Nissan Maxima is a five-seat midsize vehicle in the Sedan category. For the 2016 model year, there are five trim-lines to choose from, all with the same 3.5L V-6 engine that produces 300 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual premium gasoline expense is $2,800, which over the course of five years will cost you $3,500 in extra fuel spending. Nissan Maxima has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.
2016 Maxima has a relatively short wheelbase ( 109.3 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 3471 - 3593 lbs.
2016 Maxima seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only one measurement - legs - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on hips and head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Maxima falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 14.3 cu. ft.
Trim | 2016 Maxima 3.5 S | 2016 Maxima 3.5 SV | 2016 Maxima 3.5 SL | 2016 Maxima 3.5 SR | 2016 Maxima Platinum |
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Starging MSRP | $32,510 | $34,490 | $36,990 | $37,770 | $39,960 |
Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
HP | 300 hp | 300 hp | 300 hp | 300 hp | 300 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 22 MPG | 22 MPG | 22 MPG | 22 MPG | 22 MPG |
Highway | 30 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG |
Combined | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
2016 Maxima Sedan comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $1,209 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average more powerful engine, Maxima has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 25 mpg.
2016 Maxima Sedan has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed one hundred and eleven complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also eight recalls issued by Nissan, which by itself is a relatively high number.