2007 Nissan Maxima (pics)
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Here it is! The official announcement!
Nissan Introduces All-New 2007 Altima, Refined 2007 Maxima at NYIAS [April. 12, 06]
NEW YORK (April 12, 2006) – Carlos Ghosn, president and CEO, Nissan Motor Co., today unveiled the all-new 2007 Nissan Altima and redesigned 2007 Nissan Maxima at the 2006 New York International Auto Show. Mr. Ghosn also announced that the next generation of the Nissan’s renowned GT-R performance car will be available in North America and badged as a Nissan model.
The GT-R, which was previewed in concept form as the GT-R PROTO at last year’s Tokyo Motor Show, has not previously been offered for sale in North America. It is scheduled to go on sale in Japan in fall 2007, followed by the U.S. and Canada in spring 2008.
The next generation of Altima, Nissan’s best-selling vehicle, and the significantly enhanced version of Nissan’s flagship Maxima performance sedan were joined at the show by three additional new 2007 Nissan vehicles – the all-new entry-level Versa, the all-new Sedan and the redesigned Quest minivan.
“In today’s competitive automotive landscape, there is no place for half-measures, no place for shortcuts and no substitute for great products,” said Mr. Ghosn. “This is the next generation of Nissan products, the next generation of SHIFT_.”
The 2007 Maxima will be available in June, along with the new Quest and Versa Hatchback. The 2007 Sentra goes on sale in October, followed by the Altima in November and the Versa Sedan in late 2006.
The all-new 2007 Nissan Altima is evolutionary in design, but revolutionary in its platform and hardware – while also offering new levels of quality feel, enhanced comfort and available convenience features. Along with its distinctive styling, the fourth generation Altima utilizes the all-new Nissan “D” platform with improved body rigidity and a redesigned suspension with the development objective of making Altima one of the best performing large front-wheel drive sedans available globally.
The new Altima also offers Nissan’s advanced Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission), a choice of the award-winning VQ-series 3.5-liter V6 or powerful 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engines, and a long list of technology features – including available Intelligent Key with Push Start Ignition, Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System, RearView Monitor and an advanced touch-screen navigation system.
The enhancements to the 2007 Maxima include a redesigned exterior with a new front grille, hood, headlights; a refined premium interior with a redesigned instrument panel with new Fine Vision gauge display; intuitive next generation technology features including Intelligent Key; and the adoption of standard, performance-based Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on all models. The new Maxima continues to offer a standard 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine.
NEW YORK (April 12, 2006) – Carlos Ghosn, president and CEO, Nissan Motor Co., today unveiled the all-new 2007 Nissan Altima and redesigned 2007 Nissan Maxima at the 2006 New York International Auto Show. Mr. Ghosn also announced that the next generation of the Nissan’s renowned GT-R performance car will be available in North America and badged as a Nissan model.
The GT-R, which was previewed in concept form as the GT-R PROTO at last year’s Tokyo Motor Show, has not previously been offered for sale in North America. It is scheduled to go on sale in Japan in fall 2007, followed by the U.S. and Canada in spring 2008.
The next generation of Altima, Nissan’s best-selling vehicle, and the significantly enhanced version of Nissan’s flagship Maxima performance sedan were joined at the show by three additional new 2007 Nissan vehicles – the all-new entry-level Versa, the all-new Sedan and the redesigned Quest minivan.
“In today’s competitive automotive landscape, there is no place for half-measures, no place for shortcuts and no substitute for great products,” said Mr. Ghosn. “This is the next generation of Nissan products, the next generation of SHIFT_.”
The 2007 Maxima will be available in June, along with the new Quest and Versa Hatchback. The 2007 Sentra goes on sale in October, followed by the Altima in November and the Versa Sedan in late 2006.
The all-new 2007 Nissan Altima is evolutionary in design, but revolutionary in its platform and hardware – while also offering new levels of quality feel, enhanced comfort and available convenience features. Along with its distinctive styling, the fourth generation Altima utilizes the all-new Nissan “D” platform with improved body rigidity and a redesigned suspension with the development objective of making Altima one of the best performing large front-wheel drive sedans available globally.
The new Altima also offers Nissan’s advanced Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission), a choice of the award-winning VQ-series 3.5-liter V6 or powerful 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engines, and a long list of technology features – including available Intelligent Key with Push Start Ignition, Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System, RearView Monitor and an advanced touch-screen navigation system.
The enhancements to the 2007 Maxima include a redesigned exterior with a new front grille, hood, headlights; a refined premium interior with a redesigned instrument panel with new Fine Vision gauge display; intuitive next generation technology features including Intelligent Key; and the adoption of standard, performance-based Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on all models. The new Maxima continues to offer a standard 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine.
This shot here:
Looking at the front end shot again - the new headlights and lines make it look like a Honda / Acura IMO...
Thanks but no thanks - keeping my 04' - got her just how I want her...
Been trying to save for the GTR
JJT
Looking at the front end shot again - the new headlights and lines make it look like a Honda / Acura IMO...
Thanks but no thanks - keeping my 04' - got her just how I want her...
Been trying to save for the GTR
JJT
Originally Posted by annimax
Nice interior changes but the exterior is still too much of the same thing. I expected more radical body styling changes instead of cosmetic modifications.
well it seems the CVT has it. Being "performance based" looks like you can still "shift". I think it will do well. It is standard, not "only". I bet the 6sp and possibly the 5sp will still be optional.
CVT better produce over 30mph hwy.
naijai,
Nissan HAS been bumping up each model to replace the other. The Sentra is the old Altima, Altima the old Maxima, and Maxima is a Nissan level Infiniti. How else to you move everything upscale and compete without having current models better than older gens of "higher" models?
edit:
for those that this may be unheard of:
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...6&postcount=53
Originally Posted by belal242
Also can someone explain what the big deal is with the CVT? is it really that bad?
I don't know where the 255 # came from, did I miss it?
255HP is either because the Xtronic CVT generation isn't really designed to take much more or it's the new SAE rated HP figure.
It's pathetic that the new Altima is now a faster vehicle (assuming it's also lighter than the Maxima).
It's pathetic that the new Altima is now a faster vehicle (assuming it's also lighter than the Maxima).
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Everything seems to be about what we should have expected. Well, maybe a little more; The resculpturing of the hood and the entire front end is rather drastic for an 'in-gen' redo. Often, the redo within a generation is purely revision of trimwork.
I feel the interior is not only better 'materials-wise', but also design-wise. And I like the 'softening' of the heavy/bulbous rear end accomplished by 'trimming' the bottom. The new rocker panel treatment is also an improvement.
I really like the new front bumper more than the old, but tend to agree with others that the new grille reminds me of another vehicle. But the vehicle I think of when I look at this grille is the TL.
I think the new grille looks better with lighter shades of paint (such as silver) than with darker colors, as the bright trim is too big a contrast with dark paint.
I will be interested to confirm that both the SE and SL still have exactly the same grille. I have always felt those two should have had slightly different grilles. For instance, the 'tooth' was not too bad for the SL, but was not at all in keeping with the SE's image.
But the really big question I still have is the tranny. I have no problem with CVT as the base tranny. But if a 5 or 6 speed auto is not available on both the SE and SL, and a 6 speed manual on the SE, that really tells me something.
What would that tell me? It would tell me Nissan is planning to continue moving the Maxima up toward the 'luxury flagship' level, and away from the 'middle income 4door sports sedan' of the last 25 years. The Maxima would become the equivalent of the old Q45 Infiniti, and the Altima (especially its higher end sporty versions) would take the place of the old Maxima. Did the Q45 become the M45, or do those both still exist? Not that it really matters.
Another indication of that trend would be if NISMO is offering all kinds of mod items for the Altima, but not much for the Maxima. In time, all will be revealed . . .
Well, it will soon be time to begin guessing about gen 7. Spy photos of the 2009 gen 7 Maxima should be appearing by late 2007. By that time, we should also be hearing whether AWD might make an appearance in the Maxima. One thing I feel we can be assured; there will be little outward resemblance between the gen 6 and gen 7 Maximas.
I feel the interior is not only better 'materials-wise', but also design-wise. And I like the 'softening' of the heavy/bulbous rear end accomplished by 'trimming' the bottom. The new rocker panel treatment is also an improvement.
I really like the new front bumper more than the old, but tend to agree with others that the new grille reminds me of another vehicle. But the vehicle I think of when I look at this grille is the TL.
I think the new grille looks better with lighter shades of paint (such as silver) than with darker colors, as the bright trim is too big a contrast with dark paint.
I will be interested to confirm that both the SE and SL still have exactly the same grille. I have always felt those two should have had slightly different grilles. For instance, the 'tooth' was not too bad for the SL, but was not at all in keeping with the SE's image.
But the really big question I still have is the tranny. I have no problem with CVT as the base tranny. But if a 5 or 6 speed auto is not available on both the SE and SL, and a 6 speed manual on the SE, that really tells me something.
What would that tell me? It would tell me Nissan is planning to continue moving the Maxima up toward the 'luxury flagship' level, and away from the 'middle income 4door sports sedan' of the last 25 years. The Maxima would become the equivalent of the old Q45 Infiniti, and the Altima (especially its higher end sporty versions) would take the place of the old Maxima. Did the Q45 become the M45, or do those both still exist? Not that it really matters.
Another indication of that trend would be if NISMO is offering all kinds of mod items for the Altima, but not much for the Maxima. In time, all will be revealed . . .
Well, it will soon be time to begin guessing about gen 7. Spy photos of the 2009 gen 7 Maxima should be appearing by late 2007. By that time, we should also be hearing whether AWD might make an appearance in the Maxima. One thing I feel we can be assured; there will be little outward resemblance between the gen 6 and gen 7 Maximas.
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The specs are on Nissannews if you haven't seen them:
http://www.nissannews.com/nissan/200...ma/specs.shtml
http://www.nissannews.com/nissan/200...ma/specs.shtml
Originally Posted by fredk
The specs are on Nissannews if you haven't seen them:
http://www.nissannews.com/nissan/200...ma/specs.shtml
http://www.nissannews.com/nissan/200...ma/specs.shtml
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Ok.. the "*" next to the horse power rating means (as taken from the botton of the page):
*All horsepower ratings are per SAE J1349 AUG2004
Isn't this before the current SAE ratings went into effect? So this means that this is the old HP ratings style?
Also, the weight is broken up into "Front CVT", "Rear CVT", "Total CVT"... does this seem odd to anyone? To me, it seems like this implies AWD (I know it doesn't, just odd).
Thanks.
*All horsepower ratings are per SAE J1349 AUG2004
Isn't this before the current SAE ratings went into effect? So this means that this is the old HP ratings style?
Also, the weight is broken up into "Front CVT", "Rear CVT", "Total CVT"... does this seem odd to anyone? To me, it seems like this implies AWD (I know it doesn't, just odd).
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by fredk
The specs are on Nissannews if you haven't seen them:
http://www.nissannews.com/nissan/200...ma/specs.shtml
http://www.nissannews.com/nissan/200...ma/specs.shtml
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Why would they make the Altima 265 Plus HP and the Max 255? Both are offering CVT and the Max is supposed to be the flagship? I know the Altima is the money winner for Nissan due to sales but why lower the power on the top of the line vehicle? I noticed Acura did the same with the 06 models. The new Altima is not very pleasing to the eye and I dont think they will sell as well as the current model.
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Originally Posted by RHMax
The car is heavier and less aerodynamic with (debatably) less power. I just hope this is the same CVT that is used w/ VQ30DET. Wow.
NISSAN JUST F UP. im pretty sure they dont have the 6 speed manual option, and they are making the altima look like the maxima, so whats the #%@ point of spending an extra 10'000 for the maxima, look at it from the bright side, us 6 gen owners have and will have the last maximas with the most horsepower from the factory. 
assuming nissan keeps the stupid way of looking at things. and keeps slowing down the upgrading for their flagship, and speeds up the upgrading for the altima.
and you know whay cause the lack something we have, maxima loyalty, and pride for it too, they just want to make money, isnt that what its all about anyways????
assuming nissan keeps the stupid way of looking at things. and keeps slowing down the upgrading for their flagship, and speeds up the upgrading for the altima.
and you know whay cause the lack something we have, maxima loyalty, and pride for it too, they just want to make money, isnt that what its all about anyways????
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Dissapointed with 07 MAX
I was just checking the inside line page and they just posted pics of the redesigned 6th gen... the 2007 maxima. And guess what, it's uglier than my 05. It looks more like the current generation Altima, and the new Altima is gorgeous... Look at this: the altima has a 265hp power plant, and the maxima's is a 255hp one. I guess the comments are true, they want to get rid of the MAX.
Look at the new max...
And now look at the new Alti:
I guess I won't be an owner of more than one gen of maximas....
Look at the new max...
And now look at the new Alti:
I guess I won't be an owner of more than one gen of maximas....
Originally Posted by MAX2DAMAX
NISSAN JUST F UP. im pretty sure they dont have the 6 speed manual option, and they are making the altima look like the maxima, so whats the #%@ point of spending an extra 10'000 for the maxima, look at it from the bright side, us 6 gen owners have and will have the last maximas with the most horsepower from the factory.
assuming nissan keeps the stupid way of looking at things. and keeps slowing down the upgrading for their flagship, and speeds up the upgrading for the altima.
and you know whay cause the lack something we have, maxima loyalty, and pride for it too, they just want to make money, isnt that what its all about anyways????
assuming nissan keeps the stupid way of looking at things. and keeps slowing down the upgrading for their flagship, and speeds up the upgrading for the altima.
and you know whay cause the lack something we have, maxima loyalty, and pride for it too, they just want to make money, isnt that what its all about anyways????
What were you all expecting?
It seems that the general consensus on the Org is that the 07 Max is a disappointment.
What were you all expecting???
I think based on many comments is that we expected an entirely new generation Maxima. Sure, the alleged CVT-only transmission option sucks, as does the decrease in HP, other than that, what did we expect from the Maxima? Because overall, it still looks much like a 6th gen.
Everyone here also seems to have a hard time coming to grips with the fact that the Maxima is all grown-up. 2004 should have been a testament to that, not 2007. The car is bigger, more luxurious and more marketed to the classy businessman rather than sports tuners. The 6.5 gen just makes that case more solid. The bottom line is the Maxima is moving up to compete with the flagship arena or competition and leaving the Altima to fill in its performance sedan shoes. This is nothing new.
At the Org, I believe we embrace something unique about the Maxima. We are holding true to its heritage -- the SHIFT_ -- that Nissan has been about for the last 25 years with the Maxima. We are the market for Nissan that still holds true to the "4DSC" sticker that used to accompany every Maxima that rolled off the production line. With that, I think there will always be that crowd, no matter how fancy they make our Maxima.
However, we also need to accept the reality that Nissan's top sedan is moving up and not get caught up in the false hope that it would be something it no longer is.
So, again, what did you all expect from the New York debut? Any expectation other than what it is will surely be a disappointment.
What were you all expecting???
I think based on many comments is that we expected an entirely new generation Maxima. Sure, the alleged CVT-only transmission option sucks, as does the decrease in HP, other than that, what did we expect from the Maxima? Because overall, it still looks much like a 6th gen.
Everyone here also seems to have a hard time coming to grips with the fact that the Maxima is all grown-up. 2004 should have been a testament to that, not 2007. The car is bigger, more luxurious and more marketed to the classy businessman rather than sports tuners. The 6.5 gen just makes that case more solid. The bottom line is the Maxima is moving up to compete with the flagship arena or competition and leaving the Altima to fill in its performance sedan shoes. This is nothing new.
At the Org, I believe we embrace something unique about the Maxima. We are holding true to its heritage -- the SHIFT_ -- that Nissan has been about for the last 25 years with the Maxima. We are the market for Nissan that still holds true to the "4DSC" sticker that used to accompany every Maxima that rolled off the production line. With that, I think there will always be that crowd, no matter how fancy they make our Maxima.
However, we also need to accept the reality that Nissan's top sedan is moving up and not get caught up in the false hope that it would be something it no longer is.
So, again, what did you all expect from the New York debut? Any expectation other than what it is will surely be a disappointment.
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i love everything about it except the fact that its going to be a CVT. new 35 sedan in my opinion is gorgeous as well...looks like im either getting that or the coupe next because CVT is most likely not for me. Then again I do have to drive it.
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Matt,
I disagree with you about your impression of the direction that the Maxima has turned. I am middle aged and what drew me to the car is the sporty/luxury facet of the car, hence 6spd SE model. The changes in the new max are a little more than subtle, generally I like most of the changes......wonder if the new front bumper will fit on mine...LOL But although this is still speculation, I will be very dissapointed if they only offer the CVT. Hopefully in the 2007 they will have alot of the nusance problems fixed that many of us with the 6th gen have faced. If nissan wants the Max to be a luxocruiser (avalon,RL, and the such) so be it, but they will loose a strong following of people like me that want luxury, but still want a sports car.
I disagree with you about your impression of the direction that the Maxima has turned. I am middle aged and what drew me to the car is the sporty/luxury facet of the car, hence 6spd SE model. The changes in the new max are a little more than subtle, generally I like most of the changes......wonder if the new front bumper will fit on mine...LOL But although this is still speculation, I will be very dissapointed if they only offer the CVT. Hopefully in the 2007 they will have alot of the nusance problems fixed that many of us with the 6th gen have faced. If nissan wants the Max to be a luxocruiser (avalon,RL, and the such) so be it, but they will loose a strong following of people like me that want luxury, but still want a sports car.
I guess this would be my next Nissan.
The article says the 6 speed trans is still available. The way the weighting is listed is just a breakdown of the weight per axle.
Also, the Camry SE is looking pretty good.
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Just found this link.....not happy news.....at least to me
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/n...max-no-longer/
Nissan's new 4-Door Sports Car also gets the company's Xtronic CVT transmission as standard equipment. In fact, it's the only choice of tranny at all.
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/n...max-no-longer/
Nissan's new 4-Door Sports Car also gets the company's Xtronic CVT transmission as standard equipment. In fact, it's the only choice of tranny at all.
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Hey guys i am a previous 04 owner. Got a Honda Ridgeliner as my needs changed recently. I stop by here from time to time because it is such a great site and is so informative. I also come by because i will be looking to replace my wifes altima soon and always kept the Max in the back of my mind. I can honestly say however after seeing those pix i am very dissappointed. Why cant they make a FLAGSHIP car stand out. People are always saying it looks like the Altima, now this is a slam dunk. The interior is nice but for $30K it should be. From what i have seen the new Sentra has the same looks as well. Oh well just wanted to vent, maybe i will get her another Altima and save $8 grand, she doesnt care about performance anyway.
Originally Posted by glennjr
Hey guys i am a previous 04 owner. Got a Honda Ridgeliner as my needs changed recently. I stop by here from time to time because it is such a great site and is so informative. I also come by because i will be looking to replace my wifes altima soon and always kept the Max in the back of my mind. I can honestly say however after seeing those pix i am very dissappointed. Why cant they make a FLAGSHIP car stand out. People are always saying it looks like the Altima, now this is a slam dunk. The interior is nice but for $30K it should be. From what i have seen the new Sentra has the same looks as well. Oh well just wanted to vent, maybe i will get her another Altima and save $8 grand, she doesnt care about performance anyway.
Hmmmm....did they just get rid of their elite package as well for the 07?
