Here is an announcement made yesterday at the New York auto show. Let's hope they have the newly 'enhanced' CVT figured out better than it was in the Altima and Pathfinder:


"The redesigned 2015 Maxima will reach U.S. showrooms this fall, Nissan North America Chairman Jose Munoz said at the New York auto show Wednesday.
“The difference between the concept car and the production car will be very small,” Munoz said, referring to the Sports Sedan Concept that shared the stage with the new Murano.

http://www.autonews.com/article/2014...show-car-flair

 

I just got a chill

 

Oh man!! This is great! As much as I love this redesign I will not be considering this car until at least fall of 2016. I never get the first model of a generation.

 

In my opinion the first model year (2009) of the 7th generation was it's best year. Weather the first production model of the 8th generation will be, only time will tell.

 

I will definitely be test driving this! My 5 year depreciation is exhausted this year, so I will be buying something this fall. My only hesitation will be the new CVT, but assuming Nissan and the dealer can convince me it's ready, I have very few qualms about a first year model from Nissan. My 2000 was a very dependable car.

Thinking that we wouldn't see this this fall, I had already test driven a 2014 Cadenza and a 2014 Impala.

 

Not to be biased but I feel that the 2010 was. Had all the warranty of the 2009 but it added more features like Bluetooth Audio and better iPod integration. It does everything the 09 does plus more and it has the same warranty figures.

 

I should of mentioned it up front but I was thinking more of form, fit, and quality then of features.

 

“The difference between the concept car and the production car will be very small..."

OK - this wouldn't be an enthusiast forum if we didn't start to speculate as to these differences. My list, in order of likelihood:

1. No 22" rims. I'm hoping for 18" rims, 19 at MOST. Would not look forward to 40 series tires.

2. The mirrors will more substantial.

3. The roof will be closer to our panoramic roof.

 

Look at the differences in the Murano and its concept...the same changes are likely for the maxima. The Murano, FTR, is very similar to its concept, which is actually really cool. I LOVE the pics I've seen of it.

 

4. Door handles won't look like that

5. Exhaust

6. Roof gutters?

7. Interior won't look like that.

 

8. The flowing wavy body lines will be less pronounced than in the concept.
9. The side body panels will still allow the "standard Maixma wheelgap" of at least 3 inches

 

Ehh I still have to disagree with that

 

i think its pretty OBVIOUS there will be cosmetic changes lol. Some of you guys insulting each other intelligence

 

I will love this car regardless as long as it doesn't come with wheels less that 19" (can't see 18" being popular on this model but hey they will be lighter)

 

My concern is the performance and reliability of the CVT. Nissan stumbled on the new cvt in both the Altima and Pathfinder. I guess we just have to wait and see, but we don't need the headaches experienced by those other models. Have to believe they have solved the problems.

Looks like the 2015 will be a couple inches wider and longer than our 7th gens. Every inch counts in my garage...

 

I know. The first year always has some minor issues that are fixed in consequent years. However, there is a tradeoff. I have a 2014 Maxima which I am pretty sure is the best 7th gen maxima, but If I waited 6 months I could get a better engine and better CVT for the same money, even if the first year of the new gen may have some minor flaws.

 

this is a completely redesign and you guys are talking about how the door handles look ?

let's try to stay on topic here and focus on the topic at hand.

 

Found this today, may have something to do with announcement of availability, or may be a complete coincidence:

"Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-April 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261."

http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/201...ver-2013s.html

 

I wish they would just put the Q50 tranny in this thing. At least give us a 100k warranty on the cvt.

 

I am not feeling the redesign. Glad I got my 2014, just my taste I guess and I do also think the 2014 is the best 7th gen as well.

 

^
nice signature

the concept car looks reallly odd... Almost want to say ugly

 

it is ugly. Im sure its amazing inside, but this is a ghetto-punk-south side-low class look. I am sure the people with the chrome wheels and the black tint on the lights are gona like it tho.

 

So, Nissan did a good job of concealing the release date. Speculation was all over the place and then "insider" info led most to believe the intro would be next spring of 2015.

Having leased two 7th gen cars, I was resigned to letting this lease expire but now...will have to see how it looks and read some reviews... and see what kind of a deal NMAC will offer.

 

I learned a long time ago to never judge any vehicle by the first photos we see.

But there are those who do not wait. I remember much criticism of the 6th gen 2004 design when it first appeared on the net in December of 2002 (released to dealers in March 2003). And similar criticism when the first photos of the 7th gen 2009 appeared in December 2007 (released to dealers in June 2008).

Yet both the 6th and 7th gens received better treatment here after folks began seeing them on the road. Both 6th and 7th gens sold well, especially considering that Carlos Ghosn announced in 2002 that Nissan was henceforth taking the Maxima away from the 'affordable 4DSC' arena and moving it upscale and aiming to build around only 70K copies each model year.

I learned a long time ago that Nissan builds the Maxima with a styling that tends to become more accepted as time passes. A design that seems rather far out at introduction is often considered to be very nice by the 2nd or 3rd model year of that generation.

I have bought the first model year of each generation since buying two 2nd gen 1985 Maximas in October 1984, and have never encountered that dreaded 'first model year blues.' Maybe I am just lucky, but I will certainly continue to buy the first model year of each generation.

 

We need some numbers! Performance/Warranty etc

 

First year blues...... Nissan does not correct errors in their manufacturing. The 2014's have many of the same issues that the 2009's had. This includes condensation in taillights and mirrors and rust on trunk.

So it really does not matter if you buy first year or wait.

They are clearly not the Nissan of old. Maybe it has something to do with Mr. Ghosn, moving production to the states or the pursuit of profits and market share at any cost.

My 98 Maxima was a solid car. I don't know about the 5th and 6th but the 7th Gens built is clearly inferior. From personal experience with my 2014 and reading many of the posts in this forum I sometimes wonder if Nissan North America even has a QC department.

 

how do u know that about 2014? Who could possibly have had rust ALREADY? And the tail lights are obviously new (i like the old ones better but now im afraid to swap them). I have not seen condensation my my tail lights yet, granted that I've had the car only 3 weeks..Did you make all of this up about 2014?

 

No matter the final front end look of the 8th gen Max it'll still look better than the 2015 Camry!

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2015-...photo-2546352/

 

It's almost like it's a stretched Corolla with a couple extra styling cues here and there, doesn't seem like much effort went into the redesign lol.

 

I like it!!!!...... hhhmmmmm My 6th Gen maybe history by then....

 

The 8th gen Max might initially be over the top style wise to many but as "Light" said in a prior post it will continue to be relevant (if not trend setting) throughout it's run.
As a prior (95' 00') Camry V6 owner for me it was all about the reliability and not the styling or the performance.
IMOP it remains the same, the front is Lexus and the rear Avalon copy/carryover. Nothing unique or new.

 

The 15 charger is something else too!!


Cant wait to see the final unveiling of the Max.

 

Yes that new charger is a Joke! Why would you design your main car based on the lower end car that no one even buys?

 

At least the cops wont be able to sneak up on you at night with a dodge fart*.




*Fat dart.

 

If Nissan has not fixed the same issues from 09 thru 13 why would our 14's be an exception. I forgot to mention the rocking seats. I certainly hope they do a better job with the 8th Gen.

You may find this interesting, but kind of depressing, reading.

http://forums.maxima.org/7th-generat...ust-trunk.html

http://forums.maxima.org/7th-generat...tail-lamp.html

http://forums.maxima.org/7th-generat...ix-nissan.html

 

if this is the actual version then nissan is screwed big time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA0mX...ature=youtu.be

 

Nope. That is the Lania, designed in China for the Chinese market. There is a family resemblance in the front end, but the side is different, and the rear bears no resemblance whatsoever to the 8th gen Maxima.

We already know what the 8th gen Maxima will look like - we saw it in press releases of the Nissan 4dSC concept sedan issued last August, and displayed at the Detroit Auto Show in January. I feel this 8th gen Maxima will be a blockbuster. Nissan has confirmed there will be only minor changes between that concept and the 8th gen Maxima. The new Murano shows us that Nissan can go full production with a concept vehicle.

I am confident that the 8th gen Maxima will sell very well, IF they really have fixed the CVT reliability problem we saw in the new Altima and Pathfinder.

 

Sorry guys and gals. If this is the new Maxima, I'm so glad I bought the 2014. Just when I thought Acuras were the ugliest cars on the road, now this.

 

I'm surprised to hear so much negativity about the new design. I just saw it at new York auto show and I and everyone I was with thought it was sexy as ****.
I mean let's realize this isn't the 90s anymore as the design clearly reflects.
Like it or not they are gonna sell well I'm sure. Just maybe to a different generation of buyer. I respect that everyone has their own opinion of what is hot or not but I'm having a hard time understanding the dislike for this design.
I applaud that they had the ***** to make such a radical design change knowing their loyal fan base and can't wait to own one. I love my car to death but I'll be so jealous when I see them on the road till I can get one.

 

I agree maximapa! I was at first taken away by the concept, but the more I look at it, the more conservative my 7th gen seems.

Seeing the production version, along with a test drive, will be the final test!