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Nissan’s prestigious Maxima sedan will unveil a new-look model line-up with additional features at this year’s Sydney Motor Show, held from September 17-27,2002.

The repositioning of the popular Maxima sedan sees the highly specified ST variant lead the entry to the line-up, while a sporty new ST-R variant featuring new body skirts is an addition to the range. The luxuriously appointed Ti model maintains its position at the head of the Maxima range.

Acclaimed for it’s refined 3.0-litre VQ-design DOHC 24-valve alloy V6 engine, the Nissan Maxima has been the quiet achiever in Nissan’s popular Australian model range, performing consistently in the prestige vehicle segment. The improvements announced in the 2003 model line-up provide added value and design accents to the stylish sedan.

Traditionally the most popular vehicle in the Maxima range, the ST model has gained recognition for its impressive standard list of appointments including driver and passenger SRS airbags, ABS brakes, seatbelt pretensioners, a 6 stack CD player and automatic climate control. The 2003 Maxima ST now adds luxury trim and a new dash treatment at the reduced price of $39,990.

Sporting a stylish new rear spoiler and wide front and side skirts, the new ST-R model adds a dash of designer flair to the Maxima range. Priced at $42,990, the new ST-R variant boasts all the features of the Maxima ST and adds a gunmetal dash and door surrounds, electric sunroof, front fog lights and 17 inch alloy wheels.

The prestigious Maxima Ti remains at the top of the Maxima line-up and surrounds the driver with luxury appointments. Specification levels echo that of the popular ST, but with the addition of an electric sunroof, 17 inch alloy wheels, front fog lights, leather trim, heated front seats, active front headrests, SRS side impact airbags and illuminated vanity mirrors. Pricing for the 2003 Maxima Ti remains unchanged at $47,990.

First released in Australia in 1990, the Nissan Maxima has been praised for its superior performance and dynamics and smooth-as-silk transmission. The Maxima’s powerful V6 engine has been included in the world renowned Wards Auto World “10 Best Engines” award for seven consecutive years (1995-2001) – the only engine to achieve such consistent results.

Announcing the 2003 Maxima line-up at the Sydney Motor Show, Nissan Australia’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Leon Daphne, highlighted the Maxima’s enduring appeal in the prestige vehicle segment.

“The Nissan Maxima is well recognised for its superior levels of comfort, extensive equipment list and smooth performance. The addition of the stylish new ST-R and the enhancements to the 2003 Maxima line-up makes the vehicle an astute purchase decision for the discerning buyer,” Mr Daphne said.

The 2003 Maxima model range will be available through the Australian Nissan dealers from 17th October, 2002.

Specifications
Engine:
Type	All-aluminium DOHC 24-valve
Cylinders	V6
Bore x stroke	93 x 73.3mm
Capacity	2988cc
Induction	Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Compression ratio	10 : 1
Power	157kW @ 6400rpm
Torque	291Nm @ 3600rpm
Gearbox:
Gear	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Rev.
Gear Ratio	2.785	1.545	1.000	0.694	2.272
Final Drive	3.789
Transmission type	Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic with lock-up torque converter
Suspension:
Front	Indepedent McPherson struts with stabiliser bar
Rear	Multi-link Beam with coil springs
Wheels	6.5 x 16J Alloy (ST) 7.0 x 17J Alloy (ST-R, Ti)
Tyres	215/55 R16 (ST) 215/55 R17 (ST-R, Ti)
Dimensions:
Wheelbase	2750mm
Front Track	1530mm
Rear Track	1510mm
Overall length	4930mm
Overall width	1780mm
Overall height	1435mm
Tare weight	1503kg
Features
			Ti	ST-R	ST
Automatic climate control			S	S	S
ABS			S	S	S
Alloy Wheels			S	S	S
Cruise control			S	S	S
Central locking with remote keyless entry			S	S	S
6 stack In-dash CD			S		S
Power Windows			S	S	S
8 way power adjustable driver's seat			S	S	S
4 way power adjustable passenger seat			S	S	S
Drive computer			S	S	S
Driver and passenger SRS airbags			S	S	S
Driver and front passenger SRS side-impact airbags			S	S	S
Seatbelt pre-tensioners with load limiters			S	S	S
Front active headrests			S	-	-
Leather Seat Trim			S	-	-
Rear spoiler			-	S	-
Front and side skirts			-	S	-
Integrated front fog lamps			S	S	-
Woodgrain finish			S	-	S
Sunroof			S	S	-
Heated front seats			S	-	-