Filed under: New York Auto Show, Sedans/Saloons, Nissan
New York '08 Preview: 2009 Nissan Maxima leaked on forum
by John Neff on Mar 18th 2008 at 8:41AM 
Click above to view high-res gallery of the 2009 Nissan Maxima
Forums are fast becoming the bane of automakers that've spent a lot of time, energy and money coordinating a new car's debut. Nissan was hoping to debut the all-new 2009 Maxima tomorrow during the New York Auto Show, but forum Supernissans.net has burst this carmaker's bubble a bit early. Six pics of the new 2009 Nissan Maxima were posted on this forum, which we've included in the gallery below, and more have begun showing up on other sites around the web. We'll have details on the car, as well as more live shots and high-res official photos, tomorrow morning when the new Maxima rolls out on stage in the Big Apple. Until then, we're sure you're eager to check out the pics and discuss this polarizing design in the comments.
Gallery: 2009 Nissan Maxima
[Source: Supernissans.net, World Car Fans, Motor Authority]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 8)
Avinash machado 8:47AM (3/18/2008)
Looks a bit like the Cadillac CTS from the front angle.
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antrow 9:39AM (3/18/2008)
If your not wearing your glasses, standing on your head and drunk... maybe you could see a slight resemblance.
dave 10:01AM (3/18/2008)
^^hehehe...good stuff
Tinu 10:14AM (3/18/2008)
When they mentioned the return of "4DSC", I expected an exciting look. This looks just....regular.
The rear looks a bit like a Yaris sedan.
ps: CTS is miles ahead in looks department.
tuna 12:59PM (3/18/2008)
Two headlights. Check.
Two side mirrors. Check.
Four doors. Check.
Four tires. Check.
OMG! Call the Caddy lawyers!
C'mon. Not even close.
shiftright 3:05PM (3/18/2008)
It would look at lot better if it resembled the Caddy in any way. The Japanese make very well engineered cars, but in terms of design, they are mostly incapable of creating a memorable car. This manages to be at once generic and derivative with over styled details, which is an accomplishment. No substance whatsoever, but still, I suppose it looks better than the current one, although that one is at least arguably distinctive.
Dave 8:05AM (3/19/2008)
It looks pretty good for a Nissan with a little Malibu and Saturn thrown into the styling.
Richard Lawler 8:50AM (3/18/2008)
I like it
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Luis 1:17PM (3/18/2008)
I'm just not buying those headlights. And I'm glad they got rid of that purpose-less "sunroof".
lexx 8:51AM (3/18/2008)
anyone else see a honda accord? especially from the grill and front fenders
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Chris 9:05AM (3/18/2008)
No, but I see Civic Coupe in the rear :)
Course its probably because I own a 07 Civic Coupe but damn if those tail lights and such do not appear to be the same
Fredro 12:55PM (3/18/2008)
Yes the first car I thought of was the Honda Accord. And those lights look silly.
Koko 8:53AM (3/18/2008)
it does have the features of other cars, but all told, I think it's a good looking car!
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DJ 8:53AM (3/18/2008)
Maybe in dark colors this would look better, but this one just has too many different things going on.
From the side, it looks like a Lexus ES350. The front looks like the Infiniti Q45. And the rear is just way too busy. Even the worst Bangle Butt BMW is simpler and cleaner.
Not sure what segment Nissan is going after this time.....
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Xcountryflyer 3:45PM (3/18/2008)
I agree--I am not sure what market Nissan is targeting the Maxima towards. I'm sure the pricing will bump into G35 territory on the high-end and a well-equipped V6 Altima on the lower-end. I hope they take the car and aim it more towards the Altima and Azera crowd. A far cry from the classic late 80s early 90's sports sedan Maxima, but at least it'd have a market.
Shipey 8:54AM (3/18/2008)
I have mixed feelings... on one hand I applaud them for trying something new and funky with the headlights. On the other, it seems like those funky new lights are the only daring design element on the whole car, and therefore look a little out of place... almost like a mistake.
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Bert 8:56AM (3/18/2008)
Looks like there is a candidate to replace my 2000 Maxima!
I like the GT-R-esque front end, but not too aggressive. I also like the swoopy hood, like the M35/M45. The back-end, while Altima-like, is still distinctive and unique. Fortunately they toned down the oversized tail-lamps.
For the love of Pete, PUT A MANUAL IN THERE CARLOS!
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TBlueMax 9:55AM (3/18/2008)
If Nissan offers this new Maxima with their 6MT + diesel, I may consider swapping out my 2002 3.5L 6MT w/HLSD. I like the overall design, inside and out, although it appears that at least a couple Infiniti design cues were incorporated including the double wave hood design and the layout of the nav system. Curious to see the specs on this latest version of the Max.
Maxima98 10:08AM (3/18/2008)
This is amazing, the front is GT-R-esque and the rear is great with out those big tail lights on the current model.
Could replace my 1998
DonatoM3 11:59AM (3/18/2008)
I'm glad to see that I wasn't the only person who thought this had a GT-R front end. It looks great. If it came in RWD or AWD it may be my next car.