Like a comfortable pair of shoes, sedans are a good fit

2009 Nissan Maxima

When the Nissan Maxima debuted in 1990, Nissan called it a Four-Door Sports Car, beckoning driving enthusiasts to climb behind the wheel. It worked, and the Maxima's sporty demeanor won over buyers. Since then, the Maxima got steadily bigger and heavier, losing its sporty edge even to its underling, the Altima sedan. But not anymore. The 2009 Nissan Maxima once again wears the Four Door Sports Car moniker, and with a 290 horsepower V-6, sport-tuned suspension and aggressive but elegant looks, Nissan looks ready to reestablish the Maxima as its premier sedan offering.

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