- sedan 205,606
- 685 below average
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- Rialto, CA
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- 685 below average sedan 205,606 red automatic
2007 nissan maxima review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. introductionfuture historians will record that, in the summer of 2006, astronomers revoked pluto's status as a planet, and nissan reeled in the spacey styling of the maxima, bringing it down a little closer to earth-car standard. Those same historians will also render a verdict whether either decision was a good one. Right now we're might be too close to these events to tell, but we're thinking the styling changes to the 2007 nissan maxima are a good thing. And we still like to think of pluto as a planet. In fact, all of the body work has been restyled. The 2007 maxima gets new headlamps, new taillamps, and redesigned fenders, rocker panels, rear spoiler, and hood. The cabin gets a new instrument cluster and center dash for 2007, making for easier, more intuitive operation. underneath, a continuously variable transmission, or cvt, replaces the more traditional five-speed automatic for smoother, more efficient operation. Nissan excels in this technology and we found the maxima's transmission responsive. the nissan maxima fills a niche for aficionados who appreciate something different. The maxima is more focused on personal luxury and performance. Either way, cruising on the highway is effortless with nissan's wonderful 255-hp v6 engine. For 2007, both the maxima se and sl come standard with a continuously variable automatic transmission, which translates to smooth, efficient power. Gone is the available six-speed manual, which is fine because we didn't care for it. both the maxima sl and se models abound with luxury features. The re-styled 2007 cabin is innovative and comfortable with supportive, luxurious seats. Surviving the 2007 revision is maxima's daring skyview roof, a narrow glass panel running lengthwise over the front and rear seats. It's the sort of feature associated with futuristic concept cars. Also interesting are the available rear bucket seats, a feature seen primarily on show cars or as an option on high-end luxury models. together, the rear bucket seats and skyview roof make back-seat riders feel more like first-class passengers and less like coach-class cattle. The only transmission available is a continuously variable automatic (cvt). The se also comes with a sports suspension, traction control, and 18-inch wheels and tires. the sl 30,300) upgrades with leather upholstery, woodgrain interior trim, heated seats, xenon hid headlamps, a premium eight-speaker bose stereo, and other conveniences that are optional on the se. The sl rides on a softer suspension with 17-inch wheels and tires. the skyview roof comes standard on both se and sl. The se driver preferred package 3,750) combines the sensory package with the contents of the sl driver preferred package described above. the elite package, available for both the se 4,700) and sl 1,950), replaces the rear bench seat with two heated bucket seats and a center console extending the full length of the interior. This option includes everything from the driver preferred packages, plus a power rear sunshade with front and rear controls, auto up/down rear windows, and an extra rear 12-volt power outlet. Options for se and sl include a dvd navigation system with seven-inch color lcd display 1,800); xm or sirius satellite radio 350); vehicle dynamic control 600), and a bluetooth hands-free phone system 300). safety features that come standard include the advanced air bag system with dual-stage front supplemental air bags, front-seat side-impact air bags for chest protection, and roof-mounted curtain side-impact air bags for front and rear outboard occupant head protection; front-seat active head restraints; and front seat belts with adjustable upper anchors, pretensioners and load limiters. A sophisticated traction control system and a tire-pressure monitor come standard. An electronic stability program called vdc (vehicle dynamic control) is optional. walkaroundthe nissan maxima has been re-styled, and cast in a slightly more conservative mold. the change is most apparent up front. The new grille is shaped similarly to the old one (and to the altima's). But the former, '58 buick-inspired texture of individual chromed studs has been replace by three horizontal, charcoal-colored slats; and the bold, dark-chrome center medallion has evolved into a simple central bulge. The full-width lower bumper opening that formerly stretched from foglight to foglight has been replaced with three smaller, albeit taller, openings. The hood and headlights are new, too, and also a bit more conventional in appearance than before, although the new headlights now incorporate built-in cornering lights. the remainder of maxima's exterior is less radically changed. Big, round fender openings still pay homage to enormous alloy wheels; although the side sills are now more aggressive, and the wheel lips themselves less flattened and chiseled. Both the 17 and 18-inch wheels are now seven-spoke designs. The rear roof still slopes into the trunk lid, flanked by buttress-like sail panels. Large triangular taillight clusters, like the headlights, wrap around to the sides of the car. Nissan says the new design is more intuitive, enhancing the 'human machine interface.' the first thing we noticed is that the new center stack looks more friendly, less hard-edged than the old one. In models without the navigation system, a dot-matrix screen displays hvac, audio and trip computer functions in one central location. With navigation, this is replaced by a seven-inch lcd screen. simulated leather door panels replace fabric surfaces on models with leather-appointed seats, and integrated chromed accents have been added to the transmission shift lever plate and door panels. Brushed aluminum trim accents the se, while a new wood tone trim appears in the sl. the seats in the sl look nice and feel firm yet pillowy, supportive and luxurious at the same time. They were already great last year, and now nissan has added more shoulder bolstering. The sliding center armrest has also been redesigned to improve comfort and convenience. in front of the driver are three small gauges set in their own pod, like those on a motorcycle, with updated graphics for 2007 that are easier to read. The skyview window does not open, but nissan says it found a lot of people rarely open their sunroofs. Satellite radio can be great companion on long trips, delivering cd-quality sound nearly everywhere. Not having to change stations on a cross-country trip. Bucket Seats✔ Heated Seats✔ CD Changer✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Alloy Wheels
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