Nissan’s reluctance to switch the Maxima’s 3.5-liter V6 engine means we’re familier with its sturdy efficiency. There aren’t any fireworks, only a wholesome quantity of grunt that makes it one of many higher launchers off the road to freeway speeds in its class. In the case of dwelling as much as the sporty styling, the CVT lets the engine down. Round city and out on the freeway although, the CVT begins to shine and retains the revs in the fitting place.
For freeway cruises, there is a little or no criticism because the chassis and engine work collectively. We additionally seen cabin noise, or slightly the shortage of it. The lively noise cancellation featured on our tester did a stellar job in a tough space that another opponents within the phase usually fall down on.
Contemplating its measurement, the Maxima handles nicely and, for spirited driving, the damping is agency and chassis lean is nicely restricted in deeper corners. Nonetheless, as a every day driver the suspension is not compliant sufficient for what the automotive goes to be for most individuals, even in our Platinum trimmed tester mannequin.
The place issues crumble for the Maxima driving expertise is within the numb steering that has little curiosity in speaking with the driving force. The brake pedal is lower than inspiring with its mushy really feel, and between the 2 they disappoint in what ought to be a stable all-round bundle.
