2012 Nissan Maxima

    Welcome back to The Fast Lane! Today I thought I'd treat all the senses and go with a car that I've been admiring since the new body style came out. Today we're looking at a 2012 Nissan Maxima. Past models have been somewhat lackluster and run of the mill, but this new body style intrigued me and I thought I'd try it out and see what all the fuss is about.
   For starters let's take a look at the new body. The sleek lines and raised wheel arches have a hint of the old Corvette styling, that paired with the aggressive looking headlights and taillights make this car look sporty, but somehow it still maintains elegance and class. Chrome is scattered over the body tastefully on the door handles, grill, trunk handle and window surrounds, but fortunately Nissan didn't go over the top with the bling.
  Given that this car is a flagship/luxury sports sedan you expect perfection. I'm happy to say that it doesn't disappoint on the performance front. The 3.5 v6 is ample power and the handling is good for a car of this size. The manual shift mode is fairly slow but that wasn't a huge issue for me given the driving style this car encourages. The cockpit is clad in leather and woodgrain (unless you go for a base model) and there are plenty of amenities that's you'd expect with a luxury sedan such as power heated seats and available options such as power telescopic steering wheel, gps, backup camera, bluetooth and more.
   Ride quality was quite good with average road noise for it's price bracket. dual climate control also ensures comfort and a complaint free environment for both driver and passenger sides. The ride height is ideal as well, accommodating people of all heights and allows for easy entry and departure from the cabin.
   Overall I'd say that the Maxima is an excellent choice for someone who wants a high quality luxury sedan for a great price. I hope you enjoyed todays review and be sure and join me again tomorrow in The Fast Lane!