2003 Nissan Maxima SE MT
The 2003 Nissan Maxima SE MT is a 255-hp 3.5-liter V6 sedan with a 6-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $25,649 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 255 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 246 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Maxima measures 191.5 inches long on a 108.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,233 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $25,649 ($45,304 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | VQ35DE 3.5L DOHC 24V V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 246 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual (standard from Oct 2001 production) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent struts w/ coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link Beam w/ thicker stabilizer bars |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | 4-wheel disc, 4-channel/4-sensor ABS |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 191.5 in |
| Width | 70.3 in |
| Height | 56.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,233 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars