The all-new Nissan TITAN XD and the all-new Nissan Maxima were named as the top winners in their categories in the MotorWeek 2016 Drivers’ Choice Awards. These two models will be featured along with the other winners in a special episode of MotorWeek that will air this month. These awards have been presented each year since 1983 and they reflect the best vehicle in each category that with the best driving experience, performance capabilities, practicality, technology, and dollar value.
“As regular viewers of MotorWeek know, the program provides a unique, consumer-focused voice absent hype or hyperbole,” said Michael Bunce, vice president, Product Planning, Nissan North America, Inc. “To have two vehicles – our brand new TITAN XD and Maxima, one of our longest established nameplates – selected to their 2016 Drivers’ Choice list is a distinct honor.”
The 2016 Nissan TITAN XD gets its power by one of three powertrain options, one of which is a 310-horsepower Cummins® 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel Engine that is paired to a heavy-duty 6-speed Aisin automatic transmission. Additional options available on this model include five trim levels, three cab configurations, and two frame sizes.
The 2016 Nissan Maxima is powered by a 300-horsepower 3.5-liter VQ-series V6 engine paired with an Xtronic transmission. This model is offered in five trim levels and with available features and technologies such as 11-speaker Bose® premium audio system, Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW), NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM® (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC), Driver Attention Alert (DAA) system, Around View® Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD), Forward Emergency Braking (FEB), Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), and NissanConnect with navigation.
“Nissan TITAN XD and Nissan Maxima Named MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Award Winners for 2016.” Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., 11 Feb. 2016. Web. 17 Feb. 2016. <http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-titan-xd-and-nissan-maxima-named-motorweek-drivers-choice-award-winners-for-2016>.
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