New models - Nissan - MaximaFacelifted Maxima to get CVT autoNext month's facelifted Maxima to gain interior and safety upgrades, plus a CVT auto3 Feb 2006 NISSAN will drop the four-speed automatic in its Maxima large car in favour of a continuously variant transmission (CVT) when the facelifted model arrives next month. The 170kW/333Nm 3.5-litre V6 carries over, however, Nissan claims the CVT will deliver better fuel economy than the conventional automatic as well as offer tiptronic-style self-shifting. Compared with the previous model, fuel consumption will drop 3.5 per cent from11.2L/100km to 10.8L/100km. Visually the facelifted Maxima will gain more chrome, new bumpers, grille andfoglights and LED brake lights. Standard across the two-model (ST and Ti) range will be a Control Safety System offering greater control and stability through the application of electronic brake distribution, an anti-lock braking system, brake assist and vehicle dynamic control. Inside the car will lose the faux wood trim for a modern-looking brushed metallic-look centre console, dashboard and door trims. Leather trim will also now be standard. Pricing will hold firm, with the entry ST-L starting from $39,990 and the Ti (which will add ultrasonic parking sensors) retailing from $44,990. The Ti-L grade model has been dropped and the rear-seat entertainment system, which was standard on the Ti-L, will become an option on Ti. All new modelsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chery Brabham Chrysler Chevrolet Cupra Citroen DS Dodge Fiat Ferrari Foton Ford Great Wall FPV Haval GWM Honda Holden Hyundai HSV Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Pagani Opel Porsche Peugeot Ram Proton Rolls-Royce Renault Saab Rover Smart Skoda Subaru SsangYong Tesla Suzuki Volkswagen Toyota Volvo Motor industry news |
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