The 2009 Nissan Maxima is new from the ground up, and will be available in S and SV versions when it goes on sale in early summer of this year. As Nissan's top-of-the-line sedan, it comes with a wide range of standard and optional features. All Maximas will come with an aluminum- and wood-toned driver-oriented cockpit - leather is optional - with an eight-way power adjustable driver's seat and four-way power passenger front seat. The driver's seat is available with a manual thigh extension and can be equipped with heating and cooling.
A twin-panel moonroof is optional, with a large front section and power sunshade for the rear.
The available Bose audio system features nine speakers and has an iPod interface, while the hard-drive based navigation system comes with XM NavTraffic with real-time traffic information, voice recognition, 9.3 GB of hard drive space for your own music and a 7.0-inch color display on the dash.
Safety equipment includes dual-stage front air bags, side impact airbags and roof-mounted side curtain air bags. The Maxima also features active head restraints.
| Chassis | |
| Tires F-R | 10-spoke, 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P245/45R18 all-season tires |
| Brakes F-R | 4-wheel power-assisted vented disc brakes, standard 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA) |
| Engine | |
| Type | 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with improved air intake, combustion and exhaust |
| Horsepower | 290 |
| Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM | 261 lb-ft |
| Fuel | 20-gallon fuel tank capacity for extended driving range |
| Transmission | Continuously variable Auto |
| Exterior | |
| Curb Weight | 3600 lb (mfr) |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in |
| Height | 57.8 in |
| Length | 190.6 in |
| Width | 73.2 in |
| Performance | |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2 sec (mfr est) |
| CO2 Emissions | 0.9 lb/mile |
