NYIAS: 2009 Nissan Maxima gets an early unveil

DetroitWonk · 03-18-2008, 08:44 AM

2009 Nissan Maxima, Revealed!

Looks like despite an embargo officially dropping sometime tonight or tomorrow on the 2009 Nissan Maxima, it looks like the covers have been lifted a bit early. And after the new Maxima teaser shots we showed yesterday that showed us absolutely nothing, we're glad to finally have the official pics thanks to the boys at the site all about Fans of Cars from around the World. They've managed to procure a few shots of the new Maxima and here they are. We'll have a full set of live photos tomorrow at the official New York Auto Show unveil.
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2009 Nissan Maxima, Revealed!

Buick61 · 03-18-2008, 08:49 AM

Oh that's much better. I'm happy they're moving away from that ugly ugly grille they insist is shaped like a "T."

PAULSTS1 · 03-18-2008, 09:02 AM

Of the Asian brands Nissan has always been my favorite. Yes, I also like Lexus, although Toyota never interested me, even though at one time I was associated with a Toyota Dealership. I had a 300ZX which I put 100K miles on it, it was 1 of 2 cars that I accumulated that kind of mileage, the other my very first new car a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS396, Both drove beautifully the day I traded them in (and both had brand new tires purchased a week before, do you suppose that's why I sold them?)

One day a million years ago I locked my keys inside my car, and had to go home to get my spare (before OnStar was available) and my secretary loaned me her Maxima, the 15 Mile drive home, was so memorable, after that I purchased the ZX. By the way, the ZX gave me absolutely trouble free service for 109,000 miles, if I wasn't waiting for the CTS V, I might take a look at the Maxima.

KIDDIESEL79 · 03-18-2008, 09:12 AM

Looks more like an Infiniti, especialy the center stack. IMO the poor Max gets worse with every generation.

Buick61 · 03-18-2008, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by KIDDIESEL79

Looks more like an Infiniti, especialy the center stack. IMO the poor Max gets worse with every generation.

I'm beginning to think that Nissan isn't sure where Nissan ends and Infiniti begins.

zete · 03-18-2008, 09:34 AM

Woah. Talk about hitting every branch of the ugly tree on the way down. That's hideous. Did a former employee pen that thing? Eeesh.

And the interior is sad looking. The centre stack is ugly without any flow.

But I just can't get past that front. It's something that will haunt my dreams for way too long. And to think I'll have to suffer looking at that thing on the road soon. Bad enough we have some ugly Honda products, now Nissan is going to assault our aesthetic senses, too.

tholland · 03-18-2008, 09:42 AM

It looks like 75% Camry and 25% Infinity.

So yes... ugly stick and Toyota stick hit this thing. That front end is horrible.

minnfang · 03-18-2008, 10:25 AM

I'm not crazy about the front end, but the rest of it is pretty good. I think it's a big improvement. I agree that the Infinity like touches on the dash are dumb.

It's much better than the current generation Maxima - now that's disgusting.

Nissan is REALLY wandering around looking for a front end identity. I hope they find something good soon.

oldskls10 · 03-18-2008, 10:26 AM

Looks like the Nissan designers took a major dive in the Infiniti parts bin...and grabbed everything they could get their hands on. The word "mish-mash" comes to mind. It's not offensive, but it surely isn't pretty, either. I don't mind the interior, but the body lines do not flow at all. Looks like Civic tail lights.

BGH · 03-18-2008, 10:28 AM

I have a feeling its going to look very good in person.

steinravnik · 03-18-2008, 10:50 AM

I agree with the comments saying that it looks like Infinity. Looks much better than the current one though. I would still take the CTS any day over this.

**BigAls87Z28** · 03-18-2008, 10:54 AM

Agreed that it follows more of the G35's lines, and the now generic Nissan/Infinity center stack has made it all the way around Nissan.
Headlights look horrible, that retectangular grill looks odd when compared to the blob and free flowing shapes and curves of the car.
This is not the last we see of this design them or headlights...

Michael_S · 03-18-2008, 10:59 AM

I like the back and side profile, but the front is ugly.

But the real question is the specs. The current Maxima is on the small end for a large car and not particularly remarkable for power, economy, price, or crash safety. I don't even think the manual transmission is offered any more.

K-1 · 03-18-2008, 11:02 AM

Whoever thought stealing the Yaris's tail-lights was a good idea needs to be shot.

Murrow · 03-18-2008, 11:08 AM

For Pete's sake, people -- it's InfinitI, not InfinitY.

03-18-2008, 08:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
DetroitWonk 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 257	NYIAS: 2009 Nissan Maxima gets an early unveil 2009 Nissan Maxima, Revealed! Looks like despite an embargo officially dropping sometime tonight or tomorrow on the 2009 Nissan Maxima, it looks like the covers have been lifted a bit early. And after the new Maxima teaser shots we showed yesterday that showed us absolutely nothing, we're glad to finally have the official pics thanks to the boys at the site all about Fans of Cars from around the World. They've managed to procure a few shots of the new Maxima and here they are. We'll have a full set of live photos tomorrow at the official New York Auto Show unveil. More: 2009 Nissan Maxima, Revealed! __________________ ---------- Ray Wert Editor-in-Chief, Jalopnik.com *Visit Jalopnik for full Woodward Dream Cruise coverage!*

03-18-2008, 08:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
Buick61 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: DC Metro Area Drives: 58 Belvedere; 61 LeSabre; 96 Fleetwood; 07 SRX Posts: 8,495	Re: 2009 Nissan Maxima gets an early unveil Oh that's much better. I'm happy they're moving away from that ugly ugly grille they insist is shaped like a "T." __________________ Used to own: 1959 Cadillac Series 62, 1960 AMC Rambler Six, 1998 Chevrolet Malibu, 2000 Saturn LS2, 2005 Chrysler 300C, 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP

03-18-2008, 09:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
PAULSTS1 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,187	Re: 2009 Nissan Maxima gets an early unveil Of the Asian brands Nissan has always been my favorite. Yes, I also like Lexus, although Toyota never interested me, even though at one time I was associated with a Toyota Dealership. I had a 300ZX which I put 100K miles on it, it was 1 of 2 cars that I accumulated that kind of mileage, the other my very first new car a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS396, Both drove beautifully the day I traded them in (and both had brand new tires purchased a week before, do you suppose that's why I sold them?) One day a million years ago I locked my keys inside my car, and had to go home to get my spare (before OnStar was available) and my secretary loaned me her Maxima, the 15 Mile drive home, was so memorable, after that I purchased the ZX. By the way, the ZX gave me absolutely trouble free service for 109,000 miles, if I wasn't waiting for the CTS V, I might take a look at the Maxima. __________________ All I want for Christmas....

03-18-2008, 09:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
KIDDIESEL79 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 804	Re: 2009 Nissan Maxima gets an early unveil Looks more like an Infiniti, especialy the center stack. IMO the poor Max gets worse with every generation.

03-18-2008, 09:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
zete 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NCR, Great White North Posts: 3,629	Re: 2009 Nissan Maxima gets an early unveil Woah. Talk about hitting every branch of the ugly tree on the way down. That's hideous. Did a former employee pen that thing? Eeesh. And the interior is sad looking. The centre stack is ugly without any flow. But I just can't get past that front. It's something that will haunt my dreams for way too long. And to think I'll have to suffer looking at that thing on the road soon. Bad enough we have some ugly Honda products, now Nissan is going to assault our aesthetic senses, too.

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03-18-2008, 09:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
tholland 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto Drives: 2002 GTP Posts: 892	Re: 2009 Nissan Maxima gets an early unveil It looks like 75% Camry and 25% Infinity. So yes... ugly stick and Toyota stick hit this thing. That front end is horrible. __________________ 2007 Avalanche, Black LTZ 4x4 2002 Grand Prix Black GTP, Intercooled

03-18-2008, 10:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
minnfang 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,009	Re: 2009 Nissan Maxima gets an early unveil I'm not crazy about the front end, but the rest of it is pretty good. I think it's a big improvement. I agree that the Infinity like touches on the dash are dumb. It's much better than the current generation Maxima - now that's disgusting. Nissan is REALLY wandering around looking for a front end identity. I hope they find something good soon.

03-18-2008, 10:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
oldskls10 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: H-Ville, TN Posts: 252	Re: 2009 Nissan Maxima gets an early unveil Looks like the Nissan designers took a major dive in the Infiniti parts bin...and grabbed everything they could get their hands on. The word "mish-mash" comes to mind. It's not offensive, but it surely isn't pretty, either. I don't mind the interior, but the body lines do not flow at all. Looks like Civic tail lights.

03-18-2008, 10:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
BGH 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 717	Re: 2009 Nissan Maxima gets an early unveil I have a feeling its going to look very good in person.

03-18-2008, 10:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
steinravnik 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,978	Re: 2009 Nissan Maxima gets an early unveil I agree with the comments saying that it looks like Infinity. Looks much better than the current one though. I would still take the CTS any day over this.

03-18-2008, 10:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
BigAls87Z28 GMI Mod/Camaro Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 9,543	Re: 2009 Nissan Maxima gets an early unveil Agreed that it follows more of the G35's lines, and the now generic Nissan/Infinity center stack has made it all the way around Nissan. Headlights look horrible, that retectangular grill looks odd when compared to the blob and free flowing shapes and curves of the car. This is not the last we see of this design them or headlights... __________________ Any Inside Info? Questions or Coments? Ideas? Email me at BigAl@GMInsidenews.com 1993 Caprice 9C1 1987 Camaro Z28 1972 Camaro RS Last edited by BigAls87Z28 : 03-18-2008 at 10:57 AM.

03-18-2008, 10:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
Michael_S 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,922	Re: NYIAS: 2009 Nissan Maxima gets an early unveil I like the back and side profile, but the front is ugly. But the real question is the specs. The current Maxima is on the small end for a large car and not particularly remarkable for power, economy, price, or crash safety. I don't even think the manual transmission is offered any more.

03-18-2008, 11:02 AM	#14 (permalink)
K-1 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Drives: 2008 Saturn ASTRA 5dr XR 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Posts: 1,441	Re: NYIAS: 2009 Nissan Maxima gets an early unveil Whoever thought stealing the Yaris's tail-lights was a good idea needs to be shot. __________________ 2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT FWD - Silver - Mine 2008 Saturn ASTRA 5-door XR - Sandstone - Hers

03-18-2008, 11:08 AM	#15 (permalink)
Murrow 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 684	Re: NYIAS: 2009 Nissan Maxima gets an early unveil For Pete's sake, people -- it's InfinitI, not InfinitY. __________________ "The only difference between a Mercury franchise and the Titanic is the Titanic had a band." - Dealership Consultant John Pico

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