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Doyle, 01/23/2016
2016 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I traded a Chevy Tahoe in for my Maxima Platinum. This is the first car I have owned since high school (I am 68). I am very impressed with this car. Believe me I did a lot of research and drove several vehicles before buying this car. I actually went to the dealer to look at a smaller suv, when I saw the Maxima I was really impressed with the body style and all the features on the Maxima Platinum. One of my main concerns was road noise, I told the salesman that if the car had road noise I was not interested. After driving, I was completely sold on this car. For the price, you will not find a classier sedan.
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Very impressive
jermey, 09/25/2015
2016 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I bought my Maxima 3.5 SL on 8/31/15. Love this car there is enough power for a 300hp engine it's a blast with putting in Sport mode. It is comfortable with zero gravity seats like panoramic sunroof and LED lights. This car handles well love options and features for a very nice car seems affordable and built to last it's kind of reliable vehicle. It's supposed get 30mile per highway I have literally been driving my car for 2,000miles averaged trip computer says 31.4 mpg as check actual fuel economy it gets. The Maxima does look stylish very happy with my new car purchase so outstanding looking the new interior is design better all the quality materials are well-fitted especially worth money in getting this car no issues but keep in mind that it's still a new car so can give details but all I know I picked an good looking car.
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A huge step up from 2014
Dennis, 09/03/2015
updated 03/05/2021
2016 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
I checked out the 2016 Maxima Platinum almost as an afterthought. I was looking at several cars including the Audi A4 & A6, the Acura TLX Advance, Lexus GS350 and IS350, and the Infiniti Q50. I was really surprised at how well the Maxima stacked up. You will love or hate the new bold in-your-face exterior (I love it) but the interior is a huge leap forward from the older Max. Lighting options provide a very classy curb appearance along with the standard signature boomerang LED running lights. The high console and large screen (tilted slightly toward the driver) seem inspired by fighter jet design. The seats are large and supportive and the driving position very comfortable. The Max is very close in size to the Acura TLX but looks much bigger because of the lines and high hood design. The infotainment systems are colorful and intuitive and the Bose audio is crisp and realistic. Heated and ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel and exterior mirrors (auto-dimming on the driver side) and the safety features in the Platinum edition are very impressive for a non-luxury brand - I would love to know how they make that 360 degree camera view work - it looks like the view from a drone flying above the car. Great for positioning in a parking space! Sonar systems on the corners and collision avoidance warnings also very helpful. Ride is a little stiffer than the average family car, but not at all harsh. Low end torque is very satisfying when trying to get up to speed quickly. On the down side, the Max is a little short on 12v outlets compared to its competitors and in later years Nissan corrected the problem that the USB ports are not lighted, making them very difficult to find at night. The front passenger is limited to four-way seat adjustment rather than eight-way that some of the Max's competitors offer - not a lot of fun for a short passenger, especially when driving toward the sun in late afternoon. Trunk size seems limited by the wheel wells and the positioning of the onboard computer system just under the deck behind the rear seats. Acura offers a two full screen infotainment system that some critics have called "confusing" but I found it more flexible than the Max's - the Acura Advance also has a hard drive you can store music on which is a nice feature. The Nissan warranty also comes up a little short when compared with some of the competitors. One major issue: at 59K miles and 61 months after purchase the CVT gave out. Even though I was technically out of warranty, Nissan and the dealership came through for me and fixed it at no cost to me, so I appreciate them standing behind their product. My recommendation is to be careful with that CVT, make sure to get the required maintenance and don't go shifting to manual mode while in motion (the manual cautions against that). Five years ago, the Max Platinum impressed me enough to forego the luxury brands. Five years later, still good with that decision. Even though I had a major mechanical issue, the company stood with me and took care of it.
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Great Sporty & Luxury Car.
Luis Arzu, 05/25/2016
2016 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
If u want these 2 qualities u got a winner here. Affordable car that gives u both. Many sport cars don't have an interior that looks this great. With this V6 u can't go wrong. CVT n all. Once u put your foot on gas pedal u will see what I mean!!! Get compliments all the time. Deep Blue Pearl baby!!!
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Lovin' My New 2016 Maxima!
Anonymous, 11/03/2016
updated 05/04/2017
2016 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I'll admit, the Maxima wasn't even one of the cars on my list to consider, since I was so hell-bent on getting a Lexus IS 250, Scion FR-S, or Lexus NX300h. I really wanted a sportier car that was fun to drive with great gas mileage, as I commute everyday, but needed one that could fit at least 5 people. The Lexus NX300h was at the top of my list since it could easily fit in 5 people and had all the features I wanted, but was a bit out of my price range. The Lexus IS250 was a lot more cramped and had a lot less features.. and though I REALLY liked the handling and driving of the Scion, much like the Lexus, it had a lot less features and was even more cramped in the rear seats (leg room was next to zero) and was even worse than the Lexus. As I was looking at the Lexus the dealer had in stock, I noticed a Nissan Maxima, which only had caught my eye because of the beautiful color (Bordeaux Black) I went to test drive the Lexus and Nissan and I was completely blown away by the interior, handling and performance of the Nissan. I test drove the Nissan first and then the Lexus. The Nissan had so many features that the Lexus didn't that I was sold after I had finished driving the Lexus. The interior is amazing, and I love the blind spot indicators, as well as the excellent mpg, and the handling in sport mode is awesome! This car is definitely a head-turner and I always get compliments, especially on the color, styling and interior. The only downsides to this car: 1.) Does not fit 5 people comfortably 2.) The Bose sound system is a little off, as the music tends to fade out at random times while playing music, without messing with any of the controls, but could just be my system. 3.) Navigation could be a little bit easier to use, since it can be dangerous trying to go and type through all the manual input information in different sections for the city, state etc while driving. I find it easier to use the nav on my phone than the one in the car, where you can just enter the address easily. **UPDATE -- after a few months of driving it, I AM STILL IN LOVE WITH THIS CAR! However, I do want to add two issues I have had, is the front and passenger car seats and the moon roof. The seats can be a bit uncomfortable after a driving a few hours in this car. They tend to make your shoulder hunch a little forward and might make a long drive feel a bit uncomfortable! Also, I had an issue with the moon roof, and after a couple of uses the motor and the bracket broke. I was able to take it back to the dealer and was able to get it fixed, but because the makers decided to attach the motor to the roof itself, they had to replace the entire roof, which is completely made of glass! Luckily it was covered under my warranty and didnt have to pay the $4,500 invoice. But just a fair warning, buy this car without the moon roof.. that or just dont use the moon roof at all
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