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2009 Nissan Maxima - Expert Reviews

MSRP: $30,160 - $32,860 See Local Classifieds
 
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Cars.com
2009 Nissan Maxima Professional Cars.com Review

...4DSC? Closer than it was last year, anyway. Steven Cole Smith can be reached at scsmith@orlandosentinel.com or 407-420-5699...

Cars.com
2009 Nissan Maxima Professional Cars.com Review

...Base price range: $30,160-$32,860 (plus $695 freight). Price as tested: $38,585 with freight and options (SV model). On the Road rating: 9.2 (of a possible...

Cars.com
2009 Nissan Maxima Professional Cars.com Review

...Price as tested: $36,035 including freight and options (SV model; updated price). On the Road rating: 9.3 (of a possible 10). Prices shown are manufacturer's...

Cars.com
2009 Nissan Maxima Professional Cars.com Review

...Personally, I think the Maxima is a victim of over-busy, overlapping product planning. Why would you vote for the Maxima when you can pull the lever for a...

Cars.com
2009 Nissan Maxima Professional Cars.com Review

...Safety Side-impact airbags for the front seats and side curtain airbags for both rows are standard. So are four-wheel-disc antilock brakes, traction control...

Cars.com
2009 Nissan Maxima Professional Cars.com Review

...Vehicle dynamic control and traction control are standard. Pros: Beautiful inside and out. Downsizing this car has helped its performance and style. Cons:...

Edmunds
2009 nissan maxima Professional Edmunds Review

...Pros: Delicately precise steering, strong powertrain, high-quality interior craftsmanship, tons of high-tech features, best iPod integration presently...

MSN Autos
Flash Drive: 2009 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV

...I achieved 24 mpg in mixed driving. If you want an affordable 4-door sports car that has a usable trunk, you should take a look at the Maxima. – Joe Chulick...

CarGurus
CarGurus' Review for 2009 nissan maxima

...The only significant drawbacks in this era of high gas prices come from its low fuel economy and premium gas requirement...

Cars.com
2009 Nissan Maxima Professional Cars.com Review

...Even so, it's adequate but not generous. The same is true for headroom. Full-size cars like the Avalon and Chrysler 300 have larger cabins and trunks — the...


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The 2009 Nissan Maxima appeals more readily to those looking for a perky, smooth, and stylish V-6 luxury sedan than to those wanting a sport sedan.

For the latter, shoppers might consider the Pontiac G8—especially in GT trim—or the Dodge Charger R/T, though neither of those cars has an interior that's as stylish as the Maxima's or offers the same level of appointments and tech options.

At the opposite end of the scale, for those who might want even more comfort and interior space, there's the Toyota Avalon, although it's less exciting to drive and look at.

In between, the Volkswagen Passat VR6 offers similar performance and a very attractive, comfortable interior, along with available all-wheel drive, but it's more expensive.

The newly redesigned 2009 Acura TL, which at the time of this writing hasn't yet gone on sale, also promises to be a formidable rival.


 
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