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**ZilviaBot** · 03-19-2008, 09:50 AM

Filed under: New York Auto Show, Sedans/Saloons, Nissan

Click above for more high-res pics of the 2009 Nissan Maxima

Ever since Nissan took the Altima upmarket in both size and prize, the Maxima has suffered from an identity crisis. In the Nissan/Infiniti lineup, this premium front-wheel-drive sports sedan suffered a middle-child syndrome while slotted between the less-expensive yet still capable Altima and the more aspirational rear-wheel-drive Infiniti G35 sports sedan. Nissan hopes to give the Maxima a new voice in its crowded lineup of large sedans with the new 2009 model that comes in your choice of a 3.5 S or 3.5 SV trim. Clearly, it packs a visual punch.

The new design is something Nissan calls "Liquid Motion". It's dynamic, for sure, with peaks and valleys among flowing lines and sharp creases that combine to form a muscular shape. See a little of the last-gen Nissan Skyline GT-R in that grille? We do, and that's not a bad thing, though the new wraparound L-shaped headlamps may not go over well with everyone. Despite the large front and rear overhangs, Nissan actually shrunk the Maxima's length and wheelbase while widening its track. Call the design what you want, but it's not derivative and the expressive flanks make it truly look like a four-door sports car.

Gallery: 2009 Nissan Maxima - Live Reveal

Gallery: 2009 Nissan Maxima

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Justin Bernstein · 03-19-2008, 10:08 AM

Not impressed in the least. Those headlights look like garbage.

slideattack · 03-19-2008, 12:36 PM

Headlights are nasty as hell...It would alot better if it didnt have that flap next to the headlight

jackjack · 03-19-2008, 02:43 PM

no............ HELL NO.

JesusFreakDrifter · 03-19-2008, 05:29 PM

i like the maxima but despise the fact that its always been FF, and the rear of the car looks like a toyota yaris, nissan has some work to do. still ok looking to me

*drift freaq* · 03-19-2008, 06:11 PM

front is great except the odd headlights. rear just totally is messed up though.

P_856 · 03-19-2008, 06:16 PM

those headlights look nasty

h23 · 03-19-2008, 07:00 PM

I like it a lot actually, minus the headlights.

SoarerTurbo · 03-20-2008, 03:41 PM

I think the car looks really good except those out of place headlights

muddafakka · 03-20-2008, 03:46 PM

I always liked Maximas...until now. They got the middle of the car right but the rear looks too much like the Camry's and the front end got fucked up with those stupid ass headlights. I loved the A34 (04-08), I don't see why they had to do such an extensive redesign.

iwishiwas-all* · 03-20-2008, 03:58 PM

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! It Burns My Eyes!!!!! Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!

J.Silvia · 03-20-2008, 05:24 PM

I dunno, hmmmm if it was black, dumped on some clean 19's or even 20's seeing how big the wheel wells are. Tint the windows and have the headlights blacked out then we might have something here

Its one of those cars with a not so attractive starting point but with potential.

dorkidori_s13 · 03-20-2008, 08:40 PM

cant we just have a new silvia

i mean shit...HYUNDAI IS RELEASING A RWD 4 CYL TURBO CAR!!! COME ON NISSAN....GET WITH THE FUKING PROGRAM

*runs to cry in the corner*

slidin_W.O.P · 03-20-2008, 09:06 PM

Everytime I see these new nissans its making me believe that the 370z "rendering" is more of a real deal. They all have that ugly curve going on with the headlights in one way or another.

....we'll see

*future240* · 03-28-2008, 09:05 PM

Seeing as people with actually tasted in cars think the thing is hideous,I believe this car will sell like chocolate coated crack, cuz as we all know general america is car stupid.

s14_legend · 03-28-2008, 10:30 PM

all new cars are looking blah

*future240* · 03-30-2008, 04:31 PM

I havent seen a car, cept the 350Z, that has came out in 6 years that I actually want to drive.

justaKAiswear · 03-30-2008, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iwishiwas-all*

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! It Burns My Eyes!!!!! Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!

+1!!!

were they thinking? More like 'Liquid Ass' sheetmetal....

03-19-2008, 09:50 AM	#1
ZilviaBot Zilvia.net Bot Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 174 Trader Rating: (0)	New York 2008: Nissan unveils 2009 Maxima with "liquid motion" sheetmetal Filed under: New York Auto Show, Sedans/Saloons, Nissan Click above for more high-res pics of the 2009 Nissan Maxima Ever since Nissan took the Altima upmarket in both size and prize, the Maxima has suffered from an identity crisis. In the Nissan/Infiniti lineup, this premium front-wheel-drive sports sedan suffered a middle-child syndrome while slotted between the less-expensive yet still capable Altima and the more aspirational rear-wheel-drive Infiniti G35 sports sedan. Nissan hopes to give the Maxima a new voice in its crowded lineup of large sedans with the new 2009 model that comes in your choice of a 3.5 S or 3.5 SV trim. Clearly, it packs a visual punch. The new design is something Nissan calls "Liquid Motion". It's dynamic, for sure, with peaks and valleys among flowing lines and sharp creases that combine to form a muscular shape. See a little of the last-gen Nissan Skyline GT-R in that grille? We do, and that's not a bad thing, though the new wraparound L-shaped headlamps may not go over well with everyone. Despite the large front and rear overhangs, Nissan actually shrunk the Maxima's length and wheelbase while widening its track. Call the design what you want, but it's not derivative and the expressive flanks make it truly look like a four-door sports car. Gallery: 2009 Nissan Maxima - Live Reveal Gallery: 2009 Nissan Maxima Continue reading New York 2008: Nissan unveils 2009 Maxima with "liquid motion" sheetmetal Â* Permalink \| Email this \| Comments More...

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JesusFreakDrifter Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: fort lauderdale Posts: 833 Trader Rating: (0)	i like the maxima but despise the fact that its always been FF, and the rear of the car looks like a toyota yaris, nissan has some work to do. still ok looking to me __________________ looking for s13 coilovers

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drift freaq Hey, that's my Passport, Aya ! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Hollywoooood! Posts: 12,982 Trader Rating: (80) Rides Gallery: drift freaq	front is great except the odd headlights. rear just totally is messed up though. __________________ 1991 Azzurro California Metallic S13.5 VQ35HR project in the works! 1993.5 INFINITI G20 86k Current Daily(Gas Saver) FS:http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/27547...ne-mounts.html

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SoarerTurbo Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: So Cali Age: 28 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0)	I think the car looks really good except those out of place headlights __________________ 1992 Lexus SC300 5speed 2 Mods: 2JZGTE w/ Greddy T78

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iwishiwas-all* Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: We don't visit, we live it Age: 22 Posts: 1,471 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: iwishiwas-all*	Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! It Burns My Eyes!!!!! Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ GO 'CANES

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03-19-2008, 10:08 AM	#2
Justin Bernstein Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wherever Age: 26 Posts: 171 Trader Rating: (0)	Not impressed in the least. Those headlights look like garbage.

03-19-2008, 12:36 PM	#3
slideattack Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: jerzey Posts: 53 Trader Rating: (0)	Headlights are nasty as hell...It would alot better if it didnt have that flap next to the headlight

03-19-2008, 02:43 PM	#4
jackjack Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chi Posts: 2,913 Trader Rating: (2)	no............ HELL NO.

03-19-2008, 06:16 PM	#7
P_856 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,266 Trader Rating: (7)	those headlights look nasty

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h23 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minnesota Age: 21 Posts: 139 Trader Rating: (0)	I like it a lot actually, minus the headlights.

03-20-2008, 03:46 PM	#10
muddafakka Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fugitive on the run Posts: 1,096 Trader Rating: (0)	I always liked Maximas...until now. They got the middle of the car right but the rear looks too much like the Camry's and the front end got fucked up with those stupid ass headlights. I loved the A34 (04-08), I don't see why they had to do such an extensive redesign.

03-20-2008, 05:24 PM	#12
J.Silvia Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pittsburg, CA Age: 23 Posts: 103 Trader Rating: (0)	I dunno, hmmmm if it was black, dumped on some clean 19's or even 20's seeing how big the wheel wells are. Tint the windows and have the headlights blacked out then we might have something here Its one of those cars with a not so attractive starting point but with potential.

03-20-2008, 09:06 PM	#14
slidin_W.O.P JIMMY UP ceo/owner/rep/... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal {covina} Age: 21 Posts: 3,658 Trader Rating: (36) Rides Gallery: slidin_W.O.P	Everytime I see these new nissans its making me believe that the 370z "rendering" is more of a real deal. They all have that ugly curve going on with the headlights in one way or another. ....we'll see __________________ JIMMY UP T.I.T.S. June 12th & 13th!!! WWW.JIMMYUP.COM

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future240 Xbox Live: disciple746 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Statesboro, GA Age: 22 Posts: 5,434 Trader Rating: (0)	Seeing as people with actually tasted in cars think the thing is hideous,I believe this car will sell like chocolate coated crack, cuz as we all know general america is car stupid.

03-28-2008, 10:30 PM	#16
s14_legend Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Doing it big one day at a time Posts: 1,309 Trader Rating: (0)	all new cars are looking blah

03-30-2008, 04:31 PM	#17
future240 Xbox Live: disciple746 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Statesboro, GA Age: 22 Posts: 5,434 Trader Rating: (0)	I havent seen a car, cept the 350Z, that has came out in 6 years that I actually want to drive.

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