(June 15, 2016) NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan has announced U.S. pricing for the 2017 Nissan Maxima, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. It is available in five models: Maxima S, SV, SL, SR and Platinum, each equipped with a 300-horsepower 3.5-liter VQ-series V6 engine and performance-oriented Xtronic transmission. It starts at $32,560 not including destination charge, a $50 increase over 2016.

The eighth-generation Maxima, which was redesigned for the 2016 model year, is enhanced for 2017 with the addition of standard Apple CarPlay, iPhone connectivity and two new accessory equipment packages — the Medallion Package and Dynamic Package.

As the flagship of Nissan's popular sedan lineup, Maxima sets the standard for style, performance and technology. In 2016, Maxima was recognized by leading automotive media for its style, performance and driving enjoyment – including being named to WardsAuto's "10 Best Interiors," MotorWeek's "Drivers' Choice Awards" and WardsAuto's "10 Best Engines."

The 2017 Maxima's new standard NissanConnect with Navigation featuring Apple CarPlay system includes an 8.0-inch touch-screen display, along with SiriusXM Satellite Radio and SiriusXM Travel Link applications, Streaming audio via Bluetooth, Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant, Nissan Voice Recognition for navigation and audio and two front illuminated USB connection ports for iPod interface and other compatible devices.

It also features "swipe to meter" functionality, which allows the driver to swipe the navigation map from the center display to bring it up in the standard 7.0-inch Advanced Drive Assist Display (ADAD) within the instrument cluster.

Maxima Platinum models include standard NissanConnect with Navigation and Services featuring Apple CarPlay. The system's wide range of features includes automatic collision notification, remote start via smartphone, emergency call, stolen vehicle locator and more (six-month free trial; subscription required, sold separately).

The new Medallion Package (Platinum grade) includes a Premium spoiler, 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, illuminated kick plates, interior accent lighting and exterior ground lighting. The new Dynamic Package (SV grade) offers a Premium spoiler, 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, illuminated kick plate and side rocker molding. Also offered is the Midnight Edition (SR grade), which features a sport spoiler, rear diffuser and 19-inch gloss black aluminum-alloy wheels with center caps.