2012 Nissan Maxima New Monster Sedan

The all-new 2009 Nissan Maxima at the 2008 New York International Auto Show. The seventh-generation of Nissan’s flagship performance sedan features new exterior and interior designs, along with enhanced performance from a revised 290-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine. The 2009 Maxima goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide beginning in early summer 2008. Nissan also showed a special design concept electric vehicle, the Denki Cube Concept. The Denki (Japanese for “electric”) Cube Concept is based on the current Japan-market Nissan Cube, a small, space- and fuel-efficient urban car. Nissan has announced that a gasoline engine-equipped version of the next-generation Nissan Cube will be available in the United States in 2009. Also on display at the auto show is the dramatic new 480-horsepower Nissan GT-R supercar, which will be available for the first time ever in the United States beginning in July 2008; the recently introduced 2009 Nissan Murano crossover; and the complete lineup of 2008 Nissan cars, SUVs and trucks. The 2008 New York International Auto Show is open to the public from March 21 through March 30.

The new 2012 Nissan Maxima “Liquid Motion” exterior design theme, embodying the flow of its powerful and beautiful surface, like the undulation of a wave. Aggressive, powerful form and commanding stance and a premium presence. Large wraparound L-shaped headlights with “turbine” light surrounds, wide grille, large bumper opening and “catamaran-style” hood. Deeply sculpted body/fender treatment similar to that of exotic sports cars . Distinctive “Maxima-style” C-pillars and high trunk lid. 1.9-inch shorter wheelbase, 1.5-inches wider, 1.4-inch/1.2-inch wider front and rear track than previous generation Maxima. Available Dual Panel Moonroof with wide opening front panel, fixed translucent rear panel with front and rear power retractable sunshades, providing the appearance of a full black glass roof; available power rear sliding sunshade. 1.9-inch shorter wheelbase, 1.5-inches wider, 1.4-inch/1.2-inch wider front and rear track than previous generation Maxima. Nissan Maxima is available Dual Panel Moonroof with wide opening front panel, fixed translucent rear panel with front and rear power retractable sunshades, providing the appearance of a full black glass roof; available power rear sliding sunshade. Auto on/off halogen headlights, available High Intensity Discharge (HID) Xenon headlights, available fog lights. Manual folding outside mirrors; power outside mirrors with available reverse tilt-down feature, available turn signal indicators, available heated outside mirrors, available auto-dimming feature (driver’s side).

2012 Nissan Maxima

The new 2012 Nissan Maxima offers a more powerful engine, quicker acceleration response and a performance-oriented tuned exhaust note. The Nissan Maxima again features a standard award-winning 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve VQ-series V6 engine, enhanced and refined to take driving performance to new levels. The revised engine is now rated at 290 horsepower and 261 lb-ft of torque (estimated), increases of 35 horsepower and 9 lb-ft of torque over the 2008 Maxima engine. All 2012 Maximas come equipped with a revised standard Xtronic CVT with manual mode, tuned specifically for Maxima’s sporty driving character, and available paddle shifters.

2012 Nissan Maxima

2012 Nissan Maxima

The new 2012 Maxima interior design team developed an interior concept of “Super Cockpit” imparting the feeling of sports car with controls ergonomically close, yet with ample roominess and comfort for both driver and passengers. The interior includes a special driver’s sport seat, available leather-appointed seating, offset shifter lever that is closer to the driver, “Daylight Illumination” gauges and a wide range of available technology, including a premium audio system, RearView Monitor and Nissan Hard Drive Navigation system with XM NavTraffic real-time traffic information (active XM subscription required, sold separately), Voice Recognition and 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive.

2012 Nissan Maxima

Designed as a commanding four-door sports car, the 2012 Nissan Maxima is unique in both appearance and driving feel, with renewed relevance for today’s active and ambitious sedan buyers. High targets were established for the development of the new Maxima, including the goal of creating “the best performing front engine, front-wheel drive car in the world,” along with the goals of class-leading acceleration, braking, handling, craftsmanship and cockpit design. The breakthrough exterior design of the new Maxima imparts a feeling of “liquid motion,” which combines an aggressive stance and powerful fender design not unlike many exotic sports cars on the market today. Maxima’s new stance comes, in part, from a slight reduction in wheelbase and overall length, along with a wider front and rear track.

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