Nissan Maxima is fighting for re-opening of its elite essence. And this new view is quite a place to be. With the introduction in 2002, a new series of cars Nissan Altima, the former at the moment at the peak of popularity Nissan Maxima so to speak, came into decay.
Although both models of these cars were based on the same D-platform and offered the same V6 engine series VQ, Maxima went on sale recession and Nissan now sells these types of vehicles - Altima and Maxima in a ratio of 5 to 1.
All the same dedicated fans Nissan Maxima, "maksimisty", remained faithful to this machine, once declared dors sports car (4DSC) - all in the last year was bought more than 52000 copies Maxima. 2009 Nissan Maxima - this is their reward for years of long wait and voluntary wearing of the status of those lost years.
With the new V6 engine at 290 horsepower, with a new look to the future with dedication and continuity in 4 hdvernyh sports car (4DSC), Nissan Maxima 2009 again looks and functions as not only high-class sedan in nissanovskoy line of cars, but also as a serious player peredneprivodnyh sedans among any modern producer.
NISSAN ALTIMA
Who, until now, could accuse buyers that they sought to easier, but at the same time more powerful and, not least, less expensive Altima? Since 2002, at the V6 engine Altime "razdulsya" up to 270 hp, while Nissan Maxima at the same engine had unimportant, but noticeably lower 255 horsepower.
Looking from the side, the Maxima look like very beginning avantyurno and boldly (though rather silly and actively) with a huge grille, panoramic glass roof with a miniature window (the creators of the innovative idea of the car) and four bucket seats. It seemed that Nissan Maxine really began to "fade".
But with the advent of Nissan Maxima 2009, there were new reasons to make this car again appeared in order nissanovskih model sedans. To start will be interesting is the new remade V6 3.5 litre engine with 290 hp now surpasses "napyschenny" engine Altima second only in sports 306 hp 350Z. And software car called Nissan Xtronic now allows to use the new automatic transmission (crane-regulated transmission), which is much better than the old.
Meanwhile, the new interior Maxima in a new style (which, incidentally, live looks much better than in photographs) is fully established, to differentiate it from any machine in the world billboards and buses approaching the high sedans.
Different parts of interior and fashion a competitive package of entertainment and information capabilities allow car in a way to compete with its more expensive brethren Infinity.
The only thing that distinguishes interior design from Nissan Maxima Infiniti - is one of the main chips last - oval clock on the dashboard.
WHAT IS WITH SLUCHILOS MAXIMA?
By 2009, every new car this series will be equipped with similar engines V6 3.5 litre DOHC with 290 hp and will be managed by the same system peredneprivodnoy Xtronic with crane-controlled transmission.
The base model is known as Maxima 3.5 S and better equipped (and, according to Nissan managers, better selling) model - 3.5 SV, which may be further "bacon" difficult Sports package or elite Premium package and opportunities "to heap up". Also available are two Tehnologicheskih package, which can be compared in models SV. There is also assembled enthusiasts SR-package, but it is unlikely to be formally installed on cars produced at least in the near future.
The official price of a new Nissan Maxima has not been divulged, but we expect that Maxima S in the base instrument that would cost something like $ 31 000, and in bundling SV - $ 33 000. Our assessment of $ 2 600 for Premium and $ 1 900 for Tehnologichnogo packages are based on current offers from Nissan and Infinity. If we take into account these packages (a) in the base instrument Nissan SV (plus $ 200 for ventilated driver's seat), the final price will reach $ 37 700. This price is acceptable, but you should continue reading to find out what actually have to pay money…
LESS ALTIMY, MORE 4DSC
In order to reduce weight and add a sports car dynamics of motion, the wheelbase 2009 Maxima was, as it does not recognize the sad, reduced by 5.08 cm and front wheels were exhibited widely at 3.5 cm, and rear - by 3 cm There are some steps to ensure To increase the rigidity of the body, while the engine and transmission will be "planted" below to improve the center clips force. Aluminium made part of Infinity were mixed with revised geometry and regulation parameters steering has been remade.
And by the way, before 2009 Nissan Maxima went into production, he has been tested with different test-drive in Nyurburgringe.
All these changes in the undercarriage of the car resulted in a car that appeared an excellent balance between quality and convenient travel fast driving. We found, however, that during our predproizvodstvennogo test-drive vehicle were seen by some inexplicable skachuschim pressure in car tires and therefore driving caps with the tyres get a few tense.
However, there is very little peredneprivodnyh cars that can ride a multigrade tyres, and also keep an excellent management while driving through a slalom at speeds over 66 miles, per hour, whirls on testing skidding to 0.83 g of lateral acceleration and while a good way to travel quietly and deliver an isolated drive impression, as can the Nissan Maxima. Where riding Altimy will be rather rough and "trembling", Maxima 2009 pass smoothly, not delivering any inconvenience to its driver.
MORE ENGINE
In pulling the band from Nissan Maxima has all the chances to get ahead Altimu, but the final results we will get after comparing modern models of machines with those of the types of cars that have been advanced to 2007.
Both cars were fitted with a crane-controlled transmission. At this time, Maxim gained 60 miles per hour in 6.5 seconds, which is greater than the rate at Altimy in 2007 (60 m / h for 6.6 seconds). A quarter mile distance also showed the advantage of more horsepower from Nissan Maxima - auto reached this distance of 14.7 seconds at a speed of 97 miles per hour, compared with 15 seconds to 95 m / h at Altimy.
For the full stop at a speed of 60 miles per hour this 3631 pound car with the support of ABS braking and electronic security need all 128 feet to multigrade tyres. This, of course, better than Altimy, but this is far from the world record. Excellent brake pedal is located, has a good and sensitive response. The system of full braking car in front of this very linear and intuitive.
SO, WHERE IS OVALNYE WATCHES?
The interior of the car entirely at the mercy of the central multimedia system based on full hard drives, which interacts with such important details of the package of Technology, as the navigation system with voice identification, as well as XM NavTraffic, 7 - inch color monitor touch with the camera, plus to this on the disk is 9.3 gigabytes of free space to store music.
Also interior of the car has excellent leather seats premium-class, powerful telescopic steering wheel with insets of eucalyptus tree. And this is only a few that can offer elite Premium package.
Even with the reduction wheel base, accessories "in the rear" on the car still remained very numerous and convenient. For example, there are interesting opportunities, as protivodozhdevoy visor for the rear glass and audio management system \ HVAC, hidden in the armrest.
The long list of standard equipment Nissan Maxima only surpassed even longer describe a variety of additional functional packages. All the same as any case, buying Maxima is a very good choice, especially if we compare it with the Acura TL or for example with the Lexus ES 350.
WHY IT'S NOT INFINITI?
As a result, the overall effect of the 2009 Nissan Maxima is consistent with sedans from Infiniti. It is costly, most equipped with the necessary equipment and secured, very comfortable, sporting and completely surpasses its predecessor economical Nissan Altima.
But where is the oval clock? Answer: All modern cars Infinity zadneprivodnye; Nissan peredneprivodny same. Here are the same and substantive and, indeed, the only significant difference between these cars.
While we can not fully appreciate this nissanovskoe offspring, but we can confidently state that triumphant return dors sports car took place. And that, at this point is clearly the best model Nissan Maxima. And driving it much better than, for example, a Toyota Avalon or Honda Accord. And individuality from the machine twice as many than the Toyota Camry or Hyundai Azera.
2009 Nissan Maxima eventually rose to a level that the city truly wear the crown flagship ship flotilla in Nissan. And he does so with pride and pleasure. This car is so good that we can not be surprised if our scenario of Infinity I35 would be an objective for vysokolobyh developers and designers of cars such extra-class.
Now, after deciding all major issues and dilemmas, the only question that remains - whether it is bought dedicated fans Maxima imagine Altman 3.5 SE or waiting, finally, such a miracle, Maxima 3.5 SV 2009? In the second version of their long waiting uniquely crowned with triumph. What once again proves that Nissan did not cast their fans and not forgotten.
