Nissan Maxima leaving city at night on lighted street

TRANSMISSION

XTRONIC CVT


HORSEPOWER

300


TORQUE

354



300 HP ON A MISSION

NISSAN MAXIMA LEGENDARY VQ V6 ENGINE

Under the hood lies its beating heart: Nissan’s legendary VQ V6 engine. From sodium-filled exhaust valves and anodized pistons, to the high-flow tuned induction system, it’s designed to exhilarate.

Nissan Maxima demonstrating horsepower with red background


Nissan Maxima drive mode selector

DRIVE MODE SELECTOR

Adrenaline on tap. Put it in Sport, and you’ll sharpen throttle response, steering feel and transmission tuning for a pulse-raising ride. The system even pumps a more powerful engine note into the cabin, thanks to available Active Sound Enhancement.


Nissan Maxima Xtronic CVT

XTRONIC CVT® (CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION)

Engineered to satisfy even the most die-hard enthusiast, Maxima’s next-generation Xtronic CVT features dynamic step shifting, wider gear ratio coverage, and an adaptive shift controller. The result is a more connected, spirited driving experience – all without sacrificing fuel economy.



FINE-TUNED FROM THE GROUND UP

SPORTY SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS

Maxima's independent multi-link rear suspension with monotube shocks equals sporty performance and a more comfortable ride. And a lowered stance isn't just for looks, it gives you the handling you'd expect from the 4-Door Sports Car®.


Nissan Maxima 4-door sports car


CURVE YOUR ENTHUSIASM

MAXIMA SR – PURPOSE-BUILT FUN

To give you a G-induced grin, Maxima SR combines 19" gloss-black aluminum-alloy wheels with a track-inspired suspension, and advanced dynamic technologies. So get inside, and enjoy the thrill of carving up your favorite road in the way only a purpose-built sports car can provide.


Nissan Maxima on curving road


TUNED SUSPENSION


Go carve up your favorite roads. SR gets a track-inspired suspension with stiffer springs and a larger front stabilizer bar.


Nissan Maxima 19-inch gloss-black aluminum-alloy wheels

19" GLOSS-BLACK ALUMINUM-ALLOY WHEELS

The unique double-spoke wheels are at the intersection of sportiness and style. Only available for SR3 grade.


Nissan Maxima rear spoiler

SPORT REAR SPOILER

A subtle design cue that makes a major statement. Only available for SR3 grade.


Nissan Maxima premium ascot leather with Alcantara inserts

PREMIUM ASCOT LEATHER-APPOINTMENTS WITH ALCANTARA® INSERTS

Maxima SR's premium interior features dynamic diamond-quilted inserts, made from premium Italian-made Alcantara® – a material usually reserved for high-end performance cars. Only available for SR3 grade.


Nissan Maxima column-mounted paddle shifters

COLUMN-MOUNTED PADDLE SHIFTERS

The available paddle shifters are mounted on the steering column, so they’re always within easy reach – even on corners when Maxima’s steering wheel is clocked 90° – making the perfect gear ratio just a fingertip-blip away. Only available for SR grades.



DRIVE LIKE A PRO

DYNAMIC DRIVE TECHNOLOGIES HELP YOU STEP UP YOUR GAME


Nissan Intelligent Mobility logo

To ensure you get your daily dose of performance-derived endorphins, Maxima SR features the advanced technology of the exclusive Integrated Dynamics-control Module featuring Intelligent Trace Control, Intelligent Engine Brake, and Active Ride Control.


Nissan Maxima intelligent trace control driving on curve with above view

INTELLIGENT TRACE CONTROL


Enjoy hugging curves with handling that feels effortless. Intelligent Trace 

Control monitors the situation and, if needed, can brake each wheel
individually to help you steer smoothly through the corners.


Nissan Maxima intelligent engine brake

INTELLIGENT ENGINE BRAKE

Get smoother deceleration when cornering or coming to a stop. Intelligent Engine Brake uses the Xtronic CVT to apply engine braking, helping you to avoid stopping short. And keeping your bag from flying off the passenger seat.


Nissan Maxima active ride control

ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL

Bump? What bump? Active Ride Control can automatically apply the brakes and adjust engine torque to smooth out your ride, turning those mountains into molehills.



Nissan Maxima intelligent mobility driving into lighted tunnel

NISSAN INTELLIGENT MOBILITY – A WHOLE NEW WAY TO DRIVE

With standard Automatic Emergency Braking, available Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, you’ll enjoy driving with more confidence and freedom. This is Nissan Intelligent Mobility.





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