The 2018 Nissan Maxima is a sleek and sporty full-size sedan that is best known for its distinctive design and strong performance. The car is positioned in its eighth generation and comes with 300-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine coupled with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Front-wheel drive is standard across all five trims: S, SV, SL, SR, and Platinum. The SR trim notably adds a sport-tuned suspension for extra performance. Key safety features include automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning, while upscale trims indulge with features like adaptive cruise control and a surround-view camera system. Infotainment comes via a standard 8" touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. For 2018, Android Auto was added to the standard feature list and the SR Midnight Edition added more visual appeal to the lineup.