Sport Sedan of 2016 : Nissan Maxima Test Drive and Review

[@dblairw]

Chuck - I really appreciate your balanced and objective reviews. Thanks for this timely coverage of the new 2016 Maxima. I have a solid view now on what this model offers vs. the other key offerings in the premium sedan segment.

[@TheRockmart]

I own a 2018 s model and couldn't afford the platinum but I really love my s model and it hauls ass and feels like a benz on the hwy

[@morbid1]

That is cool! I like the new design too. I had an 2001 Maxima SE for 14 years . Great car ! I am just a tad worried about the CVT though I own an Altima right now for 5 years with no issues . I also like the Lexus ES 350. I can tell that you love your Maxima.

[@Jerictron5000]

The rear blackish panel area resembles the BMW i8.

[@canaanmalik]

The suede is NOT imitation; it is alcantara suede from italy!

[@saturnotaku]

+canaanmalik Alcantara is not real suede.

[@canaanmalik]

+saturnotaku yeah its a more durable overall better suede-like material used for cars. Better than suede lol.

[@ElusiveRIDE]

idk i drove i drove acura tlx which i didnt like at all (felt uncomfortable sitting and driving it, since i could feel every bump) and bmw 435i (gear switching was terrible, reminded me like old russian lada, plus bmw turn signals :( ) really hoping to try out this car soon or toyota avalon

[@yldrayozturk8601]

Very brave design. ıt is more sporty looking than other japanese cars but i dont like the front grille design. It remind me a carp with broken jaw or smthing similar.

[@paultwice2279]

I think the wood trim is real..?

[@catherinecardneaux3597]

It's plastic.

[@spiceweasel2062]

At least now there's a bit more distinction between the Maxima and Altima, but it doesn't change my opinion that the former continues to lack any sort of raison d'etre. As an upwardly mobile professional in his mid-30s, it would seem that I'm the prime target of this car, yet there's very little here I can't get in a cheaper V6 Altima. At the other end of the spectrum, I could save a bit more money and spring for an AWD Acura TLX or Infiniti Q50, both of which would come with a better warranty and dealer/ownership experience than a Maxima.