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What's New for the 2004 Nissan Maxima?
The 2004 Nissan Maxima is redesigned this year, placed on a stretched Nissan Altima platform for added interior room while simultaneously receiving a bump in engine power and additional sound deadening materials over its mainstream sibling. Sporty 3.5SE or luxurious 3.5SL models are available, and the Nissan Maxima distinguishes itself with a standard SkyView glass roof and an optional rear bucket-seating package.
Advantages of the 2004 Nissan Maxima:
- Competent braking system
- Sublime power delivery
- Quality interior materials
- Vast interior space
- Control layout and design
Objections to the 2004 Nissan Maxima: - Slipshod build quality
- Torque steer
- Rear visibility
- Imperfect manual transmission
Editor's Advice:
Nissan claims that the 2004 Maxima represents the official return of the four-door sports car, but several automakers ranging from Acura to Volvo could lay claim to that description today. Yes, the new 2004 Nissan Maxima is a huge improvement over the old car. No, it's not a sports car, but it does make a pretty good sports sedan. Roomy, comfortable, powerful and chic, this is the most desirable Maxima to come along in more than a decade. Styling is more distinctive than the Altima's, with a strong European flair. With its new four-wheel independent suspension, the ride quality and handling limits are vastly improved, though it still suffers from torque steer due to its front-drive layout. With 265 horsepower and plenty of torque on tap, the 2004 Nissan Maxima flat out flies down the road whether you've selected the six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission.
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