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simmode1 · 01-31-2011, 05:11 PM

I agree that it seems crazy to have the topline Altima and the Maxima so similar, but I think the lower level Altimas have a strong hold on their segment of the demographic. But my ex had a 3.5L Altima and I liked it alot, so I guess it's not sooo crazy.

Maxima is needed to compete against the Accord and Avalon. The Altima is needed to compete against Camry, which explains why Nissan offers an optional V6. Nissan needs those two cars. There my be nice little niches for Juke and Cube, I just don't care for them much personally. I can see where the Cube fits into the market though, but I'm confused on the Juke...

01-31-2011, 05:11 PM	#10
simmode1 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Addison, TX Posts: 5,526 Trader Rating: (0)	I agree that it seems crazy to have the topline Altima and the Maxima so similar, but I think the lower level Altimas have a strong hold on their segment of the demographic. But my ex had a 3.5L Altima and I liked it alot, so I guess it's not sooo crazy. Maxima is needed to compete against the Accord and Avalon. The Altima is needed to compete against Camry, which explains why Nissan offers an optional V6. Nissan needs those two cars. There my be nice little niches for Juke and Cube, I just don't care for them much personally. I can see where the Cube fits into the market though, but I'm confused on the Juke...