SedanNissan23% by Neofiliac Team56% by External Reviewers

Nissan Maxima 8 (A36) facelift

Mid-Size Sedan

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Product Overview

Nissan Maxima 8 (chassis code A36) facelift is an affordable mid-size sedan in production from 2019. It is available with a single naturally-aspirated V6 engine that displaced 3.5 liters, which was carried over from the pre-facelift.
On the plus side, the Maxima is one of the last opportunity to get a naturally-aspirated V6. However, the facelift is uglier than pre-facelift, and the car still uses the horrible CVT transmission.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 23%
Pros
  • Good interior quality
  • Caters to those who love electronics
  • Naturally-aspirated V6
Cons
  • Ugly
  • CVT

What external reviewers found

External score 56%
Pros
  • Excellent infotainment system
  • Gorgeous styling
  • Decent fuel economy
  • Comfortable, well-trimmed cabin
  • Powerful V6 engine
Cons
  • Poor rearview camera
  • Lackluster CVT
  • Lackluster rear-seat headroom
  • Comes with a CVT

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External Reviews

cnet[1]

Reviewer score 52% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from cnet have found:
NissanConnect's 8-inch touchscreen is responsive to inputs and intuitive to work through. A Wi-Fi hotspot still isn't available from the factory, but one can be had as a dealer-installed option. The VQ 3.5-liter V6 is muscular and sounds great, churning out 300 horsepower.
Pros
  • Powerful V6 engine
  • Comfortable, well-trimmed cabin
  • Decent infotainment system
Cons
  • Lackluster CVT
  • Poor rearview camera

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References

  1. ^ 2019 Nissan Maxima review: The 'four-door sports car' that isn't. [cnet].

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