Nissan has unveiled the all-new Nissan Maxima at the ongoing New York International Auto Show.

Making the presentation, Carlos Ghosn, president and chief executive officer, addressed a range of topics including Nissan's $10.1 billion investment in the US in the past three decades.

The dramatically styled 2016 Maxima, created by driving enthusiasts for driving enthusiasts, not only resets Maxima's iconic “4-Door Sports Car" positioning, it sets a new standard for style, performance and technology in the large sedan segment, said a statement.

Maxima's styling showcases Nissan's new design language – including V-Motion front end, signature boomerang lights, kick-up C-pillars and unique floating roof appearance. Inside, Maxima's premium class-above, bespoke interior is anchored by a driver's cockpit that rivals luxury vehicles, it said.

The new Maxima's 3.5-litre VQ-series V6 has been redesigned with more than 60 per cent new parts (compared to the previous generation 3.5-litre V6).

With 300 horsepower, Maxima has a high specific output of 85.7 horsepower/litre. The revised engine will help Maxima achieve an anticipated 15 per cent increase in highway fuel economy to an EPA estimated 30 miles per gallon.

Complementing the revised powerplant is a new, performance-oriented Xtronic transmission featuring a wider ratio range, which allows for stronger acceleration from a standing start and an all-new D-Step shifting logic that provides rapid shifts at high throttle openings, said the statement.

The model’s next-generation technology features include a standard NissanConnectSM with navigation, featuring an eight-inch touch-screen display, along with SiriusXM Satellite Radio and SiriusXM Travel Link applications (Sirius XM subscription required, sold separately), online search with Google and other connectivity features.

The NissanConnect system has been paired with a standard seven-inch Advanced Drive Assist Display (ADAD) within the instrument cluster.

The new Maxima also offers an extensive range of safety, security and driving aids, including Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW), Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC), Forward Emergency Braking (FEB), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) and Blind Spot Warning (BSW).

These features are available on Maxima SL, SR and Platinum grades.

Maxima also offers an available Driver Attention Alert (DAA) system, which will monitor steering input patterns to establish a baseline and helps alert the driver when drowsy or inattentive driving is detected (Maxima Platinum only). - TradeArabia News Service