Nissan Maxima

In light of the way it looks, drives and feels, the 2014 Nissan Maxima ought to be viewed as an extravagance execution car. Rather, its Nissan badges consign it to being an agreeable and consistent family car that offers close extravagance housing for five travelers. It likewise has a goal-oriented, donning character fit for contending with fair size execution sedans, for example, BMW, Audi and Volvo. Furthermore it accomplishes the majority of this at a sensible cost.

Dispossessed of Nissan's "cutting edge" ceaselessly variable programmed transmissions, which exchange responsiveness for effectiveness in the updated Altima car and Pathfinder SUV, the Maxima makes great utilization of Nissan's recognizable (and strong) 3.5-liter V-6. The 290-strength motor pushes the auto with a savagery that is uncommon in the full-size class (spare maybe the V-6 Avalon or Chrysler's V-8 sedans) on account of the Maxima's light weight. Our analyzer was second-lightest to the Avalon among seven extensive sedans, tipping the scales at short of what 3,600 pounds. That is more than 400 pounds short of what the Ford Taurus and the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger kin. (Avoid is one of Chrysler's brands.)

The Maxima's mix of assemble quality, visual offer, inner part refinement and driving ability makes it a standout amongst the most adjusted car offerings at its cost. The Maxima is not a materialistic trifle, however in these troublesome monetary times that may be a decent thing.

What is New for 2014?

Another S Limited Edition Package includes HID headlights, haze lights, back spoiler and 18-in Dark Hyper Silver wheels to the base 3.5 S, while the 3.5 SV trim additions as standard an audit screen, USB network and a 7-inch shade screen.

Models and Features:

The current-era Nissan Maxima earned the top score, Good, from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for front and side-sway crashes. The car earned an Acceptable score — one crosspiece down from Good — in top quality scores, yet it additionally scored Acceptable in IIHS' testing new little cover frontal test, which a lot of people new autos come up short. (Read all the more about the little cover frontal test he

The 2014 Nissan Maxima comes in only two trims: 3.5 S and 3.5 SV.

Standard peculiarities for the 3.5 S ($31,810) trim incorporate auto on/off headlights, force glass moonro of, force windows with one touch up/down for the front windows, double zone atmosphere control, Intelligent key section and push-catch begin, journey control, Bluetooth, 8-way power driver's and 4-way control traveler seat and a 60/40 part collapsing back seat.

The 3.5 SV ($34,900) includes an audit screen, power-flexible lumbar help, developing thigh help for the driver's seat, 7-inch shade screen, USB/ipod integration, cowhide upholstery and a general home remote.

Options and Packages:

A number of the Maxima's most famous alternatives are packaged into bundles. The Cold Weather bundle includes warmed front seats, controlling wheel and side mirrors. The Premium Package includes a double board moon roof with force retractable sunshades, converse tilt-drawback reflects, a force tilt/telescopic controlling wheel, premium calfskin and oar shifters. A compelling V6 motor, noteworthy cornering and braking capacity and a gimmick laden inside place the Maxima in the same group as the Chrysler 300, Volkswagen CC and Hyundai Azera. The Sport Package includes sport suspension, 19-in wheels, warmed and cooling driver's seat, smoked front light covers and a warmed directing wheel, in addition to different things.

As Nissan's leader vehicle, the 2014 Maxima has long held an uncommon position in the armada. Despite the fact that, not exactly Infiniti-like in its extravagance offerings, the Maxima is a cut over the bread-and-margarine sedans from Honda and Toyota. Numerous holders consider the Maxima to be an execution car comparable to Audi and BMW sedans, yet for far less cash.

The Tech Package includes hard-drive-based voice-actuated route, Sirius Navtraffic and streaming Bluetooth. It is well-fabricated; spry taking care of; capable motor; close extravagance lodge; plenitude of accessible peculiarities. The 9-speaker Bose sound framework is a standalone choice that can be requested just with the SV trim.

Under The Hood:

Aside from failing to offer a manual transmission, the 2014 Nissan Maxima is as powerful and thrilling as any decently respected game vehicle. A manual mode that uses guiding wheel-mounted oar shifters to reenact the knowledge of a 6-pace gearbox adjusts for that deficiency.

From the premium calfskin situates that are standard on SV adaptations, to its thick guiding wheel, the 2014 Nissan Maxima's inside appears to shout, "We should make a go at driving!" Standard on the higher-trim SV model is a smooth infotainment framework with a 7-inch shade screen and outwardly engaging catches and dials that are pretty much as at home in vehicles from Nissan's Infiniti extravagance division. Yet the Maxima's ride is exceptionally agreeable. Notwithstanding its wearing identity, it conveys a feel that is agreeable for the every day drive and also long-separate thruway cruising, settling on it a fine decision for a family car. For travelers in once more, there is satisfactory however not extraordinary headroom and legroom, and the 2014 Maxima's emptied out back seatbacks don't offer the sort of firm lumbar help found in the front seats. The back seats fold for extended freight room.

Fuel Economy:

The 2014 Maxima gains generally normal efficiency for the portion, evaluated at 19 mpg city/26 mpg thruway by the EPA. Nonetheless, the Maxima do oblige premium fuel, which may influence your funding on the off chance that you were searching for an auto with OK gas mileage. Be that as it may, we do suspect that the EPA numbers may be on the low side; in short-outing city driving, we effortlessly found the middle value of 20 mpg in a test Maxima.

Safety Ratings and Technology:

Standard wellbeing peculiarities for the Maxima incorporate ABS, security control, footing control, six airbags and dynamic front head limitations. For 2014, the Maxima earned the most astounding front and side accident test evaluations from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gives the Maxima three out of five stars in the front-end accident test, and five stars in the side-effect and rollover tests.

Our Advice:

Our suggestion for the Maxima is the up-level SV. It includes calfskin upholstery and more agreeable and strong seats, both of which will make your day by day drive or weekend street outing more pleasant and agreeable. The SV trim is likewise qualified for the best alternatives, including the Bose framework, route and the Sport and Premium bundles. Of course, you can live without this stuff, however isn't it better not to? While the 2014 Maxima may not be a hard and fast game car or games auto, it does perform easily and certainly, and the quickening from its 290-pull, 3.5-liter V-6 motor has a solid, loose air in common driving, where it functions admirably with the programmed persistently variable programmed transmission (CVT). The current Maxima picks solace of and refined driving feel over the capacity to throw the auto around turns. That is not a terrible trade, however, particularly in case you're searching for an auto with streaming, extraordinary outline, an upscale inner part and a long rundown of gimmicks.