Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Great Car - 2017 Nissan Maxima
  By Steven Smith - September 14 - 7:45 pm

  I test drove the Maxima SR just before the end of 2016 hoping to get a good end of year deal. I didnt get the price I was looking for so I did not buy. Most likely will buy one here in 2017. The SR package looks very sharp IMO and the car drives great. Im 62" and 225lbs and I had plenty of room. Great power and smooth ride and looks like high end luxury sedan.

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  A really nice car that no one knows about - 2017 Nissan Maxima
  By Mitch - May 15 - 8:19 pm

  First, Id like to address the one "problem" that all gear heads harp about - the CVT transmission. Its Excellent! No issues whatsoever in driveability or performance. Instant acceleration, no droning, no problems. Very comfortable seats, beautiful interior. The exterior styling is very cool and distinctive, although it may not be to everyones taste. I had a 2015 Acura TLX, 4 cylinder base model before this car. Since I didnt opt for the 6 cylinder TLX, it would unfair to compare acceleration. Could never warm up to the TLX because of the bland exterior and cost cutting. I am most pleasantly surprised by this car. The SV trim has everything you need, except that the standard radio in the SV isnt that good, so if I had to do it again I probably would have gone to the SL which has a better Bose unit (although with the price difference I could go aftermarket with the audio and end up better than the Bose). There are crazy deals going on until the end of February 2017, so hurry up and get one! Leased 36 months, $399/month including tax, no money down except for first month and title transfer, $1,995 cash back to pay off lease on Acura.

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  Maxim value - 2017 Nissan Maxima
  By Danny Stevens - April 13 - 8:42 am

  Weve only had the car a few weeks but love it. We especially appreciate the safety features and are looking forward to being more comfortable on road trips. Fit and finish are excellent all around. Going to really enjoy the heated seats and heated steering wheel this winter. No complaints at all so far. Lots of compliments!

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  Maxim value - 2017 Nissan Maxima
  By Danny Stevens - April 13 - 8:42 am

  Weve only had the car a few weeks but love it. We especially appreciate the safety features and are looking forward to being more comfortable on road trips. Fit and finish are excellent all around. Going to really enjoy the heated seats and heated steering wheel this winter. No complaints at all so far. Lots of compliments!

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  Maxim value - 2017 Nissan Maxima
  By Danny Stevens - April 13 - 8:42 am

  Weve only had the car a few weeks but love it. We especially appreciate the safety features and are looking forward to being more comfortable on road trips. Fit and finish are excellent all around. Going to really enjoy the heated seats and heated steering wheel this winter. No complaints at all so far. Lots of compliments!

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  Professional Critics: Stop saying the same things - 2017 Nissan Maxima
  By Frank - July 30 - 7:39 pm

  You will notice the professionals who review cars say the same things over and over! Here is a different view to them where I agree and disagree. First, I love the Xtronic (CVT) Transmission. After driving the Maxima for a while, and then driving other cars with a regular transmission, I love the CVT!! It is smooth and sounds so much better - so relax "car pros" - you think you are sooooo smart to shake your head at the CVT, but I LIKE IT!! The interior is amazing and the looks suite me just fine. The handling is good, but I will agree with the pros that front wheel drive can be a negative for some (until you drive in the snow) - and all wheel drive would be nice as well (but would add cost). It is a FUN CAR TO DRIVE, so sorry "Pros," I am good with the 4DSC moniker. (so there!)

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  Maxima 17 Platinum - 2017 Nissan Maxima
  By John Jimenez - December 27 - 3:50 pm

  Great car but expensive to maintain

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  Maximize your ride! Fast and Ferocious - 2017 Nissan Maxima
  By Jerry Bloch - June 4 - 6:02 pm

  First, we rented this for a week in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It was driven dry, rain, no snow and we are from Florida. Beside, I always tell my grandchildren who werent brought up in snow, its a highly over rated substance. Therefore, I can only comment on the conditions I faced. Ok so the trunk isnt cavernous, The rear seating may be less roomy (who gives a flip), we typically drive with just the two of us. My height is 5 10 1/2" bopped my head once too often until I figured it out ( please bring back the Chrysler 300E). The the rear vision isnt spectacular, yet hardly a deal breaker. I currently lease a Subaru Crosstrek with Eyesight and before that a BMW 328i, and 3 cars ago a Kia Sorento SX. When I came to the lot to pick up the car I was impressed that Hertz gave me a very nice car. Upon entering the vehicle I thought it was my BMW on steroids cockpit wise. I thought I was in a $50K+ car. All of the controls were similar to my Subaru and highly intuitive and well positioned. Im a big guy and the seats were the most comfortable I have experienced since I wasnt so big. Im first and foremost a sport car person so you know that even though I love my Crosstrek the acceleration can be measured on a calendar which is a drag for me. The Maximas acceleration off the line,(i.e. a hole shot) was spectacular as well as the 60-90 passing. Ok where does my Kia come in, glad you asked. My Kia had perhaps the worst torque steering I had ever experienced in a vehicle! Previously, I had had a Mitsubishi Lancer with a CVT once mastered it was very fast off the line and torque steer was significantly reduced.Yes it had torque steer, however it was easily over come to provide brutal acceleration within my Maserati tastes and Nissan budget. Brakes and handling were also very good to excellent. The nav system is every bit as good or better than our portable which was proven out by mile markers, I was truly impressed. I did miss the paddle shifters in my Crosstrek which are needed because of the weak brakes. The shifter was great and it was intuitive and not backward as on the BMW.I dont believe the cons on this car are enough for me to look elsewhere, you know I already did and no other package in its class and price range came close in HP, cabin and standard features. The fact that the blind spot monitor lights are in the cabin is a huge plus when trying to keep your eyes on the road. I dont know if Nissan has a system equivalent to Subarus Eyesight, as all the jargon used in the auto industry to describe the same features is mind boggling.I am looking forward to leasing a 2018 if the opportunity is right.

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  Maximize your ride! Fast and Ferocious - 2017 Nissan Maxima
  By Jerry Bloch - June 4 - 6:02 pm

  First, we rented this for a week in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It was driven dry, rain, no snow and we are from Florida. Beside, I always tell my grandchildren who werent brought up in snow, its a highly over rated substance. Therefore, I can only comment on the conditions I faced. Ok so the trunk isnt cavernous, The rear seating may be less roomy (who gives a flip), we typically drive with just the two of us. My height is 5 10 1/2" bopped my head once too often until I figured it out ( please bring back the Chrysler 300E). The the rear vision isnt spectacular, yet hardly a deal breaker. I currently lease a Subaru Crosstrek with Eyesight and before that a BMW 328i, and 3 cars ago a Kia Sorento SX. When I came to the lot to pick up the car I was impressed that Hertz gave me a very nice car. Upon entering the vehicle I thought it was my BMW on steroids cockpit wise. I thought I was in a $50K+ car. All of the controls were similar to my Subaru and highly intuitive and well positioned. Im a big guy and the seats were the most comfortable I have experienced since I wasnt so big. Im first and foremost a sport car person so you know that even though I love my Crosstrek the acceleration can be measured on a calendar which is a drag for me. The Maximas acceleration off the line,(i.e. a hole shot) was spectacular as well as the 60-90 passing. Ok where does my Kia come in, glad you asked. My Kia had perhaps the worst torque steering I had ever experienced in a vehicle! Previously, I had had a Mitsubishi Lancer with a CVT once mastered it was very fast off the line and torque steer was significantly reduced.Yes it had torque steer, however it was easily over come to provide brutal acceleration within my Maserati tastes and Nissan budget. Brakes and handling were also very good to excellent. The nav system is every bit as good or better than our portable which was proven out by mile markers, I was truly impressed. I did miss the paddle shifters in my Crosstrek which are needed because of the weak brakes. The shifter was great and it was intuitive and not backward as on the BMW.I dont believe the cons on this car are enough for me to look elsewhere, you know I already did and no other package in its class and price range came close in HP, cabin and standard features. The fact that the blind spot monitor lights are in the cabin is a huge plus when trying to keep your eyes on the road. I dont know if Nissan has a system equivalent to Subarus Eyesight, as all the jargon used in the auto industry to describe the same features is mind boggling.I am looking forward to leasing a 2018 if the opportunity is right.

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  Maximize your ride! Fast and Ferocious - 2017 Nissan Maxima
  By Jerry Bloch - June 4 - 6:02 pm

  First, we rented this for a week in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It was driven dry, rain, no snow and we are from Florida. Beside, I always tell my grandchildren who werent brought up in snow, its a highly over rated substance. Therefore, I can only comment on the conditions I faced. Ok so the trunk isnt cavernous, The rear seating may be less roomy (who gives a flip), we typically drive with just the two of us. My height is 5 10 1/2" bopped my head once too often until I figured it out ( please bring back the Chrysler 300E). The the rear vision isnt spectacular, yet hardly a deal breaker. I currently lease a Subaru Crosstrek with Eyesight and before that a BMW 328i, and 3 cars ago a Kia Sorento SX. When I came to the lot to pick up the car I was impressed that Hertz gave me a very nice car. Upon entering the vehicle I thought it was my BMW on steroids cockpit wise. I thought I was in a $50K+ car. All of the controls were similar to my Subaru and highly intuitive and well positioned. Im a big guy and the seats were the most comfortable I have experienced since I wasnt so big. Im first and foremost a sport car person so you know that even though I love my Crosstrek the acceleration can be measured on a calendar which is a drag for me. The Maximas acceleration off the line,(i.e. a hole shot) was spectacular as well as the 60-90 passing. Ok where does my Kia come in, glad you asked. My Kia had perhaps the worst torque steering I had ever experienced in a vehicle! Previously, I had had a Mitsubishi Lancer with a CVT once mastered it was very fast off the line and torque steer was significantly reduced.Yes it had torque steer, however it was easily over come to provide brutal acceleration within my Maserati tastes and Nissan budget. Brakes and handling were also very good to excellent. The nav system is every bit as good or better than our portable which was proven out by mile markers, I was truly impressed. I did miss the paddle shifters in my Crosstrek which are needed because of the weak brakes. The shifter was great and it was intuitive and not backward as on the BMW.I dont believe the cons on this car are enough for me to look elsewhere, you know I already did and no other package in its class and price range came close in HP, cabin and standard features. The fact that the blind spot monitor lights are in the cabin is a huge plus when trying to keep your eyes on the road. I dont know if Nissan has a system equivalent to Subarus Eyesight, as all the jargon used in the auto industry to describe the same features is mind boggling.I am looking forward to leasing a 2018 if the opportunity is right.