From every angle, this 2009 Maxima is stunning and curvaceous. From behind the wheel, its road manners are exemplary. When you kick in the power, it emits a quiet growl and becomes a street racer par excellence! The good ole 3.5-litre VQ-series V6 tells you in no uncertain terms that its chock-full of Vegas-grade Viagra with 290 horsepower on tap. The best bit: this sedans rolling acceleration. With 261 lb-ft. of torque lingering underfoot, this car is no real world slouch. Highway or two-lane overtaking is as easy as the engine sound is satisfying. And, youre looking at a zero to sixty time of about six seconds. Nissan is unique among automakers in its dedication to continuously variable transmissions. The payoff is evident in the Maxima's standard Xtronic, which is arguably the most sophisticated CVT available from any manufacturer.There are enough comfort and luxury appointments to make you look forward to getting into it each day - venture to say the cabin is a tad nicer than that of Infinitis G35. The deep reserves of cush, the quiet ride and sound insulation, are certainly worthy of the Infiniti brand. The standard features set includes a moonroof, power front seats, a six-CD stereo, intelligent key with push-button ignition, and dual-zone automatic climate control.Bottom line, this is a car for auto enthusiasts who want cutting-edge styling and great performance, but need a sedan for family or other personal needs. This is a lot of luxury for the money - in features, in performance, and in quality!