2011 Nissan Maxima Review

Nissan trademarked the term “4-Door Sports Car” for the Maxima and refers it as having the “soul of a sports car with the practicality of a sedan.” Normally, this time of marketing pitch fails to truly exemplify the product, but with the 2011 Maxima, we think Nissan may have actually hit the nail on its head. The Nissan Maxima features out-of-the-pack styling, a powerful 290-hp V-6 engine, sophisticated CVT transmission, nimble handling, and ample room for four people and their things. It starts with its wide stance and prodigious fenders that give the Maxima an aggressive, sporty look. The Maxima’s metal is appealing. It shares features with other Nissan’s products, like the sculpted rear haunches of the Altima Coupe, the flat nose of the Nissan GT-R, and the arrowhead headlamps from the 370Z. Despite being a conglomerate of styling elements, the whole package works well. The Maxima features flowing lines that Nissan refers to as “liquid motion” and “catamaran-style” hood that bugles at either end. The Maxima’s sole engine offering is a 3.5-liter V-6 engine rated at 290 horsepower and 261 lb-ft of torque. The engine is connected to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Run-ins with other CVTs have left us unimpressed but the unit in the Maxima makes a case for CVTs everywhere. Jump on the throttle at nearly any speed and the engine jumps into and sits in the fat part of the powerband for near instantaneous acceleration. There is no letup or breaks. Just a constant rush as the speed rises but the rpms sit still. A four-cylinder engine with a CVT could cause a near-constant drone as the unsatisfying engine note is almost always apparent. This is not the case with the Nissan Maxima, which offers an enjoyable deep muted roar. Slap the CVT into manual mode and fast fake gear changes from select ratios are performed via steering-column-mounted shift paddles. It is an amusing mode, especially at higher revs, for those that are not ready to give up the sound of a car changing gears. The Maxima’s suspension is designed to be both stimulating and relaxing and it rides a line that will please most. It is both responsive and comfortable. One tester called the car outright “nimble.” The steering is receptive, the grip on the road is solid, the car feels balanced, and bodyroll is minimal. Speed-sensitive steering offers the quickest steering ratio of the Nissan sedans.

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2011 Nissan Maxima Review and Informations

Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for 2011 Maxima and Sentra

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the 2011 Nissan Maxima and 2011 Nissan Sentra sedans. Both vehicles are on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide.

The 2011 Maxima is offered in two well-equipped models – Maxima 3.5 S and Maxima 3.5 SV, each featuring a standard 290-horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve VQ-series V6 engine and Xtronic CVT™ transmission. Revisions for 2011 include new rolled edge tailpipe finisher; new smoked headlights (Sport models); new dark chrome grille (Sport models) and unique shiny gray interior stitching (Sport models). Also offered are two new exterior colors, Metallic Slate and Brilliant Silver.

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices* (MSRP) for the 2011 Nissan Maxima include:

Maxima 3.5 S CVT $30,810 USD Maxima 3.5 SV CVT $33,530 USD

For 2011, the fine-tuning of the popular Nissan Sentra compact sedan continues with a realignment of option package equipment, helping buyers to attain just the right level of features to match their needs and budgets. Sentra is offered in six models – Sentra 2.0, 2.0 S, 2.0 SR, 2.0 SL and the performance-oriented Sentra SE-R and SE-R Spec V.

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices* (MSRP) for the 2011 Nissan Sentra include:

Sentra 2.0 6MT $15,520 USD The iconic Nissan Maxima, the original and continuing 4-Door Sports Car™, once again in 2011 offers breakthrough sports sedan styling, responsive performance and a range of standard and available premium equipment. Maxima’s interior design provides the feeling of a sports car with controls ergonomically close, yet with ample roominess and comfort for both driver and passengers.

The wide range of available technology includes a premium audio system, RearView Monitor and Nissan Hard Drive Navigation system with XM NavTraffic Real-Time Traffic Information and XM NavWeather™ (XM subscription required, sold separately), Voice Recognition and 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive.

Maxima 3.5 S and Maxima 3.5 SV models each feature a standard 290-horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve VQ-series V6 engine and Xtronic CVT™ with manual and “Ds” (drive sport) modes and available paddle shifters.

About the 2011 Sentra and Sentra SE-R Nissan Sentra 2.0 models feature a standard 140-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, 6-speed manual transmission or fuel-efficient Nissan Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). Sentra SE-R is equipped with a 177-horsepower 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder with Xtronic CVT™ and SE-R Spec V offers a potent 200-horsepower 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder and a 6-speed manual transmission.

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