This car is a beast. Don’t sleep on this one

I currently own a 2018 Nissan Maxima Platinum. I am not thrilled about the CVT, Transmission but I still love my Maxima. It is still a very fun car to drive and I love owning this car. I get compliments on my Maxima often.

I would say the exterior and interior design still hold up to date, the infotainment and tech though need a re-vamp. For the money I would pass until the tech is modernized , still, very very beautiful car

Love the maxima but I think the CVT is what killed it on a sport sedan level on what it was originally for back in the day

I always loved this car wanted one way back in 2015 when first came out dealer wouldn't give me a deal so got something else wish did more search ... oh well. This will be the last Maxima really hate that because such a beautiful car.

I’ve owned 2 Maxima Platinums. Very nice cars and I never had any problems with them. They don’t go in the snow well with the z rated tires. I put snow tires on and then no issues. On the open road the car is awesome.

Nissan KILLED the Maxima when they put in the CVT. Otherwise, it is (was) a good car & competitive among its peers. But that CVT was a slow poison with sales continuously decreasing (w/ 2023 being its last year).

The Maxima is an excellent car and definitely has a place in my heart. I’m sad to see it go

Long story short…went to trade a 2020 Silverado RST that I bought new November 2020. Had 5.3 and after many serious engine problems at 19,000 miles in September 2013 went to trade it for a new Titan Midnight addition. Since moved to new house didn’t really need a truck drove off with a new 2023 Maxima like the one you reviews. They only had two left and all black and the white. Almost went with all black but got the white. I am 72 wife is 49. I am in good health, good shape and still work everyday. Told my wife this is my midlife crisis vehicle. We have a 17 soon to be 18 year old daughter and back in April we bought her a new Altima SR and it is a very nice car for the price so went back to Nissan. Don’t mind the CVT and absolutely love the vehicle and it loads of fun. Don’t drive it every day because have a work car and every time I get to can’t wait to drive the Maxima. Ben thanks a lot for this video and all your videos. I am a fan.

The outside always looked good but the inside needs help 😫 technology wise n more power geez

Nissan mixima is a good looking car love everything about it

I have a 2017 Maxima and I love it. Maybe in a few years I will get a used 2023.

The Maxima is no more after the spring of 2023. RIP 🕊️

Sae this very same Maxima out on the road today and wow it looks stunning in person...

The Negative CVT is How You Explained It's Purpose...To Get You 30 MPG On The Highways For We California Working Type That Still Want Good Looks, Good Performance/Comfortably, And Good Gas Mileage on The Freeways... It has Never Promised To Be A Beast, Just A Maxima of A Bargain, When Considering its Full Spec Sheet.

Looks exactly like my 2019 maxima Minus the pointless paddle shifters. Save some money if you really like this car and get a use with low mileage. Btw I do like my maxima

I have a 2016 and wow I love the power! I've gotten it up 119mph! On a open freeway it's just like a high performance sports car!!

How kind of camera and setup do you use for your test drive portions?

Hello there great review as always I just have a question how do you think this compares in driving Dynamics to the Kia stinger GT line with the 2.5 turbo engine love to hear your thoughts

CVT on a V6 makes no sense. Need to do what they did with the pathfinder and replace with the 9 speed.

Sooo expensive! I love my 2016 maxima that I got in 2019. I’m sure I would love this updated version also

Fairly nice car, saw one in person and didn’t know what it was.

I’m happy with my 2017 maxima. Looks just the same on the inside.

2020-Up I’ve been eyeing on the SR model to purchase one, but what holds me back is the CVT transmission.

If people jump back to 2016 in their mind and realize what this actually offered. Was a good ass bang for the buck compared to luxury.

Not only is the cvt a bad idea the oversized rims with the small amount of rubber between the rims and road ar just looking for blowouts if you hit a potholes not to mention more rubber gives a better ride

This is one of the most handsome modern nissan ive seen

I personally like cvt just so much smoother than traditional transmission u hear more of transmission braking down than anything

That car that almost pulled out gave me anxiety 😂 7:14

I’m with CVT, my 2019 maxima makes 24.2 MPG on average, for a V6 non hybrid that’s excellent for me

Just traded my 2018 Platinum for the gray SR, it is awesome.

I got an old 2004 at auction mint 500 bucks. Tons power rides like cadillac!

It does 0 to 60 somewhere between 5.4 - 5.9 Thsts pretty fast for the money you pay!

I have the SR Limited Edition with a Supercharger and Manual Transmission! Lol Wouldn't that be nice, if it were true! That being said, for the money, not many other cars out there that have the "coolness" factor like the Maxima (in this price range). It's very comfortable, yet handles well and has more than enough power for me. Driving in Sport Mode makes a huge difference and sounds great. Mine is gun metal grey with black wheels and smoked windows. Had it for close to a year and... rarely goes a day without getting a compliment. Now that they are doing away with the Maxima, they just lost two customers. My wife has the same one, different color.

I'm on my 2nd Maxima. But they really need to update the info screens. Just do not put the screen on the dash like the Altima.

My 2016 maxima SR is literally identical to the 2023 the only difference’s is the headlights, taillights, bumpers, and that’s it oh, and mine doesn’t have a sunroof which I love because those sunroof break all the time but I mean it’s a literally identical I could probably take the headlights taillights and bumpers off of 23 and put it on mine and call it a 23 max I’m not gonna lie I do dog this thing got a new transmission at 132,000 miles it’s at 160,000 now and I’m still going 135 mph every day to work and it’s doing just fine

debating on getting this or the kia k5 gt

I have the burnt orange 2020 Maxima SR and love it but in my opinion. What killed the Max was introducing the Altima as its little twin. Nissan should have like others said skipped the CVT transmission and added 50 more horses to the SR model and 20 more horses to the remaining models. Then add some additional funky color schemes like a bright green to the SR lineup. Overall though it's a great car and despite the CVT it can get down the road. I will have mine for a long time. Great review!!

I have the 2020 SV, I intentionally did not get the SR, because living in the North Jersey Area, we have many potholes, you hit one of them with those SR rims 20", your buying new rims, ( something to think about) , otherwise it's a wonderful car, wish it had a dual clutch and not the cvt trans, but still very quick and handles well

If it wasn't for that cvt I would have bought one of these. So I went with the '22 Pathfinder instead.

They need to bring back they manual transmissions! I got a 5.5 6mt and it’s a blast to drive

I think the Nissan Maxima is a great car but the CVT holds it back. It'd be so much better if it had an 8 speed. Good video

Only thing missing is a 8 or 10 speed transmission

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Ben, you talk so fast that I have to slow down the playback speed. 😁

The CVT transmission literally kept me from every buying one, and I still won’t ever Nissan products are dead to me. After a four-year-old transmission graduated replaced granted again replaced burned up. I’ll never touch another.

Yeah I heard the gas around 2 minutes 35 😲

Very good car. My maxima A33 is 2003.

Dang looks just like the 2017 model. Time for a refresh.

It honestly just looks like a bigger Sentra or Altima now? I really hate what car manufacturers have started doing with their vehicle line ups. Even Mercedes has the same problem. The C class, E class, and S class all look identical but just ones smaller and ones bigger. They no longer have that characteristic look that separated one from the other. It’s like going to McDonalds now and ordering a combo. Would you like it small, medium, or large?

Nissan should have put in the 9 speed automatic and get rid of the Crapco Jatco CVT

I want this bad. I buy nothing but Nissan! The CVT is very good/strong transmission. The reason why many have had issues with the CVT on Nissan is because they DO NOT get transmission flushed every 30,000 miles. They believe the fluid it comes with good for the life of the car. NO people you must get your transmission fluid changed every 30,000 miles. Why? Because the fluid will become burned, thick which will cause transmission slippage leading to transmission failure. I put over 200,000 miles on a Nissan Sentra and it was still running great when I traded it for a new one! Nissan, I believe makes the best cars hands down!

Can you show the new altima please :)

I love my maxima. The xtronic cvt works good and solid when you take the Pan out and check the magnets in the cvt pan. Clean the metal sludge and change the outer cooler filter regularly like when you change the oil in your car. They last a long time doing this. Don't ever do a shop cvt flush, Flush won't help as strong. Why did they make it like this? No idea.

They really got to update the key fob for the price !

Backup camera resolution is horrible. It’s the same as when I owned a 2018 QX50! Frequently Asked Questions By Stephanie Stephan | Apr 4, 2022 Has Nissan Fixed Their Transmission Problems? In 2019-2022 Nissan models, third-generation Xtronic CVT transmissions address overheating, failure, and limp mode issues by increasing the distance between the transmission oil and the pulley system. However, TSBs for “juddering” and drive shaft seal leaks still exist, and the CVT has been discontinued in the 2022 Pathfinder and replaced by a nine-speed automatic.

2014 maxima will forever be the best maxima

I like the old 80's box shaped Maxima. None of others appeal to me.

Really liked the Maxima. Looks and engine are spot on but the CVT reliability track record is abysmal at best so it automatically gets deleted off my list.

I looks almost exactly like my 2018 sr except the nissan emblem if this is the last year I was expecting a complete redesign I know people will say whatever but that's how I feel when you have almost the exact same car for 6 years

To confuse consumers and possibly increase sales Nissan & Jatco renamed their CVT transmission to CVT-X. Don’t be fooled. They’re still having the same issues. Nissan's CVTs are known to be notoriously unreliable, and many owners complain about having to repair or even replace their car's transmission more frequently compared to regular automatic or manual transmissions.Mar 9, 2022

Wow Nissan really turning up with the tech for 2014 😂. I actually would just wait till they come out with a non snowmobile transmission version. (won't happen).

Actually surprised they put out a maxima considering everyone is getting rid of their big sedans for smaller lift backs or EVs, but I wish they’d just but a 8 speed in it if to atleast put it back in its roots

Brought an all black SR model for my birthday it lasted a week before being stolen. I just recovered it

Yeah Nissan Sentra was mating with the Nissan Altima in bang here is the Nissan maximum

I had a 17 maxima sv ant that car was awesome I’d love to get another one.

Love Maximas. But yea CVT and no manual option killed it. Such a shame.

Nice car but for 40,000 I can just get a base model Z for 5,000 more Ijs…it’s good for a family car that just want a bit of a go I guess

Wow it’s nice even in white. Only 300hp though. Sounds like a V8

Lmfao this looks exactly like my 2017 maxima sr it’s insane how they charge ppl so much for the same car all these years later 😂😂😂😂😂

I am torn between maxima or Acura max 2023.

I thought that Nissan had discontinued the Maxima?

I agree they stop putting a cvts and do they rely abilities there be a good car company

New badges can’t make up for the fact that it still has a CVT lol

Great car but Q50 still better choice 💪😎

This will be my dream vehicle to buy Ben!

A slot for CD player? Cute

Why do some people hate cvt?

Maxima had a good fan base before cvt

Could you do a Maxima Platinum next?

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they should add awd

Great review but New maxima? 2023 is the last model year for this generation Maxima you reviewed. It's been out since 2016. They're skipping 2024 model year and introducing the all electric for 2025.

Isn't it discontinued soon

2016 or 2023 ?

No sound

Why is it not Turbo driven

Screen looks like it’s from 1994.

Look out Infinity..

I have 2017 platinum not seeing much difference, mine look better than that to me … the wool panel going around

Maxima really need a redesign. It is so over due. i think there is a 2016 Maxima that look exactly the same

The interior is the same as my 2018 max

I don’t understand why they said this will be the last model of maxima , there will be no more maxima next year .

Dated and overpriced for a 2023 w/CVT. I see why the Max is on the way out.

No different than my 2014 lol and my 14 is like new although only bad thing I hear is that transmission goes and they are too complex to get fixed or cost a grip but hopefully by that time I be trading in for a new one

the cvt has to go i miss the 6 speed manual maximas

Better get rid of it before you warranty runs out! That CVT will need replaced

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The last Maxima. RIP

The cvt transmission run away