2016 Nissan Maxima First Drive - Fast Lane Daily
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
- The 2016 Nissan Maxima is on its way to dealerships and we were invited to take a first spin in the sports sedan. The new 2016 Maxima is totally redesigned and re-engineered from the outgoing model and is better than ever. Let's have a look with our host Tom Albrecht!
Back in 2016 I never dreamed of owning one. Got one in 2021 and loving every second of my drives. Thanks Nissan!
Exact same!
What year did you get? And how is it holding up?
@@chrisrob722 Mine's a 2021. Been amazing so far!
People who complain about the lack of shifting feel of the CVT need a understand that an "automatic is an automatic!". If they want "shifting feel" shut up and get a real manual. I was skeptical when I test drove and ultimately bought my Platinum Maxima but I like the smooth acceleration and the transmission's smooth downshifting going down hills. Of course when I'm racing BMWs and Audis I use the Sport Mode to simulate shifting and not be embarrassed. ... just kidding. This car is fast, fun, quiet, and in my opinion, very good looking.
Am going to have my 2016 maxima in two weeks .. What do you think about its handling and the quietness inside?
+turki fit
For quiet, it's about average. I drove a Lexus ES and Acura TLX over the same roads and on rough freeways they were all about the same. For handling I like the lower sitting position and comfortable seats. It feels like a go-kart around corners. I don't run it on race courses so don't need or want a "sports car", this is the most fun car to drive I've ever owned. (I really like the CVT) Let me know how you like yours when you get it.
If they offered a manual, that would be great.
@@Bonaventure2AK
My friend I love my Maxima and yes CVT in Maxima is way better than those Automatics.
My wife brought me a 2022 Nissan Maxima Platinum Deep Pearl Blue, I love it. I can't stay out of it! Great Car.
After owning 2017 Maxima SR for 2 years I am still a proud of it. And now I don't like automatics. I actually sold my 2017 Maxima and went out to buy a new car. I have test driven everything from Q50, TLX, Avalon, BMW 428i and Audi A4 and full circle back I just bought myself a 2019 Maxima SR and in the process I have realized that there is not a single car mentioned above come close to the feel and dynamics of Maxima especially in this price range. And Automatics are old and slow compared to an excellent CVT in Maxima and that's my conclusion. Cheers!
A lot of complaining in here from people that would never buy one anyway. A few points:
1) RWD won't ever happen as long as Infiniti and the Q50 are around.
2) 300hp is plenty in a street family sedan.
3) Don't think "sports car", think "sporty car" and it makes more sense.
4) Manual trans in this car is gone, dead. There's a reason they stopped offering it: they were not selling.
5) Props to Nissan for designing something unique. If you want a grandma mobile, go buy a Toyota Avalon or Chevy Impala instead.
3) It's hideous
My co-worker wanted to buy Dodge Charger. He was going crazy about it. I took him to test drive Dodge Charger and then I asked him if he can just come and test drive Maxima. He was very reluctant and finally said yes. So he test drove the SL model and 15 minutes later he was in love with it and finally yesterday Dec 22, 2016 he bought himself a 2017 Maxima SL. Anyone doubts needs to drive this car and trust me engine and transmission in this car feels like match made in heaven. It rides better than any car 40k category.
Cheers!!!
I fell in love with this car the moment I stepped on the pedal. Those hating on the CVT will change their mind they they test drive it.
Test drive? I don't want anyone to see me in that ugly fat beast.
Stevie G you are entitled to your opinion, I respect that.
Stupid, you are the ugly beast. Not this beautiful car!
I agree. I'm no faux race car driving snob either. I drove this car for a week (2017 SV)and the CVT was never a problem. Gobs of power too.
fifthheaven How is your car doing nine months later? Still in love?
I own 18 maxima sl in white color. The truth is I love this car, I don't care its cvt or automatic. Such a beautiful machine.
Sir, your seatbelt is twisted. I can't stop staring at it now.
calen pope after reading this comment, I cant stop looking at the seat belt! lol. Nice catch
Are the twisted seatbelts an option on every trim level? Or are they like that to match the twisted lines on the sides of the car?
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LMFAO
I jumped when I saw that you were driving down RiverSide Drive! I have never seen a test done in New York. Great !
Just bought a 2016 Platinum. I could write a dissertation on this car. It's amazing.
Agree, the people trashing the car and CVT have probably never driven one.
It's been 2 months, and I'm still in love with this thing. Instead of meeting friends for lunch, I pick them up and take them home--always looking for an excuse to drive it. I'm still discovering neat user friendly design features that BMWs and new Accords don't have. Cornering, acceleration, braking and comfort are the best I've ever owned. The intelligent cruise makes highway driving much less stressful. I noticed that when the turn signal is activated and the cruise is slowing due to a car in front, it begins to accelerate for passing. Very cool.
The moving object detection is uncannily sensitive and the 360 camera view is incredible.
BTW, I was wondering what the "OFF" indication means on the sensor screen when backing. Dealer finally figured it out. If the sensor beeping is annoying while backing, just hit one of the arrow buttons on the steering wheel to cancel sensors. They are active again when in drive. These engineers thought of everything.
The car is white, but the interior is black, which can be a nuisance on hot days but remote start helps.
Recently got the new maxima and it is
the best car among its competitors.
driving comfort is the best
sport mode is just sexy
fuel economy is also great in this car
better than the infiniti q50, mercedes c200, kia cadenza, other competitors
Really love the way the Maxima looks.
that headlight and grill is something serious
I just got a chance to drive this car and I'm pleasantly surprised this car is really fast and agile. I take back my negative comments and have to commend Nissan for such a superior product. I'm really impressed by the acceleration in sport mode and how intuitive the CVT transmission feels. Also the list of standard features this car comes with is excellent like Navigation and satellite radio. This car is not yo be taken lightly
Absolutely stunning.....if you don't like the cvt you can flip a switch that allows you to feel the gearshifts like an automatic
Epic car
I owned one and its awesome car..great engine powerful..the x tronic cvt is fast to response..i race with 2016 charger v6 all wheel drive i beat the charger twice.
Interior look better than an Infiniti. Love the glass roof
I have a maxima 2012 and I love it
I have a 2011 maxima sv premium package and I love the car even though my CVT transmission failed on me at 75k ..Nissan replaced it for free...still love my car.
He's absolutely right about the cvt.
Most buyers compare the Nissan Maxims vs Honda Accord or Toyota Camry. These are family sedan and fuel efficiency is more important than sportiness. I don't see problems about having a CVT transmission.
I love the aggressive design that Nissan is using on their cars.
Who wouldn't bring a Maxima to a car meet? It's a bad ass car. Has been for decades. It's the flagship as far as looking at a Sentra, Altima (which I own) and then the Maxima. A real and true car meet is attended by real and true car enthusiasts. Not little kids bringing their parents car out or their first car they're paying for with their part time job. Look, it's about the car first, then your customized touches, then finally the friends you make; that's a real and true car meet. The rest is just added stuff.
Tom, I think more "sportiness" in the Maxima will be an issue. If someone wants more in terms of performance, they can head to the Infiniti Q50 which is not far of reach in terms of price, and it offers some really good stuff (RWD, 7spd, 3.7L 300+hp, etc).
That's my personal take on it,
Nice in depth review!
CVT means replace ONLY, no rebuilds. Is this a VLSD or Open Drive transmission (Basically one wheel drive)?
Very nice car , l want one for myself.
I love mustang and convertibles☝️
+Amber Silva then check out the all new 2016 mustang rocket
+Dianne Hickman i want one for you too
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You can have the one that I won't buy
yeah Tom Albrecht did a good review . like the guy .
I dig it. I like cars that step away from traditional styling; and when you are able to do that in the boring sedan market of America, you are doing great things. I loved the Ford Fusion when it came out. If you're going to be in a car that is (more than likely) for the family, and needs to be reliable, why not have something that looks cool and stands out from the crowd? Obviously the Altima will sell a lot more than the Maxima, but I'm sure a lot of potential Altima buyers will walk into the dealership with their order in hand and pause for at least a minute looking at the Maxima.
I have a 2014 maxima. I love it but I know what my next car will be! I absolutely love that car. So gorgeous.
mike216ism that thing is ugly
samuel lopes what this 2016? I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I think it's beautiful! Especially in pearl white
pearl white is nice , thats what color my maxima is, but those body lines are horrible...
samuel lopes I have that Crimson black color. I love my maxima. Sounds really good when jumping on it
i have a 02 SE with a 6 speed. took me almost a year to find it... eventually i will put in a 09-15 motor in it...
this guy's review is really really good ...
never was a fan of Nissan but god damn this car is fucking beautiful
awesome looking car. I tried the old model and got to admit Maxima is best Japanese car outthere. I had a mazda protege, accord and recently switched to CLA250. Will definitely buy a Maxima in the future.
I'm going to get that car in 5 month spring,I took it for a test drive a day ago.I don't know people complain about the cvt trans it ran real smooth very fast car.If want a race car get a vett or a mustang.
This design + rwd + vr38 + a 7spd dct trans = heaven
A lot of the things people say are bad about this car is trivial. The one thing I will say you can really notice is the torque steer...that is something I could somewhat ignore at lower speeds, but when I really push the car it becomes disturbing.
I completely agree with you with the transmission options for the Maxima. If Nissan refuses to remove the CVT from the Max, just make it so it's only available on the base model. Upper trims should feature DCTs and the SR should have the option of a manual.
I have a 2010 Maxima SV, and I think the 290HP it provides is astounding, it is an aggressive and great car. Can beat any of my friends in races (I'm 16), and it's sleek. The only problem is the gas mileage, getting about 17 in the city, like 21 on the highway
Tom - Very good review. Thanks !!
Oh my gosh, the people bitching about the CVT, seems like those who were only able to get approved for a Versa...get your credit right and enjoy a CVT equipped Nissan V6 cause I damn sure enjoy mine
The Maxima was equipped with specially-made tires that enhance grip in addition to its sports suspension (as its "SR" designation indicates"). If Nissan is going to tout this track comparison, then the 328i needed to have the M-Sport suspension, the TLX should have been the SH-AWD version, and the A4 also should have been equipped with the optional sports suspension to make them all as "track-ready" as the Maxima.
Regarding that center console, at first glance it looks good, but at closer look, it's cluttered and old-school.
The Acanthus/Plinth Type It's not a question of cost. It's a question of whether the cars were truly track ready. The comparison was comparing performance only, not performance based on price.
Thanks for the review FLD and i think this might be my next car
Great review. That is a very nice looking car bro.
ahhh the Saw Mill River Parkway. The ultimate drivers paradise....
Remember it's still a maxima. It was never a sports car it's an executive commuter car. You have to stay true to what it came from
The Maxima is not a sport car. This feels like the revival of the original skyline series. A 4 door sedan with more than enough power for everyday usage, unique design, but still kind of comfortable and practical. These seem to be true to the new Maxima but as far as I know, the skyline series wasn't a sport car lineup either. They were sporty as the maxima, but the one that was, and is called a sport car is the GT-R. I think they did a good job, this car looks way better than I expected.
I like how you guys threw in that small clip of the new mustang GT at 3:16.lol
Haha lol
Hi how's it going? How Extraordinary! mix separate What's your opinion about this, guys
I appreciate the review.thx man
I bet the Mustang driver he passed was laughing saying, "cute car", lol.
Why FWD and CVT. And for up to $40000 for all the top options? I think I would get the Chrysler 300 for the same price but I get RWD, 8 speed auto and possibly V8
I have this car and I love it. I had a mustang too, but it is more the noise that it do.
Pardon my ignorance, but I listened to the brother on the video elude to the notion that the CVT in this vehicle "make it seem as if the trans is shifting " in other words when you use the paddle shifter, the trans doesn't actually shift at all. To me with my limited knowledge of cvt, I'm thinking ALL of the 6cyl cvt's (In the Nissan Brand) "Play Shifts" when you so called upshift & downshift on the road, does this go for all cvt's across brands or is this exclusive to the Nissan brand?
+Will Hearn Nissan's not the only one to include "imaginary gears." Honda, Subaru, and Toyota do it too.
I completely forgot about the TLX. Would rather buy that.
I totally agree with you on the CVT. Nothing wrong with it on the base model but the SR should have some other options.
very pertinent comments with a professionaly achieved video. but will this Maxima2016 be sold in Europe ?
Mazda could teach a lot to Nissan as far as style and design, but Nissan has that nice engine power. Please Mazda and Nissan have a baby!!
Nothing says sporty and elegant like new york traffic😏
Who is going to a car meet in their family car? Guy is talking about it like people are buying this car as a performance car. Last thing I want in a family car is a manual or dealing with paddles. I just need it to get me somewhere quietly and comfortably and if I put my foot down and it takes off that's just a bonus.
He wants so badly for it to be a performance car along the likes of BMW and the like. He's delusional.
All the people hating are the bmw, Audi, Mercedes fan boys.
Yet, they don't own one.
+Doc MC actually we do own them, at least I do, German cars are the best and always will be
Anthony Delgado Yea i know, but people that are usually complaining are the ones that aren't buying it.
+Anthony Delgado no i Come from germany and live in germany and i say german cars are Not the best
Yes but does it have air conditioning ...
is this CVT as good as the new Subaru WRX?
Does it come with timing belt or chain?
Hamza Harichane all VQ engines use a chain
i wanna buy it but i cant find it in my country how i can buy it
I like Nissans and I own two of them, including a 1997 Max that still runs great with 233K on the odometer, but I think that at this point in time the Maxima has an identity crisis which this reviewer hit on when he advised that they consider offering some transmission options besides the CVT. If you are going to call your product a "4-door sports car" you really need to offer a manual transmission as an option on your designated sport models. Granted, a lot of buyers may love the CVT but a lot of others will be wanting a transmission with actual gears, not a pulley system, and a manni-tranni or at least a gear driven automatic would go a long way towards satisfying that segment of buyers. Also, isn't it time for Nissan to offer an all-wheel drive option on the Maxima? As one auto reviewer pointed out, asking which front wheel drive car is the most agile, sporty and responsive is sort of like asking who is the best one-armed boxer. For the Maxima to be taken seriously as a "four door sport car" it really needs gears in the transmission and rear-wheel or all-wheel drive.
This looks awesome
His seat belt is twisted? Is it that hard to put it on? :) CVT in a 4 door sport sedan is a little controversial.
Tom, didn't that twisted seatbelt bother your shoulder?
Also, you speak as though this is a hyper sports car that at low speeds has issues with its transmission because of the massive amounts of power... this thing only has 300hp what makes you think that it couldn't be a daily driver?
Geez 40k price tag for the top of the line is crazy.
That's actually not bad for a fully optioned car in that size class and that's MSRP (which nobody pays anyway) so realistically you're paying in the high 30s
Kayone73 I just think people would rather something else rather than a 40k nissan
Gmoney Mozart just keep in mind ppl will be spending $10-20k more on a similarly fully specced bmw, audi, lexus, Infiniti, acura, etc. Remember this car will sell to non-car enthusiasts who don't know the differences between FWD and RWD or really care about performance badges. This car is definitely not for you or I
Gmoney Mozart like what??? Kia, chevy, Ford???
Mr Niceguy Maybe a WRX. The Benz CLA or C class. A 40k price range Audi, Infinite Q-40 or Q50. The Q60 Coupe is pretty sexy.
I don't know, maybe go out and buy a Mustang or something sporty.
Totally agree on transmission.
Spot on about the CVT. It's what's holding me back from being sure about this car.
Same with me.
So what do u think should I buy it BuT THE CVT
If you could get it without the CVT, I'd love it. I ended up getting a GTI with a DSG. You'd probably get used to the CVT though. Eventually.
Totally agree on the part that Nissan should have added a manual gearbox. At least on one of the models, understanding of course that Nissan tuned the new Maxima specifically for a CVT.
Nice looking car, I have a G37, do they have the same engine?
G. Castillo, they're both (Max's 3.5L and the Skyline's 3.7L) from the same (heavy weight) VQ family of engines, but that's where similarities end...
But the '16 Max has a transversal FWD engine [AWD is not available yet] and makes 300/261, the Skyline (Q40/50) has a RWD longitudinal engine [AWD is an option, as the Q50X] and makes 328/269.
Also the '16 Max's interior is now roughly the same size [~ 112 cu. ft.] as the 3-Series or the Skyline Q40 (shouldn't happen as either is RWD, so the RWD's have to be longer to compensate the "hump"), while the Skyline's Q50 interior [~ 118 cu. ft] is slightly larger than in the '15 Altima (even with the "hump"). Yes, Max is TIGHTER than an Altima or Q50 Skyline...
If you want my honest assessment, Nissan should've made Max an Altima Platinum (Max's style and "goodies" with the Altima's dimensions, which would make it more comfortable)...
G. Castillo G37 is better in every way. More power, better transmission, better suspension, more standard equipment.
Man this car really the best... In a rental car segment, seriously that interior is probably better than any chevy malibu or Camry :p
$40k? I'd get a fully loaded Golf R
Only thing sporty about this car is the steering wheel
It's off the gtr so its not original
donkedik J. You may wanna check that again. This steering wheel is unique to the 2016 Maxima in the Nissan/Infiniti line. Here's the GTR: image.motortrend.com/f/wot/1401_2015_nissan_gt_r_gets_updates_priced_starting_at_103365/60048788/2015-nissan-gt-r-steering-wheel.jpg
Idk. I heard another reviewer say its off the gtr
donkedik J. It's the paddle shifters that are taken from the gtr . It's really just taking from the parts bin . Infiniti also uses them. the Infiniti steering wheel is pretty much the same as the gtr .
The paddles seem like the exact ones from the 2009-2014 models...at least that what it seemed like when I checked the 2016 out at the dealership yesterday. I owned a 2012 Maxima with them...used them all the time. The GTR and Inifiniti ones have some leather-like material in addition to the metal or metal/plastic construction. If I remember correctly, the GTRs (maybe Infiniti as well) use magnesium verses a hard plastic material like the Maxima.
Where is the pilot test drive?
I can't wait to test drive this at hertz
I get the maxima is better value for money than the beamer, audi and acura, however I don't see how taking a higher horsepower vehicle and beating a lower horsepower is an accurate comparison
Comparing a GTR to a Maxima is ridiculous. A GTR is a sports car. Period. I don't see many parents dropping of their kids in a GTR. The Maxima is a sports Sedan... where it's a daily driver first and foremost... while adding in some sportiness to add a little more excitement to your daily drive. It was never intended to be compared to the likes of a GTR.
Besides that little gripe... great review.
DAMN !!! I thought the roof was literally floating off the car !!! THIS IS REVOLUTIONARY !!!!!! 1234SDFVERSDRD23
Is Transmission system CVT
I'm just waiting for the Maxima Nismo that Nissan was talking about...
Yesssss, tell them, they should make a manual gearbox for this Maxima or at least build in the GT-R's transmission!!!
I'm on the fence about the styling, but the only things I don't like are the CVT, and the fact that it's front wheel drive.
rented this car im 6,2 only thing i hated was that jet fighter cockpit its brutal i dont like being closed in i like to spread out lol. but i must say this thing is sexy af and is very peppy could prob beat my rt charger!
Thumbs up because you're in New York City
Great review! I like your more mature stance on the Maxima! I'm a manual transmission owner myself and you know why......? I'm sure that DCT cost $3,000+ and lets hope it never needs repair while you own the car. Manual Trans probably less... and if you know how to shift it shouldn't need a clutch for a LONG time... PLUS I have A.D.D and shifting helps me keep focus on driving and not facebook/texting while driving so Please Nissan throw a Manual in that car and i'll buy my First Nissan!
you guys are underestimating these CVT's. Those shiftpoints they're mimicking is really driver-auto engaging and it feels as though it's like a DCT like my friends VW. LOL no kidding toyota corolla S has one and they share the same CVT manufacturer.
I like the interior, like the rear end.. front looks hideous tho..
I always hate it how they only showcase the top of the line trim which is absurdly priced (like that $53,000 Ford Explorer 2.3 Limited) and never showcase the actual volume seller which most people will buy.. I'd rather learn more about the S and what comes standard across the range instead of all those bs options in the Platinum which may or may not be available in the other trims.
Amazing... The effectiveness of a bandwagon is stronger than expected. "The older maximas look better" Boo fucking Hoo, you don't even have proper opinions anymore. Your taste is ruined by 1 person who says the car is ugly and you decide to not like it. Nissan did a splendid job on this car Asthetic and performance wise. If an A list celebrity like future or Drake drove this... People would go crazy over it, but again proper taste is rare these days because people don't choose what they like but rather what others like. Nuff said.
You sound very bitter because somebody else has a different opinion than yours. What is a proper opinion? An opinion that agrees with yours? OK. Keep believing that. People have different tastes. I'm sure there are other vehicles you have disliked and voiced your "proper" opinion about right? And your opinion was valid right? Well the same holds true when someone has an opinion that doesn't jive with yours. You sound childish and bitter. Take a breath. It's only a car. No need to let your self worth get all wrapped up in a damn car.
Hopefully they tone down that front end and get some less blingy wheels for overseas markets. Looks like a decent addition to the line-up otherwise.
very nice video
nissan says "4dsc".. its not a true "4dsc" but its a dam good car, i think nissan knocked it out the park with this one. 300hp is plenty enough for everyday daily drivers + 30mpg. a luxurious interior all for a decent price. you cant complain.
so nissan is going platinum just like the Ford F150
I gotta say, Nissan hit it this time. They finally are getting back to nice designs. The, juke, altima, and cube are all horrible looking. Hopefully they fix those up too. Im skeptical of the vq35de though (being a previous owner of a 2005 altima 3.5) That engine had some bad design flaws, from things as simple as the dip stick all the way to timing chain tensioners & solenoids. Had to get rid of my Altima prematurely because the timing chain tensioner repair would have costed more than the actual value of the car. 160,000km :( Also the water pump is internal, good luck replacing that.
But it's not a sports car!
As a Fusion owner, If you want the shifting feeling get one. It's almost a defect. lol.
frankth3frizz This made me LOL a lot
Wow we're comparing this to a fusion after 5 years the car will probably break down into pieces yeah you got a long warranty but you're going to definitely need it Ford is a piece of junk only good vehicle in their lineup is the F 150 everything else can kill themselves diffusion is a stolen design from Aston Martin I barely even see fusions that says something I see more Mazda 6 then that piece of junk
Tim Hir Thanks for sharing.