2011 Nissan Maxima review

The large sedan is making a comeback these days and the Nissan Maxima succeeds because it doesn’t equate lots of interior space to whalelike exterior dimensions, making it enjoyable to drive.

It has sporty ambitions, despite the fact that it's a front-wheel-drive car that packs a continuously variable automatic transmission. The Maxima is also comfortable and well-equipped, and some trims have extremely competitive pricing.

While 2011 versions of the full-size four-door are now hitting dealerships, we tested the virtually identical 2010 version.

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Control panel buttons — color screen with Navigation System (if so equipped)
1. Display screen 2. MAP button* 3. DEST button* 4. ROUTE/VOICE button* 5. INFO button (P. 4-5) 6. SETTING button (P. 4-6) 7. Volume control knob 8. (brightness control) button *For Navigat ...

HomeLink universal transceiver (if so equipped)
The HomeLink Universal Transceiver provides a convenient way to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand-held transmitters into one built-in device. HomeLink Universal Transceiv ...

Vehicle load capacity
Do not exceed the load limit of your vehicle shown as The combined weight of occupants and cargo on the Tire and Loading Information label. Do not exceed the number of occupants shown as Sea ...