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At a Glance: 2007 Nissan Maxima
The Nissan Maxima, since its introduction as a 1981 model, has enjoyed a position as both the flagship Nissan sedan and a "cut above" premium 4-door sports sedan in class. For 2007, the sixth generation Maxima continues to live on the cutting edge, with a redesigned exterior, a refined premium interior, intuitive next generation technology features and the adoption of standard, performance-based Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on all models.
Key changes and enhancements for 2007 begin with the redesigned exterior, which features a new front grille, hood, headlights, front and rear bumpers, and more aggressive side sills. Other exterior changes include a more prominent rear spoiler (standard on the SE model), new 17-inch and 18-inch 7-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels, redesigned quad tailpipe finishers and fog lights in place of the previous cornering lights. Maxima's unique SkyView™ glass paneled roof continues in 2007 as standard equipment.
Maxima's interior enhancements are equally aggressive, adding a higher level of quality, luxury and sportiness to match the refined exterior. The instrument panel features a redesigned center stack with improved control ergonomics and a new Fine Vision gauge display for easier readability. The seats offer larger shoulder bolsters and a new, sporty sew pattern and the sliding center armrest has been redesigned for greater comfort and convenience. The use of upgraded materials includes real aluminum accents and available perforated leather on SE models. Comfort and convenience additions include a new Intelligent Key, auxiliary AV input jack, available CD autochanger with mp3 playback capability, new center console box design and available reverse sensor with audible warning.
The heart of the new Maxima remains its powerful, award-winning 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine, now rated at 255 horsepower* and 252 lb-ft of torque.
The 2007 Maxima is offered in two models, the 3.5 SE and 3.5 SL, and offers a wide range of premium luxury equipment, including available factory-installed satellite radio Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System, outside dual auto-dimming mirrors with auto-tilt down in reverse, and DVD-based navigation system with 7-inch color display.
The new Maxima goes on sale in early summer 2006. Highlights of the 2007 Maxima include:
Body
- Chiseled, muscular shape with pronounced character lines and distinctive C-pillar design
- Revised front end design with new grille, hood, headlights (with built-in cornering lights), bumper and fog lights
- Restyled side sills, new rear bumper design with available rear sonar system
- Available auto on/off xenon headlights (standard on 3.5 SL)
- Dual exhaust with four ports and redesigned chrome finishers
- Chrome-colored accents on roof moldings
- Available dual auto-dimming outside mirrors with auto-tilt down in reverse
- Standard SkyView™ glass paneled roof, available power sliding glass sunroof (in place of SkyView™)
- UV reducing solar glass
- Eight exterior colors, with four new colors for 2007: Radiant Silver, Pebble Beach, Precision Gray and Dark Slate
Engine and Driveline
- Front engine/front-wheel drive
- 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 producing 255 horsepower and 252 lb-ft torque
- Engine features include electronic throttle, silent timing chain, microfinished camshaft and crankshaft surfaces, molybdenum coated pistons, resin intake collector, digital knock control system, cross flow coolant pattern and high capacity muffler
- Platinum-tipped spark plugs with 100,000-mile maintenance intervals
- Standard Nissan Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with manual mode
- Traction Control System (TCS) standard on all models
- Available Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
Suspension, Steering and Braking
- Independent strut front suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar
- Multi-link independent rear suspension for superior handling and ride comfort
- 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes, standard 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
- Engine-speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering system
- Restyled 7-spoke, 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P225/55H17 tires on 3.5 SL
- Restyled 7-spoke, 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P245/45V18 tires on 3.5 SE
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Interior Features
- Five-passenger seating with luxury cloth or leather-appointed seats (perforated on 3.5 SE) and 60/40 split fold-down rear bench with lock
- Illuminated steering wheel switches
- Standard 8-way power driver's seat (4-way power passenger seat on 3.5 SL) with available entry/exit feature
- Standard audio system with 8 speakers and AM/FM/CD with steering wheel-mounted controls on 3.5 SE
- Available Bose® premium audio system with 8 speakers, AM/FM/6-disc in-dash CD changer, speed-sensitive auto volume control and RDS radio function standard on 3.5 SL and available on 3.5 SE
- Available factory installed satellite radio (XM® or Sirius™ providers)
- Available Nissan DVD-based navigation system with 7-inch color display
- Heated front seats on 3.5 SL (available on 3.5 SE)
- Dual zone air conditioning with automatic temperature control and rear vents
- Dot-matrix center display screen (non-Navigation System) that provides HVAC, audio system and trip computer functions in one central location
- Chrome interior door handles, locks and parking brake button
- Available Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
Safety and Security
- Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones
- Standard Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage air bags, seat belt sensors and front-seat side-impact supplemental air bags and curtain side-impact supplemental air bags
- Front-seat active head restraints, 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (driver's seat ELR only) including rear center position
- Front seat belts with adjustable upper anchors with pretensioners and load limiters
- 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (driver's seat ELR only) including rear center position
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchors and tether system
- Emergency inside trunk-release
Models and Manufacturing
- Offered in two well-equipped V6 models: 3.5 SE and 3.5 SL
- Exterior and interior designed at Nissan Technical Center (NTC) in Atsugi, Japan
- Assembled by Nissan North America Manufacturing Smyrna & Decherd Tennessee Plant
* All horsepower ratings are per SAE J1349 (AUG 2004)
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