2005 Nissan Maxima New Car Buyer's Guide

New Car Buyer's Guide  » Nissan  » 2005 Maxima   What's New for the 2005 Nissan Maxima? Nissan makes minor changes to the 2005 Maxima. Standard, beginning with November production, is a stability control system, and Nissan's new Advanced Airbag System is added to every 2005 Maxima. The manual transmission has been revised to provide better shift feel and shorter throws, and models equipped with leather get a softer grade of upholstery than before. Chrome trim decorates the interior door handles, lock switches, and parking brake handle for a more upscale appearance, while new titanium-tinted cabin trim debuts. A dashboard-mounted 12-volt outlet is added at the base of the center stack, and auto-dimming outside mirrors are available. Models equipped with a Bose audio system can be outfitted with satellite radio. From the outside, you can tell the 2005 Nissan Maxima apart by its black brake calipers. Advantages of the 2005 Nissan Maxima: Competent braking system Sublime power delivery Quality interior materials Vast interior space Control layout and design Objections to the 2005 Nissan Maxima: Slipshod build quality Torque steer Rear visibility Editor's Advice: Nissan claims that the 2005 Maxima represents the official return of the four-door sports car, but several automakers ranging from Acura to Volvo could lay claim to that description today. This is no sports car, but it does make a pretty good sports sedan. Roomy, comfortable, powerful and chic, styling is more distinctive than the Altima's, with a strong European flair. With its four-wheel independent suspension, the ride quality and handling limits are vastly improved over Maximas of old, though it still suffers from torque steer due to its front-drive layout. With 265 horsepower and plenty of torque on tap, the 2005 Nissan Maxima flat out flies down the road whether you've selected the six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. Zip Code:  OTHER WAYS TO SEARCH Search By Make BMW, Honda, Toyota, Lexus, etc. Advanced Search Search by features and other criteria Search By Category Convertibles, SUVs, Vans, etc. Search By Payment Find new cars that fit your monthly budget     CAR PREVIEWS & REVIEWS 2007 Nissan Maxima Review Maxima makes the grade, for now Car Brief: 2007 Nissan Maxima A prescription for passion The Ultimate Nissan GT-R Comparison Test We determine if the Nissan GT-R lives up to its hype...literally 2007 Nissan NISMO 350Z Preview Nissan gives the ol' spit shine to the poor man's GT-R 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid Review Driving Al Gore crazy 2007 Nissan Versa Sedan Review A quality piece of work matched by a premium price 2008 Nissan Armada Preview Relaunching an offensive on the full-size SUV class 2007 Nissan Altima Review Following in the Maxima's footsteps? More like stealing its shoes. 2007 Nissan Sentra Review New look, same snooze to drive 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe Preview The Altima? Sexy? This You've Gotta See ABOUT CARSMART "Since 1995, we've helped millions of customers get connected to a local CarSmart Accredited Dealer for up-front auto pricing and a no-hassle car and truck buying experience. We are the Internet's largest new car buying service, generating over a billion dollars a month in auto sales."

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