Nissan Maxima

SV

MSRP

$30,160 - $32,860

Invoice

Not Available

The 2009 Maxima is a 4-door, 5-passenger sports sedan, available in two trims, the S and the SV.

Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 290-horsepower engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

Expert Reviews

Published on September 23, 2008

"In putting together this comprehensive review covering the 2009 Nissan Maxima, the experts at TheCarConnection.com consulted with a wide range of reviews. And to make this review the most useful to shoppers, TheCarConnection.com's editors have included their own experience driving the Maxima on challenging mountain roads in southern California.


Nissan's flagship sedan, the Maxima, has been completely redesigned for 2009. Built on a new platform shared with the Altima mid-size sedan, the front-wheel-drive 2009 Nissan Maxima takes a sportier and more luxurious direction than the Altima. Compared to last year's version, the new Maxima is a few inches shorter in overall length yet slightly wider.

Technical Specs

• Engine

  Standard Engine	3.5L V6
  Standard Transmission	VAR Speed Automatic
  Cylinders	6
  Horsepower @RPM	290@6400
  Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy	19 / 26
  Combined Fuel Economy	22
  EPA Class	Mid-Size
  Number of Valves	24
  Torque @RPM	N/A
  Fuel Type System	Gas Engine / Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected, Sequential Port Fuel Injected Sequential, Multi-Port Fuel Injected
  Turbo (Yes/No)	No
  Overdrive Transmission	Yes
  Battery Output	N/A
  Compression	10.6:1
  Displacement	N/A / N/A
  Bore X Stroke	NLxNL
  Cruising Range	440 miles
  Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt	N/A
  Power to Weight Ratio	12.3
  Final Drive Ratio	No
  Valves Configuration	Dual Overhead Cam / Twin Overhead Cam
  Supercharged	No
  Electric HorsePower RPM	N/A
  Electric Torque Feet Per Pound	N/A (foot-lbs)
  Electric Torque RPM	N/A
  Electric HorsePower BHP	N/A

• Capacity and Volume

  Cargo Volume (EPA)	N/A
  Cargo Volume (MFR)	N/A
  Fuel Capacity	20.0
  Passenger Volume (EPA)	N/A
  Passenger Volume (MFR)	96.2 cu. ft.
  Box/Cargo Height	N/A
  Box/Cargo Length	N/A
  Box/Cargo Width (Wheel)	N/A
  Box/Cargo Width (Wall)	N/A
  GVWR Standard	N/A
  GVWR Maximum	N/A
  Payload Standard	N/A
  Payload Maximum	N/A

• Brakes, Steering, Suspension and Tires

  Brakes (Front)	Disc
  Brakes (Rear)	Disc
  Driveline	Front Wheel Drive
  Driveline (Opt)	N/A
  Steering	Rack & Pinion
  Steering Diameter Left	37.4
  Steering Diameter Right	37.4
  Suspension (Front)	Independent
  Suspension (Rear)	Independent
  Tire Type	Passenger
  Tire Width	245 mm
  Tire Aspect Ratio	45
  Tire Construction	Radial
  Tire wheel Diameter	18 in.

• Interior Dimensions

  Seating (Standard)	5
  Seating (Optional)	N/A
  Tow Capacity (Standard)	Not Listed
  Tow Capacity (Maximum)	Not Listed
  Headroom (Front)	38.5
  Headroom (Row 2)	36.4
  Hiproom (Front)	53.4
  Hiproom (Row 2)	53.9
  Legroom (Front)	43.8
  Legroom (Row 2)	34.6
  Shoulder Room (Front)	56.3
  Shoulder Room (Row 2)	55.1
  Seating (Maximum)	5
  Headroom (Row 3)	N/A
  Hiproom (Row 3)	N/A
  Legroom (Row 3)	N/A
  Shoulder Room (Row 3)	N/A

• Exterior Dimensions and Weight

  Curb Weight MT	N/A
  Curb Weight AT	3579
  Ground Clearance	N/A
  Height	57.8
  Length	190.6
  Top Type (Standard)	Hard Fixed
  Top Type (Optional)	190.6
  Track (Front)	62.4
  Track (Rear)	62.4
  Weight Distribution AT (Front)	N/A
  Weight Distribution AT (Rear)	N/A
  Weight Distribution MT (Front)	N/A
  Weight Distribution MT (Rear)	N/A
  Wheelbase	109.3
  Width	73.2
  Doors (Standard)	4
  Doors (Maximum)	4

• Crash Test Ratings, Sales and Origin

  Crash Test Rating	Not Listed
  Sales Volume	N/A
  Where Built	U.S.A.