For a mainstream Japanese model that has been on the market virtually unchanged since 2008, the Nissan Maxima doesn’t look half bad after five years. The 2014 model year Maxima that was announced today, won’t bring anything new in terms of styling either, but it will come with some equipment enhancements.
More specifically, there’s a new Limited Edition Package for the base “S” trim priced at $750 that adds a bevy of extras, including smoked headlights with Xenon units, a compass in the rearview mirror, 18-inch aluminum wheels, a rear spoiler, fog lights, outside mirrors with integrated turn signals and metallic trim treatment. The “S” model’s price remains unchanged for 2014 at $31,000, excluding an $810 destination and handling fee (*).
The “SV” grade’s MSRP has jumped up $850 to $34,090 (*) compared to the 2013MY, but Nissan has added a number of standard features, such as RearView Monitor, USB connectivity and 7.0-inch color screen, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, USB connectivity and Xenon headlights.
Wrapping up the changes for the 2014MY is the addition of two new exterior colors named Gun Metallic and Midnight Garnet.
Both Maxima grades are powered by a 290-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine paired to a standard Xtronic CVT.
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