7th gen compared to 8th gen pics
#2
I agree that the 7th gen still rocks! It was first introduced in 2008 as the 2009 Maxima model year. Seven years ago! It just makes me smile that I continually receive compliments from strangers at gas stations and in parking lots on my long-in-the-tooth 7th generation Maxima. It really does happen a lot.
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7th takes the cake here with ease, both front and rear end! Just asked my co worker which does she like more, she said the one on the left were her exact words. Nice same color comparison official btw!
#4
Thanks man, hey do you also drive a Monte? I just picked one up
#10
And now, we have an 8th gen '16 that I agree is certainly not blowing away the 7th gen styling. In fact, I sort of agree that I like my old 7th gen styling a little better than the 8th gen.
Having said all that, I do recognize that the 8th gen styling, although a tad harsh for today's taste, will probably become quite popular within the next four or five years, just as recent Maxima generations seem to be doing. It is just around five years ahead of its time.
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#12
The 8th gen's styling is SO polarizing, it comes off as offensive, cartoonish (and ugly) to quite a few.
When I was at the dealer checking out the 16, there was a 14 next to it, and although the 14 is very nice looking, it instantly felt very old to me, when I was checking them both out side-by-side.
This thing will turn heads and leave mouths gaping open, once they start hitting the streets. I think most of the ones who don't like it now, will, after a couple months in the wild. With the right color, tint, wheel setup, and a few exterior mods, this will quickly become a favorite.
When I was at the dealer checking out the 16, there was a 14 next to it, and although the 14 is very nice looking, it instantly felt very old to me, when I was checking them both out side-by-side.
This thing will turn heads and leave mouths gaping open, once they start hitting the streets. I think most of the ones who don't like it now, will, after a couple months in the wild. With the right color, tint, wheel setup, and a few exterior mods, this will quickly become a favorite.
#14
I know this will be controversial, but I fear the exterior of the 8th gen will age quickly, like the previous Sonata. I'm not a fan of the Altima's exterior either and I think the 8th gen has more creases and fancy bits than is necessary. I think the 8th gen would look better without the Zorro-esque outline near the front lines. But the interior does look good on the 8th gen, much better than the 7th.
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I think this is a continuation of Nissan seeming to have the Maxima styling around five years ahead of public taste. I was not wild about my '04 6th gen styling when I bought it, but, by the time I traded it in on a 7th gen '09, I really liked that '04 style, and was not wild about the 7th gen style.
And now, we have an 8th gen '16 that I agree is certainly not blowing away the 7th gen styling. In fact, I sort of agree that I like my old 7th gen styling a little better than the 8th gen.
Having said all that, I do recognize that the 8th gen styling, although a tad harsh for today's taste, will probably become quite popular within the next four or five years, just as recent Maxima generations seem to be doing. It is just around five years ahead of its time.
And now, we have an 8th gen '16 that I agree is certainly not blowing away the 7th gen styling. In fact, I sort of agree that I like my old 7th gen styling a little better than the 8th gen.
Having said all that, I do recognize that the 8th gen styling, although a tad harsh for today's taste, will probably become quite popular within the next four or five years, just as recent Maxima generations seem to be doing. It is just around five years ahead of its time.
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I know this will be controversial, but I fear the exterior of the 8th gen will age quickly, like the previous Sonata. I'm not a fan of the Altima's exterior either and I think the 8th gen has more creases and fancy bits than is necessary. I think the 8th gen would look better without the Zorro-esque outline near the front lines. But the interior does look good on the 8th gen, much better than the 7th.
#19
If I had to pick one generation Maxima that I felt was most initially impressive for me, and which I still feel was about as good as styling can be, it would be the 3rd gen. I loved it at first sight, and never once had any doubt that it was a classically tasteful styling star.
#20
I have found that the sides, which look oversculpted in photos, are barely noticable when actually standing near the car. When actually seeing the car, it has a strong presense, greatly unlike vehicles I have seen compared to it on this board, such as the Mazda 6 and TLX. Both those cars look very nice, but just don't quite have the 'athletic, aggressive (almost threatning) presence' the Maxima has in person.
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