Nissan offers the 2017 Maxima in six trims: S, SV, SL, SR, SR Midnight, and Platinum. The S model comes with essentials like NissanConnect with Navigation and Apple CarPlay, a Sport Mode selector, and a remote engine start system. The SV offers some important improvements like heated leather seats and a front and rear sonar system, and the SL adds a dual-panel panoramic sunroof and an 11-speaker Bose sound system. The SR is the sporty model, with a sport-tuned suspension and 19-inch wheels, and the SR Midnight offers a few visual upgrades like black wheels and a black rear spoiler. Finally, the Platinum comes with everything, including an Around View Monitor, Ascot leather seats, and rain-sensing windshield wipers.

The 2017 Nissan Maxima runs on a 3.5-liter V6 which provides 300 horsepower and 261 pound-feet of torque. Like most other Nissan vehicles, the Maxima also comes standard with a next-gen Xtronic CVT, which offers efficient acceleration and simulated shift spots that avoid the constant droning of earlier CVTs. It also gives the Maxima 30 highway and 21 city mpg, making it one of the most efficient full-size sedans on the market.

The 2017 Maxima offers a fun ride for drivers whether they're commuting to work or exploring twisty country roads. The SR trims are particularly suited to adventurous outings, and not only do they come with a Sport Mode selector, they have paddle shifters set right behind the steering wheel that let drivers control exactly when the CVT shifts up or down. The SR also comes with a sport suspension that makes it a little rougher on the passengers but can take more of a punishment itself.

There's nothing to complain about when it comes to the 2017 Nissan Maxima's interior. the Platinum trim offers completely climate-controlled front seats, which means they both heat and cool their passengers. The available Active Noise Cancellation and Active Sound Enhancement improve the audio quality of whatever you're listening to, which on any trim could be SiriusXM or HD Radio. You'll also get to enjoy a seven-inch Advanced Drive-Assist Display set right in the gauge cluster and an eight-inch touchscreen with NissanConnect and Navigation standard.

Not only does the 2017 Maxima come with basic safety features like Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control, Nissan also offers several advanced driver assistance systems like a Blind Spot Warning, a Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and a Predictive Forward Collision Warning. You'll also be safer when you use the available Intelligent Cruise Control, which sets a minimum follow distance along with a maximum speed, and the Driver Attention Alert, which warns you when it's time to take a break from driving.