I currently own an 07 Maxima (255hp) and I'd love to see how this one feels. My CVT pulls wonderfully and I actually like the constant, smooth surge of power. The constant RPM under acceleration isn't off-putting at all and I love knowing I'm making max power at all times. It's a welcome change when I don't feel like shifting my own gears in my G35 6MT coupe. CVT or manual, no more automatics for me!

The TLX looks like a step back from the TL. Acura needs to find a new designer (interior and exterior). Their cars just don't look good anymore. I also really don't like that they don't have exhaust tips. I really don't like this tamer version they've become. Bring back the 3.7L engine in the MDX please.

I drove both, I bought the Maxima Platinum. Loved that car so much, the CVT transmission works great. Car is Luxurious as heck for the price!

the sound of the maxima is beautiful

I always thought that Acura vas a competitor to the Infiniti, It should be Nissan vs Honda.

Lol at the bloopers... Great review Roman, as always. I like both cars a lot. I think I like the Acura a bit better because it is a bit more premium.

Roman, there's a video on KZfaq called Maxima Challenge test track.... where the Nissan Maxima beat three cars, Audi Quatro, Acura Tlx and BMW 328i. .. they tested those cars with GPS tech on curves and straight line and the winner of the track was the Maxima. It got more acceleration and beat those cars....

Nissan should've stepped it up they just changed the looks. Should've made it AWD, took off the CVT. and add about 50 more horse power? whose with me :p ?

Nissan....you had a stunningly gorgeous car inside and out with a great engine in it...and then you had to throw in the CVT. Basically killed the car for me. Never would I buy a car with a CVT in it. I hate them, and I'm not alone.

Fwiw, I cross shopped the tl and the maxima in 13. I was able to get a great deal on the maxima. It has, by far, the best seats in any car I've driven. As for the cvt, you sort of just get used to it. It's very quick with the cvt and after a while, once you start to understand how the cvt works with the engine, not at all distracting. Cvt's on four cylinder engines are terrible, but with a sweet and strong six, they are much more liveable. I never thought I'd like a cvt until I got my maxima.

Maxima when it comes to interior and exterior looks. Acura when it comes to handling or performance.

I own the maxima 2016 platinum and I am in love! It has everything I wanted and things I didn't even know I wanted #blessed 🙏🏼

The Acura's interior reminds me of my sister's 2014 hyundai elantra interior in terms of material quality and looks

I own a 2016 Maxima SR it is incredibly nice and the design is awesome... for those never driven the maxima SR go try it out and then compare to the Acura and see :)

I think Acura went for more of a "simplicity is elegance" design with the TLX which is quite admirable in person, love the car in white. I hope they bring back the Integra now that they've brought back the Civic Type R, still have my 01 Integra. Good work on the interior Nissan, glad you kept the Maxima around instead of killing it.

Wow Nissan knew better than to compare it to that Acura, but I will say however I like the Nissan's interior a tad more.. but that CVT kills it.

I am wondering about performance. Did Nissan allow any 0-60 runs etc? How about cabin quietness? And of course, which stereo sounded best? 80's rock of course... Thanks for the review.

Just curious for an opinion. What car compares to the Acura TLX up to a new 2018 model? Under $45k though. And no CVT for me.

This maxima will definently stand out...it's so cool. You can even flip a switch that allows you to feel the gear shifts similar to an automatic

The funny thing is that in an Official AMCI Testing Certification the nissan Maxima beats BMW 328i, Audi A4 2.0 and Acura TLX V6 Tech was last lol haha

I have a 2017 NIssan Maxima SR Midnight edition. I love it. Sure I would love a real transmission, but the fast shifts, the amazing VQ Engine, the giant paddle shifters mounted to the column, etc. The midnight edition adding a black spoiler, black wheels, and a beautiful coulis red

i would choose 16 maxima, i've test driven it, it is just an amazing car for the price

you guys do some great videos I been watching you all since the beginning when are you going to do a car giveaway or something? As a loyal subscriber I demand it lol I'm not a fan of the US Nissan market, lived in Japan for 10 years the Nissan market there is much different and rocks!

I totally agree, I had few Acuras and totally fell in love with them, the handling experience is very unique no nissan will ever replace it.... Great video TFL

Acura should handle a little bit better since it's a luxury car and it is also a bit more expensive then the Maxima is, however, I'd take the Maxima because the TLX is a bit feminine looking and there isn't that big of a difference in performance between these two cars anyways. Plus, the Maxima has a nicer interior too so it wouldn't be a hard choice for me as to which car i would choose.

I love how Nissan literally provided a car for its newest offering to fail against.

The Fast Lane Car , great review. Think you should put the 2015 Chrysler 200s up against both cars and a 0-60.

i just test drove both of these and purchased the Acura TLX. while the nissan does have some attention grabbing features the acura felt much better on the road. The acura's ride quality is amazing to say the least. especially compared to the maxima. bumps i felt in the nissan were nonexistent for the TLX. its steering felt much tighter and its engine felt more powerful. if little features are your want i'd say a fully loaded maxima will not let you down. however. in my case that option with low miles was out of my price range. i got a 2016 TLX with 33,000 miles for $19k where the 2017 maxima was a few thousand more. i also got an unbeliavable bumper to bumper warranty with interior and exterior warranty through acura. all in all i'd say both are great cars. though the acura will probably be better once hitting the 100K mile mark

What advantage does an automatic have over the cvt?

I wonder which is actually better performing when snow is on the road?

0-60?

You know a lot of people say "well the Maxima isn't a 4 door sports cars" or that it has a CVT. Which I understand all those. But the Maxima has so much potential specially for it's 8th Gen. I'm looking forward to seeing what all will happen with the Maxima.

Big question is who will buy the Maxima instead of the Murano? Nice improvement on the interior though.

I am bit in dilemma in between 2019 brand new cherokee and 2017 used maxima to buy..pls suggest ...

No one buys a sports car with a cvt

What version is it? Does the S version sounds the same?

To be honest: The Infiniti G-sedan was Nissan's true 4-door sports car that was powered with a traditional transmission and a potent 3.5 Liter now 3.7 Liter V6 engine that produced well over 300 horsepower to the rear or both front and rear wheels.

Good job Roman!

Damn that Maxima grill looks crazy!

This is still not helping me decide. I've driven both cars 3 times each and have yet to decide which one to purchase. I'm more of an Acura person (my first car was an older Maxima, then jumped to a TL, now an RL) but the new Maxima is so different from any other Nissan I've driven and it really gives the TLX a run for its money. I'm looking mostly for comfort, and although I'd usually prefer an automatic tranny the CVT is much smoother (duh, no shifting through 9 gears, looking at you TLX). The TLX was too jerky, all three times I drove it in fact. The only issue I'm concerned about is reliability; can anyone shed some more light on this? My Acuras have held up very well over time, no major issues, would this new Maxima do the same?

Despite the argument about the Maxima's CVT, I think it has proven stronger and reliable over the problematic ZF transmission in the V6 Acura transmission. It seemed like a great move but after learning about the recurring issues with the German built ZF transmission, I'll take the CVT, especially how well it works.

Trust me, the driver who test drove both cars in this video does not know what he’s talking about. Before you criticize a CVT, do some research to get the real facts. Today’s CVT transmission is far more advanced compared to your standard one. I know because I own a 2017 Acura TLX with I/E/H and raced a stocked 2012 Maxima with CVT three times (once on a race track and twice on the street). I am embarrassed to say all three times I lost to the Maxima. Lesson learned, don’t ever underestimate the power of a Maxima!!! It is a sleeper race car but when challenged it turns itself into a angry beast!

Acura all the way no doubt about it! Although I do like the interior design of the Maxima more than the TLX.

is this even a comparison? the maxima is so much better in every aspect

I own the 2018 maxima s couldn't afford the platinum but still loves this car because its good on gas and yet still fast

How is it that you completely forgot to mention the PAWS (Precision All Wheel Steer)?

One car driven in Kentucky, the other in Tennessee did you drive these the same day

It all comes down to preference. Both amazing vehicles that perform very well for a sedan.

My $ on Maxima, but then again I’ve also owned the first 1960 Corvair Monza and 1968 Javelin. A little suspension mods and engine work to both turned many a head!!

The sh awd is the tlx to own. having test driven both the Maxima is really nice but no AWD means no point to those of us up north. The SHAWD in the Acura makes it an entirely different car. Gimmicky name aside the Super Handling AWD is among the best in the biz. Add the tech package and you have luxury and tech. I understand they were trying to compare similar price points so comparing the top maxima to the top TLX vs the base fwd tlx they tested would be different in cost again... but in a way unfair to Acura as it is not the top model.

So me and my wife drove 2 hours to test drive the 2019 3.0T Q50 and we felt the Infiniti was too small. I now have a 2016 Acura TLX. More interior space, it’s has a V-6 also had less miles with all wheel steering. The female consultant that we were working with looked at me like I made a mistake and asked “Are you sure you want the Acura? Most customers go for the Infiniti”. I smiled and yes this is it! My transmission did throw a code the first month I had it. I took it to Acura and it just needed a software update. If size weren’t an issue for me than the Q50 would have been a great buy.

I am not a big fan of cvts. But I have to say, I had a maxima platinum as a rental in LA a few weeks back and the car was awesome. Once you get used to how the cvt operates its not that annoying, in this application anyway. It’s kind of like an old school big turbo in a way, you hit the gas and it starts to pull and then comes this big slingshot like power curve. It’s not as precise as a manual or a modern automatic, but it can actually be a lot of fun if you understand when it hit the gas. The acceleration is really good, especially from a roll. I had a 2013 accord exl v6 for a company car in 13-14. I’d say the maxima is quite a bit more fun to drive, and I absolute loved the accord!

Acura needs to make a gap between Honda's interior. The new 16 Accord is very similar.

So the car that clams to be the sports car is more luxurious, while the luxury Acura is the more sporty one with a interior that isn't as nice.

I work at Nissan and I get to drive the Maxima's around all the time it's the best lol

Funny how CVT is supposed to be the next evolution of transmission technology, and then so many folks just hate it. I'll probably get the Nissan though. It looks better inside out, and despite the CVT this is still a very nice car to have.

Every aspect of the Acura looks really good! until you see that front end... Honda needs to learn that bland is not good. Young and old drivers alike want an approachable yet mean look. The Maxima did a decent job of that

The Fast Lane Car , Roman and Nathan, can y'all pit the 2015 Chrysler 200s against the 2016 Nissan Maxima? I have a 200s and I think the outperforms the cars in its class

5:57 does that thing have the all wheel steering bc it sure looked like it

I use to bash CVT but after getting a 2014 Maxima I like how no matter what speed I am at the car always delivers optimum tq and hp.

The maxima's front end has a Joker grin or is it Bugs Bunny? I find it looks horrible. On the other hand, the interior looks really good.

No transmission shifts smoother than cvt have a 2004 frontier with 265000 miles still drives like new!

Hang on. A CVT with paddle shifters? sigh... It's a shame because I really like Nissans. However, I will never buy one with a CVT in it. That just kills the whole package for me.

What's their 0 to 60 times?

FWD acura is all wheels steering, isn't it? And the AWD uses the breaks for turning I think

Why car companies are yet throwing CVT in their cars everywhere people complaining about the CVT

*fwd sports car?*

The acura all day. I personally own both. In i replaced 3 suspension on the maxima will the acura still having the factory suspension. I'm tooking about the 2004 model. Not mentioned that at 85k i replace the tranny for tha max. ...

Did this guy have augmentation done?

What is CVT?

Mashups are cool, but I'd love to see the Maxima vs the Accord or even Mazda 6 (which seems to be the sedan to beat at the moment). Or the even better do a G37/Q50 vs the TLX. Pretty sure the Infinity would come out ahead on that one, but it would still be interesting.

Acura interior a little bit more boring but the drive is always superior to any Nissan

3:09 spotted one! And yet there still on the road, proud owner of a 2016 Nissan Maxima SR great vehicle

Can't go wrong with either one..both are stunning vehicles, I like the Nissan exterior and interior much better over the weird looking Acura. Also, the reviewer said that the Acura is slightly better than the Maxima in handling and steering feel, so in real world driving these 2 vehicles are evenly matched, with the Maxima probably being a little quicker with that 300HP engine.

What’s funny is that I totaled my 2016 Nissan Maxima SR when I hit a deer it had 162,000 miles insurance gave me a certain amount of money that certain amount of money was enough to put down on a 2015 Acura TLX with 162,000 miles lol

Skip both and get either the Charger R/T or SRT for the same price or less. Now that's a real 4 door sports car! ;)

good review...

I own the maxima sr and it is awesome, no complaints. All this talk about weight, is it a sports car and road feel is all pointless because when you drive this maxima it will blow your mind away, it is fun to drive.

The true sports car is Acura TLX with the inline 4 and the 8 DCT. Shifts as fast as a super car and very balanced weight. Has rear wheel steering and very comfortable. For grown ups that don’t go by 0-60 times the base spec TLX is the best in class

Im the type of person that do not mind the CVT that much, i'd take the Maxima.

I'd take the Acura.

I have a 2012 Nissan Maxima and I have topped that out at 145 mph, I want to see that against the TLX. Maxima all day. You can't test out a sports car by driving in the hills, you got to get it out in the open and let the show what it can do.

I'd pass on both and get a q50s, a true 4DSC

Nothing new here from Honda's side.. Very well done Nissan. Idk about yall but I love how those CVTs purr

Why would you not test an AWD TLX if the goal is to determine which car is more sporty? Acura sells their vehicles handling through their AWD systems and just doesn't make sense to not use it in a comparison.

Can you do 2015 Chrysler 200 vs 2015 Nissan maximal

Let's be honest here, neither of these cars are 4 door sports cars. And I'm sure the majority of buyers who buy these won't drive them that way either. I'm more interested in knowing which of these would you buy for $40,000? Which is quieter, which has the smoother ride, which has the better interior, real world fuel economy? Which is the *better* car for the money?

Wait, wouldn't comparing the Maxima to the TLX steal sales from the Infiniti Q50? The Q50 is a more direct competitor to the TLX.

Why you didn't use Paddle Shift............

Maxima and Acura in the same sentence as Sports car? Really?!?!?!

maximas are always gonna sell. i mean if you treat them right theyll treat you better. ive seen 7 gen max with 200k miles on the original trans. just change the fluids every 60 to 80k miles and dont beat on them.

i have a 2016 acura tlx 3.5 base model, and there is nothing wrong with mine. put that baby in sport mode on the street and you have lts of fun. Tramsision isnt the best but i dont see why people complain. also note the tlx is a much smoother and quite ride than a maxima or a q50, now talking mpg i get about 27mpg overall, long trips give me 33mpg, not bad for a 3.5 sport sedan.

I'm so confuse which I should buy

The locomotive engineer is obviously a fan of TFLC and was sounding his horn as an appreciative greeting

First of all these are both not sports cars, just sedans Those argueing about luxury vs not luxury. IDK, it's all how you compare. cheapest Lexus ES350 feel even less luxury than Acura. I am not even talking about ILX and Lexus IS. BMW 3 series or Audi A3-4 are not that luxury either, same goes to cheapest Infinity, to cheapest Cadillacs etc. An Advanced package Van is more luxury than those $30-35k cars. Honda Odyssei Touring or Toyota Sienna Limited are more luxury than basic BMW 3, Audi A3-A4, not even talking about ILX or Lexus IS. The true luxury starts with BMW 5, Acura has RLX that is the only real luxury. Same about those around 40k SUV like Lexus RX(2016 sport fully packed is ok though), Infinity QX60, Acura MDX - not that luxury. Lexus GS is luxury already. Problem with Acura is that it only makes "budget luxury" cars, RLX is the only real luxury, while Lexus has GX, LS, LX. LS and LX are still more luxury than RLX

I want to see the toyota Avalon and the maxima

was this a TLX sh-awd? I had a TLX v6 as a loaner, and it's a great, very quiet, smooth, and decent handling car.. but you are totally right Roman, the interior is meh. (Both in quality and design)

I would assume that for comparison purposes one would compare Infiniti to Acura and Nissan to Honda... Both cars are beautiful and I wuold be happy with either one!

I like the TLX but give me the four cylinder with the 8 speed DCT with a torque converter and I'll keep the change.

Comparing interiors - Maxima at 1:58. TLX as 7:05. I mean, that's is a HUGE difference, IMHO.