Production kicks off for the 2009 Nissan Maxima

Like it or hate it; the first production model of the new 2009 Nissan Maxima today rolled off the assembly line at the company’s North America Smyrna Tennessee plant.

Built on Nissan’s new D platform the 2009 Maxima is said to provide responsive handling and eliminates the torque steer due to high-horsepower front-wheel-drive cars. Power comes from a 3.5 liter V6 engine that produces 290-hp (35 more than the outgoing model) and 261 lb-ft of torque. Fuel-economy for the 2009 Nissan Maxima is estimated at 19/26mpg city/highway.

Nissan will offer the new Maxima in two trim-levels including a 3.5 S and 3.5 SV. Both are scheduled to arrive in dealerships later this summer. Pricing...
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blackbr - 5/28/2008 3:45:30 PM

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I quite like this car. I'm anxious to see it as a 2009 replacement for my 2007 Acura TL. I really like that they've downsized it.

STJ88 - 5/28/2008 4:00:47 PM

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I find it a very good looking car the only thing its missing is a manual tranny for the v6.

Peyton18 - 5/28/2008 4:50:51 PM

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Those headlights haven't won me over but the last 3 or 4 versions of this car seem to have pushed the envelope and so I applaud nissan. They stay much farther away from 'safe' than toyota and honda

Reason - 5/28/2008 5:20:32 PM

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I like the front end, from the back of the bonnet and fenders forward it looks very much like the Volvo S80, a good thing in my book.

gsh23 - 5/28/2008 5:36:40 PM

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agree, no manual. otherwise this definitely beats all the other fwd camcords and TLX.

SteveL - 5/28/2008 6:02:11 PM

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I agree I think Nissan has a car that does not look just like all the others. I think thats a selling point. I also like the fact that this car looks more grown up. The Maxima's in the past always reminded me of a middle aged person trying to drive something young. With this car you could be young or old and it will still look good on you.

07G35J - 5/28/2008 6:31:23 PM

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I agree. It doesn't look like anything else out there. It reminds me of the Maxima's 02-03 ad slogan, which was "Cars like it: 0". I'm still trying to get used to the headlights. They probably look better in person. Luckily, I work at a Nissan dealer, so I'll be able to take a really good look at one when they are released.

tattedtwice - 5/28/2008 6:48:25 PM

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Yea, it doesnt look like anything out there. Anything except a Volvo or scion from the front, and a civic or crossfire from the rear.

This thing is trying to be different for the sake of trying to be different. Hardly anything earth-shaking, and still in the shadow of its little brother, the alti SE.

BJS470 - 5/28/2008 6:48:26 PM

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headlights will grow on me once I see it in person I'm sure...Congrats to Nissan

EL34 - 5/28/2008 6:51:29 PM

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I can;t wait to not see this car on the road.

SVXXX - 5/28/2008 8:44:50 PM

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You being BLIND, I don't think you have to worry about seeing it on the road!

Star - 5/29/2008 1:23:41 PM

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Is this the latest trend for the Japanese car designers? Cars that looked like they have been wrecked? Could they not take a picture with a car that doesn't have broken headlights at least?

BMW995 - 5/30/2008 4:48:38 PM

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It would be interesting to see a comparison test of the new Maxima vs. the '09 Mazda 6