2007 Nissan Maxima: Road Test
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- MSRP: $28,050 -$30,300
- Invoice: $25,648 -$27,706
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Our road test for the 2007 Nissan Maxima includes a full evaluation of the 2007 Nissan Maxima from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2007 Nissan Maxima, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2007 Nissan Maxima help you decide if a 2007 Nissan Maxima is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| SE | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 5.9 |
Strong on takeoff and from midrange speeds. CVT seamlessly moves engine rpm to the right range and keeps it there to supply ample power at any speed.
FUEL ECONOMY
| SE | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 5.1 |
Test SE models averaged 21.1-23.1 mpg. Nissan recommends premium-grade fuel.
RIDE QUALITY
| SE | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6.1 |
Only SE model made available for test so far. It copes well with most bumps and ruts, though it can pound over sharp bumps. Note that SE has lower-profile tires than SL and 18-inch wheels vs. 17s.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| SE | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 6.2 |
Steering feel a bit light, but Maxima is otherwise balanced, predictable, and more agile than most midsize sedans. Braking strong, stable. Torque steer well controlled, though steering can feel light under sustained full throttle.
QUIETNESS
| SE | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6.2 |
V6 emits constant snarl at full throttle, a modest hum at cruising pace. Wind noise well-tamed, but tire thrum intrudes some on coarse pavement.
CONTROLS
| SE | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6.7 |
Easily read white-on-black gauges. Audio and climate controls are large and within easy reach, but unorthodox layout takes some acclimation.
DETAILS
| SE | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 3 |
Interior has attractive but not posh materials, strikes an acceptable balance of hard and padded surfaces.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| SE | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 6.8 |
Ample space for six-footers on supportive, well-shaped seats, though the feel is a bit cozy. Taller occupants may wish for more rearward seat travel, and more head clearance. Roof shape and rear-end styling slight impediments to visibility aft, over the shoulder.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| SE | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 5.1 |
Two adults is the practical limit with bench seat, the maximum with Elite option's twin rear buckets. Either way, the feel here is cozy, too; leg, head room good, but not grand. Entry/exit hampered by sloping roofline, narrowish floor-level passages.
CARGO ROOM
| SE | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 4.8 |
Trunk's opening too small for bulky boxes, but compact strut-type trunklid hinges don't steal space or endanger luggage. Split rear-bench seatbacks fold for long cargo. Elite Package provides only narrow trunk pass-through. Ample cabin storage; Elite option adds a second roomy console bin in back.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| SE | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 6.3 |
Positioned between family-oriented midsize sedans and premium sport sedans, Maxima is bested for value by such stalwarts as Honda Accord and Toyota Camry and for performance and refinement by Acura TL, Cadillac CTS, and Infiniti G35. Still, this Nissan is a roomy and capable midsize option.
Total Score
| SE | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 65 | 62.2 |
Total Score: 65
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