The Nine Additions of The 2021 Nissan Maxima's 40th Annniversary Edition After 40 years of production of its Maxima model, the Japanese brand Nissan celebrates its birthday with the launch of the 2021 Maxima 40th Anniversary Edition model that has already gone on sale in the United States since the Fall of 2020. Advertisement The 2021 Nissan Maxima 40th Anniversary Edition is built on the Platinum trim level to which other features are added that improve its equipment both outside and inside the vehicle. The Nissan Maxima made its appearance in North America in 1981 and is now in its eighth generation. The Platinum Level 2021 Maxima is priced at $45,850 with all options included.