I also have a 2016 Maxima SR. And it is nothing like a Altima which I have driven many times. Wandering if you are using the paddle shifters correctly? I find that one pull of the paddle wil change my RPMs by about 10, 000 RPM's. So, If I want to go into a corner and not break heavily I can pull the left paddle twice downshift on increase RPM's by 20, 000 RPM's creating an engine breaking affect and give me better control in the corner without having to hit the breaks. matter of fact I would accelerate and let the Maxima be a Maxima.Keyan wrote:Paddle shifters are lame, IMO, on a CVT. What is the point?! Marketing, and that's about as far as I can tell. Frankly, Ds Mode has pretty close to optimal logic for the engine and the CVT (it's still CVT smooth when you are cruising, and then it's crazy fun when you get on it), I have never engaged the manual mode on my SR for any reason since it has the Ds mode.
The max has 20 more HP, yes...and more weight..and a smaller trunk, less leg room, lower mileage and requires premium fuel, all for 6-8k more than a similarly equipped Altima. Not worth it to me as I use the space in my sedan.
And heck you have a coupe, so you should be faster than a Max anyway
This feature must be different for the 2016 Maxima SR. I don't get any breaking affect coming downhill with cruise control turned off. The only time I get AEB (Active Engine Breaking) is when I hit the breaks especially if I am in a turn and have traction control on. This has nothing to do with Sport mode. I actually really like the AEB and couldn't imagine why someone would want to turn this off. In an emergency this could save your life. It allows the car to stop faster than what the breaks alone could do and allows the car to stop more efficiently by not having to hit the breaks as hard thus saving your pads and rotor. For me it allows for very smooth breaking and the car never has a tendency to swerve when breaking hard like the older Maxima's. IMOP this is a great feature which does not need to be disabled which I doubt you could do anyway. At least not for free at a Nissan Dealer.bresna wrote:I had the engine braking turned off on my 2009 Altima last week and the difference in the drive is night & day. While the engine braking was noticeable going downhill, it turns out to help on flat roads. Before, I'd take my foot off the gas and the car seemed to slow down quickly. Now it rolls until I brake.
The dealer charged about $35 to do it, which is more than I expected, but in the end, well worth it.
1. My 2016 Maxima does the same thing when in gear or in neutral. It doesn't move forward in drive until I step on the gas. So I see no benefit in switching to neutral because if you are not on level ground you may still have to step on the break anyway to keep the car from rolling. This has no affect on the life-span of the tranny. Actually it may wear things out faster if you change to neutral every-time you stop.hotdude1 wrote:I have a question about long stops @ red lights. Is it ok to put it in neutral & then shift it into drive after the light turns green as opposed to keeping the car in drive & foot pressed on the brake. Am I saving the tranny by keeping it in neutral @ long stops or no? 2nd question. Coming down off a mountain with a steep grade...should I put the tranny in Manual mode & come down in 2nd gear as opposed too riding the brake all the wau down? And no I'm not a natural blonde!