The new car of the Japanese corporation Nissan called Nissan Maxima was introduced to the general public in the fall of 1984. The model was equipped with a 170-horsepower turbocharged engine, which allowed the car to reach speeds of up to 205 km / h. At the same time, an increased fuel consumption was immediately noted - 16 liters per 100 km, which was unacceptable for a class E production car. Several rides in test drive mode confirmed the need to revise the engine gas distribution function. Buyers in their reviews also noted an excessive consumption of gasoline, which was an additional reason for a comprehensive analysis of the situation. Otherwise, customer reviews were positive.
First generation
The first original Nissan Maxima was put into production in the fall of 1988. The car was distinguished by a mid-level design, but the solid dimensions of the body (length 4780 mm, width 1760 mm, height 1405 mm) made it possible to significantly expand the interior. The impressive interior space and roomy 450-liter boot have become the main arguments for attracting customers. Buyers noted this advantage in their reviews.
Driving performance
Nissan Maxima photo which are presented in the article, was produced in several versions. For the United States, the car was produced with a 195-liter six-cylinder engine. with., which allowed to reach speeds of up to 220 km / h. The speed characteristics of the European version were more modest. The transmission was offered in two types for all cars - a mechanical 5-speed gearbox and a 4-speed automatic. The chassis of the car was made at a sufficiently high technological level, the multi-link rear suspension of the Multi-link Beam type worked in combination with the effective anti-roll bars of the Scott-Russell design, and the MacPherson front suspension was supplemented with new hydraulic shock absorbers of an improved design. Owner reviews regarding the chassis of the car note that there is nothing better to wish for. Buyers note a smooth ride on any road, the car holds the road well and is stable in corners.
The next generation of cars with the name "Nissan Maxima" QX series (for the Japanese market, this is Cefiro) was introduced to the world public in 1994. The car entered the category of executive models of Nissan and took a leading position in this sector. In the automotive market, its competition with such giants of the auto industry as Mercedes-Benz E-kl and BMW 5-er immediately became apparent.
Power point
An exclusive engine was created for the 1994 model. Nissan Maxima received a V-shaped six-cylinder engine in three versions: 3.0-liter volume, 2.5 and 2.0 liters, with a capacity of 193, 190 and 140 liters. from. respectively. An automatic transmission was installed for the modification with a three-liter engine, a manual transmission for the rest of the cars, this was the technological norm of the Nissan Maxim assembly line, and if a special order was received from the client, the engine-gearbox option was decided in accordance with the wishes of the customer.
Second generation
In the spring of 2000, at the Geneva Motor Show , the new leader of the Nissan model range was introduced , the second-generation car - the QX Nissan Maxima. The model was intended for the European market. The exterior of the car became more solid, the interior impressed with a high level of comfort, and the driving characteristics corresponded to world-class standards. And while the price of the car was significantly lower than the cost of similar models from other manufacturers. The unmistakable pricing policy of Nissan Corporation allowed to increase at times the sales of the model with the name "Nissan Maxima". Customer reviews corresponded to the quality of the car, the manufacturer’s concern for the aesthetic component of the image of the new model was especially noted.
New car body
The body for the new model was re-designed in order to increase the overall dimensions. The length added 150 mm, the width is 10, and the height is 20 millimeters. The wheelbase also lengthened by 50 mm. The rigidity of the lower part of the body was increased by 30 percent, which allowed to strengthen the chassis, namely the front and rear suspensions, by increasing the strength of the landing seats. Simultaneously with the modernization of the running components, the designers worked on the sound insulation of the lower tier of the car, and the noise level when driving on secondary roads significantly decreased.
The angularity has disappeared from the exterior of the new model, the contours have taken a more streamlined shape, and the aerodynamic performance of the car as a whole has improved. The panoramic view from the Nissan-Maxim cabin expanded due to the parameters of the windshield and rear window, as well as the wide contours of the side windows. The impression of novelty when looking at the Nissan-Maxim car is enhanced by ultra-modern 16-inch alloy wheels, the car looks like a fast car in profile. The novelty of the outlines of the car caused a flurry of rave reviews. Buyers noted progressive engineering developments and expressed hope for further design improvements. Customer reviews were necessarily taken into account by the company's management in the development of new components and assemblies.
Engine
Aluminum VQ engines installed on the Nissan Maxima model, which for several years in a row have been among the ten best engines in the world classification according to the American magazine Ward's Auto World. Of course, the high rating of the power plant and its light weight contribute to the popularity of the car, but nevertheless, the main advantage of the Maxim model is an organic combination of a number of parameters that complement each other. For the 1994 Nissan model, a five-speed manual gearbox was developed using the hydrotransformation locking mechanism, which provided fuel economy when driving in direct gear. This factor was the reason for new positive customer reviews, which gratefully noted the successful implementation of advanced technologies, such as: soft gear shifting, smooth starting and effective braking.
At the request of the client, an automatic transmission from the know-how series was installed on a model called Nissan Maxima. This latest generation 4-speed transmission unit worked in three autonomous modes: normal, sports, and winter driving. An automatic transmission of this type requires certain skills, and an experienced driver can appreciate the help of the mechanism in a difficult situation on the highway.
Security
A separate item in the list of technological achievements of the Japanese corporation Nissan is the active and passive safety of the Nissan Maxima car. Security issues in the company took a kind of philosophical form, and the entire production of cars is somehow connected with the observance of safety postulates. It is based on the “triple security philosophy”. The first is information security - the driver must be warned about the possibility of an emergency. Secondly, the opportunity was created to prevent an emergency using standard means, brakes, steering, transmission. At the same time, all of the above funds should not go beyond the scope of normal operation, the brakes should not cause uncontrolled sliding, the steering cannot cause the car to skid, the gearbox should not provoke jerking. And finally, the third position of the safety philosophy is to protect people in the cabin at the time of the accident. These are airbags, belts and active head restraints. And again, positive customer reviews were not long in coming, and after them sales volumes also increased.
Third generation
The third-generation car, the new Nissan Maxima sedan, was unveiled at the Detroit auto show in the winter of 2003. The machine was created on the FF-L platform, already tested on the Murano and Altima models. The body design was updated by more than 80%, the exterior of the car took on a high style. The contours of the car were ennobled, there was exclusivity, and even some signs of uniqueness. In the automotive world, the uniqueness of the appearance of a model is considered to be a sign of success.
Spare parts
Like any car, the Maxim model needs to be repaired from time to time. Spare parts for Nissan-Maxima can be purchased at any specialized store selling spare parts and accessories. Original spare parts are expensive, but there is a choice of parts manufactured at Russian enterprises in compliance with all technologies. This range of spare parts is more accessible, despite the fact that their quality and service life are not much inferior to the original ones.
Prices
In the dealerships of almost every Russian city, cars of the Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan are sold, for any choice, taste and wallet. A model called the Nissan Maxima, the price of which varies from 130 to 550 thousand rubles, depending on the year of manufacture and technical condition, is quite accessible to Russian admirers of Japanese cars. It is best to buy re-export cars driven from Western countries, because in this case you can be sure that the cars were not used on broken roads and were not refueled with low-quality fuel.
Nissan Maxima: reviews
Over the entire period of production of Maxima cars, the popularity of the car has grown many times. Of course, the reputation of Japanese automobile technology as a whole played a role in this. But nevertheless, the high build quality of a specific model bearing the name of Nissan-Maxim also needs to be recognized. Buyers note the excellent driving performance of the car, throttle response and maneuverability, silent running, smooth gear shifting. Owner reviews are extremely positive, and the buyer's opinion is the best evidence of the high status of the car.