Nissan Maxima

Interiors

Looking inside the Nissan Maxima, you find a welcoming interior with luxurious seats and dashboard. The dashboard and doors are darkened to give a contrast. Also, wooden inserts are given to the dashboard and centre console to add grace to this interior. The seats are designed in such a way that you may not get tired even if you have to sit for long hours at a go. To make your rides entertaining and fun, this sedan is loaded with sound system along with MP3, USB, AUX, Radio, CD Player and Bluetooth. 8/9 speakers and a 7-inch touchscreen completes this infotainment system of Maxima. An official boot space of 402 litres is good enough to swallow the luggage of 5 passengers.

Exteriors

Nissan Maxima is an exquisite sedan which is quite evident from its dynamic exterior design. Its beautifully crafted front grille with chrome plating gives a broader demeanor to this sedan from exterior. The embossed bonnet with wavy styling makes it look more elegant. High wheel fenders and electric panoramic sunroof give a sporty look to Maxima. You can see the sliding roofline which merges with the rear and the rear spoiler which is employed to support the performance, all features are a result of intelligent designing which make this sedan worth calling an executive car. This Nissan product measures 4845 mm x 1860 mm x 1465 mm (L x W x H) along with wheelbase of 2775 mm. The 19-inch alloy wheels along with 245/40 R19 tires complete the exterior of this sedan.

Engine, mileage & variants

Nissan Maxima is available in UAE in 3 trims – S, SV and SR which are powered by the sole 3.5-litre engine. This massive V6 powerhouse churns out a peak power measuring 290 hp at 6400 rpm coupled with a peak torque counting 350 Nm at 4400 rpm. This DOHC engine accelerate from a halt position and touches 100 km/hr mark on speedometer in just 6.4 seconds with a top speed of 211 km/hr. Talking about the fuel consumption of this huge engine, it sips 10.4 litre/ 100kms of petrol on an average of combined driveways which is fairly decent.

Safety, Braking and Miscellaneous

Safety should not be compromised on account of luxury and abiding by this, Nissan has equipped its Maxima with various active and passive safety features. To start with, this sedan is made up of high strength material which absorbs the impact and stops it from affecting to the passengers. Airbags and seat belts are employed for all the passengers which ensure that the occupants stay safe on their respective seats even after a hit or collision. Other features packed in this sedan are VDC, TCS, ABS, EBD and Brake Override Technology. All these features help this vehicle to stay stable and within control. Ventilated disc brakes at front and drum brakes at rear ensure more safety of the vehicle and its occupants. For a firm handling everytime, Maxima comes with independent strut along with coil springs front suspension and independent multi-link rear suspension.

Verdict

Nissan Maxima is indeed one sporty sedan which is impossible to reject. When you talk about the features and comfort it offers, they are among the best in class. However, the car is not available in diesel powered engines which might settle a bit of disgruntlement.