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Front Comfort

Nissan designers did a good job making the interior comfortable, from the seats to the interior controls. All of the necessary controls and switches are within easy reach and are intuitive to use. The front seats are well cushioned and the eight-way adjustable driver seat has power lumbar support that should satisfy even the most finicky of drivers. The Maxima is also equipped with a seat memory system that moves the seat and steering wheel up and back allowing for easier entry and exit.

Rear Comfort

Getting into and out of the rear of the 2007 Nissan Maxima is a breeze, thanks to a wide opening door and lots of interior room. The back seat is spacious with lots of head, leg and foot room and a fold down center arm-rest adds to the comfort. The seats are well- cushioned and an assist handle is also available if needed for easier egress. Something I expected and didn’t find in the rear of the Nissan Maxima was a separate climate control system. This would be a nice addition for a flagship model.

Interior Noise

The interior of the 2007 Nissan Maxima is surprisingly quiet. Wind noise is almost non-existent with just a bit of road noise transferring from the tires and suspension. Engine noise is also minimal until you decide to hit the go pedal, then a growl invades the cabin filling it with a high revving mechanical symphony. Inside there was an intermittent rattle from the sunroof area that couldn’t always be duplicated, but overall the interior proved to be quiet and comfortable.

Loading Cargo

Loading bulky or heavy bags into the trunk of the Nissan Maxima can be a challenge due to the high liftover height. Overall, the trunk is very spacious with 15.5 cubic feet of cargo space but closing the lid without an interior pull results in hand and fingerprints all over the deck lid. Another bad design is the release mechanism for the folding rear seats. Dropping them almost requires crawling into the trunk to reach the pull straps to release the seats and then either leaning further in to push them forward to ensure they have released or walking around to the door to pull them down.