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2009 Nissan Maxima Sedan
MSRP: from $29,290
 
Layout:
front-engine / FWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,556; 3,579
GVWR: 4,698
Weight distribution: 61 / 39
Max. towing capacity: 1,000
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 20.0
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 37.4
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 12.6 x 1.1 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 12.1 x 0.6 in. power-assisted vented discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; CVTCS
Displacement: 3,498
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 95.5 x 81.4
Compression Ratio: 10.6:1
Power [hp]: 290 at 6,400
Torque [lb-ft]: 261 at 4,400
Redline: 6,600
Mileage City [mpg]: 19
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 26
 
Transmission:
Type: Continuously Variable Transmission
Ratios: 2.37 – 0.44
Final Drive: 5.17
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 190.6
Width [in.]: 73.2
Height [in.]: 57.8
Wheelbase [in.]: 109.3
Front Track [in.]: 62.4
Rear Track [in.]: 62.4
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 96.2
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 38.5
Rear Headroom [in.]: 36.4
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 43.8
Rear Legroom [in.]: 34.6
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 56.3
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 55.1
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 53.4
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 53.9
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 14.2
Standard Features
  • 2 12v power outlets
  • 2 power remote, folding door mirrors
  • 245/45 R18 all-season tires
  • 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine
  • 4 door curb lights
  • 4 doors
  • 4-way power passenger bucket seat
  • 6-disc in-dash mounted CD changer
  • 8 speakers
  • 8-way power driver bucket seat with lumbar support
  • AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
  • Alloy wheels
  • Aluminum-look interior accents
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Automatic headlights
  • Battery run-down protection
  • Body-color bumpers
  • Cargo area carpeting and light
  • Chrome door handles, grille, and exhaust tips
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Compass
  • Continuously Variable Transmission
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Driver foot-rest
  • Dual-zone autom. air-conditioning with air filter
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with storage
  • Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Illuminated entry with fade
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry for doors and trunk
  • Keyfob window controls
  • Keyless Entry
  • Leather gear shift knob and steering wheel
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • MP3 Player
  • Overhead console with storage
  • Panic alarm
  • Power door locks with selective unlocking
  • Power sliding and tilting glass sunroof
  • Power windows; with one-touch open / close in front
  • Projector beam halogen headlights
  • Radio data system (RDS)
  • Reading lights in front and rear
  • Rear 60/40 split-folding bench seats
  • Rear window defogger
  • Remote trunk release
  • Storage: front doors, front seat-backs, and dashboard
  • Sun shade
  • Sun visor strip
  • Sun visor vanity mirror with illumination on driver and passenger side
  • Tachometer
  • Temporary spare tire
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Traction control (TCS)
  • Trip computer
  • Ultra low emission vehicle II
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Variable intermittent, speed-sensitive windshield wipers
  • Vehicle security system
  • Window grid diversity antenna
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 36 / 36,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 60 / Unlimited
Powertrain [months / miles] 60 / 60,000
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat:
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 5.8
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 15.5
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 14.6
 
Top Speed [mph]: 132
Braking 60 - 0 [ft.]: 121