Comments on: 2009 Nissan Maxima at MIMS

By: ThaidNBound

ThaidNBound — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:21:50 +0000

Over the past few days I’ve been test driving the Thai market 2009 J32 Teana (Maxima) 250VX – the Aussie Ti spec but with the smaller 2.5L V6 – comparing it against similarly spec’d Camry (Aurion) and the 2008 Accord.

What a class beater! The new Teana/Maxima makes the Accord feel like a Jazz, and the Camry feel like a Yaris. The ride is magnitudes more comfortable and substantially quieter then it’s rivals, and the combination of the small V6 with the new CVT tranny is silky smooth and silent. Even with the smaller engine it feels responsive at all speeds.

The interior trim brims of quality as well, and feels like a whole segment higher than the horridly techy Accord, and multi-coloured, cheap and nasty feeling Toyota.

Exterior styling aside, Nissan have certianly raised the bar with this model by a substantial margin.

By: CJF

CJF — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:14:14 +0000

It’s a disgrace. A touchup of a 6 year design when America has a new real mindblower model. We have a A33 TI. When first saw American model told wife, there is our new car, but this eyesore that has underperformed sales wise for its entire model life is an insult to Australian motorist and only the usual small numbers will sell. Nissan bosses need a rocket under them

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:30:27 +0000

I agree with you Ali. It seems as though Nissan make a decision on what Nissan wants to happen and not what the customer wants. Have you noticed Nissan.com.au has no facility where you can email them? They just don’t want to hear about it. I’ll bet Nissan does not read these comments either.

By: Ali Baba

Ali Baba — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:53:47 +0000

Forgot to say the Murano has almost the same dash and navigation screen as the new Maxima.

By: Ali Baba

Ali Baba — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:51:44 +0000

The current Maxima is made in Japan. I have one. I also have this serious problem: I love the Maxima’s when I am driving them (minus the front suspension), but these do look oldy, kind of flabby. I REALLY LOVE the US model and was holding off to buy a new car until the new Maxima arrives.

How does Nissan make decision on which model to import? Surely if going by current sales figures there is something not right there, and the Executive making this decision SHOULD BE SACKED! Do you think Nissan holds something like Focus Groups and discuss the car and options? I bet you everyone will choose the US model. Why? because this Japanese model FRONT AND SIDE LOOKS THE SAME AS THE OLD ONE. Have anyone fiddled with the Navigation screen in the new Murano? the buttons are flat facing UP, but the driver is not sitting above the dash to read the keys!!

Seriously, very disappointing. Well, I am choosing a Honda Euro (wish it had the Nissan V6).

Good luck Nissan

By: Tomas79

Tomas79 — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:17:38 +0000

Just look at the plate, in the engine bay of the maxima, it should tell you where it was built!

By: Stealth

Stealth — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:07:18 +0000

How can I verify that the current Australian Maxima (J31) is made in Japan?
My mate was arguing that it is made in China.

By: NacaYoda

NacaYoda — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:40:58 +0000

Stornmshark: I saw the new model in the flesh at the MIMS. It is… uninspiring.

By: alex

alex — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:16:22 +0000

agree with above re styling; i would have bought the american version but will now look elsewhere for a new vehicle as the ‘new’ maxima looks decidedly ‘old’

By: Stormshark

Stormshark — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:29:53 +0000

I’m with you Michael,was looking forward to changing my 04 Maxima to 09, but not sure now.Has anyone seen one for real(non phot) maybe they look better?