Nissan Maxima Tarmac Sports Short Shifter ida, was discontinued after the 1992 model year and replaced by the FWD Toyota Avalon, a stretched version of the Toyota Camry introduced in 1994.The exterior was refreshed for 1997, with new 5-spoke alloy wheels, plastic (clear-lens) headlights, a slightly different front and rear fascia with new taillights, foglights and badge designs, and a chrome grille insert for GLE's (body color for SE models) was added. Among interior changes were a different steering wheel and CD player. Front seat-mounted side impact airbags were added as an option for 1998 and 1999 SE and GLE models. There were also

Tarmac Sports Short Shifter The car was redesigned again in 1995 as the A32. A new VQ30DE 190 hp (141 kW), 205 lb·ft (278 N·m) tq 3.0 L V6 was the only engine option for the North American market. The VQ30DE's smooth, powerful acceleration and long-term durability helped it earn a first spot on the Ward's 10 Best Engines List, and the VQ has now been recognized consecutively for every year since its introduction (as of 2008, 14 years running).[1] The independent rear suspension of the previous generation was replaced with a lighter and cheaper torsion bar solid axle system.The Maximas primary competitor, the Toyota Cress