Nissan Maxima Platinum 2016 Review | TestDriveNow

[@tom11zz884]

Looks pretty bad ass in my view.

[@evanganske9240]

The new Maxima is beautiful! I own a 2004 and this new one does not disappoint. However, I'm still going to see what Buick has planned for the next generation Regal. If they bring a 2.8tt V6 GS model, count me in!

[@massari4u]

I really Like the looks of this car. The interior feels really classy and high quality. Coming from BMW fan and owning one now this seems like a great car. The reliability of Japanese car and german feel like interior. can't go wrong.

[@gfashowcase9725]

I hope that the reliability will only *_continue_* to improve with these Japanese cars. This is the best industry japan has.

[@grumjpy]

massari4u I have a cousin who sold his 2013 BMW 328i and I sold my 2013 Lexus IS350. And we both bought Maxima. He bought SL and I bought SR and I am happy to report we are very satisfied and no regrets..

[@yippie6862]

Dear Nissan, it's a swing but only a triple. You need to address a few things for the next model year for a home run. 1. More sound insulation, door seals. It's loud at high speeds. 2. 8 speed automatic. 3. Paddle shifters for all trims. It's supposed to be a four door sports car not just the SR version. 4. Power port and vent controls for the back seat. 5. LED lights all around. Not just low beam. Plus, LED headlights with lower yellow halogen fog lights just looks bad. 6. Would like to see a four wheel drive option. 7. A little more engine HP power and torque please. 8. Height adjustment for the passenger seat, it's a must! No wife, daughter, young son, or mother wants to ride in that low passenger seat and get car sick.

[@DeMarcus112885]

I agree with everything u started

[@kjscoleman]

+Yippie Yup-yup, what you said.

[@jayman7037]

Cool design . Hope this can match the reliability of the original 4dsc.

[@C-Gurl]

Few small things I don't like. 1. Can't turn off the auto braking. 2. Can't pause live radio. 3. Can't set doors to unlock when put in park. Only when car turns off.

[@azamhai]

I have the maxima and I think its really good for the price

[@supertrooper73]

+1

[@supertrooper73]

Fair enough. This car isn't for everyone but for me it's the most car for the money without paying for luxury name brands.

[@georgelevine7687]

No LED fog lights? I know that's your pet peeve. Now it's mine too. great vid

[@stevehammes]

+George Levine Ha! Yes, indeed.

[@paulleysway]

The maxima looks great. Wish I waited a few months, brought my 2015 three months ago. 😭

[@justrandomthings319]

+Paulley To Sell it and buy this one.

[@MrTblackmon]

+Paulley To You're lying, Paulley. Nissan didn't produce a 2015 MY Nissan Maxima or you thought you own a 2015 Nissan Maxima, but truth is: Nissan only run the 2014 Nissan Maxima in 2016 for a few short months until the 2016 Maximas were out on showroom floors.

[@justrandomthings319]

Kool Acclaimed™ That's probably what he meant.

[@Sabrina-zg7wp]

I really like mine

[@76carmel]

Wanna pure 4DSC? Try the V8 versions of the Dodge Charger, especially the SRT hellcat.

[@blaze376192]

the chargers interior looks basic compared to this tho

[@SofaKingTouge]

+Blaze Flame got to agree. there are very few cars at this price that look this good inside.

[@76carmel]

Paddle shifters are available in the SR trim on the Maxima.

[@stevehammes]

+Billy Sou Yes.

[@ElusiveRIDE]

I love this car.. Perfect for me

[@jaymuzikelsensacional]

if the platinum is the higher model it should have paddle shifter and premium wheels. those 18 inch are horrible for a top trim model. the platinum should have 19s. and also should have rear heated seats and ac controls. ALSO this car should have nice LED all around the car AND illuminated cup holders like ford lincoln and dodge does.

[@VincentDale]

You mentioned it, the interior would win me over to buying this. But some other things would turn me off. For that price, I would like less road noise. But man, I would really like to feel the interior while mobile

[@dcharizard91]

If Nissan really wanted this to be a "4DSC," then they shouldn't have fitted it with a CVT. If they want to make it more luxurious, some basic luxuries like height adjustment for the passenger need to be included.

[@DebbieGregory-l3q]

Love to have something this nice because I don't have no car I'm walking now

[@kizzthis9983]

hey is there a hole underneath? why wont nissan fix all those holes???

[@EvanderSmart]

Thumbs down on the "love it or leave it" styling, and the price is noticeably higher than class leaders like the Toyota Avalon. Interior looks great. So far, market reception has been tepid.

[@76carmel]

With the new Maxima, both the Chevy Impala and Toyota Avalon are on notice. Still, I think Impala and Avalon are the class leaders in full sized sedans.

[@stevehammes]

+Billy Sou And Genesis.

[@76carmel]

+TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes I would put Hyundai Genesis in a different class due to the fact that it's RWD based vehicle. I would put the Hyundai Azera and corporate cousin Kia Cadenza as its direct competition to the Maxima.

[@nreeldeep1]

Billy Sou. A year later Maxima is third in monthly sales behind Chevy Impala and chrysler 300. A bit ahead of Avalon.

[@anmolramchandani5282]

Great review man, i don't know who was the wise guy to say lets put a cvt in a sports sedan but that really messed up the maxima for me, my first car was an 02 maxima and i loved that car more than anything and to see the maxima now with how great it looks go down the route of a fuel saving cvt just made me too disappointed.

[@grumjpy]

Anmol Ramchandani I own a 2017 Maxima SR. And I have 3 other 2016/17 Maxima's in my friends and family circle. If I tell you that this CVT is better than traditional transmission. Would you believe me? I guess no. Then go and drive one. Then maybe you will understand why this car is such a success...

[@exodus3252]

I'm a fan of the Nissan/Infiniti brand, but this remodel is a big miss. I'm not sure what it is, but it just looks too bulky, and the curves do not strike me as attractive. I like the interior, though. The new Altima, while having a similar overall shape, is better looking in my opinion.

[@blaze376192]

idk, irl the altima looks way cheaper in my opinion

[@97I30T]

It seems like a nice car, but the 4DSC moniker is just laughable at this point. The 4th and 5th gen maximas were the last true 4DSCs. After that they got too big, and a CVT does not belong in a "sports car". The 5th gen maxima was also faster from 0-60 than this one is with the 3.5 and a 6-speed manual and that was over 10 years ago.

[@muiscnight]

1st car I saw that looks ugly in person, but on video it looked great

[@DevPack]

its looks ok. Just a little too much going on. They should have also offered AWD.

[@ingsmiley]

Nissan refuses to do the right thing and make this rwd/ remove the cvt, they should just give this car to Infiniti, make the Altima the top of the line Nissan and the Sentra mid sized

[@Iridiumcosmos]

ingsmiley RWD and remove the CVT? That’s what the Q50 is for.

[@BTC909]

Most of the reviews on this car are lackluster.

[@pedrof830]

I'll pass on this. Instead I'll take an Altima V6 with the luxo package and save a crap load of money, CVT and road noise are a deal breaker for me.

[@tom11zz884]

+pedrof830 Altima uses CVT as well.

[@pedrof830]

tom11zz884 Yeah, but it's less money for almost the same car.

[@tom11zz884]

pedrof830 Key word " Almost"...Maxima is still a more premium car than Altima, I know because I drove both of them.

[@nreeldeep1]

tom11zz884. Yet Altima crushes Maxima in monthly sales each month.

[@kjscoleman]

Great review, connecting is everything. Nissan would do well to take your last 2 sentences into consideration. I'm told close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.

[@nreeldeep1]

The current Maxima gets more "ugly" comments from auto critics and the public than any vehicle on the road today with the exception of the current Lexus design. I love the body lines and the interior. I just don't want to be seen driving that hideous grill in public.

[@mrpmj00]

I wish it had APPLE CARPLAY. So many 2016 cars offer it. No APPLE CARPLAY, NO SALE!

[@blaze376192]

I just use an aux cord

[@apocalypznow]

Needs AWD to give it a market edge, but the way it is gives it too much competition.

[@MrTblackmon]

+Carlos Choy I couldn't agree more, Carlos. And with the performance the Maxima has and the size, AWD would become essential to the core of the 4DSC moniker Nissan placed on its Maxima and if they could replace that CVT with an Infiniti 7-speed transmission then that car would have the presence of good looks and great performance.

[@blaze376192]

+Kool Acclaimed™ but then nobody would buy the q50, infiniti wouldn't allow it

[@MrTblackmon]

Blaze Flame Well, GM may have contemplated that idea -- AWD drivetrain -- being placed in its Chevrolet Impala but know it will interfere with Cadillac XTS sales

[@InevitableBlue]

I haven't been a fan of the maxima since 2006.

[@김김용국-m5s]

브레이크 노프라블엠..

[@AdrianA-oi6je]

That front grille is ugly! I have always like maximas. I had a 97 and it was a smooth reliable car.

[@MrTblackmon]

+Adrian Adams Your sentiment is subjective. I've found the 90's Maxima ugly, and after the transformation in early 2000, the Nissan Maxima gained popularity and praised for its chiseled looks and exhilarating performance since on out, especially after its then, again, redesign for 2004; and in 2009, and now for 2016, but again, my opinion is an expression.

[@AdrianA-oi6je]

Its just an opinion. After seeing an all black 2016 I changed my mind its nice.

[@j2times2006]

+Kool Acclaimed™ no way. The 90s Maximas looked awesome especially the late 90s. When they switched everything up in 2000 the maxima never recovered until now.

[@AdrianA-oi6je]

We had a 97 gold Maxima and for its time it was nice and smooth.... It was just something about the square white maxima my buddy had.

[@justrandomthings319]

It's way too over-styled. It looks like the designer gave his kid some crayons and he drew wiggle lines all over.

[@shirke01]

I don't like Nissan car I had a maxima before I'm done with it never buy again

[@Dano-MX5]

Buy a 2 year old Lexus GS350 F Sport AWD for the same money. Amazing car! You will thank me later.

[@PanameraTurboSEHybrid]

I serious HATE this car, and any other car that Nissan produces in this era except Infiniti's, I do love Infiniti's.

[@xxFallenKnight]

The worst $40 grand spent on a car. You can buy a BMW or Mercedes with 40 grand then this piece of junk

[@evanganske9240]

A Mercedes Benz or BMW with all of the bells and whistles of the Maxima for $40,000? I do not think so. Also, BMW's are unreliable trash after 4 years. Meanwhile, my 2004 Maxima is going strong with over 200,000 miles.

[@blaze376192]

40k would get you bare minimal BMW or Mercedes

[@donovanchang452]

Evan Ganske Got 2003 Maxima with 242,000 miles that never disappoint.

[@DebbieGregory-l3q]

Love to have something this nice because I don't have no car I'm walking now

[@apocalypznow]

Needs AWD to give it a market edge, but the way it is gives it too much competition.