2020 Nissan Maxima // Is this Updated SR a "REAL" Sports Sedan or Just Pretending??

The 2020 Nissan Maxima SR gets some nice UPGRADES this year including more standard equipment and even more style! But does the extra style, luxury, and $42,000 price tag overcome some of the Maxima's critiques like the CVT?? And how does it stack up against the new Avalon and Altima?? Go ahead: CLICK to find out in our review :) Also, be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this review -- it helps us more than you can imagine!
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[@borinightmare]

I traded my 2011 VW Jetta for the 2020 Nissan Maxima today. Thanks to my brother in law we test drove it around town to check out the safety features. I drove it on the highway and it was quick. Now I am a proud owner of the midnight blue Maxima.

[@user-eq1ch3mf6v]

How is the CVT transmission holding up? I absolutely love the look of the car, but the CVT scares the S*** out of me.

[@travispierce252]

I have a 2019 maxima sr in the grey. I had my side mirrors and rear spoiler wrapped in carbon fiber. Really makes the car pop! I get a lot of compliments

[@goatisblh8284]

cool, have any pics? I imagine it looks clean

[@A1K4LiF3]

Can I see ur car pls

[@kbw.rvwhntr]

This video really hits home. I remember when this car dropped way back when I was in the 5th grade when it was still Datsun! The first one I drove was a second generation 1987 model and I fell in love with it! I was finally able to get my own in 1998 which was a 95 model and really enjoyed owning it with no problems. Then in 2000 I hit hard times and the repo thing happened. This video really made me remember my roots! 😎

[@Mew_York_Kitty]

Excellent video - you guys did better than other "established" reviewers. This is looking to be my future car after I graduate! 👨🏼‍🎓🍾🍻🤙🏼

[@darriontunstall3708]

I like the 2020 Nissan Maxima SR it’s very nice!! I love the orange and black wheels!

[@rafaelortizsegura3636]

Good review, boys. I used to have a 2011 Infiniti M37, a great car with rear wheel drive, now called the Q70 and facing extinction. But it lives on in this car, except for the front wheel drive. Many features and physical buttons have made their way from that Infiniti to this Nissan, which isn't a surprise, really, as it is cost effective. Things haven't changed that much in 9 years, after all...

[@2009skyline]

I have this exact car. Mines a 2019. It’s a head turner. I catch people double take on it. I’m proud of it. Lol.

[@thisisdrvvy6214]

The maxima I would say has the most aggressive interior and exterior design in the whole line up right now. (Unless you count the new Rogue that’s coming out) I would agree it is a major head turner, especially the new one. It does depend on where u are tho. I live in Vegas so it seems like tons of people have this car here.EDIT: not including the GTR and 370Z

[@tom11zz884]

Are you proud of that CVT though..lol

[@SuperFlame1995]

So true dude I bought the same one in February 2019 and until now everyone takes a look at it and it makes me feel proud as well. 😂

[@MrBaker4811]

Yalll are boof I got thee 199 Nissan Maxima sm for sssssmmmmmokeed ya people double take a look once they here that kid screaming fuel pump baaayybbeeee

[@jponz85]

@@MrBaker4811 "y'all are boof" wtf... bro learn to write before commenting garbage remarks

[@valeriebanks8877]

Traded in my Mercedes for this in the midnight edition maxima SR and I love it ! I went to a dodge dealership to get a Challenger but everyone there said for very good horsepower but not too much power this model would be a perfect fit .The salesmen at the dealership said they get a lot of crashed challengers daily due to people not being use to them . When I test driven the new challengers they were just a little too loud for my liking . At first it seemed really big to drive but once you get the hang of the size and big tires compared to a small Benz CLA you’ll love it.

[@SK-xg7yw]

Great video I like it how you do everything and a test drive

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Howdy, awesome video as always guys! I have nothing against CVT transmissions, but I agree that it’s being used in the wrong way here! I look at the trims as S being fleet, SV/SL being for people with tight budgets, and then the SR/Platinum being the way to go if you have the cash depending on what you prefer! In my opinion, the only reason to get the Platinum Reserve is if you carry back seat passengers in a cold climate a lot! Also, just so y’all know, I didn’t get adds, so you might want to investigate so you don’t loose money!😸😻😸

[@JuveLock]

Nice design 👌 great review guys

[@yousefalsarraf1077]

It looks great 😃👍🏼 And finally LED lights for all turning signals 👏🏼

[@RonsmooveTI]

Took them that long 8 years late to game

[@chuckkerber4735]

One of the best engines on the market.... Love the jewel headlights. Nice job on the video.

[@chriss6356]

The what headlights?

[@derekrobinson2366]

Physics Only he meant new

[@Kaii.mkr_]

@@chriss6356 he meant jewl headlights

[@chuckkerber4735]

@@derekrobinson2366 ACK!!!!!!

[@tails300]

To bad it’s paired with the worst CVTs on the market.

[@billyalexander7302]

Had one as a rental. It was fast I was surprised honestly.

[@15thelongway]

I see one on the street going balls to the wall. Yes they are quick. might give a 5.0 a run

[@mustafanajeeb1291]

Good video & perfect Nissan.

[@johnroberts9823]

Edgy styling inside & out, great engine but I agree the CVT is a mismatch. Great review and I love the running gag of your Burger King coupons. You guys get rained on a lot but you persevere!

[@deangordon7783]

John Roberts I was thinking that too! They are always out there in the rain and snow

[@cricketbenningfield7268]

Yes they are truly dedicated

[@Jerald2251]

Great review, I haven't been commented lately but lol Hi

[@CarConfections]

Hi!! 😁

[@avery.norman426]

Yay!!!! I love this car and the color!!! Black on Boack would be Cool Too!!!

[@simpolang]

when you're thankful that you are short and be comfortable in any car, regardless of leg room.

[@chriscampbell4575]

I just got my 2020 Maxima SR in white. So beautiful and everyone looks at it and cars tend to try and race on the highway. No complaints at all

[@valeriebanks8877]

So true haha I didn’t know that was a thing into I got mine . Cars just instantly want to speed up next to me and showboat how fast or loud their engine can go . With Mercedes CLA 2018 I didn’t get as many racers due to a quiet engine . So funny . I have the midnight edition and it’s such a beauty

[@user-eq1ch3mf6v]

May I ask how your transmission is holding up? I really love the car, but the CVT scares the s*** out of me.

[@shauncampbell969]

Hello I have test driven, Maxima. I loved that it had a V6. I thought everything was great, except the fact that the Maxima only had fwd. The lack of rwd kept me from buying this delicious automobile. Great review All the best Shaun of NYC

[@jonathancooper7735]

why do u need rwd

[@Kraz3e987]

@ 5:09 I heard "premium assclap leather" 😂😂

[@iguat1235]

Lmfaoooo I'm dead I can't stop hearing it now

[@supreme.deevlogs1949]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@charliemontero5217]

Looks great, great design, nice black rims

[@chrislove481]

Just bought my 2020 Maxima Sr a week ago it's a super black I love this car it has good performance especially when using the manual mode. It seems to be more effective then the paddle shifter.

[@patrickpepin8577]

i just bought the 2021 Maxima sr trimline and i think this car is so underrated

[@judahbiblehistoryisourhist5841]

Very nice I had a 2017 SR Black on Black

[@chrisgraydon]

I have a 2012 Nissan Sentra S with over 200,000 miles on it. Never had an issue with the original CVT. I changed the fluid every 60,000 miles as required in the owner’s manual. Nissan is capable to be reliable as Toyota and Honda. You haters should learn how to read a manual and drive a car properly and you won’t have any problems long term.

[@thisisdrvvy6214]

Now granted Nissan does still have that lawsuit problem with the CVT so may be a serious issue, but sometimes I honestly do wonder if people not following the maintenance schedule in the manual is the reason behind the whole thing. Of course just saying that is enough to set off an entire forum.

[@KhrissyDaDon]

Apart of being front wheel drive, this sedan really can give Infiniti a run for its money!

[@tom11zz884]

Not with that CVT

[@brandonjones9357]

If it had awd and a different transmission then maybe

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Two years ago today! Might try to get one.

[@blexy350]

Very nice review guys!! Pretty sure this car would sell a ton more if they removed that CVT.

[@xxsilver_gamingxx389]

Nice car

[@NudlezGaming_50]

IMO the CVT makes it alot better i have a 2017 altima and the idea to go uo in speed without any gear change is so smooth

[@jponz85]

@@NudlezGaming_50 just wait until it goes out. I have 3 friends with current altima or sentra with cvt all of them already went out. One at 40k miles, other at 60k lol. Good fucking luck

[@RDSxIVISIION]

Jonathan Pontel got my 2016 maxima at 73k miles running fine , is not the cvt is how you treat the car and take care of it.

[@braedyngeske3282]

@@RDSxIVISIION No, if you have any idea of how the transmission functions it is terribly unreliable. From a mechanic standpoint we would never recommend a car with a cvt to anyone.

[@judahbiblehistoryisourhist5841]

The Maxima All Day & Every Day 👍🏿

[@limpunsing224]

Still a nice looking family sedan Good review

[@jrestrada6325]

Should have used the sport button, I would have enjoyed more if probably forgot about it gives a more responsive touch, thanks for your review

[@Laptops1781]

My biggest complaint about the newest maxima is that they removed the fog lights on the lower trims. I love the new(er) drl's, but I actually think I prefer the pre refreshed front face over the latest version. I hate those fake vents in the front

[@chigasaki06]

No sports sedan should have a CVT. That's the main reason I don't like the Maxima. Not bad looking, although I think the front end is too busy. Right now, the best looking vehicle in Nissan's lineup is the all new Sentra. Hopefully, the redesign will incorporate styling cues from the Sentra and drop the CVT.

[@deangordon7783]

I have a 2019 Platinum reserve and I love it. The only thing I think the Maxima has fallen behind is in the interior and the electronics specifically the main display has not kept up with the quality of the other manufacturers as well as some of the safety features

[@user-eq1ch3mf6v]

How is your CVT transmission holding up? I really love this car, but the CVT scares the s*** out of me.

[@domini384]

@@user-eq1ch3mf6vThe CVT holds up quite well if you maintain it

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Maxima... to the Max! Maximum power!

[@cameronschindler25]

Nice car itself but it needs RWD and an optional manual maybe! Could you guys review the new 2021 Pacifica Pinnacle when it comes out

[@ARB0204]

More importantly get rid of that Stupid CVT and make awd at least optional

[@CarConfections]

Yes we will review it as soon as we can!

[@tonyren.tr5]

By the way today is Canada Day, three days before the Fourth of July! 🇨🇦

[@cameronschindler25]

Got my free beer today! Lol

[@ducknorris233]

Woot woot!

[@CarConfections]

Happy Canada day!

[@tonyren.tr5]

@@CarConfections Thank you!

[@jaimeramirez-perez7198]

I wonder if they offer the black colored roof option (I'm not planning on buying one I'm just saying)

[@TyySmoove1]

Switching from an Altima soon I cant wait

[@TheWidowmaker430]

Good move. Its bigger badder faster. But I did love my altima sr. Lady totalled it so I went for the 18 max so.

[@jeffmac7468]

Maxima's have to be one of the nicest looking sedans out there. I just wish these were reliable

[@fredwilliams7893]

They are very reliable. I own one. 16 sr 40,000 miles no issues. Cvt is updated uses different fluid and programming. Its all good. Dont believe all the haters that believe all the haters. Lol.

[@XxNewmilleniumxX]

Just got the SL, and upgraded from an acura tl 2014. Yes I love my acura its my first baby, but this thing is such a fucking beast not only that I feel confident with it inside and out. Love this car I can care less about a cvt in fact It feels better without the jerk.

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Maxima is a beast!

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Same engine in the Murano and the Z, I likey!

[@crazyone1067]

Good to see they ditched the chrome door handles for the SR trim.

[@RMK.23]

I love my 2019 Nissan Maxima, one of the best cars I’ve ever owned. I’m curious did you guys drive the vehicle in normal mode or sport mode. And if so did you notice any differences in performance?

[@CarConfections]

We did both modes. The main differences are that the throttle response is more aggressive in the Sport mode and the steering is boosted to have more heft

[@princessk2510]

Awesome

[@sammys5023]

Can you do a comparison video of the lexus rx l against the infiniti qx60

[@theoriginalbrownhornet7364]

They need to come up with a new key fob

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Why?

[@LondonHasFallin]

I can't wrap my head around the fact that the Altima has more interior leg room...

[@ItsChrisWorld]

That’s because the Altima is totally redesigned.. this maxima been out since like 2016

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Forget the Altima! Maxima is where it’s at!

[@travelseatsyellowlab]

Altima can't match the 3.5 liter engine offered on the Maxima, nor are cooled seats or panoramic sunroof available at ANY trim level of the Altima.

[@BTRSUPREME]

I can’t get over the fact how Altima is all wheel drive and the maxima is rear wheel drive

[@jponz85]

@@travelseatsyellowlab the altima comes with the same engine idiot. And it weights less. Mine is manual and just with exhaust and intake I still pull on these maximas

[@juvymessii2765]

7th gen all day baby

[@jaymoneybby8739]

Last month I got a 2019 sr love it better than an Altama cause it look better and faster

[@ducknorris233]

I almost bought a Maxima because of the styling and huge discounts but went another way because I wanted AWD.

[@mustafanajeeb7859]

Great Maxima.

[@miguelircontar]

Most beautiful sedan in its segment Ex : Avalon, the 300, and def the Impala

[@LondonHasFallin]

The Avalon Touring trim(red) is nearly perfection. Those sequential front/rear turn signals feel upscale 📈

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

There are two types of people in the world *”The Murano is basically just a lifted Maxima”* *”The Maxima is basically just a sandwiched Murano”* Both have the V6 engine

[@jayh7588]

Very nice ride just kinda upset there's not manual transmission for it like before. Not really into the CVT transmission

[@jponz85]

Agreed. Thankfully my old ass 07 altima v6 is still a 6 speed lol

[@allenanalla2549]

Gee how did we All know you'd be the first to talk about the CVT.! LMAO get over it already

[@cool_mations]

My step father has this car :)

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Notification squad, where y’all at?

[@princessk2510]

Right here

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Oh yah!

[@javaris6909]

The infotainment system needs to be updated and the rear view camera needs a major update to be HD and 360 hd cameras then it would be perfect to me

[@eastside313yahdig.2]

Did they fix the transmission issues ???

[@BrianPatronie]

All I know is my 2017 SL is in the shop with a blown CVT...hope the 2020 got it right...

[@BTRSUPREME]

I can’t get over the fact how Altima is all wheel drive and the maxima is front wheel drive

[@toyshop98]

The maxima is fwd

[@kndli67]

Nissan needs to take some of its infiniti parts and throw it on the maxima I always loved this body i just know it can be better

[@greatcookjoe1]

Review the Nissan Leaf!

[@xiaxiaoxi]

Wait for 2021 Acura TLX type S 😄

[@jonathancooper7735]

nice exterior shitty center console and dash in comparision to the maxima

[@Renegade0056]

They should've made it RWD and use the VQ35HR motor and a better transmission. I have a 7th gen maxima and love it but... Nissan should've shown more love for their 4DSC (4 Door Sports Car).

[@ELP1125]

The Maxima rear looks better than Altima, and Altima front looks better than Maxima 😂

[@EliasRoy]

Make a video on Nissan Armada

[@dredawg679]

Man it's such a shame Nissan can't gets its reliability back on track I'm hoping soon they move away from the CVT just about ever person I know that's had issues with newer Nissan's has to do with the transmission

[@izziereal2010]

I agree, the CVTs are a deal breaker for me. I cannot consider a Nissan as an option when I'm in the market for a car regardless of nice features, apart from the CVT.

[@dredawg679]

@@izziereal2010 indeed I'm right there with you

[@DajuiceMain]

Looks like the 16 one pretty much which isn't a bad thing

[@jdubdoubleu]

I'm new to this channel. What is the deal with the coupons?

[@CarConfections]

Hey there! It's a running joke steming from when we opened the glovebox in our car on camera and coupons fell out 😂

[@coolmodee]

Wanted the maxima until I found out about cvt. Ended up getting a q50 instead.

[@tony202931]

The baddest Nissan outhere!!!

[@azaz1853]

I have a 2017 model, the worst thing about it is a break very old I wish If it was electronic (finger break), and also there is no autohold, and the seats are hard, not as soft as the Hyundai Azera, unfortunately, and the space is also not big like they say “fall large sedan”

[@WeAreTheChavez]

1:17 *adds DJ effects*

[@timmyturner1274]

my dad has a maxima with a twist. :twist. The twist is that he modified it with 4 turbos. And a LS.

[@geosh10]

My 2011 MAXIMA was better built that my 2016 Platinum model. My 2016 suffered from check engine lights to a rattle underneath the car. The adaptive cruise does not have stop and go (You must press the brake, or you'll roll into the car in front of you after stopping for a brief second). Big bummer there and there is no auto-hold or electronic parking brake, hence the reason for no actual full adaptive cruise control. You cannot beat the 3.5 V6 engine though, plenty of power and excellent fuel economy.

[@slow40i]

i like the car a lot but nissan should stop putting the cvt into everything just hearing a real gear shift is satisfying

[@SpeedMaxima]

I got the last good maxima

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

No one: *Nissan: 4-door Sports Sedan with CVT transmission*

[@jassofreddy3614]

CVT transmissions are crap on these cars, but the car looks slick!

[@Kingofthewind]

Agreed how does a company have a decade or more making cvts and they are still junk lol.

[@brenttitus2134]

J Mowrey Nissan owns Jatco FYI. They are garbage transmissions for reliability.

[@aky19832001]

I wouldn't want to own a Nissian frankly. But when compared to the Camey v6 from Toyota I find this to offer more luxury. This maxima is more inliens of a sporty Toyota Avalon.. Maxima begins at 35k. The camey begins at a much less price range. If your going to buy a v6 sedan. Toyota. If your going to lease, maxima. Maxima is like Toyota avalon.

[@EliasRoy]

Actually I have a question what does that button have in door handle

[@thisisdrvvy6214]

Button next to lock and unlock buttons is the child lock I belive

[@stephenthompson439]

It locks and unlocks the doors..

[@kahlilwilliams3917]

All it needs is an awd option and get rid of the cvt

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

One day....I going to buy a used 20' Maxima.

[@srdemarkes]

Dude it has a CD player in it!!!

[@JIGSAW5]

Have to change motor on my Maxima 2020

[@soniaharris223]

Why though?

[@supertrooper73]

Because?

[@XxNewmilleniumxX]

My only complain about this car is Apple CarPlay. Don’t use any cheap wires with it cause it will work then reject that mf 2 days later. I have the SL. Pano roof Bose speakers, leather quilted seats, this car is a blast.

[@ervinmezey7572]

If one is not bothered with the CVT, a Maxima today is an excellent value (I'd lease, not own as CVT reliability is questionable). Nevertheless, a Maxima Platinum can be bought for $6,500 under MSRP.. About the same price as a loaded Camry (but sportier & more luxurious).

[@Noah-ui1iu]

If you take care of it and don't drive it like a rental car, it will be fine. This is far from their first iteration of CVTs.

[@PLATINUM2U]

We all know the Camry will outlast a maxima.🤭🤭🤭

[@xxsilver_gamingxx389]

UGLYDUCKLINGROASTS for sure

[@aaronfileds1567]

👍

[@p_enta5012]

still has an unreliable cvt, and the interior is kinda ehh, but at least it looks cool.

[@Kingofthewind]

Wonder if nissan is gonna turn things around or go bankrupt making subpar reliable vehicles.

[@brianschooley3833]

Hey. Those coupons look like crappie in the car like that. Be smart it's 2020 download the apps for those coupons....just saying

[@yungactivist]

If doesn't have 287 hp or more it ain't sports

[@MrAWD-ox3gk]

Is it still FWD?

[@CarConfections]

Yes

[@coreybell1538]

If it don't got that GTR-35 twin turbo 3.8 v6. That car ain't shit.

[@hamidmghazi]

Foot actuated parking brake 😣

[@albertodeanjude4694]

Had a 2011 and beat the newer gens 😂

[@brenttitus2134]

The down fall of this car is the unreliable CVT. Nissan makes the worst and most unreliable CVT’s ever made. It continues today.