I have this generation Maxima and I dont think it deserves all the hate it gets. Its fast, has an amazing V6 engine and exhaust sound, and looks so good. The CVT isnt really an issue for me. It brings such a smooth ride and I average great fuel economy. For those living in the area, I often drive from Tampa to St. Pete and I average around 30-34 MPG. This car has an almost luxurious interior and definitely has a presence on the road. Yes it has some weakness but every car does. Just a few thoughts from ownership. Loved this video Joe!
Had one of these as a rental car, I was really impressed with it, I always caught myself looking back at it in its awesome blue color when I parked it. Super comfy ride too. Maxima always played 3rd fiddle to the accords and camrys of the day. Such an underrated car, please Nissan don't discontinue it.
It is positioned above those cars. The Altima competes with the accord and Camry. This goes up against the Avalon which is no longer made, and I think other competition is also going away.
I just saw that the Maxima is being discontinued. How sad. (also I know google search said to be "drop in sales" but its hard for the average consumer to pay a premium price of 43-45k for one of these...
Always had a soft spot for the Maxima. It's a shame that this might be the last year for it. I'd love to see it with the new 9-speed automatic they're putting into the new Pathfinder and Frontier.
Nissan has recently announced pricing and release date for the 2022 Maxima, so it soldiers on for another year. I am glad it's received a stay of execution, even if for a year.
That's what happens when you alienate your loyal customer base. They made the Maxima smaller, they removed the manual transmission, and replaced the automatic with a CVT. And that was that for them.
@@LuisDiaz-mf1em different engine though and I believe the infiniti q50 is smaller midsize more along the line with the Altima but it could be because of costs
@@LuisDiaz-mf1em True, When I inquired at a Nissan dealership about the lack of AWD on the Maxima he said you have to get the Q50 if you want awd. This and the fact that they're priced very similarly..
I’ve always loved this style Maxima since it came out in 2016. Looks even better since it was refreshed in 2019. I’ve driven plenty of them and no they are not the sportiest in terms of handling but for acceleration, they’re pretty decent for the category it’s in. The seats are extremely comfortable and the nicely integrated center stack angled towards the driver really makes it feel cozy.
9:48 I like how Joe has the air conditioning set to 63 degrees while the rest of the country is FREEZING 🥶 right now. Gotta love those warm Florida winter days.
I've had this car (SV model) new from 2016. I now have 95,000 trouble-free miles. Best car I've ever owned. Period. As a mechanical engineer, yes, the CVT is the weak link, which is why you can't upgrade them too much. However, the 30-50 & 50-70 passing times in this car are hard to beat; that's why I bought one. Just make sure you change the CVT fluid @60K and every 30-40K thereafter.
Joe - a big shout out from Toronto. As always, a great and honest review. Love your channel. I will offer an opinion... after, 20 years as an owner of a previous brand, we switched to Infiniti and Nissan about 7 years ago. There is a lot of negative comments about Nissan but in our experience, we have had excellent products and just regular maintenance and their service is second to none. Joe thanks again. You are one of the best in the business !
Yes, needs AWD,more power, and a real trans. I mentioned this in your review on the Nissan GT-R,not everyone can afford a GT-R, a Maxima w/ these updates would be a nice option.C'Mon Nissan, listen to your fans/customers!
My opinion is they should just remove the Maxima from their line up. It’s basically the q50 but worse with the same pricing. Also if you want something like the GTR but can’t afford they also sell the 370Z and will get the new 400Z.
@@andersonlee6190 it’s had 300 for a good amount of years now, I think it’s due for a horsepower upgrade, cvt removal and rear wheel drive. It could probably do really good with that.
Unfortunately that CVT keeps me from getting a bulge in my maxima. I used to want one of these in the 90s when they were desirable. You can't call it a sports sedan with a one-speed transmission.
I traded my 2020 Lexus ES350 for this Maxima 40th anniversary. I had no intentions of trading my Lexus until I took my friend to the Nissan dealership and I saw it!! I open the door to those ruby red diamond cut seats, got behind the wheel and the performance(OMG!) was outstanding compared to the Lexus! I always wanted a Maxima years ago but because of issues with the transmission I decided not to buy. the price a little high but I'm so happy right now!
Loving your videos Raiti, well done! I have this car! If you're like me and need room, comfort, handling and speed; for the money, there is no better car in my opinion. It's rock solid, extremely comfortable for me at 6'0" and Sport Mode is more than necessary for that occasional adrenaline rush. Definitely a full size sedan sports vehicle!
It’s kind of a budget sedan. Nissan interiors always seem outdated within 2 years of coming out. That’s for every vehicle they make, including the GTR.
I fell in love with Maxima starting with the 85 and ending with the 88 models. None have really excited me about their design since, until this model came out! If it leaves, it will surely be missed!
I feel like Nissan should retire the whole “four door sports car” moniker when their “sports car” doesn’t even come with paddle shifters and uses a CVT transmission. I don’t think that’s unfair, right? And I actually LIKE the Maxima!
If they put automatic or DCT tranny the outcome will be way different but that's for sport enthusiasts people , for regular consumers doesn't make any difference at all.
I wish they offered this package in other colors as well. Silver and black would be nice as well for the 40th anniversary edition. BTW, I have 2021 Platinum in black. It really is a nice car to drive.
The interior & exterior definitely evokes the ‘85 & ‘89, & ‘95 Maxima SEs in my mind that I still love so much and rode in as a kid; have ALWAYS loved the inverted gauges on those SE models - incredible review as always! 🔥
A $40-50k car that is not a hybrid, should not have a CVT. They killed this car when they did that. The Altima maybe because of it's lower price point, but the Maxima? Hell nah
@@bourbon.36 CVTs are very responsive. This thing will smoke anything in its class from a rolling start because of that CVT. You can't beat 0 shift times. People need to get over the CVT hate.
@@NoName-gv6nm CVT is junk in The Maxima because I own One, looking into getting rid of it, because it’s to Slow, and it’s not a good performance Car, it’s 300hp but to boring to drive
@@LordTrayus Are you serious only have 16,388 miles on the Maxima still have the plastic on the floor accept on the drive side, I’m going to KIA today for a trade in
When Altima/Maxima debuted the massive 2013 facelift, it was a game changer and immediately pulled the trigger on platinum maxima. Loved it. Unfortunately, I don’t really notice much interior difference... 8 years later...
@@billb.7346 Below is from Nissan’s publication. I could have put the link but looks like Joe is upset about it. Also I had a 2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum on lease. Now I have an Altima SL 2020. ACTIVE SOUND ENHANCEMENT Active Sound Enhancement (ASE) goes beyond canceling unwanted sounds by enhancing desirable sound. This system is also in Bose® audio equipped SL, SR and Platinum grade models only. Active sound enhancement enhances existing engine sounds according to the engine speed and driving modes through the speakers. Engaging SPORT mode with the drive mode selector will signal the audio system to increase engine note amplification in the cabin. Note: ANC and ASE work through the Bose® audio system and are only active when the Bose® audio system is ON.
@@billb.7346 Well, if you are hell bent on believing something, cannot really help you. The system is ON as you can see the maps. ON doesn’t mean he has to play music through it. Why don’t you google a bit and go through some facts instead of blindly guessing stuff here. Thanks.
I hate that the exterior is the same since 2016 but the interior looks so nice, still only have 72k on my 7th gen that i love but this interior looks almost perfect, imagine it was AWD, interior looks better than the Q50 imo
Maxima CVTs are not made by Jatco. They are made by a different contractlized company. Forgot the company name, but that’s why the v6 equipped CVTS usually don’t have the same problems
I recognized many of those bottoms from my 2010 G37. To bad today’s Maximas don’t awake that feeling on me like my 90 Maxima did 30 years ago. By the way, I still own a 1990 and a 1993 Maxima.
Joe, I have been leasing Maximas since my 1993. The leases were mostly for three years so I never had any mechanical issues to complain about. I did push one lease to 45000 miles and replaced the tires. My last lease was a 2019 Max SL. The lease expired in September 2022. I did a lot of searching about the quality of Nissans with CVTs. There is a lot of info out there. I viewed your reports on the Maxima. I thought you were up front with you evaluations and Zonks. With the pandemic my Max has less that 5000 miles on it. I added up all the info I gathered and decided to buy out my lease and I own it with a document from New York State DOT. I just want to thank you for your honest evaluations which were part of my decision to buy my lease at age 81. I'll let you know.
The inside definitely looks cool too the best thing I like is the top where the sunroof lever is there’s like a LED light on top that definitely looks perfect at night in the middle
I’ll never forget going to see family in SoCal in the mid 90’s, my cousin worked for Infinity in Carson, Ca and she brought me home the most beautiful Pearl White Maxima… I ran that thing up and down the PCH and the 405 the entire time I was out there. Great cars..
My friend’s family just got a new Black Nissan Maxima a few years ago and they absolutely cherish it; especially after previously driving outdated Lincoln’s and Buick’s. It’s really interesting to see many different buyers that are friends and coworkers gravitate towards Nissan’s vehicles after moving away from brands owned by Chevorlet and Ford. I truly hope they never run into any bad CVT issues in the future. 👍🙏
Great review as always Joe. Years ago I had a Maxima when it had a normal transmission and Nissan was know for their V6. If only this car had a performance investment maybe even a DCT. We can only wonder.
I owned a 3rd Gen 1990 Maxima 5-speed (when it really was a 4-door sports car as they advertised for that generation Maxima). I loved that car.... until the engine seized at 8K miles. When the dealer pulled the engine apart they found several oil passages were not completely drilled through the block and they couldn't believe that the engine hadn't seized up sooner. Great factory quality control. I got rid of that car after they replaced the short block under warranty. I've never been back to a Nissan dealership since...
Same here, I've got the 2020 Max SR. Sunset Drift Chromaflair paint with the premium ascot leather with alacantra inserts. The 40th anniversary edition has nothing but a few additional things that are cool but not a good enough reason to have waited even if I had known they were doing this. I didn't realize it was hitting this year. I would like all the chrome on my car to be black chrome. But only a small amount on this featured Plat had the dark or black trim. I'll always prefer less chrome or at least no silver chrome.
@@throughdude23 yes indeed and its all politics because Nissan is part owner of Jatco I guess they feel tied to them they should've been dropped them years ago its killed their reliability
World governments pushing manufacturers hard to raise their fuel economy or pay financial penalties, and Nissan isn't in a place to pay. Fact is, CVTs get the best fuel economy.
Nissan hasn't had a good few years after their CEO literally dipped out of Japan. They don't have the capacity to do anymore than the bare minimum right now lol.
@@BoopSnoot Not true at all. I had Maxima and yes the fuel consumption was low I agree CVT saves fuel but is not true entirely. I traded Maxima for 2019 Lexus ES 350 and it gets better gas milage than Maxina, I speak from experience not gimmicks, yes Maxima is way faster than ES350, no doubt but I don't care abt speed, I care about reliability and drive comfort and Lexus delivers and Maxima doesn't.
love watching these videos. I have a 2018 maxima and debating to get this 40th anniversary edition, or an Sonata N-Line. I agree it should've been a little bit more tweaking. But great video!
I've had three Maximas in a row, I currently have a 2020 SR, it's a fantastic vehicle , and very underrated for what you get for the money, it's quick, tight handling and very smooth power train, world class Nissan V6, they'd be nuts to phase it out.
I owned a 1997 SE. A 5 speed. Black on black. Bought it brand new and drove it until it gained 346k on the engine. Did basic mx on her. Treated her well and she treated me well!!! The Maxima will always be one of my favorite cars!
I had a 2008 Nissan Maxima until last year when I bought a Ford Mustang GT Premium with the PP1 in the manual. In other words, wait for it....a REAL SPORTS CAR!
I bought a 'new '96 Maxima with a rare 5-speed manual for only $16,000. I wasn't planning to buy a car that day but this car was a stripper - no options (A/C, P/S, P/B, electric windows, 3.0 liter 190 HP V6 and basic stereo were included in all models) and it was just sitting on the dealer's lot. The salesperson asked me to make an offer, any offer. I made a low-ball offer that I knew wouldn't be accepted - as I mentioned, I wasn't planning to buy a car that day. I was just there to get a free phone card for taking a test drive. I was shocked when my offer was accepted so I followed through on the purchase as that was an offer I couldn't refuse. $16K for a brand-new Maxima was unheard of, even 25 years ago - that would buy a Versa today. I enjoyed it a lot for four years then decided it was time for a real sports car - a 2000 Mustang GT that I got at dealer invoice (as a car show special). Maximas have come a long way in 25 years.
My very first vehicle was a 1994 hard body and it was slate grey pearl. It was a great color. If they do kill off the Maxima, please bring back the old hard body trucks Nissan! 😃👍🏼
Don’t known about y’all, but I got a 2020 maxima around like 5 months ago. Loving it fast af, the interior is as luxurious a ordinary car can get , compared to something like a Honda or Camry. It’s faster than the Honda and Camry lol, and it’s sleek and looks gorgeous. Did a cat back with a non resonator delete to be a little discrete. It turn heads and it has a nice ass pano roof with the Bose base system. Edit: btw yes the car uses an cvt, but so do the accord and this is faster than that. You guys hate because you guys like jumping on bandwagons did Nissan had cvt problems ? Yes but none of them ever applied to the maxima. It always applied to the lower tier end Altima,Sentra and rogue.
I've never had as many issues with CVTs as most people do, especially as they've advanced and you have the programmed ratios, but I totally agree that at least specifically on this edition, it would've been a great opportunity to put that DCT in and turbocharge the engine. Other than that it looks great! I don't know if I'll be able to justify the expense when my lease comes up this year but I'll definitely be thinking about it.
I'm a mechanical engineer. I've owned a '16 SV since new. I now have 96,000 trouble-free miles. Not one issue. Ever. Take that, Scotty Kilmer (no offense, Joe). BTW-that hood bulge is supposed to simulate a NACA duct.
I have this generation Maxima and I dont think it deserves all the hate it gets. Its fast, has an amazing V6 engine and exhaust sound, and looks so good. The CVT isnt really an issue for me. It brings such a smooth ride and I average great fuel economy. For those living in the area, I often drive from Tampa to St. Pete and I average around 30-34 MPG. This car has an almost luxurious interior and definitely has a presence on the road. Yes it has some weakness but every car does. Just a few thoughts from ownership. Loved this video Joe!
Right I have this exact model
That sport mode is a beast. I just got this car as well. I also have the 2021 titan, There taken away the two best
Only thing bad about this car is the cvt but other than that, underrated car
I have a 23 SR, and the only gripe I have with it is gas mileage! Other than that, I love everything about it. It's powerful and nice to look at.
*I always will have a soft spot for the Maxima* 😀
I know how you feel!
Agreed
Same here.
Yes indeed!
Same. I’m seriously thinking about selling my 18 maxima for this 😭😭
Had one of these as a rental car, I was really impressed with it, I always caught myself looking back at it in its awesome blue color when I parked it. Super comfy ride too. Maxima always played 3rd fiddle to the accords and camrys of the day. Such an underrated car, please Nissan don't discontinue it.
I never knew this car to be compared to an Accord or a Camry. The Maxima was always a class higher than those. This car is a classic though.
It is positioned above those cars. The Altima competes with the accord and Camry. This goes up against the Avalon which is no longer made, and I think other competition is also going away.
Their faster Than both those cars
I just saw that the Maxima is being discontinued. How sad. (also I know google search said to be "drop in sales" but its hard for the average consumer to pay a premium price of 43-45k for one of these...
they should discontinue the rogue sport its bad
This is probably the only car in gunmetal grey that would catch my eye if I saw it on the street.. it really looks sleek and beautiful
I agree!
Mazda 3 grays are very nice
@@jacksonbf true
What about a Toyota Camry?
I have seen them on the road. And I totally agree.
If they ditched that cvt I’ll be at the Nissan dealership right now lol
for real, car looks beautiful
I had a 99 maxima that had a fantastic v6. I don't know why they strayed so far from their roots.
get toyotas instead lol
I have a 17 Accord, you can never go wrong with Honda or Toyota tho but I still love Nissan Maximas
@@Im_Laloooo Toyota stopped making the V6 Camrys and only have the TRD versions at dealer lots. Not a fan of Turbos so I am passing on the Honda.
Always had a soft spot for the Maxima. It's a shame that this might be the last year for it. I'd love to see it with the new 9-speed automatic they're putting into the new Pathfinder and Frontier.
That would be great!
I dunno man. Nissan loves the CVT
Nissan has recently announced pricing and release date for the 2022 Maxima, so it soldiers on for another year. I am glad it's received a stay of execution, even if for a year.
That's what happens when you alienate your loyal customer base. They made the Maxima smaller, they removed the manual transmission, and replaced the automatic with a CVT. And that was that for them.
The Maxima is nice they just need to make a AWD version
And a few other changes!
I think the reason that they don’t make it AWD is because people may buy Maxima’s instead of the Infinities.🤔
@@LuisDiaz-mf1em different engine though and I believe the infiniti q50 is smaller midsize more along the line with the Altima but it could be because of costs
@@LuisDiaz-mf1em True, When I inquired at a Nissan dealership about the lack of AWD on the Maxima he said you have to get the Q50 if you want awd. This and the fact that they're priced very similarly..
That would be the g35/g37X lol
I’ve always loved this style Maxima since it came out in 2016. Looks even better since it was refreshed in 2019. I’ve driven plenty of them and no they are not the sportiest in terms of handling but for acceleration, they’re pretty decent for the category it’s in. The seats are extremely comfortable and the nicely integrated center stack angled towards the driver really makes it feel cozy.
Are they reliable?
9:48 I like how Joe has the air conditioning set to 63 degrees while the rest of the country is FREEZING 🥶 right now. Gotta love those warm Florida winter days.
I've had this car (SV model) new from 2016. I now have 95,000 trouble-free miles. Best car I've ever owned. Period. As a mechanical engineer, yes, the CVT is the weak link, which is why you can't upgrade them too much. However, the 30-50 & 50-70 passing times in this car are hard to beat; that's why I bought one. Just make sure you change the CVT fluid @60K and every 30-40K thereafter.
Joe - a big shout out from Toronto. As always, a great and honest review. Love your channel. I will offer an opinion... after, 20 years as an owner of a previous brand, we switched to Infiniti and Nissan about 7 years ago. There is a lot of negative comments about Nissan but in our experience, we have had excellent products and just regular maintenance and their service is second to none. Joe thanks again. You are one of the best in the business !
Hi Keith! Thanks for taking the time to say that! I appreciate you sharing some of you ownership experience!
Yes, needs AWD,more power, and a real trans. I mentioned this in your review on the Nissan GT-R,not everyone can afford a GT-R, a Maxima w/ these updates would be a nice option.C'Mon Nissan, listen to your fans/customers!
This is true!
My opinion is they should just remove the Maxima from their line up. It’s basically the q50 but worse with the same pricing.
Also if you want something like the GTR but can’t afford they also sell the 370Z and will get the new 400Z.
So you're asking for a 50k dollar Maxima?
How much more Horsepower do you need? The Maxima with 300 Horsepower is plenty
@@andersonlee6190 it’s had 300 for a good amount of years now, I think it’s due for a horsepower upgrade, cvt removal and rear wheel drive. It could probably do really good with that.
"You can see your own bulge from behind the wheel". I almost choked lmao
Lmao!!!
Best looking vehicle Nissan has ever made! And the only Nissan I considered buying. I just wish they'd show it some love and redesign it
Tell me about it!
Unfortunately that CVT keeps me from getting a bulge in my maxima.
I used to want one of these in the 90s when they were desirable. You can't call it a sports sedan with a one-speed transmission.
I traded my 2020 Lexus ES350 for this Maxima 40th anniversary. I had no intentions of trading my Lexus until I took my friend to the Nissan dealership and I saw it!! I open the door to those ruby red diamond cut seats, got behind the wheel and the performance(OMG!) was outstanding compared to the Lexus! I always wanted a Maxima years ago but because of issues with the transmission I decided not to buy. the price a little high but I'm so happy right now!
This version needs 90 more HP and all wheel drive! Looks fantastic though. I’m getting old I remember the 20th anniversary with the manual gearbox 👴🏼
Oh man what a car. Those 20th ae are the ones
Could get some HP with a tune easily
it already has almost 300 hp lol what more do u need
Tune it
@@luissantiago7772Hard to tune it cvt wont allow it
Lol a cvt and a fwd and $45k. no thank you!
lmao you can almost get a q50 red sport for that
@@deni8814 Endless money pits. Nice looking tho.
Such a lovely car but the CVT would keep me from buying one. Please stop using CVT Transmissions Nissan!!!!!🤬🤬🤬
CD player. “Get your Beastie Boys, Pearl Jam...”. I freaking died laughing. The
Thanks for letting me share some laughs and the cars with you!
It’s been a great 40 years, I love the Maxima
Loving your videos Raiti, well done! I have this car! If you're like me and need room, comfort, handling and speed; for the money, there is no better car in my opinion. It's rock solid, extremely comfortable for me at 6'0" and Sport Mode is more than necessary for that occasional adrenaline rush. Definitely a full size sedan sports vehicle!
I like it. It looks very good, the interiors are nice too. But the cvt is a big zonk.
I know how you feel!
It looks stunning from the outside but the interior needs some updates. I think it's time for Nissan to redesign it. It's due for one
I agree with you Matt.
@@RaitisRides without CVT would be nice . Wish they would make a S15
It’s kind of a budget sedan. Nissan interiors always seem outdated within 2 years of coming out. That’s for every vehicle they make, including the GTR.
@@billb.7346 yeah $45k isn’t really budget. I agree. I would never buy this car for $45k. $35k yes, but not $45k. It’s overpriced for sure.
@@mmmmm4815 I got my new 2017.5 with 10 mikes platimum ( which could not be sold in 2017 ) in January 2018 for 13K below Msrp
You’re right that cvt is what’s killing the maxima it’s a great car but they need to let go of that transmission In order to get back n they 🦶
AGREED!
I fell in love with Maxima starting with the 85 and ending with the 88 models. None have really excited me about their design since, until this model came out! If it leaves, it will surely be missed!
Bought a 2009 Maxima in 2010, just hit 90,000 miles car has been good to me.
More like you’ve been good to your Maxima! That’s low mileage for the years
@@juanreyesjr580
Yea that too
I hope they never kill the Maxima !! It’s an amazing car
I feel like Nissan should retire the whole “four door sports car” moniker when their “sports car” doesn’t even come with paddle shifters and uses a CVT transmission. I don’t think that’s unfair, right? And I actually LIKE the Maxima!
If they put automatic or DCT tranny the outcome will be way different but that's for sport enthusiasts people , for regular consumers doesn't make any difference at all.
I have a nissan maxima with paddle shifters it's called the sport package
The Maxima is still my favorite Nissan car, that I should probably give this video a like.
I am so glad that you like this one.
@@RaitisRides I do definitely.
I’m so glad you reviewed this one. I really want a 40th anniversary edition for my 30th birthday this summer.
Didn't realize the Maxima was still around. It was one of the great cars back in the 80s and 90s 😀, along with Accord, Camry etc
Our 2016 sr is still going strong and I feel is still competitive to alot of newer sedans
I love watching these videos, it just makes me happy since I want to be in the mechanic field so this is perfect to watch lmao
Oh I love how they brought back the white cluster
You have good taste!
Love the color looks very agressive an love the design 👌🏿
I am so glad that you like this one Dylan!
I wish they offered this package in other colors as well. Silver and black would be nice as well for the 40th anniversary edition. BTW, I have 2021 Platinum in black. It really is a nice car to drive.
Mate! Your reviews keep getting better. You sound very happy. Keep it up my friend. Best wishes from Australia.
THEY SHOULD OF MADE IT A MANUAL LIKE THEY USE TO.
AGREED!
Nissan manuals are amazing
Exactly. That will be awesome experience 👍👍👍
Let’s talk about what’s going on here, “Hot garbage, wrapped in a nice exterior!” Lmao
lol
Facts
We had a 91 Maxima...5 speed. I wish Nissan offered a manual for this current model. Big "zonk" right there...
Agreed
The interior & exterior definitely evokes the ‘85 & ‘89, & ‘95 Maxima SEs in my mind that I still love so much and rode in as a kid; have ALWAYS loved the inverted gauges on those SE models - incredible review as always! 🔥
Get rid of the cvt and better advertisement, and trust me the Maxima will be legendary once again.
A $40-50k car that is not a hybrid, should not have a CVT. They killed this car when they did that. The Altima maybe because of it's lower price point, but the Maxima? Hell nah
@@bourbon.36 CVTs are very responsive. This thing will smoke anything in its class from a rolling start because of that CVT. You can't beat 0 shift times. People need to get over the CVT hate.
@@NoName-gv6nm CVT is junk in The Maxima because I own One, looking into getting rid of it, because it’s to Slow, and it’s not a good performance Car, it’s 300hp but to boring to drive
@@blackdragon9077 What trim level - happy to take it off your hands for a good price.
@@LordTrayus Are you serious only have 16,388 miles on the Maxima still have the plastic on the floor accept on the drive side, I’m going to KIA today for a trade in
When Altima/Maxima debuted the massive 2013 facelift, it was a game changer and immediately pulled the trigger on platinum maxima. Loved it. Unfortunately, I don’t really notice much interior difference... 8 years later...
You are so very right!
Your right 6 speed trans and 375 hp and all wheel drive think that's what's needs to be had and I love it
Great minds think a like.
Can do with the 400hp 3.0 turbo and a proper trans
The fact that you said Beastie Boys and Warrant gets you a like and subscribe
20:24 ON THROTTLE!!!!! wow it sounds cool
Oh yeah!
The sound is from Bose speakers, in other words fake sound.
@@MusicAnirban oh yeah
@@billb.7346 Below is from Nissan’s publication. I could have put the link but looks like Joe is upset about it. Also I had a 2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum on lease. Now I have an Altima SL 2020.
ACTIVE SOUND ENHANCEMENT
Active Sound Enhancement (ASE) goes beyond canceling unwanted sounds by enhancing desirable sound. This system is also in Bose® audio equipped SL, SR and Platinum grade models only. Active sound enhancement enhances existing engine sounds according to the engine speed and driving modes through the speakers. Engaging SPORT mode with the drive mode selector will signal the audio system to increase engine note amplification in the cabin.
Note: ANC and ASE work through the Bose® audio system and are only active when the Bose® audio system is ON.
@@billb.7346 Well, if you are hell bent on believing something, cannot really help you. The system is ON as you can see the maps. ON doesn’t mean he has to play music through it. Why don’t you google a bit and go through some facts instead of blindly guessing stuff here. Thanks.
I hate that the exterior is the same since 2016 but the interior looks so nice, still only have 72k on my 7th gen that i love but this interior looks almost perfect, imagine it was AWD, interior looks better than the Q50 imo
If Nissan would replace the (unreliable) CVT with a proper automatic transmission, it would revitalize the brand.
They are slowly working on it.
I have a 2017 with the CVT and I’ve never had a problem
Maxima CVTs are not made by Jatco. They are made by a different contractlized company. Forgot the company name, but that’s why the v6 equipped CVTS usually don’t have the same problems
@@RA-oy6bg thanks
@@RA-oy6bg do you know what source
I recognized many of those bottoms from my 2010 G37. To bad today’s Maximas don’t awake that feeling on me like my 90 Maxima did 30 years ago. By the way, I still own a 1990 and a 1993 Maxima.
I got the 40th Anniversary edition a few months ago, scary cool!!!! And super fast 😊
Joe, I have been leasing Maximas since my 1993. The leases were mostly for three years so I never had any mechanical issues to complain about. I did push one lease to 45000 miles and replaced the tires. My last lease was a 2019 Max SL. The lease expired in September 2022. I did a lot of searching about the quality of Nissans with CVTs. There is a lot of info out there. I viewed your reports on the Maxima. I thought you were up front with you evaluations and Zonks. With the pandemic my Max has less that 5000 miles on it. I added up all the info I gathered and decided to buy out my lease and I own it with a document from New York State DOT. I just want to thank you for your honest evaluations which were part of my decision to buy my lease at age 81. I'll let you know.
The inside definitely looks cool too the best thing I like is the top where the sunroof lever is there’s like a LED light on top that definitely looks perfect at night in the middle
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
I’ll never forget going to see family in SoCal in the mid 90’s, my cousin worked for Infinity in Carson, Ca and she brought me home the most beautiful Pearl White Maxima… I ran that thing up and down the PCH and the 405 the entire time I was out there. Great cars..
Joe you are my favorite CZcams channel now (although I don't even have a driving license LOL). Have a good day man.
Thanks Nathan! I appreciate you letting me share the ON THROTTLE fun with you!
I like how they blacked out that large chrome front V grill. I hope Nissan keeps the Maxima alive.
I agree with you Rudy!
I like how Joe he's talking he does special charisma 🤩🔥
That means so much Anwar! Thanks for being so supportive!
That's why we love Uncle Joe!
My friend’s family just got a new Black Nissan Maxima a few years ago and they absolutely cherish it; especially after previously driving outdated Lincoln’s and Buick’s. It’s really interesting to see many different buyers that are friends and coworkers gravitate towards Nissan’s vehicles after moving away from brands owned by Chevorlet and Ford. I truly hope they never run into any bad CVT issues in the future. 👍🙏
Great review as always Joe. Years ago I had a Maxima when it had a normal transmission and Nissan was know for their V6. If only this car had a performance investment maybe even a DCT. We can only wonder.
Tell me about it!
I owned a 3rd Gen 1990 Maxima 5-speed (when it really was a 4-door sports car as they advertised for that generation Maxima). I loved that car.... until the engine seized at 8K miles. When the dealer pulled the engine apart they found several oil passages were not completely drilled through the block and they couldn't believe that the engine hadn't seized up sooner. Great factory quality control. I got rid of that car after they replaced the short block under warranty. I've never been back to a Nissan dealership since...
I got 150k out of mine. Loved that car.
You go into detail really enjoy watching your reviews. I would love to get this maxima
I love my 2020 Maxima & its great in the snow!
Same here, I've got the 2020 Max SR. Sunset Drift Chromaflair paint with the premium ascot leather with alacantra inserts. The 40th anniversary edition has nothing but a few additional things that are cool but not a good enough reason to have waited even if I had known they were doing this. I didn't realize it was hitting this year. I would like all the chrome on my car to be black chrome. But only a small amount on this featured Plat had the dark or black trim. I'll always prefer less chrome or at least no silver chrome.
Honestly I thought it was a midnight edition because it’s blacked out just like the 2021 Nissan Armada it has a blacked out called midnight edition
I can understand why.
I LITERALLY just commented for you to review this the other day lmao.
You are awesome man
I got you brother!
$45k u can get some many other better cars for this price point. Interior is out dated and same design for a few years now.
Or u can get 2018 identical car for 23 grand 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@cordinate81 2020's are going for 10k off right now, new
Love this car man sweet ride specially the screen and start button 😍❤️
Man I hope they keep this around bring in that new 9 speed transmission and AWD KEEP IT UNDER 40K people will buy it
Totally agree, Nissan is killing themselves with those cvts. Their designs are awesome on the Altima and maxima.
@@throughdude23 yes indeed and its all politics because Nissan is part owner of Jatco I guess they feel tied to them they should've been dropped them years ago its killed their reliability
U can get 2018 for 18 grand 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@cordinate81 still got the CVT I'll pass lol
@@dredawg679 Bruh you know nothing about cars
The CVTs are fine I have one and the key is maintaince. Better than a uglass Toyota
Anyone can make a new two-door sports car,but to build a credible one with four doors and enough room for the family,that's another deal entirely.
The 40th anniversary has some real nice touches and the paint is fantastic. 👍
I totally agree with you!
Love mine(not 40th). No shortage of excitement driving it.
CVT oh man :( Who do I need to bribe to get a manual in there.
I have tried!
World governments pushing manufacturers hard to raise their fuel economy or pay financial penalties, and Nissan isn't in a place to pay. Fact is, CVTs get the best fuel economy.
Nissan hasn't had a good few years after their CEO literally dipped out of Japan. They don't have the capacity to do anymore than the bare minimum right now lol.
Constant vehicle trouble.
@@BoopSnoot Not true at all. I had Maxima and yes the fuel consumption was low I agree CVT saves fuel but is not true entirely. I traded Maxima for 2019 Lexus ES 350 and it gets better gas milage than Maxina, I speak from experience not gimmicks, yes Maxima is way faster than ES350, no doubt but I don't care abt speed, I care about reliability and drive comfort and Lexus delivers and Maxima doesn't.
I had been waiting for this car to get reviewed !
Thanks Joe👍👍
love watching these videos. I have a 2018 maxima and debating to get this 40th anniversary edition, or an Sonata N-Line. I agree it should've been a little bit more tweaking. But great video!
I've had three Maximas in a row, I currently have a 2020 SR, it's a fantastic vehicle , and very underrated for what you get for the money, it's quick, tight handling and very smooth power train, world class Nissan V6, they'd be nuts to phase it out.
Redesign it with the 9 speed from the pathfinder. Great review as always Joe.
I grew up with a Maxima. I will always love this car. It actually started as a rear wheel drive car.
Nissan need step up the next generation maxima put 10 speed dct in that thang will blow the doors off other cars in its class
There isn't a 10-speed DCT available
@@RaitisRides the 9 speed would be great though. Looks like it’s getting replaced with an all electric vehicle. But I only saw one report
I owned a 1997 SE. A 5 speed. Black on black. Bought it brand new and drove it until it gained 346k on the engine. Did basic mx on her. Treated her well and she treated me well!!! The Maxima will always be one of my favorite cars!
I brought some Twinkies to watch Raiti's Rides! Awesome videos, Mr. Raiti!
You are so awesome Rob!
I had a 2008 Nissan Maxima until last year when I bought a Ford Mustang GT Premium with the PP1 in the manual. In other words, wait for it....a REAL SPORTS CAR!
Please answer this:
do you think its a good idea to put a CVT on a 3.5 L V6 engine ? come on :/
great video btw
Nissan: yes 😀
Every other person: NO!!!
@@tysonbateman8999 ikr? Maxima is AMAZING if only they got rid of that cvt :(
I bought a 'new '96 Maxima with a rare 5-speed manual for only $16,000. I wasn't planning to buy a car that day but this car was a stripper - no options (A/C, P/S, P/B, electric windows, 3.0 liter 190 HP V6 and basic stereo were included in all models) and it was just sitting on the dealer's lot. The salesperson asked me to make an offer, any offer. I made a low-ball offer that I knew wouldn't be accepted - as I mentioned, I wasn't planning to buy a car that day. I was just there to get a free phone card for taking a test drive. I was shocked when my offer was accepted so I followed through on the purchase as that was an offer I couldn't refuse. $16K for a brand-new Maxima was unheard of, even 25 years ago - that would buy a Versa today. I enjoyed it a lot for four years then decided it was time for a real sports car - a 2000 Mustang GT that I got at dealer invoice (as a car show special). Maximas have come a long way in 25 years.
Love the color and the wheels.
It works well!
I would TOTALLY rock out to Warrant!! I got no shame....that dude has a nice voice 👍🏻 Love the look of this car and color!
Good taste!
6 speed manual would be perfect
I like the way that you think.
I like the gauges I like how they are white
Same here!
I think the Nissan Maxima is really good.
I am so glad that I can share this one with you!
I miss my 1995 maxima gle, the color was black emerald and it looked so good in the sunlight, transmission was weak though
Thanks for sharing that! Those were the days!
@@RaitisRides no problem joe👍
@@joskjj3625 You are the man!
Great review as always,
But I will still go with "never".
Guaranteed Nissan is coming out something crazy in 2022, just like the 2022 frontier
Oooooo the 40th anniversary is a platinum one
Fully loaded.
My very first vehicle was a 1994 hard body and it was slate grey pearl. It was a great color. If they do kill off the Maxima, please bring back the old hard body trucks Nissan! 😃👍🏼
Those were the days!
Its a rolling pile of junk because of that JATCO CVT transmission. Very weak
Agree That CVT Is Trash
Maximas and the other V6 Vehicles use slightly different CVTS than the 4 cylinder bunch. They are not the same
Don’t known about y’all, but I got a 2020 maxima around like 5 months ago. Loving it fast af, the interior is as luxurious a ordinary car can get , compared to something like a Honda or Camry. It’s faster than the Honda and Camry lol, and it’s sleek and looks gorgeous. Did a cat back with a non resonator delete to be a little discrete. It turn heads and it has a nice ass pano roof with the Bose base system.
Edit: btw yes the car uses an cvt, but so do the accord and this is faster than that. You guys hate because you guys like jumping on bandwagons did Nissan had cvt problems ? Yes but none of them ever applied to the maxima. It always applied to the lower tier end Altima,Sentra and rogue.
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Great review as always, what a beautiful machine, as you said, few tweaks and this car more amazing, I wish Nissan keep this car a life.
Yes, it is NOW or NEVER. Does that answer your question?
LOL! Close....
I've never had as many issues with CVTs as most people do, especially as they've advanced and you have the programmed ratios, but I totally agree that at least specifically on this edition, it would've been a great opportunity to put that DCT in and turbocharge the engine. Other than that it looks great! I don't know if I'll be able to justify the expense when my lease comes up this year but I'll definitely be thinking about it.
Great Nissan Joe! Stay Healthy and stay safe :)
Thanks my friend.! Same to you!
4:00 yall see that little spot on top of the wheel? Wouldn't call it a nick or a dent. I'll never unsee it again
Yay you uploaded! :D
heck yeah!
I'm a mechanical engineer. I've owned a '16 SV since new. I now have 96,000 trouble-free miles. Not one issue. Ever. Take that, Scotty Kilmer (no offense, Joe). BTW-that hood bulge is supposed to simulate a NACA duct.