The 2009 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.

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Standard Engine:

$30,160 - $32,860

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.

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2009 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV Review - the 4DSC returns

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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.”