@@Uruieiejust so you know, i'm only talking about the Civic in this video which is a 9th gen Civic Si, it's a sports car. Toyota didn't even offer a sporty competitor (Corolla XRS) to the 9th gen Civic. In fact, Toyota hasnt had a response to the Civic Si in the US after the Corolla XRS until now with the GR Corolla but again I'm talking specifically about the civic in this video and not civics in general, which is what you seemed to assume. Not sure what makes it such an "ass" car and no i'm not a honda fanboy, I think both Toyota and Honda are great obviously. Also nobody cares about a VQ in a CVT maxima lol, NPC car. Not a true enthusiast car and not the true VQ that Nissan is known for
@@ufork lol then maximas be dusting them little boy civics. Toyota has more money than Honda. They could buy Honda today. Check out those net worth. Don’t compare Toyota and honda. BMW even started a partnership with Toyota since 2011. That’s speaks volume it self. As for Nissan they have way better motors than Honda. Honda is last in the pack…
@@Uruieie did you even read my comment? Lol. It's not about which brand is better or has more money, I was specifically comparing one model from one brand to another model from another brand but I guess that went completely over your head, so don't tell me what not to compare 😂 And yeah sure the maxima is faster but that's not really my point. It's just another boring, numb car to drive. I'm sure it's a nice car but it just won't offer the same driving experience that the Civic will. I guess it's not really fair to compare the two cars. Also not really sure what the BMW Toyota collaboration has to do with anything lol. They made one car and enthusiasts were disappointed anyway because it's basically just a rebadged BMW Z4
I have owned many Infinitis in the past. Nissan, at its roots, is an engineering company and their engines are much better than the competition's. I have been driving their 3.5 and 3.7 engines for years and have never had any problems. Nissan was the very first Japanese company to pioneer drive-by-wire, break-by-wire, and CVT transmission. They were unfairly singled out for their CVT transmission issues in the past simply because they sold a lot and were pioneers in this area. Now, almost all the mainline Japanese companies are starting to adopt CVTs. Nissan had its tumultuous period in the past, but I consider it an engineering and conservative Japanese car company. I am glad they moved independently outside of Renault's influence, and I hope they do better.
I've driven Nissan Maximas and always have had a thing for them. Thought I would try the Q50S for the AWD, but the style, technology, space and the overall beauty of the vehicle I may go back!
I have the 21 SR in triple black and I'm already at 106k miles because of my job. I wish Nissan would release a Nismo model giving it the drivetrain from the Q50 Sport, 300 hp and a 7spd automatic with AWD. Just plug and play it. The body is already beautiful. That and add a HUD and they'd sell like hotcakes. And to differentiate it from the Q50, give the Q50 the ZF 9 Speed Auto and keep it RWD/AWD with that configuration.
@@DMCarReviews it was the closest that you can get to an Infiniti without the Infiniti badge. I’m not the biggest Nissan fan but the Maxima was the only car that I liked the most.
One thing I don’t like about dealerships is that people drive this car brand new from 0miles and they put soo much STRESS in the engine ! Don’t you have to break in the engine first before stepping the gas all the way down?!
All these cars are broken in from the factory. When a client test drives a car, virtually everyone floors it to experience the power and to see if it is enough for their needs. Unless we are taking about cars like BMW M3/M5, or a Corvette, which have specific break-in instructions and a 1600 mile service, then I wouldn't worry about it.
@@DMCarReviewsInteresting to see how uninformed you are being a car channel. The owner’s manual for the Maxima literally says, for the first 1,200 miles, to avoid running the engine over 4,000 RPM, to avoid full throttle, and to avoid quick starts, none of which you abided by in your video. Although I understand why you wouldn’t care since you’re not the one buying the car, and someone else will have to deal with the potential issues that pop up down the road because you ran it too hard during its crucial break-in period. Just a bit inconsiderate for someone paying over $40k for a “new” car.
@@hmnieu I don't understand, are you trolling right now, or you're being serious? Many customers who test drive these cars drive them hard and floor them. If a car can't take a simple acceleration, then don't buy such a car. Cars with designated break-in periods self limit rpms and power. Go educate yourself
@@DMCarReviews Not trolling at all. Real car enthusiasts like myself just want to inform wannabe car enthusiasts like you of the proper way of doing things and to prevent the spread of misinformation. It’s true that a lot of people do take brand new cars on hard test drives, but that alone doesn’t mean it’s good for the engine. Once you understand what it takes to rebuild an engine like I have and that extremely close tolerances need time to properly seat will you fully appreciate following the proper break-in procedures for a brand new engine. Plus, it literally says in the Nissan manual that not following proper break-in can result in shortened engine life and reduced engine performance, so I believe it is you that needs to be educated.
one thing I love about my 7th gen maxima (and i'm pretty sure its the same with this 8th gen) is not only does it handle amazing (especially since I got CoilOvers) but the car feels like a mid sized coupe when you're driving it...Evn though it's a big car it does not feel or drive that way. It's agile.
Good job capturing that CVT drone. Nissan needs to get the Jetta Aeson Automatic transmission and get it together with this. Hopefully in the Infinity they keep the regular automatic transmission.
I think if you don't burnout from a dig and make sure you shift from park, drive , and reverse at a complete stop the cvt will be ok because those transmissions are very fragile.
I mean aside from refreshers. It’s an almost 10 year old platform. I believe it’s coming back as an all electric but given the suv crave it might not come back at all. The Murano is also almost 10 years old. But sales are decent so they’re keeping it
I personally love the Maxima. I can't help but feel Nissan wants it to fail with the continuous use of the CVT transmission. This is the only reason why I am not driving one now.
This is probably just as fast as my 2008 IS350 that I had, but as far as fun goes I think the Lexus was miles ahead. Rear wheel drive with power like this is the best. Also I have a hard time agreeing with a CVT
I am sure anything "gutted" upwards of 250+hp and sub 3000 lbs can beat a stock family sedan. You can gut a 120hp Civic, and it will be just as fast. What a weird comparison... The new Maxima is faster than every previous generation.
I have owned many cars, and most of them did not make it up to 50K on original rotors. That's very impressive for a Nissan. Most rotors start going bad at 15-25k on cars😊
@@DMCarReviews that's driver error...I've never had a car or truck that I've had to replace rotors or pads on before 90k. That's on 2 cars and 2 trucks.
This has a Jatco CVT transmission and they have had MAJOR issues in the past. I do love the Maxima but they are now building the transmissions in Mexico and the engines in the US, so its really not much of a Japanese car anymore.
@@DMCarReviews I won't argue with that, but it doesn't get good ratings overall and is usually ranked near the bottom of most lists for cars in it's category. Like I said, I think the Maxima is a sweet car, but reliability reports say otherwise.
@@shojusHe's not being biased, the Maxima is actually highly rated amongst consumers and when paired with the CVT the V6 performs well with proven reliability. I own one and I'm at 106k miles and I keep up with the maintenance.
Umm, that race with the civic Si was meh, I was expecting a nice dragging. Idk when I pull up to a light in my 02 6 speed maxima and see a Honda...one thing is guaranteed that Honda is getting gapped. I mean like buses😂
@@DMCarReviews i drove one like a month ago and i didnt like the transmission is so unresponsive for emergency acceleration slow ass hell i mean i like the car is confortable i like the looks but it can only compete with some v6 cars like honda accord g37 impala 3.6 cts 3.6 but it will not compete with cars like c43 g70 m340i q50 redsport in other words is a nice car but i rather spend little more and get a real sport sedan i have a g70 3.3tt and is a beast i got a 2019 with 33k miles for 34k and do 0-60 in 4.4 seconds stock
excuse me, you left out the part where Nissan hasn't upgraded the cars drivetrain (aka-rubber band transmission, plagued with recalls and problems) like the rest of the cars out there, a KIA would beat this, sorry I owned one and sold it quickly!!
The transmission is superb, and there are no major problems with the Maxima. Excellent car! You can get the Kia, no one cares :) The Maxima looks and drives better than most cars on the road anyway, especially in that class. I had a 2017, and it was a wonderful car.
That civic thought it was doing something til the VQ showed it who the REAL boss 🤣🤣😂😂😂😂
Let's be real though, that civic is a better driver's car and probably better value for the money, also more fun
@@uforkhell no civic is ass rather have Corolla. Honda sucks. That maxima lit tho. VQ +Toyota gang!!
@@Uruieiejust so you know, i'm only talking about the Civic in this video which is a 9th gen Civic Si, it's a sports car. Toyota didn't even offer a sporty competitor (Corolla XRS) to the 9th gen Civic. In fact, Toyota hasnt had a response to the Civic Si in the US after the Corolla XRS until now with the GR Corolla but again I'm talking specifically about the civic in this video and not civics in general, which is what you seemed to assume. Not sure what makes it such an "ass" car and no i'm not a honda fanboy, I think both Toyota and Honda are great obviously. Also nobody cares about a VQ in a CVT maxima lol, NPC car. Not a true enthusiast car and not the true VQ that Nissan is known for
@@ufork lol then maximas be dusting them little boy civics. Toyota has more money than Honda. They could buy Honda today. Check out those net worth. Don’t compare Toyota and honda. BMW even started a partnership with Toyota since 2011. That’s speaks volume it self. As for Nissan they have way better motors than Honda. Honda is last in the pack…
@@Uruieie did you even read my comment? Lol. It's not about which brand is better or has more money, I was specifically comparing one model from one brand to another model from another brand but I guess that went completely over your head, so don't tell me what not to compare 😂 And yeah sure the maxima is faster but that's not really my point. It's just another boring, numb car to drive. I'm sure it's a nice car but it just won't offer the same driving experience that the Civic will. I guess it's not really fair to compare the two cars. Also not really sure what the BMW Toyota collaboration has to do with anything lol. They made one car and enthusiasts were disappointed anyway because it's basically just a rebadged BMW Z4
This is the best looking car I’ve ever seen. This was the car I wanted but went for an altima vc-turbo because I couldn’t afford the maxima.
The Maxima is really attractive. The Altima VC Turbo is a sweet car!
Wait cause if you can afford the new vc turbo how come you couldn’t afford a 2019 maxima it’s just like the 2022 really just different updated emblems
You could’ve gotten a 2019 for the price of the Altima. They go for about 20-25k
@@felixhall9890right😂🤭
@@brianfru1025 Stored cars (3-4 years stored) are an absolute nightmare.
I have owned many Infinitis in the past. Nissan, at its roots, is an engineering company and their engines are much better than the competition's. I have been driving their 3.5 and 3.7 engines for years and have never had any problems. Nissan was the very first Japanese company to pioneer drive-by-wire, break-by-wire, and CVT transmission. They were unfairly singled out for their CVT transmission issues in the past simply because they sold a lot and were pioneers in this area. Now, almost all the mainline Japanese companies are starting to adopt CVTs. Nissan had its tumultuous period in the past, but I consider it an engineering and conservative Japanese car company. I am glad they moved independently outside of Renault's influence, and I hope they do better.
Unfortunately, the discontinued the Maxima
Since when did they move out of Renualt? They own them dummy
Hello Renault owns Nissan
I've driven Nissan Maximas and always have had a thing for them. Thought I would try the Q50S for the AWD, but the style, technology, space and the overall beauty of the vehicle I may go back!
The Maxima definitely brings me back great memories! It feels more comfortable and luxurious than a Q50.
I have the 21 SR in triple black and I'm already at 106k miles because of my job. I wish Nissan would release a Nismo model giving it the drivetrain from the Q50 Sport, 300 hp and a 7spd automatic with AWD. Just plug and play it. The body is already beautiful. That and add a HUD and they'd sell like hotcakes. And to differentiate it from the Q50, give the Q50 the ZF 9 Speed Auto and keep it RWD/AWD with that configuration.
I traded my 2019 nissan Altima sr for the 2023 maxima sr in black and I love everything about it 👍
Glad to hear that.
Have you driven the vc turbo altima?
@@occckid123 I have a full review of it.
@@DMCarReviews I was talking about the guy with the original statement:)
@@occckid123 Ahh, ok. Was confused.
Great report. I love the inside views with the dash speedometer showing. I'm on my 9th Max and I know how a Max 'feels'.
That is awesome! Great cars.
I miss the Maxima 😭😭😭 this 8th generation is soooo beautiful. Too bad Nissan discontinued it.
It is very sad.
@@DMCarReviews it was the closest that you can get to an Infiniti without the Infiniti badge. I’m not the biggest Nissan fan but the Maxima was the only car that I liked the most.
I’m still rocking the 7th Gen. Love it
camera could've been adjusted a little better so we can see the road ahead
after the 0-60 the camera angle was perfect
You're right! I will make sure to perfect the angle in the future videos. Appreciate your comment.
When they did a pull bro was wipin his tears!👀😮💨
Lol!
Such a missed opportunity putting a cvt in such a cool looking and great sounding car
The CVT is perfect in this car
@@DMCarReviews dang this wasn’t written on April 1st was it😂😅
ultimate altima driver vibes, love it!
So quiet, smooth riding, and got power!
paddle shifters ?! now I’m thinking ab getting the maxima 😂
26:39 how was it like in Mexico 😂
It was great! Good roads ahah.
BEST SPORT CAR 😍
One thing I don’t like about dealerships is that people drive this car brand new from 0miles and they put soo much STRESS in the engine ! Don’t you have to break in the engine first before stepping the gas all the way down?!
All these cars are broken in from the factory. When a client test drives a car, virtually everyone floors it to experience the power and to see if it is enough for their needs. Unless we are taking about cars like BMW M3/M5, or a Corvette, which have specific break-in instructions and a 1600 mile service, then I wouldn't worry about it.
When u buy a Nissan they tell u there’s no break in they’re like yea sure go 100 do whatever u want lol and Altima owners take that personally
@@DMCarReviewsInteresting to see how uninformed you are being a car channel. The owner’s manual for the Maxima literally says, for the first 1,200 miles, to avoid running the engine over 4,000 RPM, to avoid full throttle, and to avoid quick starts, none of which you abided by in your video. Although I understand why you wouldn’t care since you’re not the one buying the car, and someone else will have to deal with the potential issues that pop up down the road because you ran it too hard during its crucial break-in period. Just a bit inconsiderate for someone paying over $40k for a “new” car.
@@hmnieu I don't understand, are you trolling right now, or you're being serious? Many customers who test drive these cars drive them hard and floor them. If a car can't take a simple acceleration, then don't buy such a car. Cars with designated break-in periods self limit rpms and power. Go educate yourself
@@DMCarReviews Not trolling at all. Real car enthusiasts like myself just want to inform wannabe car enthusiasts like you of the proper way of doing things and to prevent the spread of misinformation. It’s true that a lot of people do take brand new cars on hard test drives, but that alone doesn’t mean it’s good for the engine. Once you understand what it takes to rebuild an engine like I have and that extremely close tolerances need time to properly seat will you fully appreciate following the proper break-in procedures for a brand new engine. Plus, it literally says in the Nissan manual that not following proper break-in can result in shortened engine life and reduced engine performance, so I believe it is you that needs to be educated.
one thing I love about my 7th gen maxima (and i'm pretty sure its the same with this 8th gen) is not only does it handle amazing (especially since I got CoilOvers) but the car feels like a mid sized coupe when you're driving it...Evn though it's a big car it does not feel or drive that way. It's agile.
Very true!
Good review & great Nissan.
Thank you!
Good job capturing that CVT drone. Nissan needs to get the Jetta Aeson Automatic transmission and get it together with this. Hopefully in the Infinity they keep the regular automatic transmission.
The Maxima has a great CVT.
Im getting this shit just good enough performance and amazing value
I think if you don't burnout from a dig and make sure you shift from park, drive , and reverse at a complete stop the cvt will be ok because those transmissions are very fragile.
Nah lol they are fine
I mean aside from refreshers. It’s an almost 10 year old platform. I believe it’s coming back as an all electric but given the suv crave it might not come back at all. The Murano is also almost 10 years old. But sales are decent so they’re keeping it
I wish they kept it going. No need to change something that is so good already.
I personally love the Maxima. I can't help but feel Nissan wants it to fail with the continuous use of the CVT transmission. This is the only reason why I am not driving one now.
The CVT is a great transmission in my opinion
This is probably just as fast as my 2008 IS350 that I had, but as far as fun goes I think the Lexus was miles ahead. Rear wheel drive with power like this is the best. Also I have a hard time agreeing with a CVT
I really enjoy the CVT in the Maxima. Very fun to drive!
is350 2008 or 2nd gen does a 0-60 in 4.9 this car is high 5’s
maxima is more powerful
Last ever year for the Maxima, sad times. Can this run on regular or does it need premium?
It can run on regular
I put regular in my 2020 Nissan maxima
@@jacoblay96 I heard it can reduce acceleration is that true?
@@SoFuck3d I can't really tell but my car still drives well
I always put in premium. You can use regular though.
I want one now for my personal car😮💨
That's great! Excellent cars.
What you should of did when the civic was trying to race you should of show of when you got up to the window or in front of him 0:14 0:15
What?
Suckers haul when they don’t simulate giving the full 300hp
I like maxima
Nice Video, but it's weird that you didn't mention the NVH in this car compared to it's competitors
The NVH is very good.
@@DMCarReviews Would you say it's the best?
@@a.h1095 For this class, yes.
I have this exact model but 2020..same color..it looks shorter in body length than mine
Maxima's are all the same size.
So no improvement for 0 to 60 in the past 20 years, got it. If a good condition gutted out 95 raced you could you win the drag?
I am sure anything "gutted" upwards of 250+hp and sub 3000 lbs can beat a stock family sedan. You can gut a 120hp Civic, and it will be just as fast. What a weird comparison... The new Maxima is faster than every previous generation.
Did the 95 Maxima even have 250? I thought it was closer to 200.
Dude acting like he grew up with this thing 😅 not replacing tires or rotors on a car with 50K is not that out of the ordinary
I have owned many cars, and most of them did not make it up to 50K on original rotors. That's very impressive for a Nissan. Most rotors start going bad at 15-25k on cars😊
@@DMCarReviews that's driver error...I've never had a car or truck that I've had to replace rotors or pads on before 90k. That's on 2 cars and 2 trucks.
You dont know how sad I am... It is not sold in México anymore u_u
wish if they still made manual gear
The 7th gen gets 6 speed swapped all the time, and nisformance is actively trying to swap this generation I believe
Is there any way to stop the CVT from making the fake shifts? I'd rather have it stay at high rpm's when accelerating.
Drive mode and get some wheelspin in there, and hit the clicker
Which one faster
Altima 2.0 turbo or maxima?
About the same
Nissan Maxima
@alshamsi2036
I tried with the Maxima and beat it by half a car from 0-120km
But maybe he will beat me on high speed
@@Dragy.I also tried with him a Nissan Altima 2.0 Turbo and beat it in April Maxima 2016 from 140 kilos to 215 kilos.
@alshamsi2036 mashalla
As i said, in high speed, the maxima should be faster
Because it has more than 50hp
This has a Jatco CVT transmission and they have had MAJOR issues in the past. I do love the Maxima but they are now building the transmissions in Mexico and the engines in the US, so its really not much of a Japanese car anymore.
Never had any issues with my Altima or Maxima. They were very reliable!
@@DMCarReviews I won't argue with that, but it doesn't get good ratings overall and is usually ranked near the bottom of most lists for cars in it's category. Like I said, I think the Maxima is a sweet car, but reliability reports say otherwise.
@@shojus I checked the ratings. The Maxima is in a good standing.
@@DMCarReviews I won't argue with you, cause you're obviously biased.
@@shojusHe's not being biased, the Maxima is actually highly rated amongst consumers and when paired with the CVT the V6 performs well with proven reliability. I own one and I'm at 106k miles and I keep up with the maintenance.
Do they still have cd players?
Yes
If it’s CVT why is there shift paddles ?
So you can imitate shifts
I want this car so bad!! What is best for the engine for long term? Is it safe to use regular or platinum?!
I only used 93, but you can use regular.
@@DMCarReviews and does the cvt engine ever create a problem? is it really a hindrance?
I’m thinking about getting one I have a 2015 Chevy Impala LTZ
Great choice!
Umm, that race with the civic Si was meh, I was expecting a nice dragging. Idk when I pull up to a light in my 02 6 speed maxima and see a Honda...one thing is guaranteed that Honda is getting gapped. I mean like buses😂
Do the nissan maxima need premium gaz ?
Technically, no... but it is recommended.
Damn u was about gap that si 😂
I did gap it! in the middle of the video.
@@DMCarReviews lol what year maxima u had
@@vonstrong92 2017
@@DMCarReviews I gotta 14 it’s ok I need get me another stick shift miss driving one lol specially wen u gotta wife who can’t drive nothing but auto 😂
Is the cvt reliable on the maxima?
Yes!
No belt it uses chain instead. More responsive and durable
I wanted one of these but the infotainment area made me change my mind….
The infotainment there is great.
lol you were looking at a sports car and got deterred by the infotainment screen???
@@JokerG16 yes! Just because it’s a fun car doesn’t mean I want dated interior. Main reason why I didn’t get the Q50/60 or QX55
@@ItsChrisWorld the infotainment system isn’t dated tho
I welcome the CD 💿 Player.
Maxima or charger ?
Depends which Charger, and which Maxima.
is this car faster than lets say... a stock Type R?
Will be neck and neck.
@@DMCarReviews am thinking the V6 will give the 4 cylinder turbo a run for its momey
@@backtoshallabal6662 Absolutely!
Curious what the quarter mile time wouldve been. Power is underrated but weight holds it back.
I am going to say 14.3 seconds with the start I had. The trap speed would have probably been 100mph.
weight doesnt hold it back os the crappy ass cvt
@@b58forever The CVT actually makes it the faster off a roll car, faster than most competition. It doesn't waste time shifting.
@@DMCarReviews i drove one like a month ago and i didnt like the transmission is so unresponsive for emergency acceleration slow ass hell i mean i like the car is confortable i like the looks but it can only compete with some v6 cars like honda accord g37 impala 3.6 cts 3.6 but it will not compete with cars like c43 g70 m340i q50 redsport in other words is a nice car but i rather spend little more and get a real sport sedan i have a g70 3.3tt and is a beast i got a 2019 with 33k miles for 34k and do 0-60 in 4.4 seconds stock
@@b58forever What are you talking about? This car has instant response without a hint of delay.
Bro can you please point the camera up we can’t even see the car ur racing it’s so annoying
I thought you can see the white Civic clearly? But I was just normally driving and obeying all traffic laws :) I will note the angle for the future.
Maxima is full size to me.
It is!
I have one its a great car. I have done some vlogging
Silver badge looked cheap to me
excuse me, you left out the part where Nissan hasn't upgraded the cars drivetrain (aka-rubber band transmission, plagued with recalls and problems) like the rest of the cars out there, a KIA would beat this, sorry I owned one and sold it quickly!!
The transmission is superb, and there are no major problems with the Maxima. Excellent car! You can get the Kia, no one cares :) The Maxima looks and drives better than most cars on the road anyway, especially in that class. I had a 2017, and it was a wonderful car.
Kia is gross! No, thank you.
Lol kias are fugly
No rubber band . It uses chain instead
Is the maxima reliable for long term???
It is.
@@DMCarReviews thanks
Is this faster than Charger RT?
Very close I would say.
Neck to neck
@@DMCarReviews how about the 2.5 stinger against maxima?
@@KobeMpthers Maxima is faster.
@@DMCarReviews how you know, you drove the 2.5 stinger?
Your old car wasn't a CVT
It was!
This got more room then G And Q
Correct.
Sports car with paddle shifters 🙂 on a cvt 🫤
Yep!
I’d rather get the si manual this thing sounds horrible with cvt
Ruined it after saying that garbage CVT
You should of raced that Honda civic lol
There is a pull in the video :)
@@DMCarReviews yeah that’s true. I was kinda of thinking he was gonna accelerate too.
You would’ve beat the civic but it would’ve hung for a sec
POV: low credit
That can be said about many cars. If you have a good downpayment, you'll get approved for pretty much any car even with low credit.
CVT GARBAGE
🤣Mexico
Of course!
It’s a Nissan unreliable pos u bought a Renault
Disagree
@DMCarReviews it's Facts you obviously know nothing at all about the Buy out and how Renault has ruined Nissan idiot