional features.
Depending on trim level the current model even includes such niceties as a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, an optional Bose audio system with speed sensitive volume control that adjusts automatically to interior noise levels, drilled metal foot pedals and titanium tint gauges. Some, if not all, of these items should car over to the 2004 Max as well.
Even though the 2003 version just received subtle exterior modifications that cleaned up its front and rear fascias last year, the new look appears to leave behind most of the current model's design cues - the only critisism current and past Maximas ever seemed to receive. Without photos of additional angles it's difficult to get a grasp on the entire 2004 design, but its new sheetmetal looks sporting and even a little provocative.
This official teaser photograph sent to me directly from Nissan Canada should do its job of exciting Maxima fans and possibly luring potential buyers that haven't previously considered a Nissan product away from competitive brands. I'll get a chance to see the car from all angles when it is introduced in Detroit at the 2003 North American International Auto Show next month, but unless you happen to be there you probably won't see it until it finds its way to your local auto show or when the new sedan hits showrooms in the spring.