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2012 Nissan Maxima Sedan

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The standard features of the Nissan Maxima 3.5 S include VQ 3.5L V-6 290HP engine, 2-speed Xtronic CVT transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, airbag occupancy sensor, automatic air conditioning, 18" aluminum wheels, cruise control, ABS and driveline traction control, and a stability control.

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Specifications
  • Engine liters - 3.5
  • Cylinder configuration - V-6
  • Horsepower - 290hp @ 6,400RPM
  • Torque - 261 lb.-ft. @ 4,400RPM
  • Number of valves - 24
  • Variable valve control
  • Variable intake manifold
  • Sequential multi-point fuel injection
  • Engine location - front
  • Recommended fuel - premium unleaded
  • Transmission - continuously variable automatic
  • Mode select transmission
  • Manual-shift auto
  • Drive type - front-wheel
  • Fuel economy city - 19mpg
  • Fuel economy highway - 26mpg
  • Fuel tank capacity - 20.0gal.
  • AM/FM radio
  • CD player
  • MP3 decoder
  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
  • Speakers - 8
  • Wireless phone connectivity
  • Diversity antenna
  • Max seating capacity - 5
  • Front seats - bucket
  • Power driver seat
  • Power passenger seat
  • Front center armrest - w/storage
  • Rear seats - bench
  • Split folding rear seat
  • Rear seat center armrest
  • Leather shift knob
  • Basic warranty - 36 months/36,000miles
  • Powertrain warranty - 60 months/60,000miles
  • Corrosion perforation warranty - 60 months/ unlimited distance
  • Four wheel independent suspension
  • Front anti-roll bar
  • Rear anti-roll bar
  • Power steering
  • Speed-sensing steering
  • Alloy wheels
  • Front tires - 245/45VR18.0
  • Rear tires - 245/45VR18.0
  • Wheel size - 18"
  • Air conditioning
  • Automatic temperature control
  • Front dual zone A/C
  • Power moonroof
  • Speed control
  • Power windows
  • 1-touch down
  • 1-touch up
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Illuminated entry
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Telescoping steering wheel
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Driver vanity mirror
  • Passenger vanity mirror
  • Front beverage holders
  • Rear beverage holders
  • Overhead console
  • Driver door bin
  • Passenger door bin
  • Engine displacement - 3.5 L
  • Engine horsepower - 290hp @ 6,400RPM
  • Engine torque - 261 lb.-ft. @ 4,400RPM
  • Engine bore x stroke - 95.5mm x 81.4mm (3.76" x 3.20")
  • Compression ratio - 10.60 to 1
  • Towing capacity - 454kg (1,000lbs)
  • Exterior length - 4,841mm (190.6")
  • Exterior body width - 1,859mm (73.2")
  • Exterior height - 1,468mm (57.8")
  • Wheelbase - 2,776mm (109.3")
  • Turning radius - 5.7m (18.7')
  • Front legroom - 1,113mm (43.8")
  • Rear legroom - 879mm (34.6")
  • Front headroom - 978mm (38.5")
  • Rear headroom - 925mm (36.4")
  • Front hiproom - 1,356mm (53.4")
  • Rear hiproom - 1,369mm (53.9")
  • Front shoulder room - 1,430mm (56.3")
  • Rear shoulder room - 1,400mm (55.1")
  • Passenger volume - 2,724L (96.2 cu.ft.)
  • Interior cargo volume - 402 L (14 cu.ft.)
  • Interior maximum cargo volume - 402 L (14 cu.ft.)
  • Greenhouse Gas Score (GG) - 5
  • Air Pollution Score (AP) - 5
  • Number of doors - 4
  • Power door mirrors
  • Door mirrors - body-color
  • Bumpers - body-color
  • Fully automatic headlights
  • Delay-off headlights
  • Variably intermittent wipers
  • Speed sensitive wipers
  • Rear window defroster
  • Front reading lights
  • Rear reading lights
  • Tachometer
  • Outside temperature display
  • Low tire pressure warning
  • Trip computer
  • 4 wheel disc brakes
  • ABS brakes
  • Brake assist
  • Dual front impact airbags
  • Dual front side impact airbags
  • Overhead airbag
  • Occupant sensing airbag
  • Panic alarm
  • Ignition disable
  • Security system
  • Electronic stability
  • Traction control
  • Anti-whiplash front head restraints
 
Transmission
MSRP
Engine
City/Hwy mpg
3.5 S (CVT) 3.5 SV (CVT)
continuously variable auto  continuously variable auto 
$32,420   $35,120  
290-hp 3.5L 6-cyl  290-hp 3.5L 6-cyl 
19 / 26   19 / 26  

Based on 2008 -2009 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.