What the Nissan Maxima has to offer

The japanese vehicle manufacturer wanted to produce a more upscale version of the already famous Nissan Bluebird.  This variation became the Nissan Maxima, that has been sold since it first came out as a’four-door sports car.’ This line of mid to full-size automobiles was introduced to the general public in 1976, and has proven itself to be one of Nissan’s more sturdy auto lines.  The first Maximas were imported from Japan, as they were first manufactured in a plant in Oppama, Japan.  This continued until 2004, when new Maximas for the northern US markets have also been assembled in the Nissan’s Tennessee plant in Smyrna.  In other markets outside Northern America, the Maxima is being referred to as the Nissan Cefiro or Nissan Laurel.  The Maxima, as discussed earlier started as a more upper-end version of the Bluebird in 1976.  It was also then called the Datsun 810, available in a 2-door coupe and a 4-door sedan and station lorry. 

When the first generation of true Maximas was slid off the line, it was for the 1981 model year.  The 2-door coupe style was removed and only the 4-door styles were retained.  Two engines were the options for the 1st generation Maxima – a 2.4 L L24E I6 and a 2.8 L Diesel LD28 I6 .  2 transmissions were also available – either a 5-speed automatic or a 5 gear manual .  The second generation Maxima was manufactured from 1985 to 1988 with a 3.0 L VG30E V6 engine with 157 hp power.  Transmission was either a 5-speed manual or a 4 gear automated .  The third generation of Maximas, available from 1989 to 1994, featured either a 3.0 L VG30E V6 or a 3.0 L VE30DE V6 engine. 

The 4th generation was made of 1995 to 1999, with only a 4-door sedan body style and a 3.0 L VQ30DE V6 engine.  The 5th generation, to herald a new century, introduced lots of changes, from having 3.5 L DE engine to having either 4 speed automatic, 5-speed manual, or 6-speed manual transmissions.  The sixth generation of Maximas, available from 2004 to 2008, only introduced classy changes, with the vehicle being taller, wider and longer.  The prevailing Maximas available are the 7th generation with a 3.5 L V6 engine.  It was introduced at the New York international Auto show in 2008.

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