For the update datsun added only a few cosmetic touches and new headlights while keeping the original 120hp 2. Nissans navigation system was upgraded to include dvd playback capability, streaming audio, and realtime trafficweather information. Nissan has offered few compelling reasons to step up from a. Todays nissan maxima is an evolution of the fourdoor sports car idea that it pioneered. The 350z and allnew gtr may grab headlines, but in many ways the maxima is nissans most prized nameplate. The 2009 nissan maxima, which makes its world debut at the 2008 new york international auto show, marks a return to the longtime nissan flagship sedans roots as a commanding 4door sports car a vehicle that is unique in both appearance and driving feel, with renewed relevance for todays active and ambitious sedan buyers. Dec 10, 2009 maybe its evolutionary and maybe its revolutionary but however you consider it, nissans allnew maxima midsize sedan is a significant improvement over its predecessor. Select up to 3 trims below to compare some key specs and options for the 2009 nissan maxima. Watch the video of the 2009 nissan maxima here from the automotive experts at motor trend. Used 2009 nissan maxima s sedan 4d kelley blue book new. Quick, comfy, and flamboyant, the updated 2019 nissan maxima might be living on borrowed time the maxima is more powerful, more luxurious, and more expressive inside and out.
While its fairly fun to drive, the maxima is more of a pleasant family car than a sport sedan, and it sure isnt a 4door. The maxima distances itself from its sibling the altima with a crafted interior and a look all its own. Search over,700 listings to find the best new york, ny deals. Fuel economy figures are a respectable 19 miles per gallon in the city, 26 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg combined. The maxima debuted in july, 1976 as an upscale version of the nissan bluebird, was sold outside japan as the datsun 810 and was spun into its own line in 1981, having been made. The first book in the series won the booker prize in 2009. Combined with an xtronic continuously variable transmission and front wheel drive, your maxima produces a healthy 261 lb. Although we saw several images of the new maxima just a couple days ago, no details of the new car were yet available. The steering is very numb, and there is little feedback from the road. The next year datsun started becoming nissan, and the 810 became the maxima of course, without a maxima trim. Its closer to a midsize sedan now with a racier roof line and thicker seats. For full details such as dimensions, cargo capacity, suspension, colors, and brakes, click on a specific maxima trim. See what power, features, and amenities youll get for the money.
Codenamed the j32 model, and scheduled for local launch in june, the new maxima is available with a choice of two v6 en. Optional traction control as introduced in 1999, with subtle interior updates being made and four new body colors. Aiming to compete in the narrow segment between the familyoriented altima sedan and the luxury. The maxima is a quick car, but it doesnt add much over the less costly nissan altima overall. Nissan unveiled its all new 2009 nissan maxima flagship sedan at the 2008 new york auto show. The 2009 maxima was deliberately built, tuned and aimed at drivers who prefer sporty handling and a firmer ride as opposed to the softer, more luxurious ride associated with many cars in this class. Search from 4,772 used nissan maxima cars for sale, including a 2010 nissan maxima 3. This manual is an original equipment owners manual. May 28, 2008 the first production model of the allnew 2009 nissan maxima today rolled off the assembly line at nissan north americas smyrna, tenn. Here are some impressions i got during a test drive at a nissan event in new york city. The maxima was redesigned for the 2009 model year and made its debut at the 2008 new york international auto show. All models include a continuously variable transmission cvt and frontwheel drive.
Mar 19, 2008 2009 nissan maxima unveiled in new york nelson ireson march 19, 2008 comment now. Search by price, view certified preowned maximas, filter by color and much more. Use our free online car valuation tool to find out exactly how much your car is worth today. Car complaints, car problems and defect information. Authoritatively ranked lists of books sold in the united states, sorted by format and genre. Used car pricing for the 2009 nissan maxima s sedan 4d. Edmunds has 2,750 used nissan maximas for sale near you, including a 2018 maxima 3. The 2009 nissan maxima introduction press conference from the north american international auto show. The seats are inspired by the curve of the human spine in zero gravity. The fourdoor sports car sports a shorter wheelbase, wraparound headlights, and led taillights.
The updated 2019 nissan maxima might be living on borrowed. The 1998 nissan maxima added an optional sideimpact airbag safety feature to several trims in addition to a new color, sterling mist. The stylish 2009 nissan maxima has the looksand acceleration specsof a sport sedan but lacks the highperformance driving feel to match. Following the unveiling of the sixthgeneration nissan altima at the 2018 new york international auto show, attention quickly turned to nissans flagship sedan, the maxima.
Come find a great deal on used 2018 nissan maximas in your area today. The frontwheeldrive nissan maxima has a plush ride, but it comes at the expense of agility. Aug 18, 2015 driven 2016 nissan maxima the maxima distances itself from its sibling the altima with a crafted interior and a look all its own. The nissan maxima is a car manufactured by nissan that is in a line of upper midsize executive and sports sedans. A new nissan maxima is coming for 2009, and it will return the car to its original fourdoor sports car roots. When it was new, critics praised nissan for taking the redesigned 2009 maxima to a higher level with a good interior and more muscle than. The 2009 maxima only comes as a 4door sedan offered in two trim levels. Learn how it drives and what features set the 2009 nissan maxima apart from its rivals.
Discover the 2020 nissan maxima the 4 door sports car and hightech powerhouse with 3. Unveiling the 2009 nissan maxima 2008 new york motor. Nissan aims its new maxima at some strong rivals cbs news. The 2009 maximas emphasis is clearly on its personal relationship with th. The nissan maxima shines in a highly competitive segment that includes the chrysler 300, buick lacrosse, toyota avalon, dodge charger and chevrolet impala. The nissan maxima is a fullsize car manufactured by nissan and sold primarily in north america, the middle east, and china. They said it performed well for a frontwheel drive car, but lacked the athleticism of true sport sedans. Aug 24, 2010 combining plenty of power with impressive fuel economy, the redesigned nissan maxima is a pleasant sedan overall. I like the look of the new maxima a lot better than the bloated model that preceded it but i feel that maxima still has an ongoing identity crisis. Our list of 9 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2009 nissan maxima. The maxima is nissans flagship sedan, but it wasnt always a household name.
That changed in 1989, when nissan positioned the maxima as a performance sedan. Predictably, the reduction in length and wheelbase shrinks interior space, which, based on pure volume, is now less than that of the altima. Check the carfax, find a low miles maxima, view maxima photos and interiorexterior features. Get msrp, fair purchase price, resale value, and available inventory for the 2009 nissan maxima s sedan 4d. The maxima continues to use nissans smooth, powerful 3. The new maxima sports a completely new look, one which may actually hint at nissan. The maxima is offered in s and sv trims, as well as premium and sport packages for the latter.
Handling is responsive, but at low speeds the steering. Truecar has over 1,532,612 listings nationwide, updated daily. The 2009 nissan maxima is a midsize sedan that seats five. Your brand new nissan maxima will come equipped with a 3. Sep 11, 20 nissan looks to be going back to their roots, back to their 4door sports car, maxima roots. It might just be the closest model yet to nissans fourdoor sports car dream come true, at least for a frontdrive sedan. The nissan maxima is a fullsize car manufactured by nissan and sold primarily in north. Im a nissan fan myself and ive driven my 1997 maxima for 160,000 miles so far. The seventh generation maxima a35 is built on the nissan d platform sharing this platform with the fourth generation nissan altima and second generation nissan murano. Search over,000 listings to find the best local deals. Subscribe to the times video newsletter for free and get a handpicked selection of the best videos from the new york times every week. The interior appears a bit more upscale and refined, and the maxima is available in two trim levels.
Truecar has over 1,557,637 listings nationwide, updated daily. Conveniently compare local dealer pricing on nissan maximas. Now in its seventh generation, the maxima is all new for 2009. The name maxima dates back to 1980 for the 1981 model year when the upscale 810 sold as the 810 maxima in north america. Now comes an all new 2009 maxima, and nissan is crowing that its the return of the fourdoor sports car that being the maxima s 1990 tag line. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. The worst complaints are electrical, accessories interior, and steering problems. Apr 21, 2009 nissan has taken the covers off the new 2009 nissan maxima ahead of its official debut at the new york auto show. When it was new, critics praised nissan for taking the redesigned 2009 maxima to a higher level with a good interior and more muscle than you might expect from a family sedan. Get reliability information for the 2009 nissan maxima from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge.
Plan your holiday shopping with the the 10 best books of 2009 list from the new york times 2009 holiday gift guide. The iconic maxima sports sedan enters the 2019 model year with a midcycle freshening with a long list of enhancements. Today i have had no issues at all and i take the vehicle to the nissan dealership for regular services and. The 2009 nissan maxima has 29 nhtsa complaints for the suspension at 69,569 miles average. Making its sales debut in 1981 for the 1982 model year as the datsun maxima, it replaced the earlier datsun 810. Here are the top nissan maxima listings for sale asap. Still, rearseat space is ok for adults up to six feet. Nissans popular maxima sedan gets a fresh new look for 2009, plus plenty of other notable changes. The continuously variable transmission works well for loafing around, but it saps any. Used 2009 nissan maxima s sedan 4d pricing kelley blue book.