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Summary
Nissan's current Maxima is a fresh design with plenty to offer. This is a great car for enthusiasts who need a few concessions toward practicality and budget. It's a lot of fun to drive, yet offers roomy, comfortable accommodations for four and a big trunk. This is a car for people who want performance and functionality with reasonable monthly payments.The $3300 price premium for the SE 20th Anniversary Edition over the regular SE is steep tariff for just 5 extra horsepower, the limited-slip differential and some cosmetic enhancements. The total performance gain isn't all that significant. It's worth it if aggressive styling suits you, but one of the chief benefits of a sport sedan is the ability to go fast without attracting too much attention. Regardless of the option package, this fifth-generation Maxima is more powerful, more agile and more practical that its forbearer. It should be on every mid-size shopping list.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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GXE ($21,249), SE ($23,849), GLE ($26,449), SE 20th Anniversary Edition ($27,149) |
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Engines:
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3.0-liter dohc 24v V6 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual front airbags, active head restraints, inside trunk release latch, child safety seat anchors |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Oppama, Japan |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Maxima SE ($23,849) |
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Standard Equipment:
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traction control, ABS, air conditioning, AM/FM/cassette stereo, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, cruise control, tilt steering, 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels, fog lights |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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4-speed automatic transmission ($500), Comfort & Convenience package ($1,799) includes power sunroof, 17-inch alloy wheels, 8-way power driver's seat, variable intermittent wipers |
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Destination Charge:
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520 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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26668 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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222 @ 6400 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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217 @ 4000 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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19/26 |
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Wheelbase:
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108.3 |
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Length/width/height:
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190.5/70.3/56.5 |
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Track, f/r:
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60.2/59.4 |
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Turning circle:
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35.4 |
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Seating capacity:
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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40.5/55.3/44.8 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.4/53.7/36.2 |
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Cargo volume:
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15.1 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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beam |
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Ground clearance:
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5.9 |
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Curb weight:
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3245 |
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Tires:
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P225/50HR17 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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18.5 |
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