Nissan will celebrate its 4-door sports car—the Maxima—with a 300-horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC VC engine and premium trim features in a limited production model.

Nissan will celebrate its 4-door sports car—the Maxima—with a 300-horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC VC engine and premium trim features in a limited production model.

What was once old has become new again in the world of vehicle manufacturing.

The 2021 Nissan Maxima will have a 40th anniversary edition produced in limited quantities. The special edition will be offered in addition to standard production models including the redesigned Altima, Sentra and Versa models.

While the 40th Anniversary edition possesses the necessary street credentials for its class, it equates to not much more than a trim package. But luxury and style have been the staple of the Maxima brand, with a blend of sportiness alongside high-end looks and interior.

The 2021 Nissan Maxima 40th Anniversary Edition's features look to up the luxury feel and stress safety with a full slate of Nissan's Intelligent mobility features.

In fact, all the exclusivity of the 40th Anniversary 2021 Nissan Maxima will mostly relate to trim package enhancements, including:

• Unique two-tone Ruby Slate Gray Pearl exterior color with black roof
• Exclusive 19-inch gloss black aluminum-alloy wheels
• Black exterior finishers and trim badges, including 40th Anniversary badge
• Black exhaust finishers
• Red semi-aniline leather-appointed seating with 40th Anniversary embossing
• Red contrast interior stitching
• Satin Dark Chrome interior faceted finishers
• White speedometer and tachometer faces reminiscent of past Maxima models
• Heated rear seats

Infotainment wise, the new 2021 Maxima will come with an 8-inch touchscreen that will come compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto— but it won't be wireless and you'll still need to plug-in.