2016 Nissan
Maxima

MSRP:
33,235
MPG:
25 City/Hwy combined
Engine:
3.5L/V6/300HP

The eighth generation, Nissan Maxima is all new for 2016; here’s what you need to know about it.

By Matt Stone

Ten Things to Know About the 2016 Nissan Maxima

1

It’s a handsome devil! Curvy and muscular, with a strong face and sparkling eyes — a great looking sport sedan (Nissan appropriately nicknames it the 4DSC, or 4-Door Sports Car). This elegantly rugged machine’s look was directly inspired by a sexy design study concept car that recently made its tour of the world’s international auto show runways.

2

The 2016 Nissan Maxima is assembled in Tennessee; even though Nissan is a distinctly Japanese brand and uses many made in Japan components, Max is put together in a plant that employs thousands of Americans. Quality is A-Plus.

3

Maxima’s brawny yet smooth 300-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 will really move you; this car isn’t quick, it’s genuinely fast and fun while handily meeting national tailpipe emissions standards.

4

A sophisticated easy-to-use Navigation system is standard on every new 2016 Nissan Maxima; the car’s technology and infotainment equipment level is way high, as is its safety hardware.

5

There are five trim level models running the “sports to luxury gamut,” all fully equipped with no confusing options package BS to sort through; choose your trim level (which establishes the equipment and features on board) and colors, and you’re on the road.

6

The ’16 Max gets better combined average fuel economy than most of its competitors.

7

The car rides beautifully and handles with confidence, plus great brakes – and it’s really quiet.

8

The leather and Alcantara lined cabin is super comfy, beautifully crafted and with good passenger room plus a large flat trunk – dialed in for double-date night or road trips with your posse.

9

Competes hard with Buick LaCrosse, Chevrolet Impala, Kia Cadenza, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Ford Taurus, Toyota Avalon, Acura TLX, Lexus ES and GS, even BMW 3 Series.

10

Prices run from $33,235 to $40,860, ready to rock

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Final Thoughts

The new Maxima is sexier and sportier than many of the mid-to-full-sized V-6 engined sedan offerings on the market, and earns its 4DSC nickname.

Lionhearted engine, and great handling and brakes

Great ride, quiet inside, and comfy too

Swoopy roofline costs you a bit of rear headroom, but who cares?

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