Nissan Evolution: The Nissan Maxima
Originally designed as an upscale version of the Bluebird, the Nissan Maxima debuted in 1976 as an upper mid-sized executive sedan. It was officially launched in the American market as the Datsun 810, and has had many redesigns to make it into the much loved Maxima of today.
Throughout the first few years of the Nissan Maxima’s existence — even before it was known as the Maxima — the vehicle went through significant cosmetic changes. It was offered as a sedan, a coupe and a station wagon before eventually settling into its groove as a snazzy sedan.
The car officially became the Nissan Maxima in 1981, and it became a real Nissan — instead of a Datsun — in 1984. (In fact, the 1984 version is the only year that carries both the Datsun and Nissan names on the car itself.) New luxury features were added, including keyless entry locks on both the driver’s and passenger side doors, power everything, and even a voice warning system. Throughout the eighties and early nineties the car went through numerous redesigns, a process that continues today.
The new 2009 Nissan Maxima — a complete overhaul — debuted at the New York International Auto Show this year and is scheduled for availability soon. It seems like the only visual similarity between the 2009 Maxima and the original is the fact that it has four doors. The new Maxima would be equally at home on a racetrack, in a valet parking lot, or taking the kids to soccer, and it’s a testament to Nissan’s legendary ability to combine the aesthetic with the practical.
If you’d like to stop by and take the new 2009 Nissan Maxima out for a test drive — all 290 horse power of it — stop by Classic Nissan today or visit the website for details.
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