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An Elegant, Sporty Sedan that Packs a Punch!
I could not be happier with my 2020 Nissan Maxima SL sedan. Like the title states, it's elegant, sporty, comfortable, and possesses absolutely effortless power. I looked at upper trim levels of several popular vehicles, but I kept coming back to the Maxima. To me it had the best combination of attributes, with very few cons. Honda Accord and Toyota Camry are nice, but they are more for guys looking for a family sedan... yawn. The Avalon was nice, but the styling is boring (same as the Kia Cadenza), and although it has the same engine rating of 300 HP, the Maxima just seems quite a bit more powerful, especially in sports mode. The Maxima is flat out fun to drive and it turns a lot of heads to boot, with it's aggressive styling and bold lines. I read many reviews and the critics have never been impressed with the CVT Xtronic transmission, and for good reason. But the latest generation Maxima's have been using the D-Step logic Xtronic CVT's which have proven to be very reliable. I owned a 2014 Nissan Altima and while I never had problems with the CVT (traded it in at 152,000 miles), it did shift kind of odd. Not the 2020 Maxima, you would swear you are driving a very smooth shifting conventional automatic. Plus, although it's classified as a full size sedan, it's actually better described as a midsize sedan on steroids. What I love about it too, it's not your run of the mill sedan. Be prepared to get a lot of compliments. If you are looking for purely a "Dad's" family car to tote around the kids and the dog, you probably should look elsewhere. But if are looking for a classy, entry level luxury sedan, with sporty good looks and awesome acceleration, and is a sheer delight to drive, even to work, look no further then this gem. While it's not a sports car per se, and it's not a pure luxury car, Nissan did a damn good job of giving you a big taste of both. I'm betting you will love it 100%, I sure do!
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Better MPG than expected!
I traded in a 2009 GMC Sierra that was rusting apart, I looked around for several months before purchasing. I was initially looking at the new camry and altimas that offered AWD, but when I test drove the maxima I knew immediately I would be purchasing it. Black on black SV trim 32,000 miles so far! I average 27.5-28 mpg in remote eastern ky, which Is amazing for a V6 with all the rolling hills/foothills of the Appalachian mountains. The maxima rides very smooth. The seats are probably some of the most comfortable seats I’ve set in. One thing I was worried about going back into a car after driving a truck was that feeling of being on the ground and getting behind trucks and suvs and having trouble seeing around them. When driving the maxima I do not have that feeling of being on the ground, and I can see around other vehicles easily! CONS Minor Drawbacks/room for improvement: 1) I wish the headlights were set an inch or two higher 2) No memory seats (at least not in the SV trim) PROS: 1) sporty sedan that you won’t see every 3 seconds 2) Get up and go!! 3) huge trunk! 4) looks, comfort, and style for days Would definitely purchase again!
- 3.5 SR SedanMSRP: $28,399In-stock online
- 3.5 SV SedanMSRP: $20,899In-stock online
- 3.5 SV SedanMSRP: $23,29914 mi away
Underrated
I rented this car and liked it enough to do some more research on it and leave a review. I drove it 1000 miles on a road trip and it was extremely comfortable. It had more than enough horses to pass. Cabin is quiet. Cruise control is easy to use. Plenty of standard tech. I'm baffled why I don't see more on the road.
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Love it
All car types are just right for some individuals, and not for others. I've owned my 2020 Maxima for over 90 days, and I am very happy with it. I went for the SV trim which has most of the bells and whistles, including leather seating and navigation, but doesn't have some of the items that have little or no value for me. Safety wise, it has more than I know what to do with, Intelligent cruise control, Intelligent forward colllision warning, Automatic Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection, Lane departure warning, Blind spot warning, Rear cross traffic alert (has come in handy several times), rear view monitor, Traffic sign recognition (can glance at my dashboard and see what the last traffic speed sign was, in case you missed it) and much more. As far as handling goes, I'd compare it to a sumo wrestler, it's big, but agille, the car can handle cornering like a smaller car, and the ride is very good on level surfaces, not wallowy, it's firm but not harsh, so in bad pavement some of the bumps come through. Acceleration is excellent, and I've yet to notice any bad behavior from the CVT transmission as some reviews state. In sport mode handling is like a laser, solid and more sport-sedan like, a bit too stiff for uneven pavement. Don't believe reviews that say that the steering is hard for parking, they probably left the car in sport mode. As for space, I'm six foot tall and have plenty of room, including headroom, if you're taller I wouldn't recommend getting the moonroof, because it takes away from headroom. As for looks, it is a looker. I've caught people admiring it at parking lots, and several times cars in the fast lane slow down to look at the logo in the rear. I got the pearl white paint, which is extra $, but this car shows off very well with it. Initial quality has been excellent, no problems of any type; my biggest challenge has been reading the thick booklets that explain how to use all the features. Although the car is large the interior is not cavernous, more like a mid-sized Kia Optima or so. That's why some reviews list it as a mid-size and other reviews list it as a full-size. For me, the size means safety, it is top rated in that area, and I don't have a big family or a car pool where I need to routinely carry around a lot of passengers. The trunk is pretty good size and the back seats fold down to carry long items. So far the only complaint is the size and shape of the center console, which is too deep so it makes finding items difficult, I would galdly give up one of the two cup holders to get a better shape for the console, but that is a minor issue. In review, it is not a car you will see every five minutes; so there is somewhat of an exclusive feeling. It looks, feels and performs as a premium sedan, but without the luxury brand baggage.
Expectations Exceeded
I drove a 2011 Buick LaCrosse for years and loved it but when it came time to replace it, as Buick no longer makes the LaCrosse or anything similar, I was forced to look elsewhere. I considered the Chrysler 300, Kia Cadenza and Nissan Maxima before deciding on the Maxima. Shortly afterwards, I had to drive cross country, over 2,000 miles and really got to know the car. The Maxima has exceeded my expectations completely. It gets excellent gas mileage, typically around 35-36 on the highway. It's comfortable, spacious and best of all fast, the V6 is really excellent. To my surprise, the CVT isn't a problem at all, which was one thing I had reservations about. The adaptive cruise control and automatic high beams are features I love now but didn't think I'd use. Overall, very happy I chose the Maxima and absolutely recommend it. I never thought I'd appreciate a Nissan after 9 years as a Buick owner but I am not looking back.
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40th anniversary 4DSC
Bought it primarily as an upgrade from my 2013 Maxima, which I loved. I was looking for the latest safety features and CarPlay compatibility. But the 40th anniversary package really makes it stand out! Quiet and comfortable, but plenty of power too especially in sport mode. Update: Owned it for a year now and still love it, especially the extra features like automatic speed limit detection and auto dimming high beams!
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Blazing!!
Awesome car to drive. Great room that I can fit my military service dog that's a Shepard Boxer mix in the back with my kids. Only hiccup is you can't change the headlights or taillights bulbs(normally) you have to buy the complete assembly. Safety comfort and fuel I getting 29-30 mpg in city 36 hwy. I've had issues withe right rear seat belt which set off the SRS light on. The dealer replaced just the belt even though the wires were separated they said I have to replace the harness $4,000.00 I argued it's a warranty and a safety issue. They didn't want to fix it.
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Awesome car!
Handles great and love the "luxury"feautres I got for the price. A lot of car for the money.
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2019 SR SUPER BLACK.
My 2016 MAXIMA SV lease was up, loved the car so much decided to upgrade to a 2019 SR SUPER BLACK and optioned it out. 2ND TO NONE! for the $$ this car is BAD A**!
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Unassumingly Awsome
This is my second Nissan Maxima, and I am very impressed with the handling ability. It is a very quick and responsive vehicle. I also love the CV transmission you can ask for a smoother ride. A lot of people may say this car looks like a lot like all the other cars out there but they haven't driven one once they do it will set them apart. Also very roomy inside and a quiet ride. A very reliable vehicle.
For the price it comes with headaches
We bought a 2016 Maxima sr, new. We loved this car until the problems just kept mounting. It has been in the shop numerous times (oil leak) took 3 days to find and fix. At least four factory recalls, which were fixed. The latest a bracket holding the muffler up broke, $200 fix. Drove it home the emission light came on. Went back to the dealer $875.00 to replace an oxygen sensor but that wasn't the only problem. A transmission code pops up. Needs a new transmission the CVT is slipping. That is at least covered by the drivetrain warranty. The car has 43k miles. Garaged, no dirt roads, very little city driving mainly hwy, no abuse. I have had 2 Maxima's, 2 Altima's. and a 350z. Done with Nissan.
Sporty
Loves the body style. Had to get used to the comfort of the seats. Bought padded seat covers. Having trouble with water getting in the headlight. The right headlight was foggy and went out. Very expensive to repair. Not covered by warranty. Love other features though. Still like the car.
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2019 Maxima Reserve is incredible!
We tried many other comparable makers and they weren't close in Quality, options, accessories or looks.
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Love my 2019 Nissan Maxima SL!
I love my Nissan Maxima! I see a lot of people saying it isn’t roomy but I’ve honestly never had a problem with that. I’ve had mine for 8 months now. We recently drove ours to Florida from Kentucky (11 hours) and never had any problems. Mine has 43xxx miles now, I bought it used and we got a great deal on it! I’ve never had any problems so far, I am completely satisfied with mine, and we will probably buy a Nissan again. I owned a 2017 Altima before this and we loved it too! We ended up getting in an accident and we walked away without a scratch! Nissan cars are very sturdy for sure! I recommend them!
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My favorite!
Fast, comfortable, handles like a sports car, with a luxury ride.
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Problems before 2000 miles
I purchased my 2022 Nissan Maxima SR in November 2022 and in mid December 2022, the rear panoramic sunroof lining had started to fall on both sides obstructing my view. Clearly a manufacturing defect since no one sits in my back seat and the sunroof was used a handful of times. Dealership stated this isn’t covered under warranty and that I must have done something to it like possibly put a heavy box in the back seat and hit the frame around the sunroof or someone’s head could have hit I’m the frame and caused the dent in the frame. They stated the frame of the sunroof would cost me over 3,000 dollars to fix. Still trying to have this issue fixed and we are now in May of 2023. Prior to this happening, an airflow noise started in the rear passenger window and/or sunroof area. Then by February, the plastic Nissan trim on the front of the steering wheel rattles once I get up to 30 miles per hour or more. I have to press the plastic area down with my finger on the front of the steering wheel for the noise to stop. The second I release my finger it begins to rattle again. So now I’m dealing with a sunroof that has the rear part of the lining rolled up and tapped down( this is how the dealership returned the car to me after a week of having it) so the sun is constantly shinning in the back seat along with rattling and a constant air flow noise. I paid over 41,000 dollars for a brand new car with 16 miles on it and all of this happened before I put 2000 miles on my car. Nissan consumer affairs and the Nissan dealership have done nothing at all to fix the issues and continue to avoid every phone call I make to them to have this resolved. They told me it’s not covered under warranty. This is my 5th Nissan I have owned and it will be my last. There is no complaints regarding the sunroof YET as of now but there is about the air flow noise coming from back windows. I’m sure the rattling and sunroof complaints will start to show up soon for the 2022 Nissan maxima. All someone has to do is fix the errors and defects on products they sale consumers and there wouldn’t be complaints made but here we are. It truly is sad how money and greed trump taking ownership and responsibility for mistakes that are made.
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Classy, comfortable and quick
A nice size sedan with a quick pickup and good handling, have it 4years only oil changes no problems at all.
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Blazer
I love this car! It handles awesome. The acceleration top notch. Would be better if it was a rear wheel drive with a standard shift on the floor. But that just me. The one problem I have is the navigation system it's smacked in the middle of the dash where you have to look off the road. Fuel wise it's a joke yeah ok the manufacturer RECOMMENDS premium fuel but it's not required. I've been using regular fuel for about a month since I bought it. Still runs smooth no loss of power and my fuel mileage increased! I don't have the knock in the engine at all! I have 2 kids they have lots of room. Plus a service dog (Shepard) fits on the floor fine. Trunk is spacious enough.
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For the price it comes with headaches
We bought a 2016 Maxima sr, new. We loved this car until the problems just kept mounting. It has been in the shop numerous times (oil leak) took 3 days to find and fix. At least four factory recalls, which were fixed. The latest a bracket holding the muffler up broke, $200 fix. Drove it home the emission light came on. Went back to the dealer $875.00 to replace an oxygen sensor but that wasn't the only problem. A transmission code pops up. Needs a new transmission the CVT is slipping. That is at least covered by the drivetrain warranty. The car has 43k miles. Garaged, no dirt roads, very little city driving mainly hwy, no abuse. I have had 2 Maxima's, 2 Altima's. and a 350z. Done with Nissan.
Love my Maxima SL
I did a lot of research on quiet sedans.The Maxima was the quietest of all, which was my primary goal. I actually used a free DB meter to compare road noise and it was better than much higher end brands I test drove. I ended up with the SL which has 18 inch tires as apposed to the Platinum with 19 inch. The reason being a smoother ride with the 18 inch tires. Very quiet driving around town, and mostly quiet on the highway, with the exception of roads being repaved, or roads with more grating to keep from sliding. Carpay is excellent. It's a solid well engineered car with lots of bells and whistles for the price. Overall I love the handling, drive, and comfort of this Nissan. I've taken a few long road trips so far and really enjoyed the ride.
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Maxima
Smooth Ride Great Acceleration...aggressive steering
The best bang for the buck
I purchased this car brand new and from day one have been blown away by its performance. This is my 4th Nissan and it has been the hest by far. Smooth acceleration comfy interior and a nice sound system. Wont be my last maxima
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Insurance will hurt your pockets
I love my car but my insurance is $2800 a year with 28 years driving history, good credit, zero accidents/points and I live in the county in a small town. I’m being charged for the “what ifs”. They look at how much it “will” cost for replace something or cover a total loss. But, if I have to file a claim that totals an amount that receives “points” my insurance will then go up. So I’m being charged for the “what ifs” and if these happen I will be charged again. Buy an American made car. A 2021 Dodge challenger scat pack has cheaper insurance. If that puts things into perspective.
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Platinum reserve gang
This is my 3rd maxima! Been leasing every 3 years for a new one. Best thing about this car is that it’s a v6 with many bells and whistles you would see in a German. Only problem is that it doesn’t drive like a German! Also no AWD but the q50 and an Altima do have it -_-
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2019 Maxima SV
The Maxima SV provides everything that I need; Performance, Comfort, Technology and overall appearance. One flaw would be the driver cockpit. The center console impedes a bit much than anticipated leaving less width/room for right leg.
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I have a 2019 Nissan Maxima SL
I drove off the dealers lot in August of 2019. The car was whisper quiet and took bumpy roads without even a shake. Move forward to December 2019 and it is no longer a smooth quite ride. The car bounces and the road noise is loud. I took it to two dealers. They said nothing was wrong. How can that be? Read my intro. I called Nissan's customer service and told them that dealers were unable to bring the car back to how it had been when I bought it. Guess what they said. "We can't help you". Take it to your dealer. I went back to my dealer and the Service Manager and I went for a test drive. He said the car is fine and that the hard ride and road noise was what the younger market wanted. I may have to trade this car in for something that matches the manufacturers advertising and the expert reviews. My Nissan Maxima does not. Can anyone help me deal with what seems to be a company with no regard for its customers?
Fun to drive with luxury and comfort, but lacks
Love the styling of the exterior and mostly the interior. Nice interior styling with great tech comparable to expensive luxury sedans. Horsepower is good but wish it came in a v6 turbo Trunk space needs better management Back seat a little cramped for larger passengers… taller than 5’ 9”. Wireless apple play a must
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Sleek and eye catching!
The 2019 Nissan Maxima SR, has been a fun driving car. Looks good in the new sundrift color for 19' and the car has a very stylish and sleek design. I enjoy traveling and cruising through town in it. Haven't went anywhere yet without someone complementing the design.
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Great car
Maxima is always at the top of my list when referring cars. I've been leasing them since 1989 and never looked back. Great car, Great product.
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best driving experience I've ever had
I've never owned a maxima but still want to leave a review simply because it impressed me so much only driving it for a week. Brands that I've driven for more than 1 month include range rover land rover, bmw X5, MB ML, MB GLS450, MB glc, BMW 320i manual, audi A6, vw golf manual, and others not that impressive. Maxima has the best driving experience. Like the Edmunds review says, the steering wheel is heavy at lower speeds and that's the only not that good thing about this car. It's fast, sure footed, nimble and feels like wearing mechanic legs when driving, as comfortable as part of your body. It's also very shocking how sluggish its gas gauge needle was. It's a gas sipping V6. I never owned one because it uses a cvt, and honestly NISSAN's CVT has the most problems that I have ever heard of. I don't have money and energy for an unreliable transmission. if some day I win a lottery, I will definitely get one just for the driving fun.
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the worse car experience I ever had, never ever Nissan again!
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Love my car
Great car that I love to drive
Sporty ride
I love my car. Just looking to switch to suv
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Fast and Furious 2022 Nissan Maxima Platinum Deep
I Love my 2022 Nissan Maxima Platinum Deep pearl Blue; it drives very good. It's very fast, nimble in all traffic Big city or not. Great on gas, very cool and stylish, has a look that will be cool ten years from now, proven reliability. Just a dope vehicle in every way. The technology compatible with any cars built. It's a cool car. I get stares and thumbs up constantly from other drivers. I Love to drive my Maxima.
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Best Max
I like everything
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5 years with no problems.
I put my Mazda when it was two years old with very low mileage. I've driven it for 5 years now with no problems. I absolutely love the acceleration and the luxury of the interior. I also love the way the dashboard gives you so many options for views especially the next turn GPS indicator. Love the car. Great radio.
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Awesome car
Beautiful car ,fast and luxurious.. I made the Right Choice....
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Performance and luxury
Car has amazing acceleration and many great features. Can be a handful in the rain.
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