Ahhhh! Motor Week out of Silver Spring, Maryland. I will be very interested in seeing their pics of the '09 in action, and hearing what John Davis has to say about it. Thanks, drakutis.
This can be a tricky deal that depends on where one lives. Neither of the two PBS stations in the Atlanta area will have Motor week on tonight. One of them shows it at 9AM Saturday, and the other does not have it scheduled during the next four days. The Speed channel has it scheduled only at 4 AM Friday morning.
Neither the episode on the Speed channel at 4 AM tomorrow nor the PBS episode scheduled for 9 AM Saturday lists the Maxima, but I am recording both anyway, as the schedule often lists the wrong cars as being featured that week.
Whoever is lucky enough to see the Motor Week coverage of the '09 Maxima needs to post here whatever they can remember of what was said.
Crazy Programming!!!! I just watched Motor Week and although the info for this specific episode listed the Maxima, it was not on the show. The crazy thing is that some of the things that were scheduled to be on the show were actually on there. Makes no sense at all
Crazy Programming!!!! I just watched Motor Week and although the info for this specific episode listed the Maxima, it was not on the show. The crazy thing is that some of the things that were scheduled to be on the show were actually on there. Makes no sense at all
2002 Maxima SE - You are right about the footage. Beautiful scenery, but there are definitely no mountains or deserts where Motor Week tested the '09 Maxima (eastern North Carolina). John Davis spoke mostly in generalities about the '09 Maxima, but what he said was all positive. That blurb was recorded this spring.
2002 Maxima SE - You are right about the footage. Beautiful scenery, but there are definitely no mountains or deserts where Motor Week tested the '09 Maxima (eastern North Carolina). John Davis spoke mostly in generalities about the '09 Maxima, but what he said was all positive. That blurb was recorded this spring.
According to the PBS site, the Maxima review will be airing beginning the week of Sept. 19th. That's quite a while considering that this week they will be doing the MKS review.
The Motor Week test of the '09 Maxima is almost here.
It will be shown on the SPEED network at 7AM EDT Saturday, September 27th (nine days from today).
For those in the Atlanta area, this episode will also be on PBS channel 30 this Saturday, September 20th at 9AM EDT, and on PBS channel 8 next Thursday, September 25th at 1AM EDT. Others around the country should check the sched for their local PBS (public broadcasting /educational) station to find out when they can see this episode.
As info, this episode is called the 'Honda FIT' episode, because the first car tested in this show will be the Honda FIT.
Just saw the Motorweek episode on the 2009 Maxima this morning. It was a little dissappointing. They didn't praise or punish the Maxima, but they did make the same mistakes as every other review so far.
They tested a Maxima SV Priemium w/ the double glass sunroof. During the slalom, there was noticeable lean (obviously because of the roof and smaller wheels and comfort based tires). Then when they were reviewing the cars features, they didn't even mention the double glass sunroof!!!
I was hoping they would test a Sport Package...no such luck.
Since this thread will probably begin sinking down to oblivion within the next month, I thought I would excerpt a few comments from the review for those who may have missed it. Much of the review simply repeated the specs we already know by heart. Here are a few opinions they have about the new car:
'A fresh approach to styling; the Maxima 'liquid motion' theme equates to a more powerful and flowing coke bottle shape.'
'The car's taut, seamless profile is defined by a high beltline and accented wheel flares.'
'The CVT proved to be a good match to the V6 torque curve.'
'Maxima handling is the result of a well-tuned strut front suspension, multi-link rear geometry, and enhanced body rigidity.'
'Despite the weight bias penalty of FWD, the big Maxima delivers a high level of agility. Turns are quick, and cornering is very flat. Steering is responsive, with good feedback, even if a little light.'
'The new Maxima has up-to-date sports sedan credentials; a ride quality among the best of its lot.'
'Brake pedal feel was fine, with plenty of stability.
'The Maxima offers a handsome, sophicated, cockpit-style cabin. Guages are well-laid out and clear, as are most controls. The metal and wood trim underscores the upscale look. Front seats have improved lateral support for more-spirited driving.'
'The new car is light years ahead of its predecessor; a fine alternative for the Acura TL and Audi A6.'
I saw it, it was a rather boring, around 7 minute clip.
You sound like a BMW driver; easily bored. I have watched that Motor Week clip at least four or five times, and still have it on TiVo, because I will be watching it again. I greatly enjoyed watching how this Maxima performed in the slalom and under extremely aggressive lane changes (done so violently the car actually almost fishtailed). Motor Week certainly feels the 7th gen is a leap forward from my beloved 6th gen, especially in handling and with the greatly improved CVT.
But then I am the type that can easily spend months sitting in a library doing research, so I am never really bored by anything, other than politics. I can see where others may have been bored by Motor Week's somewhat staid and academic approach to testing.
Once I get it and watch, I'll unprogram it.
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