Images: Nissan J31.I Maxima (2003-06)
Released in December 2003, the Nissan J31 Series I (J31.I) Maxima was a large, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Kyushu, Japan, the Maxima was powered by a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine (Nissan’s VQ35DE) that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Furthermore, the J31.I Maxima range consisted of three variants: ST-L, Ti and Ti-L… Read full Nissan J31 Maxima review
Images: Nissan J31.II Maxima (2006-09)
Released in February 2006, the Nissan J31 Series II (J31.II) Maxima introduced a revised line-up, with the Ti-L variant discontinued. significantly, the J31.I Maxima’s four-speed automatic trnamission was replaced by a continuously variable transmission (CVT) which also enabled the driver to select from six preset ratios if desired. The Nissan J31.II Maxima could be identified by its square fog lamps, twin exhausts, alloy wheel designs, new rear tail-light lenses, chrome trim and updated instrumentation. Inside, the faux wood trim was replaced by brushed metallic highlights for the centre console, dashboard and doors.
