Drive around Florida in your 2016 Nissan Maxima, and you will turn heads no matter where you drive. The newly redesigned Maxima easily gets attention with its sport sedan appearance and luxury features. Nissan still refers to the Maxima as a “four-door sports car” because of its sporty influences and clear sedan body. At the same time, however, it might be accurate to call the Maxima a luxury sedan.
2016 Nissan Maximas Larger Size
Even those familiar with the old Maxima models do a double-take when they see the 2016 version since it is now 1.3 inches lower and 2.2 inches longer. Even with this growth, the Nissan Maxima lost 82 pounds while boosting torsional rigidity by 25 percent.
2016 Nissan Maximas Updated Engine
Although you can’t see the updates to the engine in the Maxima simply by looking at it, the performance of this 2016 Nissan turns heads. The 3.5-liter V6 engine features almost completely new parts. It still gets 261 pound-feet of torque, but horsepower has increased to 300 horses. The exhaust valves are now filled with sodium, the intake manifold is more efficient, the intake valves are reshaped, and the oil pan is stiffer. All these updates, along with the weight loss mentioned above, lead to the 2016 Maxima getting 22 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway*.
Even the Xtronic CVT has seen updates, including a 17 percent boost in the spread between the highest and lowest ratios to help fuel economy. The lubricating fluid also has a thinner viscosity, the drive belt is more efficient, and the hydraulic pump is smaller.
Take the 2016 Nissan Maxima for a test drive around Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and experience the head-turning sedan for yourself. Learn more about the 2016 Maxima at Lee Nissan Fort Walton Beach.
*Based on EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
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