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 NICO drives the ALL NEW 2009 Nissan Maxima The new 2009 Maxima first debuted this year at the 2008 New York International Auto Show and has finally been making it to dealerships nation-wide. The new redesigned Maxima is available in 4 trim levels: 3.5 S, 3.5 SV, 3.5 SV w/Sport Package and 3.5 SV w/ Premium Package. There are two additional packages available as well: Cold Package and Technology Package.
As we make it out onto the roadway, I let the right foot do some work. The engine comes to life, steady feel of torque pulls you back in your seat up to redline. Each flick of the paddle shifter changes into each gear of the Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) smoothly. You feel connected to the car and the roadway, as the 19” sport wheels wrapped in all season 245/40 tires provide a sporty ride along with the sport tuned suspension, which includes retuned struts/shocks, stiffer springs and a larger front stabilizer bar (26.5mm). The car handles well in the corners and use of the paddle shifters to gear down add to the driving excitement. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS) is standard equipment for all models. Now, this car is no lightweight by any means and the brakes brought the car down from 60mph with ease. Steering mounted controls allow you to navigate the radio system and cruise control functions. The digital Bose audio system w/6-CD changer, 9 speakers, two subwoofers and center channel provide a crisp clear sound. Interior is spacious, the driver seat is 8-way power with manual lumbar support and manual thigh support extension, which definitely is a plus in my book. The passenger seat has 4 way power but doesn’t have lumbar or thigh support. All seats are leather with parallel-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. A 60/40 split fold down rear seat with lock is standard equipment, but on this particular model there is a rear-seat trunk pass through and fold down armrest with dual cup holders. All models are equipped with power sliding moon- roof and a dual panel moon-roof with power retractable sunshades is available on the 3.5 SV premium package. The trunk definitely provides enough room and comes with a cargo net on the 3.5 SV Sport and Premium Package models. To answer my question, is the 3.5 SV Sport Package Maxima all show and no go? That is absolutely not the case. With the New Maxima’s D-Platform, you can have the best of both worlds: The sophistication of a sedan or exhilaration of a sports car. Huge thanks go out to Larry Wise, Sales Manager, of Bill Collins Nissan and Donny Hardin, Sales/Leasing Agent, for taking time out to allow me to test drive the 4-DSC. |
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