That floating-canopy roofline disguises a lot of it without impinging on easy access to the back bench seat. Most of the Altima's cabin is packed with deeper, firmer buckets, and more available interior tech. It doesn't look like the related Altima, though it shares its architecture and powertrain, and we say it's succeeded. They're supportive, though we haven't found these to be as superbly comfortable as the ones in the Nissan Altima. The Altima shares a similar, but less potent, version of the V-6 as its top engine. The Maxima's ride is fairly good and it borders on sporty.
My husband is pushing gas and we are going 2 mph. The futuristic appearance is finished with large dual exhaust chrome tailpipe finishers and 18-inch machined aluminum-alloy wheels. Most importantly, the front of the Altima was strengthened and redesigned to help it perform better in a crash and now the four door Nissan boasts all of the latest active safety tech on option with everything from forward collision warning, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot warning and a predictive forward collision system that can actively start braking the car if your Altima detects you are about to have a collision. A wide gear ratio range allows for strong acceleration from a standing start and the D-Step shifting logic allows rapid shifts at high throttle openings. Maxima's body is low, sculpted and streamlined to achieve a sweeping aerodynamic profile that has more than a little jet fighter look to it.
The interiors of Camry, Accord, Passat, Mazda6, Chrysler 200 and even the Ford Fusion outclass it for feel good factor. The foundation for the refined Maxima handling and ride comfort starts with a platform that features use of high strength steels, including 1. Co-Founder Joshua Stone and James Hamel met and formed Infotainment Experts. The Driver Attention Alert system provides an audible and visual warning if the system judges that the driver may not be attentive using analysis of steering inputs to detect changes in the driving behavior. It also comes with the Safety Pack as standard, which includes Intelligent Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Recognition, Traffic Sign Recognition and High Beam Assist.
The 2017 Nissan Altima boasts a 15. Intelligent Lane Intervention — a technology which smoothly guides the car back to the centre of a lane — is also fitted. The engine utilizes more than 60 percent new parts compared to the previous generation 3. The luxury-level interior quietness is enabled by the application of laminated glass, not only on the windshield but also on the front door windows — the latter being a hallmark of upscale luxury vehicles. In terms of space, front and rear legroom is acceptable, but the Maxima can't match the rear seat space of less expensive midsize sedans like the Ford Fusion or Honda Accord, let alone similarly priced sedans like the Toyota Avalon. Although I am not sure of the black hard plastic parts, it seems like they will scratch very easy we'll see.
Together with the special badging on the B-pillar that lets everyone know that this model is a Bose Personal Edition, the whole exterior treatment of this limited run model brings out some needed life and personality to the subcompact hatchback. It becomes standard as soon as you move up to the A6 Premium. In Sport mode, the engine throttle response increases, the Xtronic transmission programming changes for more aggressive shifting under braking and gear holding, the steering weight increases and the Active Sound Enhancement system further amplifies the engine note in the cabin. All are added by hand in the factory — in Flins, France — for a guaranteed high-quality finish. The Nissan team benchmarked this audio system against luxury to create a premium experience for its flagship sedan. Our Parts are heavily researched and tested.
That is a glassless frame in the back if you were wondering. City fuel economy is rated at 21 mpg. For instance, the center dash mounted navigation screen is rather small and difficult to read with truly old school graphics. But that is not the worst problem. It's a willing partner in crime looking for a sportier transmission. Never before did we have such problems. I hardly touch my phone in the car now.
But there is no obstruction. Instead, it features Bose surround sound audio standard no matter which trim you choose. The Maxima weighs in at 3,500 pounds—yup, right near the Altima, too. Enhancements versus the previous generation audio system include a more optimal placement of the tweeters to enhance staging, addition of more speakers and introduction of sound processing technologies. We gave the Maxima a 7 out of 10 on our scale thanks to good base features, including its generous infotainment system.
The Platinum also includes a driver drowsiness monitor and , which includes automatic collision notification, remote starting, emergency calling and stolen vehicle locating. Beyond paint and interior trim colors, buyers won't have any ways to customize their cars. Of course, nothing is perfect, so we back it up with our industry leading warranty in case something does go wrong. In addition, two new accessory value packages, the Medallion Package and Dynamic Package, join the previous Midnight Edition in offering buyers a convenient way to customize their Maxima straight from the dealership. It will go on sale this summer. His experience writing hundreds of in-depth car reviews helped him come up with the idea for InfotainmentExperts. Pricing details will also arrive soon, possibly close to when the limited edition car hits dealerships across the Old Continent.
That same audio system is available as an optional feature on all but the 2. You see, the Maxima has a price tag and feature set similar to those of a large sedan like the Toyota Avalon, but it's not as roomy on the inside. It's trunk isn't particularly big, and packaging is a little tight for its size. In government crash tests, last year's 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. In Edmunds brake testing, a Maxima Platinum with all-season tires stopped from 60 mph in 122 feet, which is slightly below average for sedans of this caliber. It includes AudioPilot2 noise compensation technology that monitors ambient noise and adjusts the music accordingly to maintain sound quality. The first figure is identical to that of the Altima, and the second figure is within an inch of the Altima's.