Posted by: hattoi on: June 4, 2008
The Maxima will be redesigned for the 2009 model year, having made it’s debut at the 2008 New York International Auto Show. The newest Maxima (A36) is built on the Nissan D platform sharing this platform with the fourth generation Nissan Altima and second generation Nissan Murano. The exterior and interior design are somewhat similar to the Infiniti G and Infiniti M, with an updated navigation interface. It will come equipped with a revised version of the VQ35DE engine producing 290 horsepower. A revised version of Nissan’s Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with paddle shifting will be the only transmission offered (no manual).[1] A diesel version is expected to be released for the 2010 model year.[2] The new Maxima will be offered in S and SV trims with several premium and technology packages available.
Sales of the new 2009 model are expected to begin in June 2008.