2016 Nissan Maxima Review

By Mike Hanley
June 2, 2015
273151463 1433193910488 jpg 2016 Nissan Maxima; | Cars.com photo by Mike Hanley

The redesigned 2016 Nissan Maxima is a powerful, good-handling sedan that stays true to the nameplate’s performance-oriented heritage and features an upscale interior that befits its price.

Find out more in my review.
Senior Road Test Editor
Mike Hanley

Mike Hanley has more than 20 years of experience reporting on the auto industry. His primary focus is new vehicles, and he's currently a Senior Road Test Editor overseeing expert car reviews and comparison tests. He previously managed Editorial content in the Cars.com Research section.

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