The 2019 Nissan Maxima SL. |
In the midst of this, the Nissan Maxima has just received a mid-cycle refresh for 2019. That's a confidence-inspiring move. But for 2020, Nissan is introducing an all-new Altima that's larger than the Maxima, and that makes the Maxima's future a bit more murky.
2019 Nissan Maxima SL. |
Nissan Safety Shield is also newly available on the Maxima, and there are now ten airbags, including front row knee bags and rear seat side supplemental airbags.
2019 Nissan Maxima SL interior. |
2019 Nissan Maxima SL engine. |
Our tester was the mid-range SL trim. $38,440 base, with a long list of standard equipment:
- Automatic emergency braking.
- Blind spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert.
- Four-wheel anti-lock braking system.
- Vehicle dynamic control and traction control system.
- Electronic brake force distribution and brake assist.
- Tire pressure monitoring system and easy-fill tire alert.
- Vehicle immobilizer system.
- Vehicle security system.
- Heated outside mirrors with turn signal indicators.
- Two front and two rear parking sensors.
- LED intelligent automatic headlights.
- LED signature daytime running lights.
- Dual-panel panoramic moonroof.
- LED interior accent lighting.
- Leather-appointed seats.
- Intelligent cruise control.
- Nissan Door to Door navigation.
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Eight-inch color display with multi-touch control.
- Nissan Voice Recognition for navigation and audio.
- SiriusXM Radio, Traffic and Travel Link.
- Bluetooth hands-free phone system and streaming audio.
- Bose 11-speaker sound system.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Seven-inch advanced drive assist display.
- Dual-zone temperature control.
- Rear view monitor.
- Rear door alert.
- Remote engine start with intelligent climate control.
- Eight-way power driver's seat with power lumbar support.
- Six-way power front passenger's seat.
- Zero gravity front seats.
- 60/40 split folding rear seat.
- Satin chrome faceted finishers.
- Leather-wrapped "D"-shaped heated steering wheel.
- Nissan Intelligent Key with push-button ignition.
- HomeLink.
- Intelligent driver alertness.
In fact, the only options on our tester was a set of floor mats, a trunk mat, a trunk net, first aid kit and bag hooks for $360---bringing the total as-tested price with $895 destination charges to $39,695.
That's a lot of value for the money and the fuel economy still seriously impresses me. The Nissan Maxima's long-range future may be a bit murky, but there's a lot to be said for the present.