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    Nissan Cars: 2012 Nissan Maxima

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Nissan Maxima Model Highlights


Nissan Maxima Pros
The Maxima's sporty styling and handling plus its long list of standard features makes it a solid performer in its segment. There are two trim levels, plus Sport and Premium packages, which can be added for the maximum in comfort and technology.

Nissan Maxima Model Highlights
The 2011 Nissan Maxima S and SV both come with a 290-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine and a continuously variable transmission with manual mode. Anti-lock brakes and electronic brake-force distribution are standard equipment, plus speed-sensitive power steering. The Maxima's sporty styling is evident in its dual mufflers with chrome-tipped finishers, LED taillights and power sliding moonroof. It's even got 18-inch alloy wheels, though 19-inchers are available with the Sport Package. The Maxima isn't all about looks, though. All of its safety features are standard equipment, like traction control, tire pressure monitoring, an energy-absorbing steering column and the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System. Even with all these systems on board, the Maxima still manages a respectable 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. The interior has leather seats, shift knob and steering wheel. The 8-way power driver's seat has lumbar support, while the passenger has to make do with a 4-way power seat. The rear bucket seats fold down with a 60/40 split. Dual-zone climate control with air filter is standard, including rear-seat air conditioning controls. Everything in the Maxima is power, from the push-button start to the remote windows-down function. The packaged options for the SV add quite a bit to the already-long list of features. The Monitor Package adds a 7-inch monitor with rear-view camera and a 2GB Music Box flash drive, and the Cold Package heats the mirrors, front seats and steering wheel. The Sport package gives the Maxima SV a sportier feel with a tuned suspension and 19-inch wheels, smoked headlights, plus a rear spoiler, dark chrome grille and unique shiny gray interior stitching and metallic trim. The Premium Package plays to the more luxurious side of the Maxima, with a dual-panel moonroof, heated and cooled driver's seat and eucalyptus wood-tone interior trim. Both the Sport and Premium packages include the Monitor package, plus paddle shifters and HID xenon headlights.

Nissan Maxima Model News
For 2011, the Nissan Maxima receives only minor updates, including new Metallic Slate, Pearl White and Brilliant Silver exterior colors. SV Sport-optioned models get smoked headlights, a dark chrome grille and unique shiny gray interior stitching.

Nissan Maxima Value Writeup
Smooth and powerful drivetrain; comfortable interior with easy-to-use controls; lots of standard features at all trim levels

Nissan Maxima Exterior

  • 18" x 8.0" fine silver alloy wheels
  • Auto on/off headlights
  • Body color bumpers
  • Body color folding pwr mirrors
  • Chrome door handles
  • Compact spare tire
  • Front tow hooks
  • Halogen headlights w/ambient light sensor
  • P245/45VR18 all-season tires
  • Pwr tilt/sliding moonroof w/sliding sunshade
  • UV reducing solar glass w/dark upper windshield band
  • Variable intermittent speed-sensitive flat-blade windshield wipers w/mist function

Nissan Maxima Safety

  • 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Active front head restraints
  • All position 3-point seat belts
  • ALR/ELR seat belt system for all passengers
  • Brake assist & electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags w/seat belt sensors
  • Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags
  • ELR seat belt system for driver
  • Emergency inside trunk release
  • Energy absorbing steering column
  • Front & rear crumple zones
  • Front & rear roof mounted curtain side-impact airbags
  • Front seat belts w/pretensioners/load limiters/adjustable anchors
  • Lower anchor & tethers for children (LATCH)
  • Passenger window lockout
  • Steel side-door guard beams
  • Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
  • Traction Control System (TCS)
  • Vehicle dynamic control
  • Zone body construction
   

Nissan Maxima Paint

InvoiceMSRP
BRILLIANT SILVER METALLIC --
CRIMSON BLACK METALLIC --
METALLIC SLATE --
MYSTIC JADE METALLIC --
NAVY BLUE METALLIC --
OCEAN GRAY METALLIC --
SUPER BLACK --
TUSCAN SUN METALLIC --
WINTER FROST PEARL --
  


Nissan Maxima Transmission
Clutch Size (in) 
DrivetrainFront Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)5.17
First Gear Ratio (:1)- TBD -
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 
Reverse Ratio (:1)1.77
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 
Trans Description Cont.Continuously Variable
Trans Description Cont. Again 
Trans Order Code 
Trans Type1

Nissan Maxima Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)3540

Nissan Maxima Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)9.6

Nissan Maxima Engine
Displacement3.5L/- TBD -
Engine Order Code 
Engine TypeGas V6
Fuel SystemSMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM290 @ 6400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM261 @ 4400

Nissan Maxima Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)1.00
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)0.83
Suspension Type - FrontIndependent Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - RearMulti-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)w/Coil Springs

Nissan Maxima Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (Primary)550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)130

Nissan Maxima Vehicle
EPA ClassificationMid-Size

Nissan Maxima Brakes
Brake ABS System4-Wheel
Brake TypePwr
Disc - Front (Yes or )Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) 
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)12.60 x 1.10
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)12.13 x 0.63
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 

Nissan Maxima Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)26
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)22
  

Nissan Maxima Warranty

Basic:3 Years/36,000 Miles/km Corrosion:5 Years/Unlimited Miles/km Emissions:3 Years/7 Years/36,000 Miles/km/50,000 Miles/km/70,000 Miles/km



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