Maxima's styling is more assertive than many mid-size cars, and this year's model draws attention. It's particularly striking from the rear. A dramatic cut-off shape and bold taillight treatment highlight a crisp design.The front end says Maxima in a bold new way with a new grille and those Xenon headlamps. The aggressive styling sweeps fluidly from front to rear, with the side view accented by a steeply raked windshield, accentuated fender flares and sporty side-sill spoilers. At the rear you'll find new taillights with clear lenses, dual chrome exhaust tips and a new Nissan logo. The Maxima is long and wide. It shares its platform with the Infiniti I30 luxury sedan. The rigid chassis was upgraded for the 2001 model year. It rides on a 108.3-inch wheelbase; overall, the car is 191.5 inches long and 70.3 inches wide. The rigid chassis allows other components to perform as they were designed and also helps reduce noise, vibration and harshness.
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