More 2004 Maxima Pictures!
01-04-2003, 02:56 PM
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01-04-2003, 03:56 PM
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Originally posted by BLaZin 2k MaX
Sweet interior but come on everytime I look at that body I feel like to puke
Sweet interior but come on everytime I look at that body I feel like to puke
01-04-2003, 04:07 PM
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nice series of pics, but...
the whole thing looks horrible...the dash setup looks like a file cabinet with a monitor! its boring, bland and cheap, reminds me of something you'd buy at Sharper Image! the exterior is a whole other pile of puke...look at the body shape is sooooo unappealing and "non-sporty". I know they want to mix the Z and Maxima, but the result looks HIDEOUS....the rear is horrid and stubby, IMO the last REAL Maxima died in '03!!!
the whole thing looks horrible...the dash setup looks like a file cabinet with a monitor! its boring, bland and cheap, reminds me of something you'd buy at Sharper Image! the exterior is a whole other pile of puke...look at the body shape is sooooo unappealing and "non-sporty". I know they want to mix the Z and Maxima, but the result looks HIDEOUS....the rear is horrid and stubby, IMO the last REAL Maxima died in '03!!!
01-04-2003, 04:11 PM
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The First Person.......
Who figures out a way to get rid of that ugly "tooth" on the front should get a Nobel Prize!
I like everything about it but that freakin' "tooth"!!!!! (okay, maybe I'm obsessing here...).
All I can say is that Nissan is going to have to offer AWD and/or LOTS more performance to even tempt me to trade in my 2k1 SE on one.
I like everything about it but that freakin' "tooth"!!!!! (okay, maybe I'm obsessing here...).
All I can say is that Nissan is going to have to offer AWD and/or LOTS more performance to even tempt me to trade in my 2k1 SE on one.
01-04-2003, 04:13 PM
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doe this mean it only seats 4???
Originally posted by RyRy
Interior: http://www.autonews.com/files/2003_d...a/maxima10.jpg
Interior: http://www.autonews.com/files/2003_d...a/maxima10.jpg
01-04-2003, 04:21 PM
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Originally posted by VQracer
Engine doesnt look like it's mounted for RWD?
Engine doesnt look like it's mounted for RWD?
01-04-2003, 04:22 PM
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Well, I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that it will look better in person than in the photos... The new Altima, G35, and Murano were not as bad looing as I thought they would be, so I'm guessing the new Maxima will be about the same way
By the way - is it me or does that interior shot tell us it's a 2+2
Can't wait to see it in person when it comes to Chicago!!!
By the way - is it me or does that interior shot tell us it's a 2+2
Can't wait to see it in person when it comes to Chicago!!!
01-04-2003, 04:38 PM
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Originally posted by DA-MAX
nice series of pics, but...
the whole thing looks horrible...the dash setup looks like a file cabinet with a monitor! its boring, bland and cheap, reminds me of something you'd buy at Sharper Image! the exterior is a whole other pile of puke...look at the body shape is sooooo unappealing and "non-sporty". I know they want to mix the Z and Maxima, but the result looks HIDEOUS....the rear is horrid and stubby, IMO the last REAL Maxima died in '03!!!
nice series of pics, but...
the whole thing looks horrible...the dash setup looks like a file cabinet with a monitor! its boring, bland and cheap, reminds me of something you'd buy at Sharper Image! the exterior is a whole other pile of puke...look at the body shape is sooooo unappealing and "non-sporty". I know they want to mix the Z and Maxima, but the result looks HIDEOUS....the rear is horrid and stubby, IMO the last REAL Maxima died in '03!!!
01-04-2003, 04:48 PM
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The First Person.......
Who figures out a way to get rid of that ugly "tooth" on the front should get a Nobel Prize!
I like everything about it but that freakin' "tooth"!!!!! (okay, maybe I'm obsessing here...).
All I can say is that Nissan is going to have to offer AWD and/or LOTS more performance to even tempt me to trade in my 2k1 SE on one.
I like everything about it but that freakin' "tooth"!!!!! (okay, maybe I'm obsessing here...).
All I can say is that Nissan is going to have to offer AWD and/or LOTS more performance to even tempt me to trade in my 2k1 SE on one.
01-04-2003, 08:02 PM
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Info on the 2004 Maxima
It pretty much says its gonna be 260+ hp, with an elite package where it has a 2 seat backseat (but thats just an option). It does not talk about AWD anywhere in that document.
I looks decent to me and the interior looks really good.
It pretty much says its gonna be 260+ hp, with an elite package where it has a 2 seat backseat (but thats just an option). It does not talk about AWD anywhere in that document.
I looks decent to me and the interior looks really good.
01-04-2003, 08:38 PM
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WoW!
Nissan to unveil all-new Maxima
The all-new 2004 Nissan Maxima continues the formula passed down from five previous generations - an unmatched blend of performance and luxury. The sixth generation Maxima combines traditional Maxima performance with expressive sports styling and bold innovation to create a top-of-the-line sports sedan.
An aggressive new exterior design captures the characteristics of a performance car and a luxury sedan all in one, with a chiseled, muscular shape and pronounced character lines. Inside, the expressive design theme continues. Standard on all models is an industry-first Skyview™ Roof, which creates an open environment for front and rear passengers while maintaining a solid roof structure. An optional Elite Package 4-seat layout gives the interior a distinctive sports car-like design, further separating Maxima from its competitors.
One thing that has not changed is Maxima's legendary performance. Maxima is powered by the award-winning VQ 3.5-liter engine, increased in 2004 to 260-plus horsepower. An all-new multi-link independent rear suspension provides superior handling and increased ride comfort. The 2004 Maxima is scheduled to go on sale in March 2003 at more than 1,100 Nissan dealers nationwide. Highlights of the 2004 Maxima include:
Body
Completely new, aggressive exterior designed to bolster Maxima's sporty image
Chiseled, muscular shape with pronounced character lines and distinctive C-pillar design adds a sport coupe-like silhouette
Nissan signature styling cues have been adopted in the hood and grille
Auto on/off xenon headlights standard on 3.5 SL (optional on 3.5 SE)
18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with V-rated 245/45R18 tires, standard on the 3.5 SE
All-new FF-L (front engine, front-wheel drive large) platform adopted for Maxima increases torsional rigidity 40%
Dual exhaust with four ports and chrome finishers
Chrome-colored accents on roof moldings
UV reducing solar glass
Eight exterior colors
Engine and Driveline
3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 producing 260-plus horsepower and 250-plus lb-ft torque
Engine features include electronic throttle, silent timing chain, microfinished camshaft and crankshaft surfaces, molybdenum coated pistons, resin intake collector, digital knock control system, cross flow coolant pattern and higher capacity muffler
Platinum-tipped spark plugs with 100,000-mile maintenance intervals
6-speed close ratio manual transmission optional on 3.5 SE models
Gated 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with manual shift mode standard on 3.5 SE
4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with gated shifter standard on 3.5 SL
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS) available on all A/T models
Available Helical Limited-Slip Differential (3.5 SE manual)
Suspension, Steering and Braking
Independent strut front suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar
All-new multi-link independent rear suspension for superior handling and ride comfort
4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes, standard 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels - 7-spoke on 3.5 SL - with P225/55R17 tires
Standard 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P245/45R18 tires on 3.5 SE
Interior Features
Five-passenger seating with luxury cloth or leather-appointed seats and 60/40 split fold-down rear bench with lock
Optional Elite Package with 4-passenger seating layout with two rear bucket seats, rear console design resembles front console, includes power rear sunshade and cargo pass-through
Standard 8-way power driver's seat (4-way power passenger seat on 3.5 SL) with entry/exit feature (A/T only)
240-watt 8-speaker audio system with AM/FM/cassette/CD with steering wheel-mounted controls on 3.5 SE
320-watt 8-speaker BoseÒ premium audio system with AM/FM/cassette/6-disc in-dash CD changer, speed-sensitive auto volume control and RDS radio function standard on 3.5 SL
Available Nissan Navigation System with 3-D Birdview™ 7.0-inch display
Heated front seats on 3.5 SL (available on 3.5 SE)
Dual zone air conditioning with automatic temperature control and rear vents
Center display that provides HVAC, audio system and trip computer functions in one central location
Safety and Security
Standard dual-stage air bags with seat belt sensors and front seat side-impact supplemental air bags and curtain side-impact supplemental air bags
Front-seat active head restraints, 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (driver's seat ELR only) including rear center position
Front seat belts with adjustable upper anchors with pretensioners and load limiters
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) child seat anchors and tether system
Emergency inside trunk-release
Models and Manufacturing
Offered in two models: 3.5 SE and 3.5 SL
Exterior and interior designed at Nissan Technical Center (NTC) in Atsugi, Japan
Assembled for the first time in the United States at the award-winning Nissan North America Manufacturing Smyrna & Decherd Tennessee Plant
Nissan to unveil all-new Maxima
The all-new 2004 Nissan Maxima continues the formula passed down from five previous generations - an unmatched blend of performance and luxury. The sixth generation Maxima combines traditional Maxima performance with expressive sports styling and bold innovation to create a top-of-the-line sports sedan.
An aggressive new exterior design captures the characteristics of a performance car and a luxury sedan all in one, with a chiseled, muscular shape and pronounced character lines. Inside, the expressive design theme continues. Standard on all models is an industry-first Skyview™ Roof, which creates an open environment for front and rear passengers while maintaining a solid roof structure. An optional Elite Package 4-seat layout gives the interior a distinctive sports car-like design, further separating Maxima from its competitors.
One thing that has not changed is Maxima's legendary performance. Maxima is powered by the award-winning VQ 3.5-liter engine, increased in 2004 to 260-plus horsepower. An all-new multi-link independent rear suspension provides superior handling and increased ride comfort. The 2004 Maxima is scheduled to go on sale in March 2003 at more than 1,100 Nissan dealers nationwide. Highlights of the 2004 Maxima include:
Body
Completely new, aggressive exterior designed to bolster Maxima's sporty image
Chiseled, muscular shape with pronounced character lines and distinctive C-pillar design adds a sport coupe-like silhouette
Nissan signature styling cues have been adopted in the hood and grille
Auto on/off xenon headlights standard on 3.5 SL (optional on 3.5 SE)
18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with V-rated 245/45R18 tires, standard on the 3.5 SE
All-new FF-L (front engine, front-wheel drive large) platform adopted for Maxima increases torsional rigidity 40%
Dual exhaust with four ports and chrome finishers
Chrome-colored accents on roof moldings
UV reducing solar glass
Eight exterior colors
Engine and Driveline
3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 producing 260-plus horsepower and 250-plus lb-ft torque
Engine features include electronic throttle, silent timing chain, microfinished camshaft and crankshaft surfaces, molybdenum coated pistons, resin intake collector, digital knock control system, cross flow coolant pattern and higher capacity muffler
Platinum-tipped spark plugs with 100,000-mile maintenance intervals
6-speed close ratio manual transmission optional on 3.5 SE models
Gated 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with manual shift mode standard on 3.5 SE
4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with gated shifter standard on 3.5 SL
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS) available on all A/T models
Available Helical Limited-Slip Differential (3.5 SE manual)
Suspension, Steering and Braking
Independent strut front suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar
All-new multi-link independent rear suspension for superior handling and ride comfort
4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes, standard 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels - 7-spoke on 3.5 SL - with P225/55R17 tires
Standard 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P245/45R18 tires on 3.5 SE
Interior Features
Five-passenger seating with luxury cloth or leather-appointed seats and 60/40 split fold-down rear bench with lock
Optional Elite Package with 4-passenger seating layout with two rear bucket seats, rear console design resembles front console, includes power rear sunshade and cargo pass-through
Standard 8-way power driver's seat (4-way power passenger seat on 3.5 SL) with entry/exit feature (A/T only)
240-watt 8-speaker audio system with AM/FM/cassette/CD with steering wheel-mounted controls on 3.5 SE
320-watt 8-speaker BoseÒ premium audio system with AM/FM/cassette/6-disc in-dash CD changer, speed-sensitive auto volume control and RDS radio function standard on 3.5 SL
Available Nissan Navigation System with 3-D Birdview™ 7.0-inch display
Heated front seats on 3.5 SL (available on 3.5 SE)
Dual zone air conditioning with automatic temperature control and rear vents
Center display that provides HVAC, audio system and trip computer functions in one central location
Safety and Security
Standard dual-stage air bags with seat belt sensors and front seat side-impact supplemental air bags and curtain side-impact supplemental air bags
Front-seat active head restraints, 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (driver's seat ELR only) including rear center position
Front seat belts with adjustable upper anchors with pretensioners and load limiters
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) child seat anchors and tether system
Emergency inside trunk-release
Models and Manufacturing
Offered in two models: 3.5 SE and 3.5 SL
Exterior and interior designed at Nissan Technical Center (NTC) in Atsugi, Japan
Assembled for the first time in the United States at the award-winning Nissan North America Manufacturing Smyrna & Decherd Tennessee Plant
01-04-2003, 10:14 PM
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I love it!
I love the '04 max. Now if only Nissan keeps the price somewhat reasonable.
That truck though...boring! That's gonna flop. Even the Toyota Tundra (Toyotas are pretty boring) looks much better. However I do like that 5.6L sign on the engine. I wonder how much power it generates.
The Quest! That thing is hideous! What's up with the dash???
That truck though...boring! That's gonna flop. Even the Toyota Tundra (Toyotas are pretty boring) looks much better. However I do like that 5.6L sign on the engine. I wonder how much power it generates.
The Quest! That thing is hideous! What's up with the dash???
01-04-2003, 10:26 PM
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Phew...at least the Max won't be the only ugly POS Nissan unveils today...they need a new Fox special, "When Auto Designers Take Crack" 
Why Nissan, why??
Why Nissan, why??
Originally posted by BrentG
here is the new quest
here is the new quest
01-04-2003, 11:08 PM
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Originally posted by BrentG
All-new FF-L (front engine, front-wheel drive large) platform adopted for Maxima
All-new FF-L (front engine, front-wheel drive large) platform adopted for Maxima
and on top of it, its a FWD???? The only cool thing is the 4 seat package, other than that its nothing special. Oh and good luck trying to add a stereo to this thing.
I think ill keep my 4th gen till they get this right, if ever
01-05-2003, 12:36 AM
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18" rims!!! 245??? wholy crap... that's some serious potential performance and handling insinuated in those options!!
So long SE, GXE, GLE?? now it's SE, SL?
More horsepower lies from Nissan, maybe this time the engine truly produces the stated power.
Two auto trannies!! One is more of a tragedy than the other.. can't wait to drive the 5-spd auto... we all know what the 6-spd and the 4-spd feels like..
I would think much of the new hp and torque comes just from the new exhaust setup.. engine bay looks the same.
Can't believe the Max will have 18's... std. on the SE..wow
So long SE, GXE, GLE?? now it's SE, SL?
More horsepower lies from Nissan, maybe this time the engine truly produces the stated power.
Two auto trannies!! One is more of a tragedy than the other.. can't wait to drive the 5-spd auto... we all know what the 6-spd and the 4-spd feels like..
I would think much of the new hp and torque comes just from the new exhaust setup.. engine bay looks the same.
Can't believe the Max will have 18's... std. on the SE..wow
01-05-2003, 12:42 AM
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Originally posted by geo1317
and on top of it, its a FWD???? The only cool thing is the 4 seat package, other than that its nothing special. Oh and good luck trying to add a stereo to this thing.
I think ill keep my 4th gen till they get this right, if ever
and on top of it, its a FWD???? The only cool thing is the 4 seat package, other than that its nothing special. Oh and good luck trying to add a stereo to this thing.
I think ill keep my 4th gen till they get this right, if ever
01-05-2003, 01:14 AM
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I also find the following interesting:
1. It's interesting that the SL comes standard with a 320w stereo while the SE has the 240w unit, both with 8 speakers ( dual subs? ).
2. They are also adding an Infiniti item within the optional Elite Package - auto sunshade.
3. Xenon headlights are optional on SE.
1. It's interesting that the SL comes standard with a 320w stereo while the SE has the 240w unit, both with 8 speakers ( dual subs? ).
2. They are also adding an Infiniti item within the optional Elite Package - auto sunshade.
3. Xenon headlights are optional on SE.