New exterior is what the new Nissan Maxima sets it from the older version as it enters its sixth generation for 2007. It also has refined interior and various new features that would make it the top choice.
Nissan’s flagship Maxima represents as near-perfect a combination of styling, comfort and handling as you can get with a car that can carry five people and their luggage.
Exterior differences in the past models of the Altima and Maxima is not very distinguishable, but for 2007 both of these sedans received extensive redesigns.

The Maxima comes with a 255-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine. And a torque of 252 foot-pounds .

Standard safety items include front seat-mounted side air bags, roof-mounted side-curtain air bags for both seats, four-wheel antilock disc brakes with electronic brake-force distribution, traction control and a tire-pressure monitoring system.
As for the revised design, Nissan says the changes were meant to be an evolution of the “classic Maxima performance coupe-like silhouette.” The changes aren’t revolutionary — the car still has its distinctive wedge-shaped front end and high rear deck, with what Nissan calls a “broad arched beltline.

New are the grille, hood, bumper and headlights, which were redesigned to give the front end a “more contemporary appearance,” Nissan says. The wheel openings are larger, and the fog lights have been moved down to the front bumper.

The entry-level SE model with a base price of $28,050, is quite well-equipped. It has a dual-zone automatic climate control, glass roof and keyless entry/start system. Also included in this model are a more prominent rear spoiler and both trim levels have a new rear bumper designed to accommodate the optional sonar backup system. It also comes with 18-inch, seven-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels,

Meanwhile, the uplevel Maxima SL with base price $30,300, comes with such standard amenities as leather seats, wood-tone interior trim, Nissan’s Intelligent key system, an eight-way power driver’s and four-way power passenger’s seat, a Bose premium audio system with six-disc CD changer, and the “SkyView” glass roof.

While exterior qualities of the new Nissan Sedan were enhanced, interior qualities were not neglected. Critics say that all the materials now have a premium look and feel.

The instrument panel has a redesigned center stack with easier-to-use controls, and the number of buttons and controls has been reduced, Nissan says. Gauges have been given new faces to make them more readable, especially in low light.

Even the base audio system, with a single-disc CD player, has an auxiliary input jack for easy connection of an iPod or other portable audio device.

The seats were redesigned and have larger shoulder bolsters, Nissan says. There is a sliding center armrest, and simulated leather door panels are used in place of fabric on models that have the leather seats. Leather is available as an option on the SE trim level. Brushed-aluminum trim is standard on the SE model.
The SkyView roof is fixed, and can’t be opened. The glass extends over the front and rear seats and has sliding sunshades.

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