Can't assume anything. No guarantee the tank was actually full to start with. Also, I get around 15 MPG while spending hours inching through residential areas checking out every home on both sides of the road, but up to 30 MPG on freeway trips.

The evidence we have in this case is that this Maxima is simply being staged and endlessly repositioned for hundreds of photos, many of which are included in the referenced display. I would not expect to get more than 15 MPG while engaged in such activity.

I will be very surprised if the MPG for the '12 is not exactly the same as that of the '09, '10 and '11. Same car shape, same car size, same weight, same engine, same tranny, same HP, same torque, etc, etc.

 

The SL was dropped at the end of the 6th gen 2008 model year.

The 7th gen has only the 'S' and the 'SV'.

The 'S' can come 'as is', or have the 'Limited Edition' option package (new for '12).

The 'SV' can come 'as is', or with either the 'Cold' option package, the 'Sport' option package or the 'Premium' option package.

 

yea, I was being completely sarcastic.

that would be nice, I wonder how hard it would be to install that into the 09-11 maximas or if Nissan will make that an accessory. I would assume some of this would be banking on an existing wiring harness. Otherwise you would need to run all the way back to the fuse box or tap into the lighting system or something.

 

The Limited Edition is a steal at $710 - has anyone seen a 2012 yet?

SOURCE Nissan North America, Inc.
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Aug. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the 2012 Nissan Maxima, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. Maxima 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 V6 engine and Xtronic CVT® transmission – and with no price increase despite a number of significant enhancements for the new model year.

For 2012, Maxima receives a refreshed exterior – with a new front grille design, new rear combination lights, and new 18-inch and 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels. Inside, the roomy Maxima interior's enhancements include a new meter cluster illumination color (white), new Dark Piano-hairline trim, a new Atlantic Cherry wood tone trim, a new metallic-finish trim, and a new Cafe Latte interior color. There's also a new audio segment display and new audio/HVAC **** design. In addition, two new exterior colors are offered: Java Metallic and Dark Slate.
The other big news for the 2012 Maxima is the addition of a special Limited Edition Package for the 3.5 S model, which features smoked appearance headlights, High Intensity Discharge (HID) Xenon headlights, a compass in the rearview mirror, 18-inch aluminum-alloy Dark Hyper Silver finish wheels, a rear spoiler, dark satin chrome front grille, fog lights, outside mirrors with integrated turn signals and metallic trim. The Limited Edition Package provides excellent value at an MSRP of $710 USD.
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices* (MSRP) for the 2012 Nissan Maxima include:
Maxima 3.5 S CVT
$31,750 USD
Maxima 3.5 SV CVT
$34,450 USD

 

Are those prices cheaper than previous model years? I'm in Canada and paid around $34k for a demo (SV, sport/tech) with 9000 km on it in 2010.

 

"no price increase despite a number of significant enhancements for the new model year."

MSRP are the same as for 2011.

 

Wow, $710 for that S package deal! I hope they plan on making a bunch of them as I see that being very popular, this is the best priced "package" for add'l content that they have ever offered on the Max. Heck to get after market HID's and Spoiler would cost you well beyond 710, not to add the fogs etc etc!

 

It's a real sweet deal. I thought it might be a misprint so I went to Nissan's website and it seems to be correct. Can't wait to check it out when the local dealers get some in.

http://nissannews.com/pressrelease/2759/128/nissan-announces-u.s-pricing-2012-maxima

 

Cool, I will check it out next time I'm in for an oil change!

 

Nissan is slowly updating their website to include the 2012 Maxima. So far the comparison to other vehicles is up and running.

http://compare.nissanusa.com/NNAComp...e.compare.link

 

If you just buy the HID headlamps from Nissan cost 700/each...this is a steal really.

 

Here's the recommended dealer mix - looks like most S models will have the LE package.

http://www.drdom.biz/forum/my12_maxima_vog.pdf

 

I'm waiting to see some pictures of this S model with the limited edition package

 

I don't think thats enough new stuff to call it "7.5" gen

 

How long does it usually take after they release pricing before the car is actually available for sale at the dealerships?

And, will the 2012 have the same color scheme as 2011, where the steering wheel/dashboard is black no matter what color seats or will the steering wheel/dashboard actually match the seats/floor/etc. ?

 

Never really understood the half generation thing, but the 2012 is no different then the MY 10 or 11, all had few minor changes

 

Check your dealers inventories, mine still seem to have plenty of 2011, I found a dealer with 2 2012 SV, the rays look alike wheels are growing on me

I would guess oct 1st the 2012 should be on nissanusa website, and the 2012 Maximas should be arriving at dealers slowly, most dealers probably hide them in the back

 

Although there are sometimes major changes with 'half gens', usually there are nothing more than small changes.

The exterior is usually exactly the same except for maybe new wheels and a tweak or two in the front and rear facia. That is exactly what we have with the '12 Maxima. Thees are the changes that will be noticed by Maxima fans, and are the defining characteristics for a half-gen.

Unless there were problems, or specific reasons to change, there are usually no major mechanical changes. That is the case with the '12 Maxima.

Traditionally, there are colors added or dropped with the half gen. Two colors were dropped and two were added with the '12 Maxima.

Interior colors have been added/tweaked for the '12 Maxima.

Audio ***** and display have been changed for the '12 Maxima.

A real, working TPMS system has finally arrived with the '12 Maxima. The one on the '09, '10 and '11 was almost useless for me.

And the BIGGIE: A Limited edition package is available for the 'S' version with the '12 Maxima. This $700 package is a real bargain, when we consider all the things it adds.

On balance, the changes for this half-gen are rather normal. The guiding principal here is that if something is working, don't mess with it too much. Especially with the economy in the toilet.

 

That has been the case at my two dealers as long as I can remember. And that is the reason why, at model change-over time, I head out to both my dealers' lots early on Sunday mornings, walk around the gate, through the display lot, and into the back storage compound where only employees are allowed when the dealership is open.

Of course the '12s at my dealers still have the cabin, hood and trunk covered with white plastic, and blocks of padding attached to the bumpers. Makes any photos rather meaningless.

But the '12s are already trickling in to the larger dealerships, and will be everywhere by the end of the month. If I insisted on a '12, I'm sure my dealer would sell me one now. On a new generation release, Nissan carefully controls the first selling date. But on a half-gen release, the dealer has more latitude with when to begin displaying and selling them, because the styling is so similar many customers won't know the difference between the two models, and he has to be concerned with disposing of the previous model year, and he might have dozens of those on hand.

 

i cant wait to see whats added to the 8th gen.

 

Nissan now lists special financing or cash back plus the Labor Day holiday cash for the 2012 Maxima. One would think that means that they are ready to roll them out.

"2012 Nissan Maxima Offers

2012 Maxima 1.9% APR financing for up to 36 months or 2.9% APR financing for up to 60 months for qualified buyers OR $500 cash back


Subject to residency restriction. Varies by Nissan Region. Customer may choose either APR or cash-back-only option. Financing is subject to NMAC Tier 0 through Tier 2 credit approval. $28.60 per month per $1,000 borrowed at 1.9% for 36 months, $17.92 per month per $1,000 borrowed at 2.9% for 60 months, on all new above-noted vehicles in dealer stock. Down payment may be required. Cash back when you purchase from new dealer stock. See dealer for details. Offers end 10/03/2011.




2012 Maxima S with Mats and Splash Guards Lease
39 Months - $319/Month - $2,999 initial payment.

• 
  

2012 Maxima
$500 Holiday Bonus Cash"

 

sweet deal. i need one

 

Combined the 2012 threads.

 

It's too bad Nissan could not go and enclose the lower openings of the front grill between the lic plate to give it a more finished look. It's a bit ridiculous to have it all open and exposed that you see the manifold on a $41k automobile.

 

It's most likely for cooling.

 

Well whatever they do with the Altima you can expect the 2014 Maxima to have the same as far as chassis and suspension. Interesting in that AutoBlog is stating a Turbocharged 2.0 Liter will be standard on the 2013 Altima.

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/25/2...-taking-shape/

 

Of course the 7th gen Maxima was based on the Altima chassi, but with certain key parts replaced with equivalents from the Infiniti M. I would suspect that might happen with the 8th gen Maxima also.

Nissan probably opted to throw turbocharging into the mix in attempting to optimize fuel efficiency. The power will be on tap when/if it is needed, but over 90% of the time, the 2.0 liter will be coasting along, just sipping tiny amounts of gas.

I hope the move to turbocharging does not eliminate the possibility of a diesel option on the 8th gen. But Nissan must make the best decisions for their bottom line.

 

My sources that still work at Nissan Corporate (worked there for yrs before they moved to CA from TN) say that the 7th gen will run 6 model yrs so it should appear as a 2015 model, so Nissan will have plenty of time to tweak the chasis for the Max. The old 4 or 5 model yr cycle with Nissan products is no longer, look at the current Sentra 7 model yrs currently, Altima is running 6, G series going into its 6th model yr in 12.

 

Monte - I suspect your sources are right. I feel we won't see gen 8 of the Maxima until the 2015s arrive in spring of 2014.

As to the 6 year generation cycle, I think that may be partly tied to the depression we are in. I don't see a significant recovery in employment for several years, and I don't think we will ever have full employment again. Far too many jobs either no longer exist or were shipped overseas, and the many millions of vacant foreclosed homes will prevent a recovery in the critical housing market and building industry.

Far worse, our country has become politicized to the point that nobody bothers to think these days. Everything said by all politicians is purely political a sound bite. So there is no cooperation, and will be no progress in addressing our country's problems.

As a result, where Maxima gens 1, 2, 4 and 5 were four model years long, we will see either five or six model years in every Maxima generation from here on.

 

Nah, I don't buy that because the G37 has an even bigger engine and its all enclosed down below in the front grill.

 

Front end is designed for cooling, not for license plates, the front plate is an after thought put on later

 

huh? what are you even talking about? I think the G37, which has an even bigger output engine, is designed for cooling since its a VQ as well, but Infiniti manages to cover the lower part of the grill. That was my point. It be nice for the Maxima to have a more complete look down there as well.

It's pretty ridiculous that a small observation is blown out of proportion by people.

 

Comparing the Maxima grille openings with the openings on another vehicle is not a good way to resolve this question. Do both cars have exactly the same radiator, etc? There is no question that the lower opening in the Maxima grille gives better air circulation, which helps with cooling. It may even be that Nissan engineers found the lower grille opening gave more air cooling to the CVT, which runs hotter than other type trannies, such as those on the G37.

But I suspect the real reason for that opening is to keep the front bumper assembly from looking so massive and bulky. That bulkiness was definitely a problem with the rear bumper on the 6th gen Maxima. After having looked at this opening and studied the structures inside the grille several times in recent years, I also suspect this lower grille opening may help slightly reduce the air resistance at the front end of the car. But only wind tunnel testing would definitively determine this.

 

sometimes your replies make me **** my pants laughing

designed for cooling what does that even mean

 

2012 is on the website now.
http://www.nissanusa.com/maxima/?int...mepage.Home.P1

And the 18" rims look exactly the same as the last ones....im not impressed at all..

 

The new rims look.....new and fresh on the Max, I like them.

So the Limited Edition package is now $900 instead of $710 - oh well, still a great deal. Looks like they published the dealer invoice price instead of MSRP in their earlier press release.

 

Not true. The new 18" wheels are completely different from the 2011 18" wheels. The changes with this half gen are comensurate with what is normally done with half gens. Half gen changes are usually noticable only to those keeping close tabs on a particular vehicle, and will not impress those not keeping up very closely with small details.

 

Correct and those new rims look a tad sportier than the old 18's. as with the 5.5 gen those clear/silverish tail lights will look better on the lighter colors White, Silver etc. as that pic of the white and silver examples demonstrates. The 2 gen's that had the most changes in the 1/2 gen were 5 to 5.5 (main change new engine) and 6 to 6.5 in recent Maximas besides the exterior changes they had: new seats, re styled gauges, shifter etc etc. This 1/2 gen reminds me of the changes they did to the 1st gen from 82 to 83.....new grille, slightly different taillights etc but nothing major.

 

This 1/2 Gen looks more like the old school BMW and MB when they kept the same body style for 10 years and every 2-3 years they did mild updates to keep things fresh

The wheels, I need to see them in person, hard to tell how different the 18's look from the 19's, but at least it's not like Infiniti with the G having identical wheels in different sizes

 

Don't like the tail lights but I love the headlights. Was the rear power shade an option on the 2010?