Nissan Maxima: Sports Car Dynamics in a Big Car Package

Considered a "large car," the Nissan Maxima brings sports car characteristics to the large car segment in a big way.

All Maxima models across the lineup have a 3.5-liter V6 engine that boasts 300 horsepower with an Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission. This engine is powerful enough that it was named to Ward's Auto's 10 Best Engines list. With a number of technologies at work under the hood, including Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control, the Nissan Maxima achieves strong fuel efficiency, with an estimated 21 mpg of city driving and 30 mpg of highway travels.

Whether behind the wheel or traveling as a passenger, you'll enjoy the luxurious cabin, which was also recognized by the experts at Ward's with a spot on their 10 Best Interiors list. Active Noise Cancelling makes for a quiet and relaxed ride. Power-adjustable front seats are standard, and while the seating for five comes standard with cloth upholstery, leather upholstery is available, as are heated and ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard.

Other comfort and infotainment amenities include the NissanConnect system, which is standard with an 8-inch touchscreen, smartphone integration with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, an eight-speaker sound system, and satellite and HD radio. Navigation is also standard, and the system is controlled via the touch screen or the control knob that is mounted on the center console. You can upgrade the sound system to a Bose 11-speaker system.

Performance and connectivity don't come at the expense of safety. In fact, the Nissan Maxima was named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety after its strong performance in crash testing. It also received the perfect overall rating of five stars after crash testing performed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Numerous safety systems and features are to thank for those accolades, including standard and available safety equipment, such as forward collision warning and emergency braking, vehicle dynamic control with traction control, tire pressure monitoring, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, a rearview camera, adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, and more.

The best way to understand everything the Nissan Maxima has to offer is by seeing and experiencing it for yourself. The award-winning staff at CMA's Colonial Nissan are always available to take customers for a no-obligation, no-pressure test drive. We have been serving customers for more than 90 years, making sure each one is satisfied with every experience they have at our dealership. 

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