2010 Nissan Maxima
The popular Nissan Maxima enters the second year of its seventh-generation design in 2010 with two new exterior colors and fine-tuning of available option packages. The “four-door sports car” is again offered in two well-equipped models – Maxima 3.5 S and Maxima 3.5 SV – each featuring a standard 290-horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve VQ-series V6 engine and Xtronic CVT™ with manual and “Ds” (drive sport) modes and available paddle shifters.

Along with its breakthrough sports sedan styling, the 2010 Maxima’s sporty interior design combines a driver-oriented cockpit and ample comfort and luxury for passengers. The wide range of available technology includes a premium audio system, RearView Monitor and Nissan Hard Drive Navigation system with XM NavTraffic® real-time traffic information and XM NavWeather® (XM® subscription required, sold separately), Voice Recognition and 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive. The 2010 Maxima goes on sale in August 2009.

Revisions for 2010 include:
New wheel finishes for 18-inch (fine silver) and 19-inch (hyper silver) wheels
iPod® connectivity is changed to USB connectivity
XM® Satellite Radio becomes standard on Maxima 3.5 SV (XM® subscription required, sold separately)
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System is now standard on 3.5 S (also standard on 3.5 SV)
7-inch color monitor, RearView Monitor, auxiliary audio/video input jack, iPod® net and 2GB Music Server added to new Monitor Package
DVD playback capability, Bluetooth® Streaming Audio and XM NavWeather® added to Technology Package (XM® subscription required, sold separately)
Two new exterior colors added – Crimson Black and Ocean Gray

 

YESSS! I'm going to the dealership right away!

 

This is great information. I wonder what the Crimson Black color will look like?

 

...and yet they will continue to f*ck themselves by pricing package options on the absurd.

 

It found it truly bothersome that they couldn't include DVD playback capability in the 09 version's Tech pkg.

 

I thought I saw an item on Ebay that will allow video capability as well as Ipod integration and HD radio as well. Plugs into existing system.

 

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Thanks

 

Even though I no longer have a Maxima, I still keep up with them. But I'm still in the Nissan family with my sexy 08' Altima 3.5SE with the Tech pkg and VDC.

 

OMG IM GONNA FLIP OUT THERE INCLUDING DVD PLAYBACK IN THE 2010 AND THEY DIDNT HAVE IT IN THE 09, WOW THATS SO B.S

 

iPod connectivity changed to USB connectivity - I wonder how this is going to work. One of the reasons I bought the Max was because of the direct connection to the iPod.

The XM weather is interesting, but of limited value - it's not a cheap subscription and has a better fit on a boat. I'd much rather see a change that they've unlocked the features of the system while the vehicle is in motion.

I found a new limitation on the nav yesterday. With the incoming call log, it will display numbers programed in the phonebook when in motion. But numbers from caller id disappear unless the car is stopped. Completely non-sensical to me. How is redialing from a phonebook entry any different than another received call?

 

What exactly is DVD playback

 

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It's when you put a DVD in the slot in the dash and a movie plays on the screen.

 

Hey just checking out this thread and I just posted one about the 2010 Ford Taurus what do you think about it?

 

Anybody have a pic of Crimson Black? Sounds mysterious.......

 

I wish the silver wheels were an option last year, I wonder if that means chrome or not. I don't really have the cash to buy after market wheels but would have been doable when I bought the car.

 

I think they mean like I would say the 06 G35 wheels kinda like that

 

the 10 taurus is nice i gotta say, especially the SHO

 

They continue to f*** over the ppl who bought first yr

 

I hope this means that you can use the iPod cable that comes with your iPod, iTouch, or iPhone to connect your device to the car rather than a Nissan provided cable. This gets around compatibility issues in case Apple decides to change the connector pins again. I also hope it opens up the door for additional device connectivity (i.e. Zune) without having to use the AUX inputs.

 

This is why I avoid buying the first year. I don't see the power folding mirrors back in the mix but I do like the enhancements.

 

I seriously wouldn't buy something crimson black. Super black is definitely a winner for me. Love my car.

 

That's interesting! Have you ever had any problems with Crimson Black paint before?

 

Crimson Black and Ocean Gray. TWO new colors! And different styled wheels! Plus techno-gizmo adjustments! This will be the most changes I have even seen Nissan make in the second year of a new generation. I must say I am rather surprised. I definitely did not expect this much change. I thought maybe one new color, and maybe address one or two techno-gizmo complaints. But Nissan did MORE! Cool!

 

This is actually a pretty stupid move on behalf of Nissan. I would imagine it's going to be near-IMPOSSIBLE to move their existing stock with the level of upgrades they are claiming, lest they cut their price point by a significant margin...as Blackness said, they also completely f*cked over their first-year buyers, so they can more then likley kiss any potential brand allegiance away.

 

Hey, what ever it takes to make the sale, especially in times like this!

 

I tend to see this differently. The auto market is in a desperate state. Nissan is simply doing what all makers are doing right now: trying to stay in business one more year. The idea they 'f*cked over' their first-year buyers does not appply in these times. Every brand is doing whatever they can to stay alive.

Also, there are many Maxima owners out there who gain nothing by the changes for '10. I was only interested in white, think the '09 wheels are fine, and have more than enough techno stuff in my '09 to keep me busy for the days I have left on this orb.

I personally feel, with times as difficult as these, Nissan was wise to change from their usual way of doing nothing the second year of a new generation and add a few tidbits. Other than the wheels (and two new unneeded colors), the '10 will look exactly like the '09.

 

I agree 100 percent

 

The only item I would "trade" would be the USB input. I have the IPOD input and don't want an IPOD, the USB universal would work with my MP3 player much nicer.

DVD playback? lol, it's not my living room. I have a 46 widescreen and blueray to watch movies.

 

I know that the power folding mirrors is not an option on the 7th gen model; however, can you fold them in manually, or are they fixed? I have a tight garage door opening and with the 7th gen being wider than the 6th, I want to be sure that it won't be an issue.

 

The outside mirrors on the 7th gen can be folded in with very little force required (I can do it with one finger). This gains about four inches on each side. Of course, unless you have a front seat passenger, folding the passenger side mirror would require getting out of the car.

 

but wouldnt you like to know that you have the ability to play a dvd in your car? I find that so cool that the 2010s have that feature.

 

Can you please provide a linky, please???

 

yeah a link would be nice for the dvd playback.

 

No, actually I don't honestly. My biggest issue is that some idiot will find a way to mod it where it can be watched while driving.

American roads are already filled with drivers that absolutely cannot drive and do anything else without being a risk to others. Cellphones, texting, laptops, gadgets to click and play with that distract them from their primary purpose of being in a vehicle.

That puts myself, my wife, my child and my friends at risk.

Even tho my cellphone is connected to my car and the car has built in hands free, I still don't use it. In the last year, I think I spoke on the phone 2 times from my car. (and 1 of those I was in the parking lot of the grocery store planning on leaving...... until the wifey changed the plans and sent me back in.)

So, no, I don't see the need or purpose in that at all.

* oh yeah, and most of my DVD's have been sold/traded/given to other family. I prefer bluray personally.

 

Thanks, I probably knew that but never knew it was called DVD playback, of all the cars I have owned with Nav, I was more interested in unlocking the Nav while driving then watching a DVD

 

Looking at the 2010 Maxima, it just looks like they added the most popular stuff to the cars, usually that takes the 1st model year to figure out, the customers ask for it, the dealers order it and eventually Nissan just adds it to the car, this is nothing new everyone does it.

 

Sounds to me like maybe you should've gotten the S model seeing that you don't use your Bluetooth (which I believe is one of the safest features on the car).

I do agree with you that someone would eventually find a way to make the DVD play while they're driving and try to actually watch it, to me and you both there are too many unsafe actions going on while ppl are on the road.

Personally for me, I love the Bluetooth, it eliminates me having to hold the phoen while I'm talking and I can still concentrate on what is going on around me.

 

Although they say otherwise, I don't find using the handsfree feature of the bluetooth in the Maxima to be a distraction. I am for banning handheld devices and think locking the nav system while in motion are wise ideas, but how is using the handsfree phone any different from talking to a passenger?