2017 Nissan Maxima Review: A Full-Size Sedan with Sporty Aspirations

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Overview

The Nissan Maxima is marketed as a sports car by its Japanese manufacturer, designed to meet the needs of both families and luxury enthusiasts. With its bold styling, the Maxima competes with the Kia Cadenza and Toyota Avalon, showcasing that the full-size car class can be exciting.

Key Features

Exterior

The eighth-generation Nissan Maxima, embodying Nissan’s V-motion design language, features sharp contours and aggressive styling. The striking silhouette is complemented by chrome accents and 19-inch machine-drilled alloys. The sporty SR trim includes a boot lid spoiler and twin-exit tailpipes, enhancing its menacing look.

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Interior

The interior of the 2017 Nissan Maxima is adorned with smooth and perforated leather, complemented by faux wood trim that enhances the black and beige color scheme. The cabin reflects its sporty intentions with features like a flat-bottomed steering wheel, aluminum pedals, and leather-wrapped bucket seats.

Safety & Tech

Equipped with ventilated seats, a premium Bose audio system, Bluetooth, and an 8-inch multi-touch monitor, the Maxima offers great value. Safety features include numerous sensors for Forward Emergency Braking and Adaptive Cruise Control, enhancing its safety profile.

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Drive

The Nissan Maxima is the most powerful among its Japanese and Korean competitors, offering 300 horsepower and 354 Nm of torque through a CVT transmission. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.4 seconds, reaching a top speed of 211 km/h.

The sports-tuned suspension and performance dampers provide precise handling, although they lean towards the stiffer side. Features like Traction Control and Dynamic Control enhance the driving experience, offering a sportier feel with a heavier steering response.

Verdict

The 2017 Nissan Maxima invites reflection on a quote attributed to Albert Einstein: “Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” The Maxima strives hard to position itself as a sports car, but in doing so, it somewhat dilutes its standing against stronger competitors. While it excels in many aspects, it falls short of being a true sports car.

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