Nissan Maxima Overview

The Nissan Maxima is a 4-door, 5-passenger sports sedan, available in two trims, the S and the SV. The Maxima has a VAR Speed Automatic transmission, 3.5-liter V6, 290-horsepower engine, and is redesigned for 2009 with fresh styling, new chassis and upgraded interior features. The new Maxima is available with such features as a 7.0-inch touch-screen color monitor, RearView Monitor, Nissan Hard Drive Navigation system with XM NavTraffic, Voice Recognition, 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive, and Bluetooth hands-free phone system.

MSRP:

Standard Engine:

$30,810 – $33,530

3.5-liter, V6, 290-horsepower, engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A VAR-speed automatic transmission is standard.

Average Consumer Rating:

Expert Rating:

2011 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV First Impressions Review

by David Colman

“While Maxima expertly mimes the Z car, what it really does best is to carry 4 (or 5 in a pinch) expeditiously, comfortable and spaciously.”

2009 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV Review – the original 4-door sports car continues to deliver

Rating:
by Danny Chang

“The Maxima is a very good and solid sedan. It is plenty powerful, handles relatively well, and has lots of room and a plethora of high tech amenities.”