Just wondering if the 2002 is getting the 3.5L or not and if the 2003 is getting a whole new design or not.So please if you have heard any new news share it here.Thanks

 

i talked with a guy on the 5th gen forum and he said his friend who works for nissan said it MIGHT be between 250-270 hp engine thats all he told me. but its all speculation emax. some one also told me they were making a new z car but i have heard nothing about that either.

DEBO

 

the new z is a definate reality and should be shown at the detroit auto show next month. the new max should also be shown later this year at the ny auto show. for sketches and more info on the z go to freshalloy.com.

=)

Chris

 

Here's an interesting article from Automotive News about all the (expected) upcoming new models including Nissans:
http://www.autonews.com/html/main/stories/asiafutureproduct821.htm

 

Augh! I sure hope Motor Trend is wrong about this-

2003 Nissan Maxima: Redesigned on larger version of new Altima platform to compete with Toyota Avalon.

If I wanted an isolation box, I would have bought an Avalon.

 

From http://www.freshalloy.com they've said the Max will be getting bigger both size wise and engine size, with horsepower ranging from 250-280. The big news right now is the new Z and Altima. Check the sight out for a drawing of what the new altima will look like...might be the size of a 4th gen Max, with a 190hp (that's right I said 190 hp) I4 and an optional 230 hp V6...now this may seem like a lot since the Max is only currently 222hp, but Nissan brass have stated that Nissan will have the most hp in their class, and since the altima will be moving up to compete with the camcords, that means a 6 with more than 200 hp.

 

Here's what I have gotten from various sources.

1) Altima will move up to Max size and get new I4 and the 3.0 V6 (maybe slightly larger than current max) for 2002 model year but only minor cosmetic changes. There is a sweet sketch of the new altima on Freshalloy here.
2) Max and I30 get 3.5@240-280 Hp for 2002.
3) No more Max or I30 as we know it after 2003, a new larger model possibly w/V-8 power and RWD becomes the new nissan flagship. From what I hear it will be built as a true sports sedan and altima will be family sedan to compete w/CamCords.

Not much info but I used to be a Nissan salesman and I got the info from a reliable source still in the biz.

 

that z car catches my interest that might be next after the max is done, unfortunatly i get bored with cars. i always wanted true sports car .

DEBO