2016 Nissan Maxima vs Acura TLX Mashup Review: The 4-Door Sports Car is...

( www.TFLcar.com ) The 2016 Nissan Maxima and the 2016 Acura TLX don't compete directly but Nissan says the brand new Maxima is a true four door sports car like the Acura TLX. So which of these two sedans is the 4-door sports car? Just watch the video to find out.
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[@mitchellnewman2592]

I currently own an 07 Maxima (255hp) and I'd love to see how this one feels. My CVT pulls wonderfully and I actually like the constant, smooth surge of power. The constant RPM under acceleration isn't off-putting at all and I love knowing I'm making max power at all times. It's a welcome change when I don't feel like shifting my own gears in my G35 6MT coupe. CVT or manual, no more automatics for me!

[@thingsdemystified]

The TLX looks like a step back from the TL. Acura needs to find a new designer (interior and exterior). Their cars just don't look good anymore. I also really don't like that they don't have exhaust tips. I really don't like this tamer version they've become. Bring back the 3.7L engine in the MDX please.

[@ChristopherOSU]

The new 2018 TLX is BEAUTIFUL, love it!

[@deepakforlifegill2682]

I love it

[@javierherrera9450]

I drove both, I bought the Maxima Platinum. Loved that car so much, the CVT transmission works great. Car is Luxurious as heck for the price!

[@blaze376192]

agreed just got the Sr trim

[@zeyadjalal1]

Nissan should've stepped it up they just changed the looks. Should've made it AWD, took off the CVT. and add about 50 more horse power? whose with me :p ?

[@mariomaster0248]

Based on the likes.... No one.

[@zeyadjalal1]

Yep that's what I realized.

[@730F-Sport]

Mario Master 02 ha

[@zeyadjalal1]

Mario Master 02 2 people agree bitch haha

[@nissansilvias1544]

They don't want to ruin infiniti sales.

[@sebastianbriones9597]

the sound of the maxima is beautiful

[@alexandergameryt3142]

Sebastian Briones Yes I like it

[@gz9975]

Looks, beautiful, sounds beautiful, rides beautiful. On my way to a Nissan dealership to trade in my wife for the new Maxima.

[@dubjaymaui8831]

Sebastian Briones the sound of the Transmission destroying itself? Lol

[@thatinformativeguy]

That's what I've been saying for the last 4 years but everybody else was like "The Maxima sounds like trash!" and "It would sound better if it had a normal transmission!" (yes, someone actually said that last part thinking that they made a good point and didn't sound like a total idiot)

[@mikedior3089]

@@gz9975 That caught me off guard 🤣

[@TaofikiGafar]

Maxima when it comes to interior and exterior looks. Acura when it comes to handling or performance.

[@TaofikiGafar]

matthew von it does look soooo boring! Haha

[@BDoOC99]

***** I think I like Acura's design more as well. Looks conservative but luxurious at the same time. Nissan has a bit too much going on in the front but the back is nice.

[@davethebarber62920]

Taofiki Gafar Yep, Same here.

[@nissansilvias1544]

Lol what performance?

[@BDoOC99]

Bader Al They said it performs better than the Nissan. Obviously.

[@reyperez3424]

I always thought that Acura vas a competitor to the Infiniti, It should be Nissan vs Honda.

[@JJ-fm1sh]

Rey Perez ThTs how crappy Acura is

[@spruceguitar]

Rey buddy there is no accord that can compete against the maxima that’s why. I should add: much higher reliability ratings from consumer reviews for the maxima than for the tlx

[@supersteve1585]

@@spruceguitar Not really. TLX can go well over 200,000 mi. The Maxima has a horrid Jatco transmission. Had a cousin's went out close to 90,000 mi. A aunt's Altima went out at 100,000. They're just crappy nowadays. I was a Nissan fan. Family owned a handful back in the day, they were awesome. Now we avoid them.

[@spruceguitar]

@@supersteve1585 i have yet to read about maxima transmission after 2016 that went out at 90,000. Please provide written reviews of faulty maxima transmissions other than your aunt’s 2016 and up. Thanks

[@coreyadam6667]

@@spruceguitar just Google nissan CVT transmission reliability.. they're junk.

[@CarlosGonzalez-hw5pb]

Roman, there's a video on KZbin called Maxima Challenge test track.... where the Nissan Maxima beat three cars, Audi Quatro, Acura Tlx and BMW 328i. .. they tested those cars with GPS tech on curves and straight line and the winner of the track was the Maxima. It got more acceleration and beat those cars....

[@amrikmahal7380]

Carlos González you must owe one 😄

[@parsani]

looooool

[@xSkysplitter777]

@@amrikmahal7380 I own it and it really flies

[@vikk5459]

Nissan....you had a stunningly gorgeous car inside and out with a great engine in it...and then you had to throw in the CVT. Basically killed the car for me. Never would I buy a car with a CVT in it. I hate them, and I'm not alone.

[@jeffk464]

Viktor Freesmeier DSG is the way to go. It gives you the efficiency and the sportiness in one nice package.

[@DopeFigueroa]

Coming from Nissan this is expected. I don't know why y'all expect them to put an auto in.

[@thingsdemystified]

+Roclee612 You mean peak HP.

[@Mark-sy2bx]

+Viktor Freesmeier You will miss out on an awesome car.

[@skillz1855]

Agreed

[@Fordguy1997]

Lol at the bloopers... Great review Roman, as always. I like both cars a lot. I think I like the Acura a bit better because it is a bit more premium.

[@rigobertojr.morfin1819]

The Acura's interior reminds me of my sister's 2014 hyundai elantra interior in terms of material quality and looks

[@GoofieNewfie]

not even close man. The Acura is in another league above. This comment is laughable.

[@pancakedude5961]

Yeah no way

[@RobHeathers]

I love how Nissan literally provided a car for its newest offering to fail against.

[@tom11zz884]

Rob Heathers I think with that shitty CVT in the Maxima, a Hyundai Sonata v6 would probably beat the Maxima...

[@BM3O8]

Rob Heathers I respect Nissan for it. If they provided some crap car to make Maxima look good, I would think less of Nissan.

[@RobHeathers]

I agree with you, but it is so rare to see the hot-new-something lose in an auto-review. Thank-you, TFL!!

[@BM3O8]

Rob Heathers My impression was more of a tie, but maybe less sporty. Point taken though.

[@maccam9808]

Rob Heathers No, calling yourself a luxury brand with a shitty interior is what I call failing LOL

[@maximyates5173]

I own a 2016 Maxima SR it is incredibly nice and the design is awesome... for those never driven the maxima SR go try it out and then compare to the Acura and see :)

[@TheRockmart]

I own 2018 maxima and I really love the car its fast and rides like a 80k car

[@marciabesso319]

Maxim Yates I also own the 2016 Maxima (Platinum) a vibrant and very cool car. I owned the 2013 Max before. My husband drives a modified 2010 Max SV. Need I say more?

[@vibezwittchriss]

The maximas are very nice,, but I can’t with the cvt,, I love my cars to have actual trans,, still love the maxima tho,, great car

[@luke4701]

my 17 sh awd tlx rocks never in the shop for repairs honda reliability

[@user-xt8pw4jn6e]

i own both and the TLX is miles ahead of the maxim in every aspects

[@FejjNagaf]

Fwiw, I cross shopped the tl and the maxima in 13. I was able to get a great deal on the maxima. It has, by far, the best seats in any car I've driven. As for the cvt, you sort of just get used to it. It's very quick with the cvt and after a while, once you start to understand how the cvt works with the engine, not at all distracting. Cvt's on four cylinder engines are terrible, but with a sweet and strong six, they are much more liveable. I never thought I'd like a cvt until I got my maxima.

[@Soap_Bar]

I have a 2017 NIssan Maxima SR Midnight edition. I love it. Sure I would love a real transmission, but the fast shifts, the amazing VQ Engine, the giant paddle shifters mounted to the column, etc. The midnight edition adding a black spoiler, black wheels, and a beautiful coulis red

[@xSkysplitter777]

I own the maxima 2016 platinum and I am in love! It has everything I wanted and things I didn't even know I wanted #blessed 🙏🏼

[@jordansteele7799]

How you liking it so far ?

[@xSkysplitter777]

@@jordansteele7799 Ohh man I love this car, it has everything!! Not a single problem thank God!

[@jordansteele7799]

@@xSkysplitter777 that’s good to hear ! Does it take off pretty good ? Sorry for askin ,im either getting this or a bmw not sure yet

[@xSkysplitter777]

@@jordansteele7799 It's not the fastest car in the world, but it is pretty fast. I have never actually timed it, but when I'm merging onto the highway, it feels like it goes from 0 to 60 faster the 5 seconds, but I could be wrong

[@jordansteele7799]

@@xSkysplitter777 interesting, I’m assuming it’s around 40 to fill up ?

[@dayone1992]

i would choose 16 maxima, i've test driven it, it is just an amazing car for the price

[@AaronTran01]

Have you driven the tax if u haven't then u should before you choose witch one

[@deepakforlifegill2682]

Nah

[@deepakforlifegill2682]

Tlx

[@hondajohn6948]

No one buys a sports car with a cvt

[@BayViewz]

Sports car and cvt should not be in the same sentence lol. With that being said Nissan can market it as a sports car to fool the masses when in reality it isn't. Nice try though!

[@carbrickscity]

Applekid Yeah, too bad the new WRX also comes with CVT as the automatic version.

[@Xenophene01]

I would usually agree to a statement like that... But the CVT on the new WRX is not bad at all. I think that's the best CVT I have ever driven. Pretty responsive. It feels like I have 9 gears

[@carbrickscity]

Xenophene01 It doesn't matter, dual clutch would be better than CVT in the WRX.

[@roguedogx]

Applekid actually some people do, but they are generally called posers ;-)

[@DriveVersity]

I think Acura went for more of a "simplicity is elegance" design with the TLX which is quite admirable in person, love the car in white. I hope they bring back the Integra now that they've brought back the Civic Type R, still have my 01 Integra. Good work on the interior Nissan, glad you kept the Maxima around instead of killing it.

[@drivescene6747]

Man you sure called it.

[@cwyoming7004]

I am wondering about performance. Did Nissan allow any 0-60 runs etc? How about cabin quietness? And of course, which stereo sounded best? 80's rock of course... Thanks for the review.

[@malimali6399]

This maxima will definently stand out...it's so cool. You can even flip a switch that allows you to feel the gear shifts similar to an automatic

[@BaaSicStuff]

you guys do some great videos I been watching you all since the beginning when are you going to do a car giveaway or something? As a loyal subscriber I demand it lol I'm not a fan of the US Nissan market, lived in Japan for 10 years the Nissan market there is much different and rocks!

[@J-W.-]

Wow Nissan knew better than to compare it to that Acura, but I will say however I like the Nissan's interior a tad more.. but that CVT kills it.

[@J-W.-]

Bjorn Ironsides Yep just had a White Maxima SV for a rental and I have to say that thing is quick, again only think makes in quirky is that CVT the cvt was quick to give power but it delivers the power to abruptly and your like dam I didnt even hit it that hard.

[@alebarmu]

The funny thing is that in an Official AMCI Testing Certification the nissan Maxima beats BMW 328i, Audi A4 2.0 and Acura TLX V6 Tech was last lol haha

[@TWHISPERER]

Acura should handle a little bit better since it's a luxury car and it is also a bit more expensive then the Maxima is, however, I'd take the Maxima because the TLX is a bit feminine looking and there isn't that big of a difference in performance between these two cars anyways. Plus, the Maxima has a nicer interior too so it wouldn't be a hard choice for me as to which car i would choose.

[@XXtheJUMPoffXX]

Damn that Maxima grill looks crazy!

[@t.k.morris]

Just curious for an opinion. What car compares to the Acura TLX up to a new 2018 model? Under $45k though. And no CVT for me.

[@traviie4766]

The Fast Lane Car , great review. Think you should put the 2015 Chrysler 200s up against both cars and a 0-60.

[@BDoOC99]

Acura all the way no doubt about it! Although I do like the interior design of the Maxima more than the TLX.

[@Lemaj420]

thebluexanadu78 Same exact thoughts here, I would have had a hard time decided if it wasnt for that CVT. But I'll take the Acura also.

[@speedtime2834]

No Acura tlx a 2009 Hyundai Sonata turbo is faster than the new TLX

[@BDoOC99]

Lemaj420 I know right? I don't get why they put a CVT in it if they want it to be a sports sedan.

[@BDoOC99]

speedtime Grammar, ever heard of it? And fyi the Sonata did not have a turbo in 2009.

[@brittoncoil2518]

thebluexanadu78 thats what i was gonna say it would have had to be a 2011 or newer

[@MrTblackmon]

To be honest: The Infiniti G-sedan was Nissan's true 4-door sports car that was powered with a traditional transmission and a potent 3.5 Liter now 3.7 Liter V6 engine that produced well over 300 horsepower to the rear or both front and rear wheels.

[@fabianruiz9073]

is this even a comparison? the maxima is so much better in every aspect

[@carloselrey36]

Fabian Ruiz Clearly not so

[@PLATINUM2U]

Fabian Ruiz keep dreaming buddy. Any manufacture thats in bed with Renault is a disaster.

[@ChristopherOSU]

The guy that tested both on the same day found the Acura to be superior - did you try both?

[@renepunzalan7043]

Trust me, the driver who test drove both cars in this video does not know what he’s talking about. Before you criticize a CVT, do some research to get the real facts. Today’s CVT transmission is far more advanced compared to your standard one. I know because I own a 2017 Acura TLX with I/E/H and raced a stocked 2012 Maxima with CVT three times (once on a race track and twice on the street). I am embarrassed to say all three times I lost to the Maxima. Lesson learned, don’t ever underestimate the power of a Maxima!!! It is a sleeper race car but when challenged it turns itself into a angry beast!

[@luke4701]

in the end which is the better more reliable car acura hands down

[@PrinceReggie624]

You know a lot of people say "well the Maxima isn't a 4 door sports cars" or that it has a CVT. Which I understand all those. But the Maxima has so much potential specially for it's 8th Gen. I'm looking forward to seeing what all will happen with the Maxima.

[@ms3173]

Reggie Burnett it's front wheel drive.

[@PrinceReggie624]

Okudzeto Ackah that may be so but there are a lot of front real drive cars. Just because it's rear wheel doesn't make it fun or great. I think that the Maxima is a great car. And should make it close to the 370z or GT-R for future trim levels.

[@CarlosHernandez-we1yr]

​@@ms3173 Also the TLX, S60 and Regal are front wheel drive. TLX is segment D or medium size and premium; Its direct rival is the Q50, which is a longitudinal engine and rear-wheel drive. The Maxima is segment E or large size, its premium equivalent is the Q70 also RWD unlike its direct rival RLX which is FWD like S90 and LaCrosse and even Lexus ES.

[@marciabesso319]

My $ on Maxima, but then again I’ve also owned the first 1960 Corvair Monza and 1968 Javelin. A little suspension mods and engine work to both turned many a head!!

[@2slick35]

I wonder which is actually better performing when snow is on the road?

[@bhbgbhbg]

Good job Roman!

[@407JDM]

So the car that clams to be the sports car is more luxurious, while the luxury Acura is the more sporty one with a interior that isn't as nice.

[@Sonic_1000]

I use to bash CVT but after getting a 2014 Maxima I like how no matter what speed I am at the car always delivers optimum tq and hp.

[@Joe-ff6tk]

tills its out of warranty and you need to replace it.. ive seen quite a few

[@ConstantineJoseph]

Acura interior a little bit more boring but the drive is always superior to any Nissan

[@ConstantineJoseph]

Did someone give this guy free wi fi at the asylum ?

[@MrSpartan117fan]

looks like you got your wifi from mental institute .. are you in a padded room?

[@ConstantineJoseph]

Haha unoriginal insult. Nurse more mess for this guy!

[@Zohirul-Jewel]

Constantine Joseph I heard Honda's are sportier then Nissan's

[@MrSpartan117fan]

lmfao you guys are lost not even going to bother ..

[@robertkelly3041]

I'd take the Acura.

[@NOFATCHICK1]

Same

[@evilhendrix2]

Same!

[@mariomaster0248]

Same

[@phodacbitch]

same

[@jeremiahanthony5521]

I like the Acura except I prefer a regular gear shift .

[@portalbass7727]

i just test drove both of these and purchased the Acura TLX. while the nissan does have some attention grabbing features the acura felt much better on the road. The acura's ride quality is amazing to say the least. especially compared to the maxima. bumps i felt in the nissan were nonexistent for the TLX. its steering felt much tighter and its engine felt more powerful. if little features are your want i'd say a fully loaded maxima will not let you down. however. in my case that option with low miles was out of my price range. i got a 2016 TLX with 33,000 miles for $19k where the 2017 maxima was a few thousand more. i also got an unbeliavable bumper to bumper warranty with interior and exterior warranty through acura. all in all i'd say both are great cars. though the acura will probably be better once hitting the 100K mile mark

[@ronch550]

Funny how CVT is supposed to be the next evolution of transmission technology, and then so many folks just hate it. I'll probably get the Nissan though. It looks better inside out, and despite the CVT this is still a very nice car to have.

[@pacific322]

So me and my wife drove 2 hours to test drive the 2019 3.0T Q50 and we felt the Infiniti was too small. I now have a 2016 Acura TLX. More interior space, it’s has a V-6 also had less miles with all wheel steering. The female consultant that we were working with looked at me like I made a mistake and asked “Are you sure you want the Acura? Most customers go for the Infiniti”. I smiled and yes this is it! My transmission did throw a code the first month I had it. I took it to Acura and it just needed a software update. If size weren’t an issue for me than the Q50 would have been a great buy.

[@Preluding99]

Despite the argument about the Maxima's CVT, I think it has proven stronger and reliable over the problematic ZF transmission in the V6 Acura transmission. It seemed like a great move but after learning about the recurring issues with the German built ZF transmission, I'll take the CVT, especially how well it works.

[@luke4701]

no issue with my 17 tlx tranny love the car

[@zureai]

Never heard of a 2017 tlx having tranny issues. The ZF transmission issue was more so a software issue. It's been fixed on the later tlxs

[@malimali6399]

What advantage does an automatic have over the cvt?

[@Retamarm]

It all comes down to preference. Both amazing vehicles that perform very well for a sedan.

[@kekocucuu1987]

I totally agree, I had few Acuras and totally fell in love with them, the handling experience is very unique no nissan will ever replace it.... Great video TFL

[@mattfarrar8566]

I am not a big fan of cvts. But I have to say, I had a maxima platinum as a rental in LA a few weeks back and the car was awesome. Once you get used to how the cvt operates its not that annoying, in this application anyway. It’s kind of like an old school big turbo in a way, you hit the gas and it starts to pull and then comes this big slingshot like power curve. It’s not as precise as a manual or a modern automatic, but it can actually be a lot of fun if you understand when it hit the gas. The acceleration is really good, especially from a roll. I had a 2013 accord exl v6 for a company car in 13-14. I’d say the maxima is quite a bit more fun to drive, and I absolute loved the accord!

[@kc5077]

Big question is who will buy the Maxima instead of the Murano? Nice improvement on the interior though.

[@TheRockmart]

I own the 2018 maxima s couldn't afford the platinum but still loves this car because its good on gas and yet still fast

[@NewJerseyPhiladelphiaDelaware]

What do people think of the car?

[@tripplepproductions5771]

3:09 spotted one! And yet there still on the road, proud owner of a 2016 Nissan Maxima SR great vehicle

[@wsc31]

The locomotive engineer is obviously a fan of TFLC and was sounding his horn as an appreciative greeting

[@TFLcar]

Dan Troop Yes Indeed, let's go with that ;-)

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

Dan Troop The train driver thought Roman was dogging and was alerting the performers to the fact they had an audience. At least that's what Nathan reckoned❗️😳📹✊🏼💪🏻💑🌊🌋

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

Dan Troop Being a train lover, I will agree!

[@kathybrennan5822]

S(l.p.

[@robertbidochon7949]

+Dan Troop You rock, buddy!

[@HardwoodEnt]

One car driven in Kentucky, the other in Tennessee did you drive these the same day

[@Brian-wy4hg]

I work at Nissan and I get to drive the Maxima's around all the time it's the best lol

[@mhtl48]

I'll take the Maxima all day. Put that car in sport mode, flip the gear selector to manual mode and the thing will mimic a regular automatic. I know Acura is good but I'll pass.

[@BDoOC99]

mhtl48 It can mimic a regular automatic all it wants but it will never be a true automatic.

[@mhtl48]

thebluexanadu78 I'm fine with that. It's a matter of preference. If you like the automatic, then go ahead and buy you one. I have one in my car right now but I do know if I was in the market for a new car, then I'd certainly check out the CVT 4DSC maxima.

[@ConnecticutDashcam]

thebluexanadu78 Well then again its not supposed to be

[@malimali6399]

thebluexanadu78 what advantage does a normal automatic have over a cvt?

[@BDoOC99]

MALI MALI The car doesn't shift gears so it doesn't sound normal under hard acceleration and I've heard they are more expensive to replace than a regular automatic. Plus, like everybody else says, they're boring.

[@shawnsun49173]

What version is it? Does the S version sounds the same?

[@davidpeltz1273]

How is it that you completely forgot to mention the PAWS (Precision All Wheel Steer)?

[@Kcducttaper1]

Hang on. A CVT with paddle shifters? sigh... It's a shame because I really like Nissans. However, I will never buy one with a CVT in it. That just kills the whole package for me.

[@Ichibuns]

Every aspect of the Acura looks really good! until you see that front end... Honda needs to learn that bland is not good. Young and old drivers alike want an approachable yet mean look. The Maxima did a decent job of that

[@208230706]

I'd pass on both and get a q50s, a true 4DSC

[@DeputyTy]

Amen!

[@carbrickscity]

Mohammad Sadiqi M3 and M5 are better 4DSC than the Q50.

[@mrniceguy7832]

Mohammad Sadiqi Me too man. Just drove the Q50 Hybrid and I was blown away. I'm in love.

[@208230706]

True. But they are wayy out of my price range

[@ThisGuyRocksLikeCrazy]

I cannot think of any reason why one shouldn't get the q50 in that price range. It's simply way ahead of all the other cars in its class.

[@marklangston2051]

I have a 2012 Nissan Maxima and I have topped that out at 145 mph, I want to see that against the TLX. Maxima all day. You can't test out a sports car by driving in the hills, you got to get it out in the open and let the show what it can do.

[@chandecampbell5116]

good review...

[@Nestle245]

Acura needs to make a gap between Honda's interior. The new 16 Accord is very similar.

[@djoetma]

+Ness Rosenbrad The TSX was sold as the Accord in the rest of the world. So it makes sense. The TLX was probably designed as a Honda as well..

[@iishyxvietxboyii1]

Can't agree more!

[@ChristopherOSU]

The Acura does have a few significant features over the Accord: more advanced suspension, quieter, and P.A.W.S. or SH-AWD (depending whether you choose FWD or AWD) neither of which are available on the Honda. The 2018 Honda Accord 2.0T (Turbo) does seem like a great choice. I tried both and ended up choosing the 2018 Acura TLX 3.5L V6 FWD Tech (w/P.A.W.S.).

[@ConnecticutDashcam]

5:57 does that thing have the all wheel steering bc it sure looked like it

[@fusionstar916]

asdbs11 Yes.. it does.

[@Mark-sy2bx]

I own the maxima sr and it is awesome, no complaints. All this talk about weight, is it a sports car and road feel is all pointless because when you drive this maxima it will blow your mind away, it is fun to drive.

[@blaze376192]

agreed

[@ChristopherOSU]

Try the TLX, just for fun and end up impressed with the quietness and comfort of the ride. Don't worry, you'll still be happy with your Nissan because it has more power though.

[@hookmasteriii]

Waiting for my Maxima SL tomorrow! Awesome vehicle. Besides, that’s the only car I purchase. 2001 / 2009 & now 2017 max SL

[@david37376]

Did this guy have augmentation done?

[@KiranK734]

I am bit in dilemma in between 2019 brand new cherokee and 2017 used maxima to buy..pls suggest ...

[@danielmelendez9943]

Kiran Kumar not a fair comparison. Car vrs truck? What do u need? Is it the 4wd, fuel economy? You compare apple to apples not apples to oranges.

[@randombasshead3576]

0-60?

[@sugonmaballs]

Mashups are cool, but I'd love to see the Maxima vs the Accord or even Mazda 6 (which seems to be the sedan to beat at the moment). Or the even better do a G37/Q50 vs the TLX. Pretty sure the Infinity would come out ahead on that one, but it would still be interesting.

[@traviie4766]

The TLX already beat the Q50 sir, look it up

[@jdmtoyota7079]

At least we still got Lexus to kick Acura's ass.

[@sugonmaballs]

***** Dafuq is Auto guide? Sales have almost nothing to do with how a product is better than another. Never use sales as any significant metric of how good something is.

[@bokkey45]

sugonmaballs Mazda 6 is overrated. I drove one and there was nothing memorable about it. The driving experience was just "meh"..nothing about it made me say "wow, this is great!"..it was just a typical boring midsize family sedan with maybe a SLIGHT dose of "sportiness", but not enough to make it the best in the class, like everybody else seems to be saying. Also felt a little chintzy for the price point. The Accord drives and handles nicer than the Mazda 6, in my opinion. Like I get in an Accord and something about it makes me want to drive it aggressively. I get in the Mazda 6 and idk I just felt like driving it like a Camry or something lol but I guess it all depends on your taste. I just think Accord (or Fusion) are more solid choices.

[@eddiehe7454]

Im the type of person that do not mind the CVT that much, i'd take the Maxima.

[@nicholasduarte7219]

No transmission shifts smoother than cvt have a 2004 frontier with 265000 miles still drives like new!

[@bhbgbhbg]

What's their 0 to 60 times?

[@GoofieNewfie]

The sh awd is the tlx to own. having test driven both the Maxima is really nice but no AWD means no point to those of us up north. The SHAWD in the Acura makes it an entirely different car. Gimmicky name aside the Super Handling AWD is among the best in the biz. Add the tech package and you have luxury and tech. I understand they were trying to compare similar price points so comparing the top maxima to the top TLX vs the base fwd tlx they tested would be different in cost again... but in a way unfair to Acura as it is not the top model.

[@ChristopherOSU]

Even some professional reviewers prefer the FWD/"P.A.W.S." version - I'm not saying that SH-AWD isn't great, just that the PAWS version isn't that bad, and it's lighter.

[@ruhl.fitness]

The true sports car is Acura TLX with the inline 4 and the 8 DCT. Shifts as fast as a super car and very balanced weight. Has rear wheel steering and very comfortable. For grown ups that don’t go by 0-60 times the base spec TLX is the best in class

[@XxNewmilleniumxX]

You crazy the maxima will demolish it even after the 0-60 lol. The only Acura that would of stood a chance is the Acura TL 2012-14 and they discontinued those bad boys.

[@brodybarz7549]

Skip both and get either the Charger R/T or SRT for the same price or less. Now that's a real 4 door sports car! ;)

[@b58forever]

Yash Barza that's a pos. A real 4 door sport and luxury sedan is an e63.. with 600 hp. Now that's a beast. Dodge are for farmers....

[@traviie4766]

The Fast Lane Car , Roman and Nathan, can y'all pit the 2015 Chrysler 200s against the 2016 Nissan Maxima? I have a 200s and I think the outperforms the cars in its class

[@jonathanalfaro9400]

What is CVT?

[@gav2159]

What’s funny is that I totaled my 2016 Nissan Maxima SR when I hit a deer it had 162,000 miles insurance gave me a certain amount of money that certain amount of money was enough to put down on a 2015 Acura TLX with 162,000 miles lol

[@ThatSwedishGuy]

Maxima and Acura in the same sentence as Sports car? Really?!?!?!

[@TheHeadman]

Zero to 60 times are - 2016 Acura TLX - 5.7 sec ---- 2016 Nissan Maxima - 5.8 sec (Source car and driver)

[@Aojaimi]

Why car companies are yet throwing CVT in their cars everywhere people complaining about the CVT

[@alvilla701]

FWD acura is all wheels steering, isn't it? And the AWD uses the breaks for turning I think

[@J-W.-]

Yes FWD has the PAWS, But the SHAWD uses its power for turning.

[@Lemaj420]

crazy wheel it uses tourqe vectoring in the SH-AWD.

[@tom11zz884]

Can't go wrong with either one..both are stunning vehicles, I like the Nissan exterior and interior much better over the weird looking Acura. Also, the reviewer said that the Acura is slightly better than the Maxima in handling and steering feel, so in real world driving these 2 vehicles are evenly matched, with the Maxima probably being a little quicker with that 300HP engine.

[@ShadowWolf143224]

This is still not helping me decide. I've driven both cars 3 times each and have yet to decide which one to purchase. I'm more of an Acura person (my first car was an older Maxima, then jumped to a TL, now an RL) but the new Maxima is so different from any other Nissan I've driven and it really gives the TLX a run for its money. I'm looking mostly for comfort, and although I'd usually prefer an automatic tranny the CVT is much smoother (duh, no shifting through 9 gears, looking at you TLX). The TLX was too jerky, all three times I drove it in fact. The only issue I'm concerned about is reliability; can anyone shed some more light on this? My Acuras have held up very well over time, no major issues, would this new Maxima do the same?

[@TruhBassman]

I'm not sure on the reliability of the newer Maximas, but if they're anything like thy used to be, they'd be very reliable. My mother had a 1991 Maxima for years and drive it to about 340,000 when we sold it. It was still running, transmission began slipping at about 325,000, but it got us back and forth with ease. I currently drive a 2006 Maxima and so far it has been worth every penny as I plan on driving it for years to come.

[@jacarilamar9560]

Let's be honest here, neither of these cars are 4 door sports cars. And I'm sure the majority of buyers who buy these won't drive them that way either. I'm more interested in knowing which of these would you buy for $40,000? Which is quieter, which has the smoother ride, which has the better interior, real world fuel economy? Which is the *better* car for the money?

[@henrypacheco9048]

those cars are not comparable. Acura is a luxury brands

[@Zohirul-Jewel]

Henry Pacheco Acura is a entry level luxury brand and so is Maxima, that makes them comparable.

[@emantabrizi]

Zohirul Islam Jewel No, the Maxima is a Nissan, which is NOT a luxury brand.

[@Zohirul-Jewel]

Zohirul Islam Jewel Infinity is Nissan's luxury brand

[@batmanxgr]

The Maxima is labeled as a Entry level luxury sedan. The interior is premium when compared to cars like Camry, Avalon, Altima, Optima, Malibu or Impala. And the Acura is a direct head to head comparison. No if or maybe

[@emantabrizi]

batmanxgr Nonsense. Either you're a luxury brand or you're not, and Nissan is not a luxury brand. No ifs, ands, or maybes.

[@theokan89]

wow to that exhaust note on the nissan !

[@venom5809]

I like the interior colors. The car overall looks good.

[@brianmjmario]

Yes! The TLX beat maxima not surprise since the TLX already beat the Infiniti Q50 in autoguide nice try Nissan....

[@skillz1855]

Lol

[@maccam9808]

Brian Vtec Acura is a luxury brand and feels so cheap inside ? where's your selling point ?

[@mhtl48]

Brian Vtec Call it boring but it's a fact a CVT is faster than an automatic or manual!!

[@bobwilson8544]

***** yea but that ZF is built in South Carolina. The Acura Integra GSR 4 door was 100% built in Japan.

[@bobwilson8544]

It is made in South Carolina not probably Germany, stop spreading corporate Honda propaganda The TLX has tranny froun South Carolina and engine built in Ohio from the Honda Odyssey. .

[@roguedogx]

I like the TLX but give me the four cylinder with the 8 speed DCT with a torque converter and I'll keep the change.

[@brunomoreno7889]

Nissan Maxima

[@Sweetgirl1980]

I'm so confuse which I should buy

[@LukeO-1234]

Love that sound. Now do a 0-60

[@nicholaselliott8105]

LOL I bet Nissan didn't see that coming. He said Acura was the four door sports car hahaha

[@biggiffordboy]

Can you do 2015 Chrysler 200 vs 2015 Nissan maximal

[@M-M.Wunderlust]

I would assume that for comparison purposes one would compare Infiniti to Acura and Nissan to Honda... Both cars are beautiful and I wuold be happy with either one!

[@michaeltikur9681]

Exactly

[@Gunslinger205]

Love your reviews

[@Tockerteeve]

The maxima's front end has a Joker grin or is it Bugs Bunny? I find it looks horrible. On the other hand, the interior looks really good.

[@eltingville81]

I love how Acura hides the exhaust on most of their cars like an electric or hybrid car. Very conservative looking like most Acura cars except for the NSX. So I'll pass.

[@bimmerlife5452]

this car in 6MT will be amazing