<P> The Maxima was unveiled at the April 2015 New York Auto Show . Sporting an athletic body redesign , it features Nissan 's `` Four - Door Sports Car '' positioning , a return to a marketing term used on the Third Generation J30 series ( 1988 - 1992 ) . The vehicle is 82 pounds lighter than before , and it presents the revamped interior taking inspiration from aerospace . The VQ35DE engine was carried over with minor updates and 10 hp ( 7.5 kW ) more power , now rated at 300 hp ( 224 kW ) and 261 lb ft ( 354 N m ) of torque . The Maxima is available with nine exterior color options and five trim levels : S , SV , SL , SR , and Platinum . </P>
<P> The Maxima was unveiled at the April 2015 New York Auto Show . Sporting an athletic body redesign , it features Nissan 's `` Four - Door Sports Car '' positioning , a return to a marketing term used on the Third Generation J30 series ( 1988 - 1992 ) . The vehicle is 82 pounds lighter than before , and it presents the revamped interior taking inspiration from aerospace . The VQ35DE engine was carried over with minor updates and 10 hp ( 7.5 kW ) more power , now rated at 300 hp ( 224 kW ) and 261 lb ft ( 354 N m ) of torque . The Maxima is available with nine exterior color options and five trim levels : S , SV , SL , SR , and Platinum . </P>
when did nissan change the maxima body style
when did nissan change the maxima body style
April 2015
April 2015