2009 Maxima at the NY Auto Show

***DanNY*** · 03-19-2008, 02:54 PM

Nealoc and I were invited to the NY Auto Show by Nissan and IB to view the unveiling of the 2009 Nissan Maxima. We were able to meet with the marketing team from Nissan to speak with them regarding the new 2009 Maxima.

We were able to talk to the project management team on the new launch of the 2009 Maxima and were able to give them some feedback from the Maxima.org community since some of you were able to view the pictures prior to the actual release date.

Below are some pictures from the show and I'm sure Neal will post some additional pictures that he took. Once we're able to upload more pics we'll post additional pics on to the forum.

VIDEO LINK TO MEDIA PRESENTATION FOR THE 2009 MAXIMA

Thank you Nissan and IB.
Dan

**Nealoc187** · 03-19-2008, 03:01 PM

As the original post states, Dan and I were invited to the unveiling of the new 2009 Maxima at the NY Auto Show by both IB and Nissan. Dan is from NYC, but Nissan flew me out from Michigan - all expenses paid - to attend the show. I'll give some more detail on my trip at a later time, but for now I'm going to post a few of the pictures I took at the show, with more to come later - and a video of the unveiling. I of course want to thank Nissan and IB for being so kind as to invite me to this event - I've had an awesome time thus far.

*JoesRedMax* · 03-19-2008, 03:03 PM

Here is my idea for mods for the new Max. Carbon fiber hood and eyelids. Clear side markers, mesh upper and lower grille, and a new lip spoiler. This car will look mean with mods.

Here is an idea with overlays by Bluebat.

**NismoMax80** · 03-19-2008, 03:08 PM

why post a photoshop in this thread?

we already have pics. you guys know what we want in this thread. Is it solely going to stay VQ35 CVT FWD??? any other specs insider info not on Nissan's site?

*SmokinMaxSE* · 03-19-2008, 05:29 PM

Sounds like Nissan wants to know what we think??????

HotshotVQ35 · 03-19-2008, 05:47 PM

i like the car. will a manual be offered?

SuperStasiu · 03-19-2008, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokinMaxSE

Sounds like Nissan wants to know what we think??????

lol since when they made a ""4DSC"" with a CVT

eK9aT10pSi · 03-19-2008, 06:23 PM

i wonder if those side mirrors will fit on a 6th gen? and power fold

*PhotoGus* · 03-19-2008, 06:39 PM

I was definitely one of the people who did not like what I saw in the early spy shots, but I do kind of like it, but I have one MAJOR complaint. If you look at the official nissan site you can see it with a spoiler and it looks HORRIBLE!!! The way the trunk lines curve in does not give the trunk lid any room for the spoiler. They just squeeze it in there and I really think that it ruins the whole rear end. I don't think that an after market spoiler would even help because of the way any spoiler would have to mount on the squeezed trunk lid.

Anyone else feelin me on this?

factotum · 03-19-2008, 08:14 PM

Care to enlighten us on the feedback you provided and their response?

*AllBlackMax* · 03-19-2008, 08:15 PM

Looks beautiful on the showroom floor. Never thought I would consider another FWD.

dizmax96 · 03-19-2008, 08:55 PM

its a sexy car.. what can i say? man oh man.. very mod-able. i wanna hear it run. the 19s are pretty nice. fills out the wheelwells well. hehe paddle shift. nice

got that from autoblog .. the black accents are wayyyy better than wood finish. i wonder if theres brushed aluminum like in the 6.5 gens

***DanNY*** · 03-19-2008, 09:28 PM

some feedback...
well you all know Nissan is just like any car company that's in the market to make a profit.

of course they would love to throw down a CF hood, 4/6pot caliper, 6spd manual, twin turbo, AWD, etc etc...but that's not in the plans/budget. It was expressed to us that the car would be at the similar price with the current generation Maxima. If you want the "goodies" then the price is going to go up. Are you guys willing to toss up another 5K-10K for those additional add ons? some might say yes...but many will say they can get something else for that price.

It's great that Nissan is willing to listen to us in the community and this is the first time the OEM is willing to work with a forum. So they are listening...they see what's going on and the trend that's happening.

some random points/thoughts...

- for you 4DSC people...the sticker wasn't on the car at the show but it will have the stickers in the production model.

- 6spd is not offered. CVT trans only. it's enchanced for the Maxima application

- they all assured us that you need to drive it to really appreciate the car. they really wanted to focus the car to be a driver's car. the controls are within reach. the steering was made a little smaller. the added paddle shifter or steering wheel control shift control.

- the car has a nice dual sunroof feature which looks quite nice.

- Nissan looked at the Acura TL as a similar player in the market.

- gone is the 4X4 look from previous generations

- a sport/sporty suspension is available

- they also mentioned that nothing is set in stone. the car might change and some tweaks and enhancements may be made but i appreciate Nissan even spending some time and listening to us. you really can't say that for the other manufacturers.

*Zack342* · 03-19-2008, 10:07 PM

Nissan has done a fantastic job with the car. The CVT will deter some potential buyers but overall I am surprised how wonderful this car looks.

**NismoMax80** · 03-19-2008, 10:16 PM

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you really can't say that for the other manufacturers.

thanks for the info Dan. If I could pick one hopeful aesthetic change, it would be the chrome trunk bar. (maybe keep the chrome bar and handles just for the "SL" version... even the same with the grille) but now I might be asking for a bit much.

Man, I may just have to get my Nissan stock back...

babyboyws6 · 03-19-2008, 11:42 PM

cvt is a new design in their cars their not gunna NOT offer it. im kinda not feeling the front alot... and for them not to offer a 6sp for the "DRIVERS" out there... ooooo maybe the sports models... hopefully... maybe... probably...

babyboyws6 · 03-19-2008, 11:43 PM

the front reminds me of a scion tc.... booooooo

I3LaZeN · 03-19-2008, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by babyboyws6

the front reminds me of a scion tc.... booooooo

Agreed!.. especially the photoshopped up there.. the curvez on the body reminds me of the lexus is250's .. the back g37s + altima.. 290hp iz waz gooood tho!! i'll stick with my o8 though..

hot_wax_tree · 03-19-2008, 11:53 PM

Man if they dont have a 6spd I think I am gunna Die.

*carnal_c30* · 03-20-2008, 01:09 AM

steering wheel just looks odd...
headlight design that second edge on the bottom just ruins what would be a very clean front end. I also saw that design on a concept 370Z I hoped Nissan wouldnt do something like that but they did... oh well
The Bangleized rear end is just bungled. the attempt to make a clean muscular rear end falls short because the proportions in the back are just not right. too short and heavy for such a scalloped rear end

lightonthehill · 03-20-2008, 01:43 AM

The more I look, the more I like. The body sculpting is going to be more impressive in real life than it is in pictutes. Those who think the only change in the 3.5 engine is a little horsepower are not reading the long list of internal changes Nissan made.

But the really great thing about this car is that mag tests will show:

1 - The steering system is upgraded big time, with quicker ratio, smaller steering wheel, virtually no torque, tighter turning radius and no shimmy. The braking system has been upgraded and tested at high speed in Nuremburg. This eliminates some of the problematic areas of some 6th gen Maximas.

2 - The suspension system has been upgraded with stronger components and reduction in body twist.

3 - VDC and TCS are standard on every '09 Maxima.

4 - The CVT has been upgraded considerably for the '09, with four driving type settings available.

5 - In reading every detail in the list of changes outlined by Nissan, I am convinced this car will out-perform all Maximas to date in all-around handling. I can't wait to see the mag reviews for this car. They will be very good.

**max95q** · 03-20-2008, 07:08 AM

The more I see the car, the more I like it. Also, I think it is very awesome that Nissan is listening to us. You really cant say the same for other auto makers. Thumbs up for Nissan. Ive also noticed some of the mods that we have normally done to our cars they have finally implemented into the car. LED lighting, turn signal side view mirrors, in the 6th gen body kits we redid the front end and got back foglights. And of course some other things. I think Nissan was paying attention.

TeH BawNeY · 03-20-2008, 07:49 AM

Im starting to fall in love with this car.

***DanNY*** · 03-20-2008, 09:14 AM

Here's a short video of the press release presentation given at the NYAS

Let me know if there's a problem with the video link
Also please do not share the link outside of the forum.
Thanks,
Dan