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2016 Nissan Maxima Road Test | Edmunds.com

The all-new 2016 Nissan Maxima may not live up to its four-door sports car marketing hype, but it is more entertaining to drive than many of its rivals. The midsize-to-large-sedan segment isn't known for excitement, but this latest Maxima may change that.
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I'm looking forward to seeing an SV and an SL when they come in. I don't really want to part with my 2012 though...
I find the new exterior extremely attractive with more than a passing resemblance to a Jag XF. The interior design and quality is astounding and one would be hard pressed to find a nicer interior at any price, and certainly nothing in the $40K to $50K range comes even close. The ergonomics are excellent and there is a zero technology learning curve unlike other manufacturers. The controls are straightforward and intuitive and doesn’t require taking eyes off the road to use the equipment.
I drove a Platinum model and was very impressed with the ride quality, the dynamics and the general substantial feeling of the chassis. The Maxima drives much nicer than the Altima 3.5SL and imparts a much more expensive, buttoned-down feel. The Max has abundant power which is delivered extremely smoothly, and has huge reserves even at higher speeds.
I have no idea why the CVT is criticized by almost every automotive writer. When driven in sport mode, it behaves exactly like a conventional stepped transmission and is very eager and responsive. Acceleration and ratio changes are immediate, and there is no hunting as in other multi-speed conventional automatics (who needs 8 or 9 speeds), or clunking like DSG’s. So what if it is a CVT - and doesn’t feel like one?
I’m a little surprised at this less than positive review from Edmunds because the 2016 Maxima is one of the nicest cars I’ve driven, including some highly priced Lexus, BMW and Mercedes models.
My suggestion to anyone in the market is to ignore the negative comments and go and drive one.
My only decision is whether I should get the Brilliant Silver or Pearl White…. with Cashmere interior of course.
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