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2016 Nissan Maxima SR Midnight Edition Revealed


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan today announced the addition of a new Midnight Edition Package to its 2016 Maxima sedan. The collection of aggressive new appearance features is offered only on the sporty Maxima SR model and available in five color combination – Super Black, Pearl White, Brilliant Silver, Coulis Red or Deep Blue Pearl – with Charcoal leather-appointed interior. It is priced at $1,195 over the Maxima SR model's $37,770 starting MSRP.

"Customer response to our limited production Maxima 'Midnight' accessories package last summer was so strong, we've now made it a factory installed option – and we're launching it at a $1,000 discount versus what it would cost to order and install the features individually," said Dan Mohnke, vice president, Nissan Chief Marketing Manager & Marketing Operations. "This special edition combines a more aggressive look with an affordable price, taking the popular SR grade level to an even higher level as enthusiasts' favorite Maxima."

The Maxima SR Midnight Edition includes:

  • Offered in five available exterior colors
  • Charcoal premium leather-appointed interior with Alcantara® seat inserts (standard on all Maxima SR models)
  • Black rear sport spoiler
  • Black rear bumper diffuser
  • 19-inch black aluminum-alloy wheels

About the 2016 Nissan Maxima
The award-winning 2016 Maxima embodies the latest Nissan design language and projects a distinctive upscale look through its unique combination of a lower profile and a wide stance, bold front end, Nissan signature V-Motion grille and floating roof appearance. Maxima also features a premium-crafted interior featuring standard NissanConnectSM with navigation and available 11-speaker Bose® premium audio system, NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM® (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately) and Around View® Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD).

All 2016 Maximas feature a revised 300-horsepower 3.5-liter VQ-series V6 engine and new performance-oriented Xtronic transmission (versus the previous generation). The comprehensive re-engineering effort also results in a 15 percent increase in highway fuel economy to 30 miles per gallon**.

The 2016 Maxima also offers an extensive range of available safety, security and driving aids, including Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW), Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC), Forward Emergency Braking (FEB), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Driver Attention Alert (DAA) system***.

The 2016 Maxima is available in five well-equipped models: Maxima S, SV, SL, SR and Platinum. The Maxima SR, which serves as the foundation for the new Midnight Edition package, includes a sport-tuned suspension, Integrated Dynamics-control Module (IDM), a front chassis performance damper, premium Ascot leather-appointed seats with diamond-quilted Alcantara® inserts, Climate-controlled front seats, Ascot leather-appointed steering wheel with Alcantara® insert, paddle shifters, aluminum sport pedals, Liquid Chrome faceted finishers, LED low beam headlights, 19-inch diamond-cut machined aluminum-alloy wheels and 245/40R19 all-season tires developed uniquely for Maxima.

For photography and additional information about the 2016 Nissan Maxima SR Midnight Edition, along with the complete lineup of Nissan vehicles, please visit www.NissanNews.com.

About Nissan North America
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and has been recognized annually by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year since 2010. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.InfinitiUSA.com, or visit the U.S. media sites NissanNews.com and InfinitiNews.com.

About Nissan Motor Co.
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second-largest automotive company, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and is part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 247,500 employees globally, Nissan sold 5.32 million vehicles and generated revenue of 11.38 trillion yen (USD 103.6 billion) in fiscal year 2014. Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. Nissan leads the world in zero-emission mobility, dominated by sales of the LEAF, the first mass-market, pure-electric vehicle. It is the best-selling EV in history with almost 50% share of the zero-emission vehicle segment. For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/.

*MSRP excludes applicable tax, title, license fees and $835 USD destination charges. Dealer sets actual price. Prices and specs are subject to change without notice.
**Fuel economy based on 2016 EPA fuel economy estimates for 2016 Maxima. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions – use for comparison only.
***It is the driver's responsibility to remain alert at all times. DAA is only a warning to inform the driver of a potential lack of driver attention or drowsiness. It does not detect and provide an alert in every situation. See Owner's Manual for details.