2009 Nissan Maxima (For Pricing, Specs, Reviews & More visit www.kbb.com ). In its heyday, the Nissan Maxima was king of the sport sedan niche. Blessed with good looks, sporty handling and a price that put it on par with more mundane offerings, the Maxima soon gained a loyal following. But the last two generations of Maxima's didn’t live up to the “four-door sports car” reputation earned by the original, growing larger, slower and absent a sporting edge. The newest Maxima hopes to reverse this trend by returning to the nameplate a unique sense of styling, a European sport-tuned suspension and an interior fit for an exotic. For more new car reviews, interviews and automotive news visit www.kbb.com today.