The 2011 Nissan Maxima

The iconic Nissan Maxima, the original and continuing 4-Door Sports Car, once again in 2011 fuses the soul of a sports car with the practicality of a sedan. With its breakthrough sports sedan styling, refined interior and a range of available advanced technology features, Maxima provides passengers with ample comfort and luxury while also creating a thrilling, sporty feel for the driver. Maxima is again offered in two well-equipped models, Maxima 3.5 S and Maxima 3.5 SV, each equipped with a responsive 290-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine and Xtronic CVT transmission.

"In Maxima, elegance has an edge. From its crisp bodylines to its razor-sharp performance, Maxima stands out against a field of vanilla-flavored mid-size sedans," says Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. "As the flagship of our sedan lineup, Maxima continues to exemplify the Nissan brand with its unmatched combination of style, performance, comfort, technology and value."

For 2011, Maxima adds a few new touches, such as the fine-tuning of its color palette and available Sport Package option. Revisions include new rolled edge tailpipe finisher; new smoked headlights (Sport models); new dark chrome grille (Sport models); and unique shiny gray interior stitching (Sport models). Also added are two new exterior colors: Brilliant Silver and Metallic Slate.