2023 Nissan Altima SR vs 2023 Nissan Maxima SR Which One Should You Buy?

[@jeffreywashington1278]

Maxima SR all the way

[@carsunlocked]

great choice

[@IWeasel]

Just brought one same color maxima that is! Traded my 23 Altima in

[@mrysl926]

@@IWeaseldid you have negative equity with the trade in?

[@AustinPflaum]

Why?

[@OscarRodriguez-i1i]

The Maxima will actually come back in 2025 as a new and redesigned fully electric vehicle.😃

[@silverindigo8302]

Maxima all day everyday. The Altima is just a tool you use. The maxima, you fall in love with

[@carsunlocked]

Thanks for watching

[@Laptops1781]

Only advantage the altima has is the updated infotainment and tech. Other than that, the maxima is better in almost every way

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for commenting

[@D.Anatom]

Not true, altimas are much cheaper in buying price, and also they consume much less fuel. For someone who has money it is Maxima all the way, but if money is something to consider then altima is much better

[@spletest8977]

I've owned both an Altima and a Maxima and lemme say, if you can afford it, go with the Maxima. The Altima is a car you use, the Maxima is a car you love. I have an Altima now because of the higher mpg but my issue is the mpg isn't high enough to satisfy the power loss. Maxima averaged almost 30 mpg, Altima averages almost 33 mpg and I'd much rather have the extra umph of the V6 for that gas cost.

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for commenting the maxima is certainly a beautiful car I just cant justify the spending

[@user-ik8fl2xr5t]

The AWD in the Altima is the biggest factor for people up north

[@zerocal76]

Your Altima must be pretty old. 2022 and 2023 models get 37-39 hwy, some ppl up to 40. If you're talking combined MPG, never heard of a Maxima getting 30 combined.

[@Bart-dg6qv]

​@@user-ik8fl2xr5tUS North East it's barely popular. SUV all the way, unfortunately.

[@DELACREMEDELAthegod]

Thank you for this.

[@balmainattitude]

i’m glad you did this. Nissan definitely dropped the ball with the Maxima always been a beautiful capable car.

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for watching

[@OscarRodriguez-i1i]

The Maxima will actually come back in 2025 as a new and redesigned fully electric vehicle.😃

[@stevens1041]

@@OscarRodriguez-i1i gross

[@codymcnary3607]

@@OscarRodriguez-i1iJust what the World needs! Another Wannabe Tesla😂!

[@MrSupersaiyangoku]

This is like comparing the F22 Raptor to the F35 Lightning 2. It’s night and day. Only reason you pick the Altima is cause you can’t afford the Maxima. If you can afford both no way you go small. The maxima is basically a front wheel drive Infiniti. I’ve had both models. And got a Sentra SV now. After accidents took my maxima out. Maxima would such a joy to drive. The Altima kept me wanting more.

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for watching

[@TheHuntingGround89]

I’ve got a 2016 Maxima SR and LOVE IT gotta go MAXIMA 🎉

[@carsunlocked]

Great choice

[@daking8374]

The Altima strikes me of more like a commuter/work car. The Maxima is more like a weekend / road trip car. Just my opinion

[@carsunlocked]

thats a great way to put it

[@impaledmonkiejr1208]

I have a 2015 Altima and I’ve gotta say, the 400+ miles is pretty sweet

[@sxedarkangel8720]

​@@impaledmonkiejr1208maxima is 25-32 miles to a gallon 450‐510 miles per tank...

[@BrianArthur-i3m]

The Maxima 100%.... ❤ I hate that Nissan is stopping production of the v6 Maxima. Very disappointing to hear. I have a 2017 Maxima and I am going to buy a new 2023 Maxima.

[@carsunlocked]

RIP such a shame

[@zahir612]

The Maxima will be missed. But the Altima has been improving over the years

[@carsunlocked]

it certainly has

[@lclnbm]

Still a cvt

[@supertrooper73]

Altima drives nothing like Maxima

[@ChiTownGhost913]

A lot of cars are transitioning to cvts and people stay stuck in their own ways

[@Maxatal]

@@ChiTownGhost913There are good reasons as to why CVTs are something to be weary of. I don’t know if the 2023 CVTs are the same as the 2013 CVTs but they are very prone to giving in unless babied.

[@wilchambers1401]

Maxima looks have always been revolutionary. Styling stands out. It doesn't blend in with all the other cars on the road. Sad to see it go.

[@carsunlocked]

it is a real shame

[@ymmij1973]

You got to remember that 3.5 VQ engine in the maxima has been around for a long time and is tried-and-true.

[@carsunlocked]

ive seen some with a crazy amount of miles

[@_baller]

Tried and true...why are engines falling apart these days?

[@travismj96]

​@@_ballermy 2018 is up to 140k, not a single problem so far. Idk what you been looking at

[@NaseemSaadeddine]

I bought the Maxima 2010 and drove it until now. True and tested hands down. And thats why i am now owner of the 2023 Nissan Maxima again. I will honor the final years of this model for sure

[@lordmaziofficial2438]

Facts my g35 Is at 280,000

[@jamesbarnes1070]

Maxima I've had 3 and love them my wife had the Altima big difference interior quality the Maxima is better put together.

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for watching

[@ITunes02]

Did you have any trouble with the reliability?

[@biggg7670]

Maxima always my friend that car is so underrated.

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for watching

[@dallasfultineer6640]

Just recently purchased the 2021 maxima sr. Absolutely love it. Very comfortable, enough power for me. Second maxima I've had and third one with the 3.5. Very reliable

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for watching

[@judahbiblehistoryisourhist5841]

I had a Altima and maxima the Maxima all day long it’s no contest

[@carsunlocked]

you have had both Judah?

[@K.P.991]

Maxima all the way.. idk the difference between sr I have a platinum and it’s so smooth and when you put on sports mode omg.. she take off!!!. I love it.

[@carsunlocked]

thanks so much for watching

[@ayyyreetrooh1735]

Máxima all the way

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for watching

[@yuriinigomadrigal7665]

I got the Altima in Platinum trim and I love it.

[@carsunlocked]

thats awesome congrats!

[@mitchlu]

Depends on what you want out of your car, but I'll say this (since I had both cars; '07 Altima SE with 170K miles, now a "16 Maxima SV with 134K miles). I also happen to be a Mechanical Engineer, but you don't need to be one to figure this out: Altima=flimsy (even with the 3.5; it was fast, but not premium-feeling; thinner/lighter-weight components used, esp. in the suspension). I wanted quick and cheap, and that's what I got. But I loved it, and it served its purpose. Maxima-=solid and premium (the way it floats over the road and its bumps with authority); this car pulls like a train; seems faster than the Altima even though they had the same engine (comparing those 2 years). Commands respect on the road. One of the best cars I've had (I'm 56 yrs old, BTW).

[@carsunlocked]

wow great input thanks so much for sharing

[@CC25Y]

Maxima, still used CD's when other car manufacturers stopped. It blended old school technology with new school technology. Call me crazy but that's what had me from day one.

[@carsunlocked]

whats your favorite cd

[@Mickieshelton]

Altima drives very, very smooth. I rent it alot. Good zip. Maxima..I rented that too. It's pretty good too.

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for watching

[@rosamerlujan5510]

Maxima all the wayyyy

[@carsunlocked]

great choice

[@WhhodeyDMH]

I’ve got a 2017 Nissan Maxima SL and it drives great, even in 2024 . I’m bout to trade my car in for a 2023 SR, I just think the Maxima always stands out and you’ll be getting compliments on your car everyday. And tbh they drive good , it’s not gonna out drive a hellcat but it isn’t slow by any means necessary

[@carsunlocked]

thanks so much for watching

[@javiervelasco3949]

I really liked this video, but I choose the Máxima I had Máxima 07, 10 and I currently have the 17. Máxima's lover

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for watching glad you found the videos helpful

[@walter23497]

Im sad the company won’t build Maxima’s anymore. I love them! I have a 2021 Maxima Platinum.

[@carsunlocked]

thats awesome thanks for watching

[@rojomcdonald5057]

Nice review👍maxima's superior ride quality and handling all day,sorry to see this legendary sedan put out to pasture .😪

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for watching

[@judahbiblehistoryisourhist5841]

It no comparison the Maxima is better than the Altima

[@carsunlocked]

JUDAHHHH welcome to the comments! glad to have you

[@poppstopp2287]

Maxima Maxima Maxima.. gota go with there Top of the line flagship ❤

[@carsunlocked]

great choice

[@jamesjacobs592]

Might as well go with the maxima!

[@carsunlocked]

lots of people going that route

[@robertmorris5938]

Great review. I have a '19 Altima (no-turbo 2.5L) which has been great, but the Maxima still catches my eye. Suggestion, please delete or turn down the volume on the background music. The commercials were a relief from that unnecessary music. Still, a thorough & informative review.

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for watching

[@kelmd1030]

I’ve always bought maxima I have the exact maxima sr same style and color

[@carsunlocked]

thats awesome thanks for watching

[@engedaworkmeshesha3406]

I agree with your choice 185 Hp and AWD less gas consumption Altima is preferred

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for watching

[@quentinjones8004]

I want that maxima 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@carsunlocked]

dont we all

[@keithwilliams5600]

Maxima 💪! Like that V-6 power! 👏

[@carsunlocked]

great choice

[@mightyapple7570]

The maxima should awd and an 8 speed. That'll be amazing, and the maxima will live longer. Who agrees?

[@carsunlocked]

they wouldnt make a whole new transmission just for one car

[@alikamal11989]

Maxima... my car and the one I favor the most ❤

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for watching!

[@AliMohamed-tr1ii]

AWD and better mpg is a win for me. The additional space is the icing on the cake

[@carsunlocked]

glad we agree

[@seabass4080]

Awd increases gas mileage and the 4cy lwill have you over revving it to catch up with traffic eliminating any savings. Trust me, my last car was a 4cyl. Honda Accord. My new Maxima 300 hp matted with its gas saving CVT gives me the same gas mileage. This isn’t rocket science, imagine a 4cyl over revving to keep up, then imagine a 300 HP V6 with lower revs going about its business.

[@hotrodlincoln7186]

Nope I'd choose the maxima Sr. My mother just bought one. Drives like a dream

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for watching

[@josephgdrm337]

Altima is nice but Maxima is better, in everything, I dont know why it is going to be gone

[@sonnahbarrie8959]

I am getting the Altima! Thank you so much for doing this video🙏🙏

[@carsunlocked]

glad i could help

[@PeterCianci]

I had the Altima SR "turbo" amazing mid-size car and the turbo is pissa-fast for that size. Very suprising. But, it's light and great for the older folk or girls. Excellent gas milage is also a huge plus. I also have the Maxima 2023 SR. Sorry, NO comparison, best car I've ever owned, it's fast, hugs the road well, because of it's weight, and quite luxurious! I love driving the Maxima...hope Nissan makes a smart hybrid of both. You can do it Nissan, you can do it! 😉. Great reviews brother!

[@carsunlocked]

thanks so much for watching my friend. Hybrid would be awesome!!!

[@davidtwardowski8658]

I have the 2019 SL awd and love it, 31 mpg, sunroof, heated seats and steering wheel...🚘

[@carsunlocked]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidtwardowski8658]

@@carsunlocked Great job buy u as always 👏 🚘

[@bernhardwagner9879]

I have had a mess of Maximas since '93. I own a '19 Max and I am happy with it. Nissan put more energy in the Altima and I will think it over.

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for watching

[@darrellallen4409]

Maxima is my car

[@carsunlocked]

great choice

[@msbeliber143]

I was EXACTLY in between these two. And at the end, the interior sold me on the Altima. Exact same colors and 2.0. Also the price 🥲

[@carsunlocked]

thats awesome congrats on your new vehicle

[@Mr505505]

Great choice honestly, Nissan been killing the maxima anyway and it got the same interior since 2017, the only thing it got over the altima is power but then again its not an AWD/RWD 10 speed so its not worth considering imo

[@doughunter4498]

Maxima SR all day!!!! i like my power

[@carsunlocked]

raw power baby

[@ChiChiRod]

Got the Maxima SR 💪🏽

[@carsunlocked]

great choice congrats

[@vonstrong92]

Maxima looks more mature and better plus v6 baby

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for commenting

[@vonstrong92]

@@carsunlocked how many miles did u chsnge your transmission fluid

[@TheBlackAbstract]

I just bought a 2023 Macima SR with 30K I was skepital because im a truck guy. But man this thing moves.

[@carsunlocked]

youll never be late

[@Drivethrudre]

Maxima no doubt

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for commenting

[@seabass4080]

There isn’t anybody on this planet that would choose the weaker less attractive Altima over the Maxima (this is so funny I can’t stop laughing 😂😂😂😂.

[@carsunlocked]

power and styling arent always the biggest factor mr seabass

[@seabass4080]

@@carsunlockedthat only applies to a city bus. 😂 Seriously though, the fat days of everyone feeling rich in the economy is over. All manufacturers are being forced to get back to basics and cut higher end sedans. When things get better in the economy the higher end models (Price point) will return.

[@RomanM803]

I like the update Altima VC turbo. The interior is nicer but I like the overall body of the max.

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for watching yes the altima with the turbo is the best choice

[@mikejr7976]

the 2023 Nissan Altima VC-Turbo is a great choice as well if you want more power, tech, gas mileage!

[@carsunlocked]

I wish I had that in Canada

[@seabass4080]

Say no to little engines with turbos if you like your engines to last longer with less repairs. Although , I’m sure the dealership will love seeing you all the time.

[@nickspatoulas2422]

The Maxima is 🔥

[@carsunlocked]

you now it

[@Primizzle]

Hard to decide. I live in the city and the Altima’s fuel econ is great. But only 188 HP, I heard they are so slow compared to other sedans. As a person who owned a few Maxima’s since 2000, I’m sad that the Maxima is discontinued. Contemplating if I should get a 2025 Altima SR or a certified 2023 Maxima SR or Platinum

[@carsunlocked]

i find the altimas got a lot of power!

[@kevinminne1460]

Maxima all day!

[@carsunlocked]

great choice

[@tari2203]

I have maxima 2000...i love it. Maxima is very good car.

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for watching

[@jemarionwright7048]

So I’m still deciding on getting the maxima or Altima. But even though the maxima is my dream car nothing really change with the maxima it’s still the same interior and everything. The newer Altima’s change from the older model and that’s what I like. If I were to purchase something I would get something different and plus the maxima is overrated. So what advice can y’all give to me ?

[@ernestotheking145]

Thank you now I know what am going with altima

[@carsunlocked]

glad our video helped you

[@mustafanajeeb7859]

Good review & great Nissan.

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for watching

[@kmcc2355]

The Maxima did not need cancelling its been the same since 2016 it needed updating , more tech , better screens, 360 hp 305 torque awd 9 speed or basically what the 2024 Pathfinder is now with blacked out styling and lighting up grades 50-54k price point = hotcakes on a cold morning .

[@carsunlocked]

Your right

[@fazilm1]

It is the economy and money saving preferences including gas consumption that determined where the emphasis was going to be placed...The Maxima was inevitably going to morph into something like the Altima, except the Altima was already there, so they just had to beef up the technology. I grudgingly say it was a smart business decision....except for the CVT stigma hanging in the air....I am simply not sure. At least not as yet............

[@kmcc2355]

@@fazilm1 Maxima's destroys Altimas and Accords all day long . The cvt is great just like geared transmissions it not maintained they break

[@WhhodeyDMH]

Love Maximas. All Nissan had to do was improve on it and take out the CVT and this car sells easily. It’s too good looking

[@ChiChiRod]

Nissan has Infiniti also. So if they upgraded the Maxima, it would be in competition with the lower level Infiniti's. I wouldn't care. Give me a 350hp AWD Maxima all day! I'm mad their discontinuing it.

[@mightymurph550]

The power of the maxima is sweet. The two sun roofs is a good bonus too. Sucks that it’s come to an end. I just got my 22’ Sentra and I think I may like the Nissan brand. (Coming from two previous Dodge vehicles)

[@carsunlocked]

your going to love it might murph!

[@Preluding99]

I totally disagree about the Altima being the better car. AWD is nothing special. It doesn’t give you better safety, scientifically it only helps when moving forward from a stop, but good snow tires can help you do that in a FWD car. Also, since Nissan is discontinuing the Max, it’s been not given any good updates since it’s debut in 2016 except for adding the pano roof to the SR package and sone other minor additions. The Maxima is a legacy, a staple of Nissan’s North American heritage, and a vehicle that Nissan enthusiasts will miss terribly. Despite its inconsistent CVT, the majority of the Maxima hallmarks are solid. Personally, if Nissan switched from their subsidiary Jaco who builds their CVTs to using the new 9-speed ZF transmission now launched in the Pathfinder, I think Maxima could have made it even longer challenging the Lexus ES, Toyota Camry, and prob the V6 Dodge Charger. Having owned a 2017 Maxima SR and migrated to the Lexus ES, I miss the sporty car experience and thrill of the ride. Now I feel like an old man driving a dad car with zero thrill just a soft boring yet reliable vehicle. I still miss the Max and occasionally find myself drawn to these videos replaying the fun I had just a few years ago!

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for watching

[@eggfooyoung]

V6 anytime over a 4 banger.

[@carsunlocked]

thank you so much for the comments

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

I would easily pick the Maxima just for the V6 alone. V6 > 4-cylinder turbo. I had a V6 then a turbo 4 & now back to a V6 in my current car (2016 Lexus GS350 F-Sport) much smoother power delivery & much better sound.

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for watching!!

[@seabass4080]

Smart guy!

[@LibraUnleashed]

MAXIMA, they should incorp. the sleek sexy look of the max into the altima.....the look is what caught my eye.

[@carsunlocked]

Thanks for the input my friend

[@oldguygaming.4161]

How important is awd when driving on snow? Would driving a fwd vehicle like the maxima be impossible on the snow?

[@carsunlocked]

no not at all a good set of snow tires goes a long way

[@fazilm1]

Great video.......excellent comparison of the two vehicles...choices nicely laid out....

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for watching

[@gregsmith1089]

Maxima SL or Platinum

[@carsunlocked]

great choice

[@thisworldaccordingtome9495]

I've always thought the stick for the engine lid was super cheapy.

[@carsunlocked]

prop rod

[@judahbiblehistoryisourhist5841]

The MAXIMA all day long

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for commenting

[@russkidwell]

Comparing the 2.0t would make more sense imo

[@carsunlocked]

here in canada there is no turbo

[@cbattle9674]

That Altima got the same wheels from the 2015 Altima sv package

[@carsunlocked]

its for the snow tires

[@kevantarmstrong]

I think the maxima i have a 2011 nossan maxima and im seriously thinking of getting a car note on the next gen maxima

[@carsunlocked]

great choice

[@Est-ng4uc]

4 dead bodies in the trunk, I love this guy. 🙂

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for watching!

[@kamerun1]

What are very good winter tires for the maxima?

[@carsunlocked]

michelin x ice

[@Jumperman12mac]

I thought they were discontinuing the Maxima

[@rohiniramanchakrabarti5282]

I haven’t seen the new Altima but my boyfriend has the 2023 maxima. That car has no headroom in my opinion. And unfortunately I can’t drive with the driver’s seat all the way into the trunk. I’m 5’10 and he is 6ft4.

[@carsunlocked]

really im 5 9 and the maxima I have never had a problem with head room

[@jeffb5785]

If price wasn't an issue for me I would take the Maxima, the only thing I like better about the Altima is the AWD. I will be smart and buy a Subaru.

[@carsunlocked]

smart?

[@jeffb5785]

@@carsunlockedI have had 8 Nissans since 1994 with my last being a 2013, I have had 3 Subaru cars and when my lease ends I will probably get a 4th. I didn't dislike any of my Nissan's except a 2006 Altima and a 2008 Rogue, both were bought used from a Nissan dealer, I loved my 2002 Xterra but it's my local dealer and the way they do business that made me look elsewhere. I enjoyed my 2016 Crosstrek but it's lack of power made me get an Outback it had good power but was too big for my liking so I got a 2021 Crosstrek, and now they offer a more powerful Crosstrek and that might be my next car. Subaru has the best AWD and I live in a 4 seasons state so I like AWD.

[@jeffreyraines2572]

I have owned 5 different year Maximas starting in 1992. Loved everyone of them. Will miss the power and the fun drive.

[@carsunlocked]

we certainly will

[@Night_B1nd]

I like how bro pulled out the 23 Altima in the 24 body that had that weird facelift 😂 the 24 altimas and Sentras with the weird facelift no longer have foglights

[@carsunlocked]

here in canada the packages might be slightly different

[@sxedarkangel8720]

honesty, i have the SR maxima, their are quick and a nice ride. Just buy a q50 you'll regret the maxima so many ways...

[@carsunlocked]

ohhh for real q50 over maxima?

[@Stephen_A.]

Yep, for the all-wheel drive, safety features, good engine and gas mileage and 10K less, the Altima is the clear winner. 😃

[@JokerG16]

lmao the Maxima has the better engine, what the hell

[@carsunlocked]

i gotta agree with you here stephen

[@Stephen_A.]

@@carsunlocked 😍

[@wbeard358]

Altima SR for my liking 👌

[@carsunlocked]

great choice

[@danielhamby9448]

I’ve got a 2021 Altima I got new. It’s pretty bad, already having cvt and engine problems at 70k miles. I had a 1992 Stanza that had 400k miles on it with original engine and 5 speed transmission. I wish I would’ve not let the Stanza go

[@maxx20122012]

I have the nissan altima 3.5sr Wish they would have put the 3.5 back in the altima.

[@carsunlocked]

yes that is certainly an awesome power plan

[@fashionngulube6511]

Maxima all the way.

[@carsunlocked]

great choice

[@drob515]

Maxima SR

[@carsunlocked]

great choice

[@bigmista378]

I pick the maxima but where I stay it doesn't snow

[@carsunlocked]

great choice

[@chiemekaa]

The Maxima is the more solid ride. And this Altima is not the VC-T.

[@carsunlocked]

not its not

[@mathewhamilton7826]

Which one is longer?

[@carsunlocked]

maxima

[@jandro74000]

Máxima 😍

[@carsunlocked]

great choice

[@TinoMiller]

Get the Altima SR with the Vac Turbo .. It will not disappoint .. Nonetheless I appreciate that your videos keep getting better ... KEEP IT UP !!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@carsunlocked]

hey we trying our here my friend thanks for watching!

[@marlondallas624]

I have both but nothing is better than the maxima its the ultimate... sad that didn't make a 2024 hopefully good sense prevail and 2025 is for sure maximum maxima all the way in banana 🍌 yellow and burgundy please 👍

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for watching!

[@gmo709]

Good vid. Wish the Maxima price was a lil lower. Used maybe?

[@carsunlocked]

thanks for watching I am sure the resale value for used will hold now that Nissan is no longer making them

[@driftracerscion]

Why didn't you review it with the Altima turbo platform ?

[@carsunlocked]

its not available here in canada

[@driftracerscion]

@carsunlocked oh wow you really replied that's awesome but dang I didn't know brother. I'm actually looking at getting the Turbo Altima this weekend looks pretty nice and fun and comes with the star shaped style wheels looks better than the black ones.

[@kskip4242]

You forgot to add that the Altima has the option for the 2.0 VC turbo motor which actually makes more torque than a 3.5 V6 just a little bit less horsepower.

[@carsunlocked]

yes here in Canada there is only the 4 cylinder option

[@kskip4242]

@carsunlocked VC turbo is 2 0 liter 4cyl sir lol. Did you mean only the 2.5 4cyl?

[@efavuzza73]

You should compare the Altima with turbo engine

[@carsunlocked]

unfortunately the turbo is not available in canada

[@stevens1041]

Absolutely the Maxima. Nissan is making a huge mistake getting rid of it. Especially as Infiniti is struggling, Nissan should keep the Maxima option.

[@carsunlocked]

thanks so much for watching