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| Another one bites the dust. Another sedan that is. |
Nissan has officially announced that it will end production of the Maxima after the 2023 model year. However, the company also says, “stay tuned for future Nissan Maxima news” and that they are focusing on electric vehicles moving forward. So, it’s likely that an upcoming electric sedan from Nissan could revive the Maxima name and perhaps even shock some new life into the “4 door sports car” moniker that the nameplate has long tried to portray.
Large sedan sales have largely been in decline due to changing consumer tastes. In case you hadn’t heard or notice, trucks and SUVs reign supreme these days, along with electrification efforts. After the Maxima is dropped, virtually the only competitors left in the full-sized four door sedan segment in North America will be Toyota with the upcoming Crown and Stellantis with the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300.
I must say, while many enthusiasts shun the current Maxima because it’s only offered with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), I actually quite like it. Will you miss it when it’s gone? Let’s see if we do get a Maxima EV in the next few years.
Speaking of EVs - perhaps it’s worth mentioning that the
Nissan Leaf is also likely ending production sometime this decade according to
Automotive News. It will receive a refresh for the 2023 model year.
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| 2023 Nissan Leaf - also reportedly on death row. |
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