TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Nissan Maxima
2015 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
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2016
Starting with the 2013 Altima and continuing with the 2015 Murano, the latest Nissans have had exceptionally comfortable front seats. The new Maxima's seats are based on the Altima's, but have some additional padding. While they don't feel as cushy and form-fitting to me as the Murano's, they're still more comfortable than the Acura TLX's front seats, which are themselves pretty good. The side bolsters are of similarly moderate size and aggressiveness in both cars, but the Maxima SR's Alcantara upholstery prevents sliding much better than the TLX's leather.
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2015 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
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If you need an especially roomy rear seat, then the Maxima isn't your best bet. The Nissan does have an inch or two more rear knee room than the Acura TLX, and about an inch more rear headroom than the Lincoln MKZ (perhaps enough for someone six-feet tall), but the LaCrosse, Azera, and Avalon offer enough rear seat space for adults to not only fit but stretch out.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Powertrain of the 2015 Nissan Maxima
2015 Nissan Maxima Powertrain: Pros
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2016
With the Nissan Maxima's redesign, revisions to the 3.5-liter V6 bump horsepower from 290 to 300, a new CVT (continuously variable transmission) has a broader range, and curb weight has been reduced by about 80 lbs. While these changes are welcome, they don't significantly affects the car's performance. Acceleration remains similar to that of other V6-powered, front-wheel-drive midsize sedans. They're all quite quick. Figure about six seconds flat for a run to 60 mph.
Historically, powerful engines haven't paired well with front-wheel drive. But the engine in the new Maxima only gives the steering wheel a few light tugs when you put your right foot to the floor. Traction is a bit trickier when turning while accelerating, but electronic controls effectively manage it. (I wouldn't be surprised to learn that engine output is reduced during low-speed turns.)
Many people automatically reject any car with a CVT (continuously variable transmission). Nissan has worked hard to counter their objections. While the transmission operates like the stereotypical CVT in casual driving, placing the engine at the optimal rpm for the situation and leaving it there, it mimics the behavior of a close-ratio stepped automatic transmission in aggressive driving, letting engine speed build then cutting it back in roughly 500 rpm increments. This slightly sacrifices performance to provide a more "natural" feel and soundtrack. With the SR, drivers also have the option of employing the paddle shifters to select from among seven fixed ratios.
A bit more about that engine soundtrack: it's literally a soundtrack. Nissan has joined the recent trend of enhancing the sound of the engine by playing a recording through the car's audio system during hard acceleration. This enhancement does effectively sportify the driving experience, but car enthusiasts prefer such sensations to be authentic. Engaging sport mode via a button on the center console slightly increases the volume of this piped-in growl.
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