2009 Nissan Maxima: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $30,160 - $32,860
- Invoice: $27,628 - $30,097
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2009 Nissan Maxima. See if the 2009 Nissan Maxima is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2009 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | 3.5 SV |
| Arrival Date: | 02/19/2009 |
| Engine: | dohc V6 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door sedan |
| Transmission: | CVT automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 31,990 |
| Price as Tested: | 36,700 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 6619 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 7325 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 706 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 31.485 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 22.42 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Cold Package (Heated Front Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Heated Outside Mirrors), Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone, Floor Mats, Trunk Mat, High Intensity Discharge (HID) Xenon Headlights, Rear Spoiler, Technology Package (Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System w/ Voice Recognition & 7-inch Color Touch Screen Monitor, 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive, 6-CD Changer Replaced w/Single CD, XM Satellite Radio, XM NAVTraffic, RearView Monitor, Interface System for iPod, AUX Audio/Video Input Jacks [replaces AUX Audio Input Jack])
From the Back Seat
Damon Bell
Despite its more distinctive styling, the redesigned 2009 Maxima doesn't fix the primary dilemma with this "four-door sports car": It's not sporty or luxurious enough to convince shoppers to step up from a Nissan Altima, or to step down from an Infiniti G37 (or for that matter, any of those two cars' market rivals). The new Maxima is an inoffensive car that's nice enough, but not a particularly compelling value.
Don Sikora
This is the second 2009 Maxima I've driven, and I'm still not really sure what to make of it. It is a pleasant enough front-drive sedan that sounds good on paper, but on the road it is somewhat forgettable and the package seems to be less than the sum of its parts. Nissan does make a 4-door sports car, but it is the Infiniti G37, not the Maxima.
Jack Stewart
The dynamics are good, but with an uninspiring interior the Maxima isn't up to the $36,000 price of the car tested. An Infiniti G37 would be a much better value.
Jennifer Geiger
Maxima is the odd-ball midsize sedan that seats four amid a sea of more versatile five-seaters. Its second strike is the requirement of premium-grade fuel. However, if you're looking to walk the line between sporty sedan and regular midsize car, I guess Maxima fits. Personally, I'd spend a little extra money and go the G37 route.
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