For four decades, the Nissan Maxima has served as the company’s four-door sports car (4DSC). Over the years, some versions of the Maxima were more aligned with that mission than others. Still, all have consistently delivered a compelling blend of performance and enough interior room for a family at an attainable price. The current eighth-generation Maxima arrived for the 2016 model year and features a robust 300 hp V6 engine wrapped in daring design. As always, the Maxima is front-wheel drive and comes loaded with features, which is appropriate for the top-shelf model in Nissan’s sedan lineup.