The Japanese automaker will also unveil its redesigned flagship Maxima in New York.
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The Japanese automaker will also unveil its redesigned flagship Maxima in New York.
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Looks like the 6G is shaping up to be the shortest Maxima generation on record.
The Japanese automaker will also unveil its redesigned flagship Maxima in New York. The Maxima features a redesigned exterior with a new front grille and revised hood, headlights, front and rear bumpers, side sills and wheels, along with a new interior and revised instrument panel. The company said its Xtronic CVT transmission is now standard on all models.
Looks like the 6G is shaping up to be the shortest Maxima generation on record.
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Originally Posted by NismoMax80
so a 5 (possibly 6) year generation will be the shortest in history? 
2004
2005
2006
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3 years (Assuming the one being 'debuted' at the NY Auto Show is a 2007 model and not just a refreshed 6G.) If it is a refreshed 6G, it seems that it'll be noteably different than the 04-06 models; unlike the 4G and 5G which were only VERY slightly updated (appearancewise) for the 1997 and 2002 model years respectively. (Both were definitely instances where Nissan debuted a Maxima that required little if any styling changes throughout its generational lifecycle.)
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Looks the exact same as a 6G to me 
DIFFERENCES, HEADLIGHT SHAPE AND A SPOILER, WOOOO WHAT A BOAT it LOOKS to be the same size as the 6th Gen, as far as I'm concerned this WILL BE a 6th Gen, its not that significant of a change to be named the "7th Gen" Maxima.
If you wanna be a "front runner" and turn away from an auto company just because they put out an ugly car then why own a Nissan at all? Get a friggen grip, all automobile manufacturers have their rises and falls..I mean look at the 1st and 2nd Gen Maximas..they've only gotten better, they rise and fall just like every other company.
DIFFERENCES, HEADLIGHT SHAPE AND A SPOILER, WOOOO WHAT A BOAT it LOOKS to be the same size as the 6th Gen, as far as I'm concerned this WILL BE a 6th Gen, its not that significant of a change to be named the "7th Gen" Maxima.
If you wanna be a "front runner" and turn away from an auto company just because they put out an ugly car then why own a Nissan at all? Get a friggen grip, all automobile manufacturers have their rises and falls..I mean look at the 1st and 2nd Gen Maximas..they've only gotten better, they rise and fall just like every other company.
yeah, this is not the 7th gen maxima, like Kevlo said this would technically be a 6.5 gen, but they dont seem to be changing the motor, just making cosmetic changes aside from the transmission.
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The company said its Xtronic CVT transmission is now standard on all models.
Well that would rule out an 07+ Maxima for me. I do NOT want a CVT, and from what I've read the Murano guys (murano site, and CR data on Murano trannys) are having lots of fun replacing those because they do not hold up.
Originally Posted by Scriz92SE
If you wanna be a "front runner" and turn away from an auto company just because they put out an ugly car then why own a Nissan at all? Get a friggen grip, all automobile manufacturers have their rises and falls..I mean look at the 1st and 2nd Gen Maximas..they've only gotten better, they rise and fall just like every other company.
I'd be loyal to Nissan if they didn't keep on making uglier and uglier cars. At this rate, the next car will not be a Nissan....If I'm getting a land-boat, I'll get a good-looking one from BMW, Acura, or Audi next time.
Originally Posted by SPiG
6.5gen
CVT will be nice, as long as they keep 6spd as an option.
CVT will be nice, as long as they keep 6spd as an option.
And the 5 gen went to the "5.5 gen" because they changed the tranny AND engine. This monstrosity shown here is hardly a big change from the current 6G.....and just as ugly.
Originally Posted by ColdSHO
no sport no style, just big heavy and ugly,
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Originally Posted by SMX95
they stop making real maximas since 95.
When the VQ was born.
When the VQ was born.
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But this is far from 5 - 5.5 gen, the 5.5 gen had a huge engine and tranny overhaul, in addition to adding HIDs. This is just a little facelift. This is like the 97-99 of the 4th gens. If they had a VQ40 in there or something then maybe it would warrant a half generation, but they don't (sorry, but a CVT doesn't count
). It's just a facelift.
Yes, CVTs are cool on paper but incredibly boring to drive, and make your car feel like the titanic or something, you mash the gas pedal, it changes a little light in the engine bay, a bunch of miniature workers shovel a bunch more coal into your engine and then slowly the heat rises and you start accelerating. Except, you know, with a VQ. Which means that it would kill the car, period.
But this is far from 5 - 5.5 gen, the 5.5 gen had a huge engine and tranny overhaul, in addition to adding HIDs. This is just a little facelift. This is like the 97-99 of the 4th gens. If they had a VQ40 in there or something then maybe it would warrant a half generation, but they don't (sorry, but a CVT doesn't count
). It's just a facelift.Yes, CVTs are cool on paper but incredibly boring to drive, and make your car feel like the titanic or something, you mash the gas pedal, it changes a little light in the engine bay, a bunch of miniature workers shovel a bunch more coal into your engine and then slowly the heat rises and you start accelerating. Except, you know, with a VQ. Which means that it would kill the car, period.
Originally Posted by Hoooper
youre right, they started making nissans that go faster and be more fun than ever before. we call that a fake maxima because before 1996, all maximas were SLOW. it couldnt be a maxima after 1995 because they became quick.
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Here's what Uncle Carlos states (direct quote):
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As the Versa is a totally new vehicle and the Sentra and Altima WILL be totally new cars, a cogent argument can be made that Carlos is referring to a new 7G (thus the 'new Maxima' terminology) rather than an updated 6G (6.5G?).
As the Versa, new Sentra and, later this year, new Quest, new Maxima and all-new Altima designs demonstrate, Nissan will be very aggressive in keeping its products fresh and innovative. People turn to Nissan for products that enrich their lives in newer, better ways, and these new models fulfill that need and that promise. - Carlos Ghosn 1/9/06
As the Versa is a totally new vehicle and the Sentra and Altima WILL be totally new cars, a cogent argument can be made that Carlos is referring to a new 7G (thus the 'new Maxima' terminology) rather than an updated 6G (6.5G?).
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Originally Posted by F23A4
Here's what Uncle Carlos states (direct quote):
LINK
As the Versa is a totally new vehicle and the Sentra and Altima WILL be totally new cars, a cogent argument can be made that Carlos is referring to a new 7G (thus the 'new Maxima' terminology) rather than an updated 6G (6.5G?).
LINK
As the Versa is a totally new vehicle and the Sentra and Altima WILL be totally new cars, a cogent argument can be made that Carlos is referring to a new 7G (thus the 'new Maxima' terminology) rather than an updated 6G (6.5G?).
If it's really getting a CVT (God I hope not) then I will definitely not be buying the new/updated Max. May try to get a closeout '06, that is, if I decide on getting another Maxima.
Originally Posted by 007max
They've done this with every single gen maxima since the 2nd gen back in 87, so stop shitting your pants people!
Originally Posted by Scriz92SE
If you wanna be a "front runner" and turn away from an auto company just because they put out an ugly car then why own a Nissan at all? Get a friggen grip, all automobile manufacturers have their rises and falls..I mean look at the 1st and 2nd Gen Maximas..they've only gotten better, they rise and fall just like every other company.
BTW it also had a few things that set it apart from the rest and it was the first maxima to have rear disc brakes(which some later generation maximas didn't even have (not sure about 4th gen and later though)), automatic volume control on the stock stereo, "automatic" climate control, keyless entry system (although quite unreliable), also the first maxima with a V6(correct me if I left anything else out). It was the car on which they tested all these features to see if it was viable later. So I really don't think it is a lowpoint at all.
Originally Posted by Mr. Blue Sky
hey, I resent that. i love my 2nd gen. It is not as good looking as the later gens, but it can hardly be equated to a fall or low point of the maxima line. It was the 80's for gods sake, did you expect them to look like a car nowadays? It was not a bad look for the time, in fact it looked better than other cars of those same years.
BTW it also had a few things that set it apart from the rest and it was the first maxima to have rear disc brakes(which some later generation maximas didn't even have (not sure about 4th gen and later though)), automatic volume control on the stock stereo, "automatic" climate control, keyless entry system (although quite unreliable), also the first maxima with a V6(correct me if I left anything else out). It was the car on which they tested all these features to see if it was viable later. So I really don't think it is a lowpoint at all.
BTW it also had a few things that set it apart from the rest and it was the first maxima to have rear disc brakes(which some later generation maximas didn't even have (not sure about 4th gen and later though)), automatic volume control on the stock stereo, "automatic" climate control, keyless entry system (although quite unreliable), also the first maxima with a V6(correct me if I left anything else out). It was the car on which they tested all these features to see if it was viable later. So I really don't think it is a lowpoint at all.
the 2nd gen i had had many more features than my 4th gen... or any 4th gen for that matter 
And the 5 gen went to the "5.5 gen" because they changed the tranny AND engine. This monstrosity shown here is hardly a big change from the current 6G.....and just as ugly.
Originally Posted by MaxEvil6speed
CVT with the torque band of the 3.5 will be something to see....ive never seen a CVT hooked up to a real motor in a production car
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Well that would rule out an 07+ Maxima for me. I do NOT want a CVT, and from what I've read the Murano guys (murano site, and CR data on Murano trannys) are having lots of fun replacing those because they do not hold up.
The 6th gen really isn't that much different than the 4th and 5th gens. They are all built on the same platform.