Join host Jessi Lang as she gives you a quick tour over the 2010 Nissan line-up of sedans: the Maxima, Altima, Versa, and Sentra. All of the vehicles have updated wheel finishes and revised exterior stylizing.

Dubbed “the 4-door sports car”, the Maxima comes in three models with two engine options, the 3.5 S and the 3.5 SV. Also new for 2010 are 2 new exterior colors. Two option packages, the monitor package and technology package, round out the offerings from the Maxima.

The Altima, available in sedan, coupe, or hybrid, now has three additional colors. In the hybrid Altima, the technology continues to evolve. You’ll get power (198 horsepower), fuel economy (34 mpg city and 33 mpg highway), 3 option packages, and a new color (ocean grey) wrapped up in the attractive Altima styling.

The Sentra continues to be one of the best compact sedans in its class. With the revised styling, including a new grille, new interior tweaks, and optional navigation package, the Sentra will still be a crowd pleaser. Under the hood, the Sentra puts out 140 horsepower and 147 lb-ft of torque at 2,400 rpm.

The Versa, available in a 5-door hatchback or sedan, is best in class for horsepower and torque. From the 1.6L 4-cylinder engine, you’ll get 107 horsepower and 107 lb-ft of torque. From the 1.8 L engine, power increases a bit, coming in at 122 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque. For the transmission, you’ll be able to choose from four options, a 5-speed and 6-speed manual, Xtronic CVT, or an electronically controlled automatic transmission with Overdrive.

Overall, the 2010 Nissan offerings seem to have a vehicle for every desire or whim. The rest of the line up, while not mentioned above, is still worthy of a shout out. If you aren’t in the market for a Maxima, Versa, Altima, or Sentra, be sure to check out the GT-R, 370Z, Xterra, Pathfinder, Murano, Rogue, Armada, Cube, Titan and Frontier.

The Nissan Maxima is back and better than ever. With the two version offerings, the Maxima 3.5 S and Maxima 3.5 SV, Nissan has reclaimed it’s place in a very competitive market with it’s flagship sports sedan. With pricing starting below $30,000, around $28,000, and not topping out above $35,000, a buyer would be hard-pressed to not consider the newly re-designed 2009 Nissan Maxima when shopping for a sports sedan.

The 2009 Maxima comes with the new 3.5L V6 engine that produces 290 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 261 lb-ft of torque at 4,400, an increase of 35 horsepower over the last year. Even more impressive is the fact that Nissan managed to add one mile per gallon to the EPA ratings even with this power increase, getting 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. But, if you are looking for a manual transmission you’ll have to settle for the only option offered, the revised Xtronic CVT™ with manual mode. For 2009, Nissan added a new “Ds” (drive sport) mode that is an electronic control logic, that enhances sport driving through increased acceleration feel with higher engine revolutions, automatic engine braking and maintaining engine speed during cornering.

On the interior, the available packages allow the buyer to customize the vehicle to meet their needs, while also incorporating things like the dual panel moonroof that’s usually only expected in luxury vehicles. In the Premium package, you can load up on technology. A few perks in the Premium package are the iPod integration, navigation system, climate and entertainment control panels in the back seat, and wood-grain paneling, whereas in the Sport model, navigation is not available and the interior console is more utilitarian without the wood-grain touch. The Sport model also does not have the 60/40 rear seat split but instead has a pass-through for your skis that improves torsional rigidity by 17 percent for stiffer suspension alongside the 19″ rims with low profile tires to provide a sportier driving experience.

But, to see how good the new 2009 Maxima looks both inside and out, and to hear the sounds of the new V6 engine, you’ll have to watch our car review video.

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The Maxima is back! Enjoy the pictures of the all new 2009 Nissan Maxima in the photo gallery.

In its seventh generation, Nissan has continued to build upon the qualities that have made the Maxima a hit while also improving the exterior design, the interior cockpit, and the performance. Nissan’s flagship sedan will be available in two models, the Maxima 3.5 S and the Maxima 3.5 SV.

On sale this summer, the 2009 Maxima comes standard with a 3.5 L V6 engine that produces 290 horsepower and 261 lb-ft of torque, an increase of 35 horsepower and 9 lb-ft of torque over the 2008 Maxima engine. Both models will also come with a revised Xtronic CVT with manual model and a new “Ds (drive sport) mode”; paddle shifters will be available.

Browse the photos of the recent 2009 Nissan Maxima and let us know what you think. For more information on pricing and design changes, check back for the 2009 Maxima car review video from the first drive trip in Cary, North Carolina.

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