Styling

There's nothing like a first glance to grab shoppers' interest, but the Maxima's looks are a bit strange. It has elegant curves all over, especially in the rear, that remind me of the most recent models from Infiniti, Nissan's premium brand. Then there's the grille.

It looks like the company took an ax to a stylish front end, affixed a chrome grille to the resulting vertical edge and moved on. It's an unfortunate look, but it's large and at least it stands out.

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    Instrument panel storage (if so equipped)
    Instrument panel storage (if so equipped) To open the storage bin, push and release. The storage tray will automatically move to the open position. ● The inside of the storage bin can ge ...

    RearView Monitor (if so equipped)
    When the shift selector is shifted into the R (Reverse) position, the monitor display shows the view to the rear of the vehicle. The system is designed as an aid to the driver in detecting larg ...

    Warning lights
    For additional information on warnings and indicators, see Vehicle information display later in this section. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light When the ignition switch is pla ...