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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Air bags, seat belts and child restraints
1. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-26) 2. Rear seat belts (P. 1-13) 3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag (P. 1-41) 4. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag (P. 1 ...

Locking with key
Drivers side The power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors at the same time. Turning the key toward the front (1) of the vehicle locks all doors. Turning the key one time ...

Controls
Outside air circulation: Push the air recirculation button to turn off the indicator light on the button. The air flow is drawn from outside the vehicle. Air recirculation: Push the air recircu ...