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Nissan Maxima

U.S. specifications for documented generations and configurations. Values apply to each listed year and configuration.

8th generation · 2016–2023

2023 Nissan Maxima

SV · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4897 mm / 192.8 in
Width: 1859 mm / 73.2 in
Height: 1435 mm / 56.5 in
Wheelbase: 2776 mm / 109.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 3.5 L V6 Gasoline · CVT · FWD
Horsepower: 300 hp Manufacturer-stated horsepower; test standard not specified.
Torque: 261 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 20 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 30 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 24 mpg
Seats: 5
Seat rows: 2

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated U.S. model year and configuration, not every year or trim in the generation.
Millimeters are converted from manufacturer-published inches at 25.4 mm per inch, rounded to the nearest millimeter.
SV · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Nissan Maxima U.S. generation history / model introduction — Nissan North America
2023 Nissan Maxima U.S. specifications — Nissan North America
2023 Nissan Maxima SV: EPA vehicle record 45943 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Nissan USA discontinued vehicles — Nissan North America

7th generation · 2009–2014

2014 Nissan Maxima

3.5 S · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4841 mm / 190.6 in
Width: 1859 mm / 73.2 in
Height: 1468 mm / 57.8 in
Wheelbase: 2776 mm / 109.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 3.5 L V6 Gasoline · CVT · FWD
Horsepower: 290 hp Manufacturer-stated horsepower; test standard not specified.
Torque: 261 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 19 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 26 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 22 mpg
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated U.S. model year and configuration, not every year or trim in the generation.
Millimeters are converted from manufacturer-published inches at 25.4 mm per inch, rounded to the nearest millimeter.
3.5 S · Gasoline · FWD

Nissan Maxima U.S. generation history / model introduction — Nissan North America
2014 Nissan Maxima U.S. specifications — Nissan North America
2014 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S: EPA vehicle record 34349 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

6th generation · 2004–2008

2008 Nissan Maxima

3.5 SE · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4937 mm / 194.4 in
Width: 1821 mm / 71.7 in
Height: 1480 mm / 58.3 in
Wheelbase: 2824 mm / 111.2 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 3.5 L V6 Gasoline · CVT · FWD
Horsepower: 255 hp Manufacturer-stated horsepower; test standard not specified. Premium fuel used for rated performance.
Torque: 252 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 19 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 25 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 21 mpg
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated U.S. model year and configuration, not every year or trim in the generation.
Premium fuel is recommended for maximum rated performance; the manufacturer permits regular gasoline.
Native manufacturer millimeters and separately published inches are retained; rounding can differ.
3.5 SE · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Nissan Maxima U.S. generation history / model introduction — Nissan North America
2008 Nissan Maxima U.S. specifications — Nissan North America
2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE: EPA vehicle record 24873 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
2008 Nissan Maxima U.S. owner manual, page 9-8 — Nissan North America

2008 Nissan Maxima

3.5 SL · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4937 mm / 194.4 in
Width: 1821 mm / 71.7 in
Height: 1480 mm / 58.3 in
Wheelbase: 2824 mm / 111.2 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 3.5 L V6 Gasoline · CVT · FWD
Horsepower: 255 hp Manufacturer-stated horsepower; test standard not specified. Premium fuel used for rated performance.
Torque: 252 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 19 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 25 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 21 mpg
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated U.S. model year and configuration, not every year or trim in the generation.
Premium fuel is recommended for maximum rated performance; the manufacturer permits regular gasoline.
Native manufacturer millimeters and separately published inches are retained; rounding can differ.
3.5 SL · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Nissan Maxima U.S. generation history / model introduction — Nissan North America
2008 Nissan Maxima U.S. specifications — Nissan North America
2008 Nissan Maxima U.S. owner manual, page 9-8 — Nissan North America
2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL: EPA vehicle record 24873 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

5th generation · 2000–2003

2003 Nissan Maxima

SE Manual · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4863 mm / 191.5 in
Width: 1785 mm / 70.3 in
Height: 1440 mm / 56.7 in
Wheelbase: 2750 mm / 108.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 3.5 L V6 Gasoline · 6-speed manual · FWD
Horsepower: 255 hp Manufacturer-stated horsepower; test standard not specified.
Torque: 246 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 19 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 26 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 21 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated U.S. model year and configuration, not every year or trim in the generation.
Height follows the factory tire fitment: SE P225/50R17; GLE P215/55R17.
Native manufacturer millimeters and separately published inches are retained; rounding can differ.
SE Manual · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Nissan Maxima U.S. generation history / model introduction — Nissan North America
2003 Nissan Maxima U.S. specifications — Nissan North America
2003 Nissan Maxima SE Manual: EPA vehicle record 18699 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Owners Manual - Nissan Maxima 2003, U.S. edition, page 9-9 — Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. / official Technical Information library

2003 Nissan Maxima

GLE Automatic · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4863 mm / 191.5 in
Width: 1785 mm / 70.3 in
Height: 1450 mm / 57.1 in
Wheelbase: 2750 mm / 108.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 3.5 L V6 Gasoline · 4-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 255 hp Manufacturer-stated horsepower; test standard not specified.
Torque: 246 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 17 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 24 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 20 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated U.S. model year and configuration, not every year or trim in the generation.
Height follows the factory tire fitment: SE P225/50R17; GLE P215/55R17.
Native manufacturer millimeters and separately published inches are retained; rounding can differ.
GLE Automatic · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Nissan Maxima U.S. generation history / model introduction — Nissan North America
2003 Nissan Maxima U.S. specifications — Nissan North America
Owners Manual - Nissan Maxima 2003, U.S. edition, page 9-9 — Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. / official Technical Information library
2003 Nissan Maxima GLE Automatic: EPA vehicle record 18698 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

4th generation · 1995–1999

1997 Nissan Maxima

GXE Manual · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4810 mm / 189.4 in
Width: 1770 mm / 69.7 in
Height: 1415 mm / 55.7 in
Wheelbase: 2700 mm / 106.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 3.0 L V6 Gasoline · 5-speed manual · FWD
Horsepower: 190 hp Manufacturer-stated horsepower; test standard not specified.
Torque: 205 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 19 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 24 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 21 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated U.S. model year and configuration, not every year or trim in the generation.
Native manufacturer millimeters and separately published inches are retained; rounding can differ.
GXE Manual · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Nissan Maxima U.S. generation history / model introduction — Nissan North America
1997 Nissan Maxima U.S. specifications — Nissan North America
1997 Nissan Maxima GXE Manual: EPA vehicle record 13554 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Owners Manual - Nissan Maxima 1997, U.S. edition, page 9-9 — Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. / official Technical Information library

1997 Nissan Maxima

GLE Automatic · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4810 mm / 189.4 in
Width: 1770 mm / 69.7 in
Height: 1415 mm / 55.7 in
Wheelbase: 2700 mm / 106.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 3.0 L V6 Gasoline · 4-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 190 hp Manufacturer-stated horsepower; test standard not specified.
Torque: 205 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 18 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 26 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 21 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated U.S. model year and configuration, not every year or trim in the generation.
Native manufacturer millimeters and separately published inches are retained; rounding can differ.
GLE Automatic · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Nissan Maxima U.S. generation history / model introduction — Nissan North America
1997 Nissan Maxima U.S. specifications — Nissan North America
Owners Manual - Nissan Maxima 1997, U.S. edition, page 9-9 — Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. / official Technical Information library
1997 Nissan Maxima GLE Automatic: EPA vehicle record 13553 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

3rd generation · 1989–1994

1993 Nissan Maxima

3.0 SOHC Automatic · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4765 mm / 187.6 in
Width: 1760 mm / 69.3 in
Height: 1400 mm / 55.1 in
Wheelbase: 2650 mm / 104.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 3.0 L V6 Gasoline · 4-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: Not verified Factory output is not verified for this exact U.S. model year.
Torque: Not verified
City economy · U.S. EPA: 17 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 24 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 19 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated U.S. model year and configuration, not every year or trim in the generation.
Native manufacturer millimeters and separately published inches are retained; rounding can differ.
Horsepower and torque are unverified for this exact U.S. model year; they are not borrowed from another market or year.
3.0 SOHC Automatic · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
1993 Nissan Maxima U.S. specifications — Nissan North America
Nissan Maxima U.S. generation history / model introduction — Nissan North America
1993 Nissan Maxima 3.0 SOHC Automatic: EPA vehicle record 10038 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Owners Manual - Nissan Maxima 1993, U.S. edition, pages 9-7–9-8 — Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. / official Technical Information library

1993 Nissan Maxima

3.0 DOHC Manual · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4765 mm / 187.6 in
Width: 1760 mm / 69.3 in
Height: 1400 mm / 55.1 in
Wheelbase: 2650 mm / 104.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 3.0 L V6 Gasoline · 5-speed manual · FWD
Horsepower: Not verified Factory output is not verified for this exact U.S. model year.
Torque: Not verified
City economy · U.S. EPA: 18 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 24 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 20 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated U.S. model year and configuration, not every year or trim in the generation.
Native manufacturer millimeters and separately published inches are retained; rounding can differ.
Horsepower and torque are unverified for this exact U.S. model year; they are not borrowed from another market or year.
3.0 DOHC Manual · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
1993 Nissan Maxima U.S. specifications — Nissan North America
Nissan Maxima U.S. generation history / model introduction — Nissan North America
Owners Manual - Nissan Maxima 1993, U.S. edition, pages 9-7–9-8 — Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. / official Technical Information library
1993 Nissan Maxima 3.0 DOHC Manual: EPA vehicle record 10039 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

1993 Nissan Maxima

3.0 DOHC Automatic · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4765 mm / 187.6 in
Width: 1760 mm / 69.3 in
Height: 1400 mm / 55.1 in
Wheelbase: 2650 mm / 104.3 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 3.0 L V6 Gasoline · 4-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: Not verified Factory output is not verified for this exact U.S. model year.
Torque: Not verified
City economy · U.S. EPA: 17 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 23 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 19 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated U.S. model year and configuration, not every year or trim in the generation.
Native manufacturer millimeters and separately published inches are retained; rounding can differ.
Horsepower and torque are unverified for this exact U.S. model year; they are not borrowed from another market or year.
3.0 DOHC Automatic · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
1993 Nissan Maxima U.S. specifications — Nissan North America
Nissan Maxima U.S. generation history / model introduction — Nissan North America
Owners Manual - Nissan Maxima 1993, U.S. edition, pages 9-7–9-8 — Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. / official Technical Information library
1993 Nissan Maxima 3.0 DOHC Automatic: EPA vehicle record 10037 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

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