Skyline in the US markets?!
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I went to our schools career fair today and guess who was there, Nissan engineers! Anyway, I'm getting my Logistics degree and looking for a job in the automotive manufacturing industry, so I naturally went and talked to the people. Unfortunately they don't have an internship program right now "b/c of the financial situation Nissan is in," but they'll have one again soon.
While I talk to the designers, I was asking them about the future of our beloved metal companions and it's friends that Nissan also makes. They told me that the Maxima is going to have huge changes when the current model is redesigned along with the Altima and Quest. Suprisingly, the new Altimas and Quests are going to be built on the same platform as the current Max's. This would make the Altima the same size as the Maxima and put an available 222 HP engine in as an option (I didn't talk much about the Quest). The new Maxima's ARE going to be full sized cars and, they think, it's going to have an optional V8.
The engineers also brought up the Skyline in the course of the conversation. They said that the Skyline is the Japanese clone of the Max, but has a mildly different body style and a much more potent engine lurking under the hood. There has been speculation throughout the company that Nissan is looking at bringing the car to the American markets, but there is a lot of work to be done on the car first. First of all, it won't pass any emissions in the US and, secondly, the car is only a right hand driver at this time. There are also some minor safty issues to be taken care of before the US will allow them to sell it here.
So, I don't know what the future is going to hold for the Maxima, but the guys said that it will definitely be here in the future b/c of the brand recognition associated with the car. However, if the company makes it a full sized car, it will, with no doubt, lose it's sportiness which we've all grown to love. We shall see.
While I talk to the designers, I was asking them about the future of our beloved metal companions and it's friends that Nissan also makes. They told me that the Maxima is going to have huge changes when the current model is redesigned along with the Altima and Quest. Suprisingly, the new Altimas and Quests are going to be built on the same platform as the current Max's. This would make the Altima the same size as the Maxima and put an available 222 HP engine in as an option (I didn't talk much about the Quest). The new Maxima's ARE going to be full sized cars and, they think, it's going to have an optional V8.
The engineers also brought up the Skyline in the course of the conversation. They said that the Skyline is the Japanese clone of the Max, but has a mildly different body style and a much more potent engine lurking under the hood. There has been speculation throughout the company that Nissan is looking at bringing the car to the American markets, but there is a lot of work to be done on the car first. First of all, it won't pass any emissions in the US and, secondly, the car is only a right hand driver at this time. There are also some minor safty issues to be taken care of before the US will allow them to sell it here.
So, I don't know what the future is going to hold for the Maxima, but the guys said that it will definitely be here in the future b/c of the brand recognition associated with the car. However, if the company makes it a full sized car, it will, with no doubt, lose it's sportiness which we've all grown to love. We shall see.
Originally posted by KCMax
I went to our schools career fair today and guess who was there, Nissan engineers! Anyway, I'm getting my Logistics degree and looking for a job in the automotive manufacturing industry, so I naturally went and talked to the people. Unfortunately they don't have an internship program right now "b/c of the financial situation Nissan is in," but they'll have one again soon.
While I talk to the designers, I was asking them about the future of our beloved metal companions and it's friends that Nissan also makes. They told me that the Maxima is going to have huge changes when the current model is redesigned along with the Altima and Quest. Suprisingly, the new Altimas and Quests are going to be built on the same platform as the current Max's. This would make the Altima the same size as the Maxima and put an available 222 HP engine in as an option (I didn't talk much about the Quest). The new Maxima's ARE going to be full sized cars and, they think, it's going to have an optional V8.
The engineers also brought up the Skyline in the course of the conversation. They said that the Skyline is the Japanese clone of the Max, but has a mildly different body style and a much more potent engine lurking under the hood. There has been speculation throughout the company that Nissan is looking at bringing the car to the American markets, but there is a lot of work to be done on the car first. First of all, it won't pass any emissions in the US and, secondly, the car is only a right hand driver at this time. There are also some minor safty issues to be taken care of before the US will allow them to sell it here.
So, I don't know what the future is going to hold for the Maxima, but the guys said that it will definitely be here in the future b/c of the brand recognition associated with the car. However, if the company makes it a full sized car, it will, with no doubt, lose it's sportiness which we've all grown to love. We shall see.
I went to our schools career fair today and guess who was there, Nissan engineers! Anyway, I'm getting my Logistics degree and looking for a job in the automotive manufacturing industry, so I naturally went and talked to the people. Unfortunately they don't have an internship program right now "b/c of the financial situation Nissan is in," but they'll have one again soon.
While I talk to the designers, I was asking them about the future of our beloved metal companions and it's friends that Nissan also makes. They told me that the Maxima is going to have huge changes when the current model is redesigned along with the Altima and Quest. Suprisingly, the new Altimas and Quests are going to be built on the same platform as the current Max's. This would make the Altima the same size as the Maxima and put an available 222 HP engine in as an option (I didn't talk much about the Quest). The new Maxima's ARE going to be full sized cars and, they think, it's going to have an optional V8.
The engineers also brought up the Skyline in the course of the conversation. They said that the Skyline is the Japanese clone of the Max, but has a mildly different body style and a much more potent engine lurking under the hood. There has been speculation throughout the company that Nissan is looking at bringing the car to the American markets, but there is a lot of work to be done on the car first. First of all, it won't pass any emissions in the US and, secondly, the car is only a right hand driver at this time. There are also some minor safty issues to be taken care of before the US will allow them to sell it here.
So, I don't know what the future is going to hold for the Maxima, but the guys said that it will definitely be here in the future b/c of the brand recognition associated with the car. However, if the company makes it a full sized car, it will, with no doubt, lose it's sportiness which we've all grown to love. We shall see.
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Originally posted by KCMax
I went to our schools career fair today and guess who was there, Nissan engineers! Anyway, I'm getting my Logistics degree and looking for a job in the automotive manufacturing industry, so I naturally went and talked to the people. Unfortunately they don't have an internship program right now "b/c of the financial situation Nissan is in," but they'll have one again soon.
While I talk to the designers, I was asking them about the future of our beloved metal companions and it's friends that Nissan also makes. They told me that the Maxima is going to have huge changes when the current model is redesigned along with the Altima and Quest. Suprisingly, the new Altimas and Quests are going to be built on the same platform as the current Max's. This would make the Altima the same size as the Maxima and put an available 222 HP engine in as an option (I didn't talk much about the Quest). The new Maxima's ARE going to be full sized cars and, they think, it's going to have an optional V8.
The engineers also brought up the Skyline in the course of the conversation. They said that the Skyline is the Japanese clone of the Max, but has a mildly different body style and a much more potent engine lurking under the hood. There has been speculation throughout the company that Nissan is looking at bringing the car to the American markets, but there is a lot of work to be done on the car first. First of all, it won't pass any emissions in the US and, secondly, the car is only a right hand driver at this time. There are also some minor safty issues to be taken care of before the US will allow them to sell it here.
So, I don't know what the future is going to hold for the Maxima, but the guys said that it will definitely be here in the future b/c of the brand recognition associated with the car. However, if the company makes it a full sized car, it will, with no doubt, lose it's sportiness which we've all grown to love. We shall see.
I went to our schools career fair today and guess who was there, Nissan engineers! Anyway, I'm getting my Logistics degree and looking for a job in the automotive manufacturing industry, so I naturally went and talked to the people. Unfortunately they don't have an internship program right now "b/c of the financial situation Nissan is in," but they'll have one again soon.
While I talk to the designers, I was asking them about the future of our beloved metal companions and it's friends that Nissan also makes. They told me that the Maxima is going to have huge changes when the current model is redesigned along with the Altima and Quest. Suprisingly, the new Altimas and Quests are going to be built on the same platform as the current Max's. This would make the Altima the same size as the Maxima and put an available 222 HP engine in as an option (I didn't talk much about the Quest). The new Maxima's ARE going to be full sized cars and, they think, it's going to have an optional V8.
The engineers also brought up the Skyline in the course of the conversation. They said that the Skyline is the Japanese clone of the Max, but has a mildly different body style and a much more potent engine lurking under the hood. There has been speculation throughout the company that Nissan is looking at bringing the car to the American markets, but there is a lot of work to be done on the car first. First of all, it won't pass any emissions in the US and, secondly, the car is only a right hand driver at this time. There are also some minor safty issues to be taken care of before the US will allow them to sell it here.
So, I don't know what the future is going to hold for the Maxima, but the guys said that it will definitely be here in the future b/c of the brand recognition associated with the car. However, if the company makes it a full sized car, it will, with no doubt, lose it's sportiness which we've all grown to love. We shall see.
Dude, the guy knows nothing about Maxima designs or its designers! The Maxima was designed and made in Japan! The Maxima was basically the Cefiro in Japan which is exactly the same except the gear box and engine and some costmetic differences! The Cefiro which is the Maxima was actually a 4 cylinder car in Japan; the Maxima (Cefiro) which is the Maxima in Japan was targeted to 4 cylinder buyers. Putting a V8 in the Cefiro is not going to happen!
YOu said taht Skyline is the clone of a Maxima? Again, the Maxima is only a low price car in Japan! How could a Skyline, even the four doors skyline, be a clone of a low price 4 cylinder car? In Japan the Cefiro was a $18000 car and the Skyline is well over $60000.
Maybe you don't know this, Nissan currently has over 14 models of sedans and the Maxima, which is the Cefior in Japan, is targeted to budget buyers!
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You also said that the Maxima will have a V8, that is just BS! Nissan only has 1 V8 engine on production car and it is only available on presedential car like the "President" and the "Cima".
The Infiniti Q45 is actually the same as the Cima and the President is the older version of Q45.
The Infiniti Q45 is actually the same as the Cima and the President is the older version of Q45.
Sources from magazines and websites say that the Maxima will keep its current body in 2002 and will change 2003/2004. The 2002 Maxima will have a 3.5L 250HP+(VQ35DE from the Pathfinder or Z) and the 6speed manual (This is the same one shared with the upcomming SE-R Vspec). The altima will grow in size and get either a 3.0L 222hp or the 240HP 3.5L. The Skyline will be sold as in Infiniti and will either have a Q45 V8 or a Turbo i-6. I never heard anything on being based on the Maxima platform, but you never know with Nissan 
I can't wait to see upcomming Nissan models. It sounds very exciting and Its clear that the company is reclaiming its stake.
I can't wait to see upcomming Nissan models. It sounds very exciting and Its clear that the company is reclaiming its stake.
Originally posted by LoveSick
[B]You also said that the Maxima will have a V8, that is just BS! Nissan only has 1 V8 engine on production car and it is only available on presedential car like the "President" and the "Cima".
[B]You also said that the Maxima will have a V8, that is just BS! Nissan only has 1 V8 engine on production car and it is only available on presedential car like the "President" and the "Cima".
i've heard that the skyline was based on the maxima.. so it could be true. a clone prolly not but it just might be based int he maxima. i've also been told that the cefiro in japan are also rear wheel drive. or at least some of them. the do offer different motors for the cefiro, they have the 2000cc which is the 4 cylinder and the 3000cc which is the vq30de-(k)? it is quite possible that the maxima is goign to carry the same platform as the q45 with it's v8. i've spoke to people at nissan, and they've said that even they don't know what is to happen, but for a while the altima will share the same plat form as the current maxima's and it might be just as powerful if not even more powerful than the maxima for a year until the maxima may be bumped up to a full size sedan. a new plant has also been established by nissan here in the US of A and it just may be possible that the maxima's we would be rolling in now would be the last ones made in japan.
la jolla? (pronounced "la hoyah")
Originally posted by AznWontonboy
lovesick.. i belive the maxima body was designed in la holla california... im pretty sure.. but im not sure about drivetrain, engine ect.. neways.. just chill a bit..
james
lovesick.. i belive the maxima body was designed in la holla california... im pretty sure.. but im not sure about drivetrain, engine ect.. neways.. just chill a bit..
james
ahh... just what i was gonna say. yes, Maxima, La Jolla, CA. they wanted to go for the "american market" look, from what i remember.
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Cefiro are rear wheel drive in Japan as given clue by the middle rear seat floor. But the Platform cannot be the Skyline's platform because Skyline has a shorter wheel base and a much stiffer chassis. The Maxima's cosmetic bumper changes were designed in Japan, but most of the stuff like the frames and chasis and leather were all designed in Japan, the exact same as the Cefiro.
So are you saying that I know nothing and the mechanics do? You are just some sort of nuts! I am Japan right now and I read tons of car magazines in a wider sprectrum of Nissan products.
Dude calm down. He is just stating what the Nissan mechanic said. You don't know for sure whats going to happen in the future either so stop acting like you know everything.
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Originally posted by LoveSick
Cefiro are rear wheel drive in Japan as given clue by the middle rear seat floor. But the Platform cannot be the Skyline's platform because Skyline has a shorter wheel base and a much stiffer chassis. The Maxima's cosmetic bumper changes were designed in Japan, but most of the stuff like the frames and chasis and leather were all designed in Japan, the exact same as the Cefiro.
So are you saying that I know nothing and the mechanics do? You are just some sort of nuts! I am Japan right now and I read tons of car magazines in a wider sprectrum of Nissan products.
Cefiro are rear wheel drive in Japan as given clue by the middle rear seat floor. But the Platform cannot be the Skyline's platform because Skyline has a shorter wheel base and a much stiffer chassis. The Maxima's cosmetic bumper changes were designed in Japan, but most of the stuff like the frames and chasis and leather were all designed in Japan, the exact same as the Cefiro.
So are you saying that I know nothing and the mechanics do? You are just some sort of nuts! I am Japan right now and I read tons of car magazines in a wider sprectrum of Nissan products.
Yes mechanics do know more than you and I(Isn't that obvious? I bet your jumping off the walls now). Thats great if your in Japan, it doesn't mean your any wiser than any of us. By looking and reading at your previous post, you seem to think that you only know what Nissan is up to and what the Nissan line is. Calm down, your new here (look at your status to find out.)
I think I've made my point(this reply and the last reply to you). No need to reply to any of your non-sense on this thread anymore. Have a good day
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Originally posted by ScreamingVQ
The platform cannot be the Skyline's platform because the Skyline has a shorter wheel base? I'm not saying that the skyline is based on the Maxima/Cefiro, but manufactures do modify the cars chassis to meet the vehicles specific duties. Like the Maixma/Cefiro. Nissan had to modify the chassis to convert from RWD to FWD. I can name a couple of cars that have different wheelbases but are based on the same car. Honda Accord/TL global platform and Oddessy/MDX Legend(not sold here anymore)/3.5RL. Toyota Camry/ES300/RX300/Sienna/solara/Highlander platform. Toyota beefed up (stiffened) the Solara chassis to meet the cars sporting needs.But hey! If you say that different wheelbased cars are different design, you can think whatever you want. Maxima's bumpers where not designed in Japan. The Maxima body design is exclusive to American buyers and its body cues were designed in America. There goes your so-called theory of the Maxima bumeres designed in Japan
Yes mechanics do know more than you and I(Isn't that obvious? I bet your jumping off the walls now). Thats great if your in Japan, it doesn't mean your any wiser than any of us. By looking and reading at your previous post, you seem to think that you only know what Nissan is up to and what the Nissan line is. Calm down, your new here (look at your status to find out.)
I think I've made my point(this reply and the last reply to you). No need to reply to any of your non-sense on this thread anymore. Have a good day
The platform cannot be the Skyline's platform because the Skyline has a shorter wheel base? I'm not saying that the skyline is based on the Maxima/Cefiro, but manufactures do modify the cars chassis to meet the vehicles specific duties. Like the Maixma/Cefiro. Nissan had to modify the chassis to convert from RWD to FWD. I can name a couple of cars that have different wheelbases but are based on the same car. Honda Accord/TL global platform and Oddessy/MDX Legend(not sold here anymore)/3.5RL. Toyota Camry/ES300/RX300/Sienna/solara/Highlander platform. Toyota beefed up (stiffened) the Solara chassis to meet the cars sporting needs.But hey! If you say that different wheelbased cars are different design, you can think whatever you want. Maxima's bumpers where not designed in Japan. The Maxima body design is exclusive to American buyers and its body cues were designed in America. There goes your so-called theory of the Maxima bumeres designed in Japan
Yes mechanics do know more than you and I(Isn't that obvious? I bet your jumping off the walls now). Thats great if your in Japan, it doesn't mean your any wiser than any of us. By looking and reading at your previous post, you seem to think that you only know what Nissan is up to and what the Nissan line is. Calm down, your new here (look at your status to find out.)
I think I've made my point(this reply and the last reply to you). No need to reply to any of your non-sense on this thread anymore. Have a good day
[/b]Also, the only car that shares the same platform with Skyline is the Laurel and 25GT. I am not going to argue with you again becaue you think you know so much about Nissan and their platform, but in fact you know nothing. This is claimed by Nissan which I saw in some car videoes from Japan. Sorry, Cefiro isn't one of the car that share a thing with the skyline[/b]
Here is the pic of one of the car that share the same platform as the Skyline.
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Originally posted by ScreamingVQ
The platform cannot be the Skyline's platform because the Skyline has a shorter wheel base? I'm not saying that the skyline is based on the Maxima/Cefiro, but manufactures do modify the cars chassis to meet the vehicles specific duties. Like the Maixma/Cefiro. Nissan had to modify the chassis to convert from RWD to FWD. I can name a couple of cars that have different wheelbases but are based on the same car. Honda Accord/TL global platform and Oddessy/MDX Legend(not sold here anymore)/3.5RL. Toyota Camry/ES300/RX300/Sienna/solara/Highlander platform. Toyota beefed up (stiffened) the Solara chassis to meet the cars sporting needs.But hey! If you say that different wheelbased cars are different design, you can think whatever you want. Maxima's bumpers where not designed in Japan. The Maxima body design is exclusive to American buyers and its body cues were designed in America. There goes your so-called theory of the Maxima bumeres designed in Japan
Yes mechanics do know more than you and I(Isn't that obvious? I bet your jumping off the walls now). Thats great if your in Japan, it doesn't mean your any wiser than any of us. By looking and reading at your previous post, you seem to think that you only know what Nissan is up to and what the Nissan line is. Calm down, your new here (look at your status to find out.)
I think I've made my point(this reply and the last reply to you). No need to reply to any of your non-sense on this thread anymore. Have a good day
The platform cannot be the Skyline's platform because the Skyline has a shorter wheel base? I'm not saying that the skyline is based on the Maxima/Cefiro, but manufactures do modify the cars chassis to meet the vehicles specific duties. Like the Maixma/Cefiro. Nissan had to modify the chassis to convert from RWD to FWD. I can name a couple of cars that have different wheelbases but are based on the same car. Honda Accord/TL global platform and Oddessy/MDX Legend(not sold here anymore)/3.5RL. Toyota Camry/ES300/RX300/Sienna/solara/Highlander platform. Toyota beefed up (stiffened) the Solara chassis to meet the cars sporting needs.But hey! If you say that different wheelbased cars are different design, you can think whatever you want. Maxima's bumpers where not designed in Japan. The Maxima body design is exclusive to American buyers and its body cues were designed in America. There goes your so-called theory of the Maxima bumeres designed in Japan
Yes mechanics do know more than you and I(Isn't that obvious? I bet your jumping off the walls now). Thats great if your in Japan, it doesn't mean your any wiser than any of us. By looking and reading at your previous post, you seem to think that you only know what Nissan is up to and what the Nissan line is. Calm down, your new here (look at your status to find out.)
I think I've made my point(this reply and the last reply to you). No need to reply to any of your non-sense on this thread anymore. Have a good day
Oh my Gosh! What the hell are you talking about>? I have a Legend and I know about their specs, where made and what platform they shared with. You must be drunk to say that Legend shares the same platform as the RL and TL! The Legend IS the RL in Japan man! They DO share the same platform! The TL = Honda Premier, they have no encounter with the Legend (RL) in anyways! There goes your "Dog = Cat" theory!
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Originally posted by LoveSick
Oh my Gosh! What the hell are you talking about>? I have a Legend and I know about their specs, where made and what platform they shared with. You must be drunk to say that Legend shares the same platform as the RL and TL! The Legend IS the RL in Japan man! They DO share the same platform! The TL = Honda Premier, they have no encounter with the Legend (RL) in anyways! There goes your "Dog = Cat" theory!
Oh my Gosh! What the hell are you talking about>? I have a Legend and I know about their specs, where made and what platform they shared with. You must be drunk to say that Legend shares the same platform as the RL and TL! The Legend IS the RL in Japan man! They DO share the same platform! The TL = Honda Premier, they have no encounter with the Legend (RL) in anyways! There goes your "Dog = Cat" theory!
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