Best of all, the our Nissan Maxima has some of the most advanced interior technologies of the entire lineup. With this, all important travel information can be viewed right on the instrument panel to help keep your eyes on the road. Plus, it features Driver Attention Alert. Compared to the Maxima, the Nissan Altima offers a similar sporty exterior design. The Altima offers the most interior space out of all three Nissan sedans.
It has The Altima is equipped with many premium features and technologies to minimize distractions and help you enjoy the road ahead. A few technologies offered for the Nissan Altima include:. In terms of performance, the Nissan Altima is more efficient than the Nissan Maxima. Its standard horsepower 2. The only exceptions are the base S and 2. With the Maxima, every model comes with a V-6 and front-wheel drive.
By the way, when we tested the Altima 2. Neither the Altima nor the Maxima are the sportiest cars in their respective segments, but the Altima actually holds an advantage here. In a First Test review of a Maxima , we said the steering was too heavy at low speeds and felt somewhat vague at higher speeds. Although the Altima isn't as sporty as a Mazda 6 or as all-around solid as a Honda Accord, its lighter steering should make for easier day-to-day driving.
In a comparison against a Camry , we said that "calling the Altima 'sporty' is probably a stretch, but it's certainly more fun to drive. Speaking of making things easier in day-to-day driving, the Altima's 8. It's not a make-or-break difference, but it makes the Altima feel like the more modern car. In the aforementioned Camry versus Altima comparison, we described the ergonomics as "well thought out," with intuitive controls that are within reach of the driver.
The best reason to get a Maxima over an Altima isn't the additional horsepower or extra features—it's the car's emotional appeal. Some may take pride in knowing the Maxima is the flagship sedan in Nissan's lineup. There's also something to be said about how comparatively rare the Maxima is: In , Nissan's Maxima sales amounted to only 13 percent of the more popular and affordable Altima. The Altima and Maxima are very close in length, width, and height, but you can still tell them apart.
Before you go looking for the badges on the trunk lid, check out the A-pillar. In person, the Maxima's blacked-out A-pillar may make a real impression over the Altima. Autotrader says that the Altima's interior leans toward luxury and offers the same aesthetics as a more expensive vehicle. Nissan introduced a 5-inch infotainment system mounted on the dash as way to keep up with the growing trend.
Other amenities of the Altima include:. Additionally, Altimas are able to host a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat, Siri Eyes Free, Bose sound system, and intelligent climate control as optional features.
On the interior, the Altima provides 40 inches of headroom and 45 inches of legroom according to Autotrader. The Maxima comes with similar dimensions, but the headroom lacks over half an inch of space in comparison. Nissan USA also has amenities for the latest Maxima models. Some of the most noteworthy include:. The Altima and Maxima both come standard with the infotainment system , says Autotrader. The NissanConnect infotainment system's graphics are a bit dated and not as well made as others in this class, but it's very user-friendly.
If affordability is a priority in your car search, the Altima provides some of the best options at the best prices. When it comes to determining the best vehicle for your family and your needs, you can't go wrong choosing Nissan. The Altima and Maxima both make excellent choices, although they do excel more in some areas than others. They're both high-performance vehicles, but the Maximas higher tier options out-perform the Altima in almost every area.
Both vehicles come with a full suite of safety options, some of which are standard for all models. If you want a spacious vehicle for family travel, the Altima is your best choice. If you prefer something more sporty with an engine to match, there's nothing better than the Maxima. New Cars. Buyer's Guide. Type keyword s to search.
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