2016 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV

MANAGERS NOTES - 300 HP V6. DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL, HEATED LEATHER, 18" ALLOY WHEELS, BLIND-SPOT MONITORING, REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT, REARVIEW CAMERA, FRONT AND REAR PARKING SENSORS, 8 SPEAKER SOUND SYSTEM, LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL, BLUETOOTH, EXTENDABLE THIGH SUPPORT! **AS PRICED COMES WITH 3 MONTH UNLIMITED MILE SERVICE CONTRACT** ** SC TITLE ** Vehicle overview The Maxima has always been Nissan's luxury leader, but conservative styling and a too-similar résumé to Nissan's Altima have made it a tough sell for many consumers in recent years. That could change for 2016, as Nissan has redesigned the Maxima to help the car stand out more between mainstream family sedans and entry-level luxury cars. Certainly, the 2016 Nissan Maxima is one of the more dramatic-looking sedans to come out this year. The new model is 2.2 inches longer and sits 1.3 inches lower than its predecessor, enabling sleeker styling and better aerodynamics. Overall curb weight is down slightly, while structural rigidity has increased, changes that Nissan says contribute to improved efficiency and handling. There are incremental gains under the hood, too, as Nissan has revised the Maxima's 3.5-liter V6 to produce 10 extra horsepower while using less fuel. Lower and sleeker, the 2016 Nissan Maxima has been redesigned with a bolder look than before. Changes can be found on the inside of the 2016 Maxima as well. The interior design looks more luxurious than before, and most materials are high quality. In particular, the upper trims' leather and simulated suede upholstery give the Maxima a premium and sporty feel. A new touchscreen technology interface with a separate rotary controller, allowing the driver to choose his or her favorite way to operate the system, is another welcome change this year. Performance & mpg Under the hood, the 2016 Nissan Maxima features a familiar 3.5-liter V6, but it is updated this year to produce 300 horsepower (up 10 from last year). Torque stays the same at 261 pound-feet. The lone transmission is a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that drives the front wheels. EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings check in at 25 mpg combined (22 city/30 highway), which is a bit better than most of its rivals. Safety Standard safety features on the 2016 Nissan Maxima include antilock brakes, traction and stability control, front seat side airbags, side curtain airbags and a rearview camera. Standard on the SL and above are a blind-spot monitoring system, rear cross-traffic alert and a forward collision warning and mitigation system with automatic braking. In government crash tests, the 2016 Maxima earned an overall score of five stars (out of a possible five), with five stars for total front-impact safety and five stars for total side-impact safety. The Maxima also earned top scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, receiving a "Good" rating in the moderate- and small-overlap frontal-offset impact tests as well as a "Good" rating in the side-impact, roof-strength and seat/head restraint tests. The IIHS also tested the Maxima's forward collision mitigation system and awarded it a score of "Superior." Driving The steering is precise, body motions are fairly disciplined when going through turns, and the car is generally fun to drive. No matter which trim level you pick, the Maxima is quiet at highway speeds. If you're looking for a sporty family sedan, the 2016 Nissan Maxima should be an excellent choice. As with other CVTs, the Maxima's transmission has no fixed gear ratios. However, Nissan has added seven simulated gear ratios that are used in certain instances to provide the feeling of a regular automatic transmission, minimizing the prolonged high-rpm droning that has given CVTs a bad reputation. We generally like the result, as the CVT does a pretty fair impression of a conventional automatic without giving up its edge in fuel economy. Interior The Maxima may not h