2016 Maxima SR Midnight debuts as featured vehicle during Nissan’s sponsorship of the BET Experience

• Nissan again serves as official automotive sponsor of the BET Experience
• SR Midnight takes all-new Maxima’s sporty appearance even further with a selection of factory and dealer-installed accessories
• Features Super Black exterior paint, sport spoiler, black 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and Charcoal premium leather-appointed interior with Alcantara^® inserts
• Available now at Nissan dealers nationwide, with more information available on NissanUSA.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Though the all-new 2016 Nissan Maxima only went on sale earlier this month, a new Maxima SR Midnight is already raising the bar for sporty style and sophistication. The new vehicle, which adds a selection of factory and dealer-installed accessories to a black-on-black Maxima SR, debuts this week during the BET Experience in Los Angeles. Nissan is once again the official automotive sponsor of the four-day event, which takes place at LA Live and includes concerts, fashion shows and other events.

The 2016 Nissan Maxima SR Midnight includes: 

• Super Black exterior paint
• Charcoal premium leather-appointed interior with Alcantara^® seat inserts
• Rear sport spoiler
• Rocker panel moldings
• Rear bumper diffuser
• Splash guards
• 19-inch black aluminum-alloy wheels

Backing up Maxima’s longstanding reputation as the “4-Door Sports Car,” a 2016 Nissan Maxima SR recently posted the lowest average lap time in independent third-party testing at Buttonwillow Raceway against the 2015 Acura TLX 3.5 (FWD) with Technology Package, 2015 Audi A4 2.0T quattro^® Premium Plus Tiptronic and 2015 BMW 328i sedan*. Read the results from the test here.

All 2016 Maximas feature a revised 300-horsepower 3.5-liter VQ-series V6 engine and new performance-oriented Xtronic transmission. The comprehensive re-engineering effort also results in a 15 percent increase (over the previous generation Maxima) in highway fuel economy to 30 miles per gallon**.

The new 2016 Maxima also embodies the latest Nissan design language and projects a distinctive upscale look through its unique combination of a lower profile and a wide stance, bold front end, Nissan signature V-Motion grille and floating roof appearance. The new Maxima also features a premium-crafted interior featuring standard NissanConnect^SM with navigation and available 11-speaker Bose^® premium audio system, NissanConnect^SM Services powered by SiriusXM^® (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately) and Around View^® Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD).

The 2016 Maxima also offers an extensive range of available safety, security and driving aids, including Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW), Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC), Forward Emergency Braking (FEB), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Driver Attention Alert (DAA) system***.

 The 2016 Maxima is available in five well-equipped models (all equipment is grade standard, no available options). The Maxima SR, which serves as the foundation for the Midnight treatment, includes a sport-tuned suspension, Integrated Dynamics-control Module (IDM), a front chassis performance damper, premium Ascot leather-appointed seats with diamond-quilted Alcantara^® inserts, Climate-controlled front seats, Ascot leather-appointed steering wheel with Alcantara^® insert, paddle shifters, aluminum sport pedals, Liquid Chrome faceted finishers, LED low beam headlights, 19-inch diamond-cut machined aluminum-alloy wheels and 245/40R19 all-season tires developed uniquely for Maxima.

About Nissan North America
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and has been recognized annually by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year since 2010. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.InfinitiUSA.com, or visit the U.S. media sites NissanNews.com and InfinitiNews.com.

About Nissan Motor Co.
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second-largest automotive company, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and is part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 247,500 employees globally, Nissan sold 5.32 million vehicles and generated revenue of 11.38 trillion yen (USD 103.6 billion) in fiscal year 2014. Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. Nissan leads the world in zero-emission mobility, dominated by sales of the LEAF, the first mass-market, pure-electric vehicle. It is the best-selling EV in history with almost 50% share of the zero-emission vehicle segment.

 For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/.

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Contact

Dan Passe
Product Communications, Nissan North America
615-725-5264
dan.passe@nissan-usa.com

*MY 2016 Nissan Maxima v. 2015 Acura TLX V6 and BMW 335i.

** Fuel economy based on 2016 EPA fuel economy estimates for 2016 Maxima. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions – use for comparison only.

***It is the driver's responsibility to remain alert at all times. DAA is only a warning to inform the driver of a potential lack of driver attention or drowsiness. It does not detect and provide an alert in every situation. See Owner’s Manual for details.