The Nissan Maxima has long marketed itself as the "four-door sports car," and this 2012 model carries that spirit into the seventh generation. It's the kind of full-size sedan that tried to blend everyday comfort with a bit more attitude than your average family cruiser. Under the hood is Nissan's well-known 3.5L VQ-series V6, running on gasoline in a naturally aspirated setup. This engine family earned a solid enthusiast following over the years, and it gives the Maxima the smooth, willing pow...