Everything except the exterior is better about the new Maxima. The character line running off the front fender midway through the front door is a bit much. The rear tail lights could be more aggressive, they look too pedestrian. The V motion grill should stand for vomit. The blacked out C pillar makes it look like a saddle in the middle, not a very sporty look IMO. I do like the lights, edges of the front bumper, hood and the rear quarter panels. It looks like a Hyundai Accent took steroids, that's not a compliment.