Recently rented one for a few days in Denver. With altitude I expected power to be down but wow that engine felt *weak*. The CVT is a good CVT, but that is not saying much if you are not into those things.
Annoyed me that Nissan still puts 4DSC on the rear windows. It is far from it. It felt heavier them my wife's G35X, the engine was more coarse, felt less powerful, and was not nearly as fun. The G35 is no slim chicken either. I was surprised to read that the Max has a lower weight then her G as it felt heavier.
Perhaps the better equipped models have quicker steering and a more sporting suspension but I was under the impression there was not much different between models in the chassis and engine department: only trim levels.
I was a huge fan of the 90's Maximas (back when you could even get a manual
). This one was tremendously disappointing.
- b