2022 Nissan Maxima Review | Almost Perfect!

In this video I'll go for a test drive & completely review the NEW 2022 Nissan Maxima! I'll test out acceleration, braking, steering feel, cargo space, rear legroom, sound system, exhaust clip & much more!
Big thanks to Younger Nissan in Frederick, MD for allowing me to check out the NEW 2022 Nissan Maxima! For more information on their inventory please feel free to visit their website below!
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[@jmichael2344]

I've had 6 Maximas including my current 2019 Black SR and let me tell you...if Nissan made an all wheel drive and changed the trans they'd never have to think about discontinuing it.

[@jum.878]

They save all the goodies for Infiniti

[@danc1197]

They already do. It's called the Infinity Q50. Most car makers are careful not to let their lower brands try to compete with their upper brands. So you will always see features on the upper brands that they won't include on the lower brands. The Q series is also available with rwd.

[@jmichael2344]

@@danc1197 the Altima has awd and the next maxima has been manual transmission soooo.

[@marcusarelius]

@@danc1197 The Q50 isn't a sports sedan like the Maxima is. It's marketed as a luxury sedan. There really isn't comparison. I agree with the fact that if Nissan wants to continue selling Maxima, offer an AWD option and upgrade the engine and continuing calling it a sports sedan.

[@TheLaw_11]

@@marcusarelius Q50 is more of a sports sedan than Maxima. Q50 handles better, 7 speed, rwd option, red sport variant ...I don't need to explain any further

[@TheDioginese]

Bro I have always appreciated that you start the reviews with pricing.

[@goldpony]

haha no prob!

[@MA-qg5ju]

I bought this exact car & I absolutely love it. The luxury, the power, & the comfort makes me enjoy driving every day. & THE SOUND SYSTEM IS AMAZING! Very happy with my purchase!

[@mnazz18]

Lucky you! How much did you get it for ?

[@naturalaspired]

Nice review. Better than the other few ive watched while researching the 2022 Maxima. I appreciate it.

[@mustafanajeeb7859]

Good review & great Maxima.

[@mrcaialexander2352]

I would love this if equipped with a 9 speed automatic and 310HP. After owning a 1993,2002,2005 I couldn't live without an automatic transmission. When everything went south with my 2004 I ended up moving up to Infiniti and on my 2nd one. Overall the design of this generation screams sexy to the 10th power........

[@mrcaialexander2352]

@x True

[@austin8037]

I will definitely be getting one of these used in 4 years once my altima is paid off.

[@beec9994]

Cool my dude can you get your hands on a 2022 VW GTI next thanks bro

[@blakepeer1348]

Oh yep that would be great

[@goldpony]

I'll give it a shot! Bit more difficult with the inventory shortages but I'll try to make it happen! 🙂

[@NissanAltimaGuy]

Love the Maxima

[@theuttershow498]

This car is absolutely perfect. So good that you have to look for something wrong. It's great and awesome looking 👌 😎 thanks Nissan 👍

[@marv4442]

Did the 2022 have the recorder in it like the 2023 where it records the inside and outside of the car so you don't need a dash cam

[@chuckwalla2967]

Damn, it's been over a decade since I thought about the Maxima.

[@DigitalSubset]

And its still the same engine

[@marcusarelius]

How? Don't you do a double take when you see these newer Maxima's on the road?

[@snotellekS]

i have a grey 2019 and the more i look at this video the more i wish i had gotten it in black.

[@Switzerlandboy420]

Can’t stop staring at it

[@mikedior3089]

I just don’t understand why they want $43k for a FWD, CVT car. Without those it’d def be worth the money.

[@ashton6637ify]

Love it

[@ramoncarter6585]

Love this car.

[@dantheman9395]

Maximas were always my favorite rental!

[@supertrooper73]

LOL So what do you own?

[@Switzerlandboy420]

They always booked out

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

One year ago today!! Planning to afford it!

[@boldandnew]

I Love This Car

[@randomasiankid017]

that exhaust sounds sick and will sound better with full system exhaust

[@brianmadison7166]

Why Oh Why Nissan continue using the CVT? I can see where you would use it on the Altima, but the Maxima is supposed to be a step above. This alone is a deal killer for me.

[@elizabethmiller7918]

The CVT on the Maxima is the V6 model. No unusual problems reported with those.

[@HighAltitudesCO]

True but if you're going to get a car with a CVT, at least the one in the Maxima is somewhat reliable and durable due to much larger cooling capacity that the Altima lacks... which is why so many Altimas have CVT issues.

[@elizabethmiller7918]

@@HighAltitudesCO I understand the V6 powertrain to be the same as the Maxima's except possible for ECU tuning.

[@darkurious]

It should have been an all wheel drive vehicle.

[@goldpony]

I'll agree with ya there. AWD should at least be an option.

[@darkurious]

@@goldpony Nissan continues to miss the boat on the Maxima. it should be an AWD, 4-door Z car. a true 4 door sports car. a low priced Porche Taycan.

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

I'm thinking of buy used 22' Nissan Maxima.

[@jbone79]

I had a 2012 maxima and I actually preferred the CVT. why simulate it? just roll with the CVT, it's fine.

[@SMG-lz1zq]

I agree. I've had a 2003 Maxima, and currently have a 2013. I just don't get all the CVT hate. It's fine in my opinion.

[@che2335]

Theyre very easy to drain and fill 4qts of cvt fluid every 30k miles yourself. I went Valvoline and Amsoil synthetic got my Altima to 208k and my current Max to 121k right now.

[@andreuserickson8530]

I love my Nissan maxima

[@yphoenix9077]

Basically I want a performance family sedan. The Maxima is nearly there. The teardrop shape in the front end is showing it's age. The Maxima needs a rework a la Pathfinder - square out the front corners, add more interior room especially in the back seat, and put that 9-speed transmission in.

[@-Nevaex-]

Performance family sedan is what i was looking for as well so that’s why I went with the Acura tlx type s

[@craptastic1035]

Question I have a 2019 s maxima. The power steering has a high pitch buzz that changes pitch when turning the wheel. It’s only noticeable in parking lots. I’ve taken it to 3 separate places that all say it’s completely normal and don’t worry about it. But doesn’t that mean the power steering is going bad? I’ve even seen a video on KZbin of a guy with his hood open and I hear the same sound as mine. Is it normal on these or do they just not want to work on it?

[@supertrooper73]

Not normal as mine does not have that sound.

[@pr3239]

They definitely don't want to work on it. They just want to change oil. Call corporate and start a complaint on the dealership.

[@marshmower]

Nissan uses electric motor driven hydraulic power assisted steering. Toyota eliminated the hydraulic part and mounted the motor and servo directly to the rack. Nissan used the most breakage-prone components and complicated designs that are annoying and expensive to fix. And with labor costs I'd avoid any CVT car or any vehicle I can't physically put my hand on the starter motor. But Nissan seats and engines are top grade. Too bad the rest of the car is a nightmare

[@bige137]

I've got a 2017 Altima Midnight Edition. Been thinking about trading up to a Maxima. Anybody on why I should/shouldn't? I LOVE my Altima (bought it new, just hit 19,500 miles)...It seems like a slightly bigger version of the Altima with a few extras. Any thoughts? Thanks!

[@wl9365]

Do it. U won't regret it. Sporty and luxury.

[@RMS12.2]

Wow. I have the same car as you. Altima 17 except I put 80,000 mi. in it already. And it's still running strong.

[@jeff9ish]

My 2017 SV needed a new Transmission at 46000 kms

[@lsdude4205]

Paddle shifters on a CVT vehicle? I mean...there's nothing really quite more to say, that describes the current state of nissan in a nutshell.

[@francisoyih688]

What's the difference between the 2020 and 2022 SR models?

[@marilynh5487]

The 2022 is all black no crome at all.

[@SageBlueMusic]

Man I want to see someone mod this thing so it has a DCT, AWD, and a turbo or charger to pull 400+ hp. Or maybe instead of AWD from the V6, some electric motors could be added to the back to give 1 to 200 more horses. I know it would interfere with the spare storage, but that space would probably be perfect.

[@user-eq1ch3mf6v]

I absolutely love this car, BUT when I hear CVT, I get scared. Also, if a CVT is a single gear transmission, what is the point of paddle shifting?

[@learyan]

U can hold the simulated gears and get higher rpm

[@themechanic4222]

Couldn’t wait enough to get rid off my car because the CVT 😇and I’m Glad I did . Was too loud and shifted funny

[@Type_ant]

I feel like the front of this car doesn’t look as mean, in fact it gives me 2018 sentra vibes. Mean while the new sentra looks leaner than this car but definitely has no power.

[@dha588]

Still only FWD? Even the Camry is AWD now. The exhaust sounds broken lol.

[@SkyNet-ty1tm]

When will they get rid of that dreaded cvt !

[@demorus86]

Dope review! They look hella nice, but Unfortunately quality went in the gutter with hp, cvt, trans and not awd. Come on nissan ketchup 😆.

[@supertrooper73]

300 hp on a front wheel drive car is more than adequate. CVT take off from stop lights feels airplane smooth, especially on my Rogue prior to current Maxima.

[@Heat3955]

I wish it was awd this is why inprefer the v6 altima

[@mattman6458]

Love the current maxima and its aging nicely, but I think nissan is gonna discontinue it and we won't see a new generation

[@Orange-yp9bl]

Last year for the maxima

[@mindhunter8772]

I don't think there's going to be a 2023 model for the U.S

[@srh523]

Wish they would finally change the bodystyle.... I have a 2017 and they still look identical... I love the Maxima but it is due for a makeover....

[@supertrooper73]

The current one is just a refresh. Last go around.

[@luisaguilar9865]

The cvt transmission was the end of the maxima

[@dha588]

I rather buy a VW Golf R with that price. Even though its a completely different car, its a completely better car.

[@itsacycle9260]

I want one so bad.. lol.

[@tecno8335]

How dare they charge 50k for this car. Are they crazy?

[@dmcisme1141]

PLZ Do a Tacoma

[@goldpony]

I'll definitely try!

[@busywl69]

love the looks, but i know 3 people in nissan hell. No way would I own one of them out of warranty. One person's 2018 rouge throws up code after code, the dealership can't figure out whats wrong with it and they won't take it in as a trade lol. Their own vehicle.

[@ChrisFromLongIsland]

Tell him to buy a computer off eBay for $40, clear the car’s error codes and them promptly trade it in at another dealership. A 2018 vehicle shouldn’t be shitting the bed

[@busywl69]

@@ChrisFromLongIsland YEah, I told him that. He said they can tell if codes have been reset. Guess dealerships will check hard today.

[@supertrooper73]

Sad, mine was flawless. Went from a 2015 Rogue to a 2021 Maxima.

[@JonathanLittle001]

😭no more SE, and no more manual trans😭

[@HighAltitudesCO]

You could have driven a 2019... a 2020... a 2021... and got the same results.

[@marcusarelius]

I have a 2017 and I would argue there isn't much change dating back to 2017.

[@supertrooper73]

@@marcusarelius Honestly I like the font and rear lights as well as the rear exhaust look on the current one more.

[@marcusarelius]

@@supertrooper73 The lights are barely noticeable. I do like the look of the exhaust though. Just not enough to entice me to even think about any type upgrade.

[@supertrooper73]

@@marcusarelius I agree. It's only a minor face lift

[@xm5207]

Ownedcseveral maxima over the years, will never buy another since CVT had been aded

[@darkktint5974]

cvt not for me.

[@garofan9418]

And here I am, still waiting on your Wagoneer review...

[@Benji__]

I see no difference in this maxima from my 2017 lol

[@supertrooper73]

Basically just a refresh. New front an rear lights and lower exhaust housing.

[@AlexIsUber]

Nissan will do everything but upgrade transmission and infotainment

[@caglioso]

If the maxima had the 9 speed trans and an lsd I’d get one in a heartbeat.

[@brianlee9233]

I agree. Same with the Altima. Edit: The Altima needs a 6 speed, not a CVT.

[@supertrooper73]

You just described the Q50

[@Shaqshaq_pov]

This is one of my favorite cars in all black just can’t wait till they redesign it 😎

[@supertrooper73]

This is the last year for Maxima.

[@Santana_stunna]

Front looks like a a ford fusion 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CasualTalkRadio]

Meh. Maxi used to be the LUXURY car. Why are they turning into a ghetto sports car like Camry?

[@thrasherx2k1]

Bose reputable? Lmao

[@aa777flyer]

Nissans have the worst seats in the industry. Usually within about 15-20 minutes my back starts to kill me. Not to mention Nissans have crappy CVT transmissions that burn out early. Never buy one.

[@marilynh5487]

I think the seat in my Maximum SR is causing my back to hurt

[@yrnleo2279]

Bro doesn’t know how to shift

[@triplep6062]

Man I really want to like this car but that transmission needs to go! A CVT doesn't belong in a "sport sedan". I was hoping the transmission from the new Pathfinder would've been used for their "sport sedan"

[@mahammadshariff6162]

Bose sound system is shitty!

[@brianb7844]

Need to get rid of the CVT, add AWD.

[@goldpony]

Agree with ya on both!

[@GRINGOf10]

300 hp 🤣 come on it’s been like this forever time to give it at least 350

[@pickopenforever4206]

Lost interest as soon as you said a CVT smh can’t belive Nissan is still using this nonsense transmission

[@mustafanaji6591]

Good review & great Maxima.