After a few photos leaked two days ago, the 2009 Nissan Maxima finally made its debut, at the New York Auto Show. As we said, the Maxima marks the return of the 4-Doors Sports Car and here’s what Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. said: “Maxima has always enjoyed a certain ‘duality’ – a unique fusion of sedan practicality with the soul of a sports car.
In recent years, however, competitive vehicles have caught up with Maxima in ‘sporty’ looks and performance. For 2009, Nissan is reclaiming its rich 4-Door Sports Car heritage with an infusion of emotional design, driving excitement and advanced technology – creating a silky, stimulating sports sedan like no other on the road today.” The new Maxima is based on Nissan’s FWD D-platform and will be offered with athe 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 powerplant, which now develops 290 hp and 261 lb-ft of torque (35 hp and 9 lb-ft more than the current Maxima) and is mated to a revised Xtronic CVT™ with manual mode.
Fuel economy is estimated to be 19 mpg City and 26 mpg Highway. The all-new 2009 Maxima will be offered as two well-equipped models, Maxima 3.5 S and Maxima 3.5 SV, and is scheduled to arrive at US Nissan dealers in early summer 2008.
In recent years, however, competitive vehicles have caught up with Maxima in ‘sporty’ looks and performance. For 2009, Nissan is reclaiming its rich 4-Door Sports Car heritage with an infusion of emotional design, driving excitement and advanced technology – creating a silky, stimulating sports sedan like no other on the road today.” The new Maxima is based on Nissan’s FWD D-platform and will be offered with athe 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 powerplant, which now develops 290 hp and 261 lb-ft of torque (35 hp and 9 lb-ft more than the current Maxima) and is mated to a revised Xtronic CVT™ with manual mode.
Fuel economy is estimated to be 19 mpg City and 26 mpg Highway. The all-new 2009 Maxima will be offered as two well-equipped models, Maxima 3.5 S and Maxima 3.5 SV, and is scheduled to arrive at US Nissan dealers in early summer 2008.
