If you're a carmaker, and you redesign one of your stalwart models, and it winsawards, what do you do for an encore? Answer: Add a larger cupholder, two new exterior
colors and a power seat on the passenger's side.
That's about all Nissan has done to the 1996 Maxima after its redesigned '95 edition
nabbed several honors and asserted itself as a tiger in the midsized sedan class.
The '95 redesign was prompted by a desire to broaden the Maxima's appeal beyond the
sports-car enthusiast segment.
Nissan definitely succeeded on that front by modifying the body design in a way that
downplayed the sportier looks of the previous Maxima. While the more rounded bodyClick here to read more