Nissan displayed the eighth generation Nissan Maxima sedan at Auto
China 2016.
The Japanese automaker’s flagship sedan arrived on the global scene
just a year ago with the complete makeover. With the full redesign, the all-new
Maxima is longer, lower and lighter. It’s built and sold by the Dongfeng-Nissan
joint venture in China.
The China-spec of 2016 Nissan
Maxima measures 4,908 mm in length, 1,860 mm in width and 1,436/1,439 mm in
height, and has a wheelbase of 2,775 mm. It’s available in three grades: 2.5XE.
2.5XL and 2.5XV, with prices starting at 234,800 yuan.
All range is powered by QR25 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine that
produces 184 hp at 6,000 rpm and 234 Nm at 4,000 rpm. Power is sent to the
front wheels via the 7-speed Xtronic continuously variable transmission,
operated with optional paddle shifters.
Noteworthy features of the 2016 Nissan Maxima include LED headlamps,
LED daytime running lights, LED tail lights, dual exhaust pipes, heated
steering wheel, leather sport seats with heating function for the front seats
and power adjustment with memory function for the driver’s seat, 11-speaker
BOSE sound system, LED mood lighting, head-up display and an 8.0-inch
touchscreen display for the the infotainment system.
