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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Lift gate
- Always be sure the lift gate has been closed securely to prevent it from opening while driving. - Do not drive with the lift gate open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be dra ...

Locking with inside lock knob
Inside lock To lock the door without the key, move the inside lock knob to the lock position (1) , then close the door. To unlock the door without the key, move the inside lock knob to the u ...

Outside mirrors
WARNING ● Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than they appear. Be careful when moving to the right. Using only this mirror could cause an accident. Use th ...