


These are not pictures of the Maxima, but the Nissan Teana, the Japanese equivalent of the US Maxima.
From new spy shots of the revised 2007 Maxima, we can tell Nissan is making it look more like the Teana. They will redesign the front end (looking more like the Teana), the rear lights/bumper, and give it an "all new interior".
It seems they want to step away from the sport sedan, and get closer to actual luxury and compete head on with the Avalon and Azera.
I think it is a good move. After a week long drive, I can tell you the current model is anything but a sport sedan. It is a fast car. But the Nintendo steering and loose feel in the front end aren't cutting it. And it doesn't have that solid feel cars like the Acura TL have.
About the "all new interior"...
They should just put the Teana interior (pictured here) in the Maxima. It looks fantastic, and luxurious. More than a match for the Avalon and Azera.