- Olga Kokorina
- Translated by Olga Apetenok
- Ru Fr He
Nissan Maxima Sedan. 8th generation, 2018 restyling
The Nissan Maxima is a full-size sedan, which has been produced by Nissan (Japan) since 1982. Throughout its history, the model always incorporated new technologies and went beyond the North American market for which it was initially created. In 2021, Israeli buyers could purchase the eighth generation of the sedan after the 2018 restyling.
Exterior
The new Nissan Maxima features a signature design borrowed from the flagship Nissan Murano SUV. The car is 4,905 mm long, 1,862 mm wide and 1,436 mm high. The wheelbase has grown to 2,775 mm. The trunk volume is 405 liters, which is the minimum for cars of this class.
The 2018 Maxima is distinguished by aggressive head optics with broken curves of LED lights, a raised bonnet, an imposing V-Motion grille, as well as a sporty front bumper with a kind of front splitter and a pair of small fog lights. In profile, the car stands out with a strongly sloping windshield, blown wheel arches, beautiful embossed sides and a massive C-pillar. The stern also looks imposing and expressive thanks to a powerful bumper, a small spoiler on the trunk lid, striking headlights and two square exhaust pipes.
There are 6 body colors to choose from: Carnelian Red, Deep Blue Pearl, Super Black, Gun Metallic, Brilliant Silver and Pearl White. Israeli buyers can choose from 4 colors: gray, black, white and silver metallic.
Interior
The 2018/2019 restyled Nissan Maxima has an expanded list of interior colors (black or beige leather is available in Israel). The interior features better materials: soft plastic, genuine leather, decorative inserts made of natural wood, brushed aluminum and steel.
There is a new, stylish sports multifunction steering wheel with a beveled-off lower rim. The dashboard is informative, forming a combination of analog dials and a fairly large color LCD monitor of the trip computer. The center console, tilted 7 degrees towards the driver, houses an 8-inch multimedia screen surrounded by two rows of mechanical buttons, as well as an intuitive climate control unit, represented by a small screen, several buttons and a pair of multifunction rotary switches.
The driver and front-row passenger may relax in stylish and comfortable electrically adjustable and heated seats with good lateral support. Between the seats is an imposing central tunnel, which houses an engine activation/deactivation button, a gearshift knob, a multifunctional plate, a pair of cup holders and an electric parking brake button. Rear passengers have access to an equally comfortable backseat that can easily accommodate three adult people, offering a separate unit of air vents, a USB port for recharging mobile devices and a folding center armrest.
Powertrains and chassis
The new Nissan Maxima has a 6-cylinder V-shaped petrol engine with 300 hp. With it, the car accelerates to 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, while the maximum speed reaches 217 km/h. The car is equipped with an X-Tronic CVT and front axle drive. There is a MacPherson strut independent suspension at the front and a multi-link suspension at the rear. The braking system is represented by disc mechanisms on all wheels.
The sophisticated steering has an electric power assist with variable settings, which allows you to get real driving pleasure, not only while driving in a straight line, but also on winding serpentine roads.
Trim levels and equipment
The 2019/2020 Nissan Maxima comes to Israel with the SL trim level. The sedan is equipped with a large number of modern safety systems: 10 airbags, forward collision warning system, emergency braking assistance system, blind-spot monitoring system, rear interference warning system, driver fatigue alert, tire pressure monitoring system, stability control system, etc.
The Nissan Maxima SL features a multimedia system with a color touch screen 8 inches, compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, BOSE stereo system with 11 speakers; rear view camera, multifunction steering wheel, 2-zone climate control, etc.
