
The Maxima is a Sedan built by
Nissan of Japan. First introduced in 1976, the Maxima is a full-size car sold in the United States and Canada and is currently in its seventh generational design phase. It shares a platform with its sister car, the third generation
Nissan Altima. Not including trucks, it is
Nissan’s largest car in North America.
Power is currently provided by a 3.5L V6 engine with a choice of manual, automatic, or even a continuously variable transmission(CVT). News reports indicate the upcoming 2009 refresh will only offer a CVT option.