Crash Test: 2005 Nissan Maxima

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Crash Test: 2005 Nissan Maxima Nissan makes minor changes to the 2005 Maxima. Standard, beginning with November production, is a stability control system, and Nissan&new Advanced Airbag System is added to every 2005 Maxima. The manual transmission has been revised to provide better shift feel and shorter throws, and models equipped with leather get a softer grade of upholstery than before. Chrome trim decorates the interior door handles, lock switches, and parking brake handle for a more upscale appearance, while new titanium-tinted cabin trim debuts. A dashboard-mounted 12-volt outlet is added at the base of the center stack, and auto-dimming outside mirrors are available. Models equipped with a Bose audio system can be outfitted with satellite radio. From the outside, you can tell the 2005 Nissan Maxima apart by its black brake calipers.