Unique two-tone
Exclusive 19-inch gloss black aluminum-alloy wheels
Black exterior finishers and trim badges, including 40th Anniversary badge
Black exhaust finishers
Red semi-aniline leather-appointed seating with 40th Anniversary embossing
Red contrast interior stitching
Satin Dark Chrome interior faceted finishers
White speedometer and tachometer faces reminiscent of past Maxima models
Heated rear seats
Maxima is the longest continuous running
As the flagship of
In addition to the 40th Anniversary Edition, the 2021 Maxima will be offered in SV, SR and Platinum grade levels - each equipped with a 300-horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine and Xtronic transmission.
The Original '4-Door Sports Car'
Today, Maxima is known for its premium level of luxury with performance and sportiness. For generations, before the arrival of diamond quilted Ascot leather-appointed seats,
Now in its eighth-generation, Maxima's storied history as an authentic sports sedan goes back even farther to the Datsun Bluebird 810 of the late 1970s. The 1981 Datsun 810 - often described as a larger interpretation of the legendary Datsun 510 - was the first to carry the Maxima nameplate.
Dropping the 810 name, the true first generation Maxima featured the engine of the 240Z and a 5-speed manual transmission at a time when industry standard was a 4-speed box or less. Next came the second-generation 1985 - 1988 Maxima, which was the first to offer a V6 engine and front-wheel drive. It was the last to be available with a station wagon body.
The third-generation Maxima emerged in 1989 as the true 4DSC. Considered the best affordable sedan in the world by many, it was powered by a 160-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 and went head-to-head against European sports sedans in road test comparisons by leading automotive publications.
Not willing to rest on its laurels, the
Three more generations followed quickly. The fifth-generation Maxima, introduced in 2000, received the legendary VQ35 V6 and a boost to 255-horsepower (from model year 2002). In 2004, the sixth-generation Maxima upped the luxury factor substantially. The seventh-generation added new aggressive styling to go along with the now-290-horsepower 3.5-liter V6.
In 2016, the current-generation Maxima debuted sporting the V-Motion front end and floating roof design. A minor facelift followed in 2019 with enhancements to its safety, security and connectivity technology.
Over four decades, Maxima has remained faithful to its heritage as a true performance sedan and brand flagship - as well as to its large owner base, which is among the most loyal among all
More information on the full 2021 Maxima lineup, including pricing and specifications, will be announced closer to its fall 2020 on-sale date.
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