2011 Nissan Maxima, Sentra Get Minor Price Bump, Upgrades

For 2011, the Nissan Maxima and Sentra get modest price bumps and minor trim realignments, which we detail below. The two are on sale now. 

The 2011 Maxima starts at $30,810, which is $120 more than last year’s Maxima. The base model’s amenities include a power moonroof, push-button start, Bluetooth connectivity and automatic climate control. The 3.5 SV — which includes fog lights, Bose stereo, satellite radio and leather seats — starts at $33,530, a $120 price bump from the 2010 model. 

The only revisions to the model seem to be on the 3.5 SV with Sport Package, which now has a darkened chrome grille, smoked headlights and unique interior appointments that give the trim a sportier look. The 3.5 SV with Sport Package starts at $35,610, a $170 jump from last year’s trim. Destination charge on the Maxima is $750 on all trims. 

The 2011 Sentra gets upgraded safety systems. Antilock brakes, electronic brake-force distribution, traction control and electronic stability control are now standard on all trims. Besides that, not much changes. Read on for a breakdown of each Sentra trim and the price increase from 2010. Models that received upgrades see minor price bumps; SE-R and SE-R Spec V pricing remains the same. Destination is an additional $750 on all Sentra trims. 

Comments

Wow... the Maxima has certainly lost it's roots. I remember buying my '99 SE for around 25k and that thing was a blast to drive. This new Maxima is bloated, over weight, too big, too heavy, and just doesn't have the same sports car persona as my '99 did. This is a shame. It's like when you feed a cat too much; it becomes fat and lazy.

The Maxima's problem nowadays is actualy that it is too similarly sized to the Altima to warrant the price difference. I think that Nissan should actually make the Maxima as large or larger than it was in the previous generation. Putting the G37's V6 and seven speed auto wi help turn up the fun

You couldn't put the RWD G37's engine and transmission in the FWD Maxima.

It seems you havent driven a maxima lately Mike. I have one and it is a blast to drive, very fast and a bit of high end appointments that border on the Infinity brand. Dont judge by its looks alone. If you dont like it, doesnt mean you have to pass judgement without knowing anything.

Infinity = Nissan

The Maxima 3.5L engine is the same as the old engine inside the G35. So if Nissan want to stuff the 3.7L into the Maxima, yes they can. FWD or RWD, it's doable.

nissan maxima needs to go back to the RWD and become the REAL 4DSC like it use.