September 18th 2022
If you have always liked the Nissan’s popular nameplate Maxima and haven’t had a chance to buy it, we suggest you do it now. Nissan has decided to discontinue the flagship sedan and the 2023 will be its last year of production. The company increased the price a bit for the 2023 model year.
The production will last by the end of next year. The final year model does not come with extensive changes or a special edition model for any remembrance. We can only see the changes in Nissan badges, but the high-end Platinum model receives some changes in the shape of semi-aniline leather seats and illuminated kick plates.
With not so many changes, the little price bump is acceptable. The entry-level Maxima SV will cost $39,235, while the midrange Maxima SR goes for $44,395. It is an increase of $300 for both compared to the ongoing model. However, the top-of-the-line Maxima Platinum comes with a $1,100 price increase and starts at $45,345. All the prices here include a $1,095 destination charge.
The Maxima lived for 42 years and enjoyed a high reputation. It came in 1981 sporting Datsun Maxima nameplate. The first model had an inline-six engine powering the rear wheels. The Front Wheel models with a V6 engine came with the second generation in 1985. The V6 continued for future generations, and the 2023 Maxima uses a 300-horsepower 3.5-litre V6 sending power to the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission.
Nissan considers the Maxima a legend for North America. A Nissan representative told Motor1 that “On Wednesday, August 3, we announced to our employees, suppliers, and dealers that the current-generation Maxima will end production in the middle of 2023. As part of Nissan’s Ambition 2030 plan, the company is prioritizing electric vehicles and advanced technologies, and by 2030, 40 percent of Nissan vehicle sales will be fully electric, with more to be electrified. Additionally, earlier this year Nissan announced two all-new, all-electric models at the Canton assembly plant in Mississippi.”
The Maxima joins the long list of sedans that have been killed in recent times as SUVs and crossovers take their place, offering better facilities for family commutes. Other sedans that will leave the automotive scene next year include the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger. Furthermore, discontinuation speculations for the Chevrolet Malibu and the Hyundai Sonata are also on the rise.
Ford ditched the production of sedans in the U.S. a long time back. However, a few sedan nameplates never saw a dent in their sales. We are talking about the Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord.
Source and Images: Motor1