Nissan Maxima A36
Eighth generation · 2016–2023 · 8 model years · 5 trims
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Photo: 2021 Nissan Maxima SV in Super Black, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: NISSAN MAXIMA China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Nissan Maxima 2017 Side Front by Alistair Fernandez, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2018 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL, rear right, 03-29-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2023 Nissan Maxima interior by deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2021 Nissan Maxima SV in Super Black, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: NISSAN MAXIMA China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Maxima 2017 Side Front by Alistair Fernandez, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL, rear right, 03-29-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2023 Nissan Maxima interior by deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | |||||||
| SV · Sedan | V6 (VQ35DE), DOHC | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT with manual shift mode, D-Step logic and sport tuning | FWD | 20/30 (24) | $38,340 |
| SR · Sedan | V6 (VQ35DE), DOHC | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT with manual shift mode, D-Step logic and sport tuning | FWD | 20/30 (24) | $43,500 |
| Platinum · Sedan | V6 (VQ35DE), DOHC | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT with manual shift mode, D-Step logic and sport tuning | FWD | 20/30 (24) | $44,450 |
| 2022 | |||||||
| SV · Sedan | VQ35DE 3.5L Naturally Aspirated V6 | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT with manual shift mode, D-Step logic and sport tuning | FWD | 20/30 (24) | $37,840 |
| SR · Sedan | VQ35DE 3.5L Naturally Aspirated V6 | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT with manual shift mode, D-Step logic and sport tuning | FWD | 20/30 (24) | $43,000 |
| Platinum · Sedan | VQ35DE 3.5L Naturally Aspirated V6 | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT with manual shift mode, D-Step logic and sport tuning | FWD | 20/30 (24) | $43,150 |
| 2021 | |||||||
| SV · Sedan | V6 (VQ35DE), DOHC | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT w/ D-Step logic and sport tuning | FWD | 20/30 (24) | $37,090 |
| SR · Sedan | V6 (VQ35DE), DOHC | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT w/ D-Step logic and sport tuning | FWD | 20/30 (24) | $42,250 |
| Platinum · Sedan | V6 (VQ35DE), DOHC | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT w/ D-Step logic and sport tuning | FWD | 20/30 (24) | $42,320 |
| 2020 | |||||||
| S · Sedan | 3.5L DOHC V6 (VQ35DE) | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT with manual shift mode, D-Step logic, sport tuning | FWD | 20/30 (24) | $34,450 |
| SV · Sedan | 3.5L DOHC V6 (VQ35DE) | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT with manual shift mode, D-Step logic, sport tuning | FWD | 20/30 (24) | $36,650 |
| SL · Sedan | 3.5L DOHC V6 (VQ35DE) | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT with manual shift mode, D-Step logic, sport tuning | FWD | 20/30 (24) | $38,840 |
| SR · Sedan | 3.5L DOHC V6 (VQ35DE) | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT with manual shift mode, D-Step logic, sport tuning | FWD | 20/30 (24) | $41,650 |
| Platinum · Sedan | 3.5L DOHC V6 (VQ35DE) | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT with manual shift mode, D-Step logic, sport tuning | FWD | 20/30 (24) | $41,840 |
| 2019 | |||||||
| S · Sedan | 3.5 L V6 | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT with manual shift mode, D-Step logic and sport tuning | FWD | 20/30 (24) | $34,050 |
| SV · Sedan | 3.5 L V6 | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT with manual shift mode, D-Step logic and sport tuning | FWD | 20/30 (24) | $36,060 |
| SL · Sedan | 3.5 L V6 | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT with manual shift mode, D-Step logic and sport tuning | FWD | 20/30 (24) | $38,540 |
| SR · Sedan | 3.5 L V6 | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT with manual shift mode, D-Step logic and sport tuning | FWD | 20/30 (24) | $39,630 |
| Platinum · Sedan | 3.5 L V6 | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT with manual shift mode, D-Step logic and sport tuning | FWD | 20/30 (24) | $41,540 |
| 2018 | |||||||
| S · Sedan | 3.5 L V6, DOHC, naturally aspirated (VQ35DE), aluminum block and heads | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT with manual shift mode, D-Step logic and sport tuning | FWD | 21/30 (25) | $33,420 |
| SV · Sedan | 3.5 L V6, DOHC, naturally aspirated (VQ35DE), aluminum block and heads | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT with manual shift mode, D-Step logic and sport tuning | FWD | 21/30 (25) | $35,420 |
| SL · Sedan | 3.5 L V6, DOHC, naturally aspirated (VQ35DE), aluminum block and heads | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT with manual shift mode, D-Step logic and sport tuning | FWD | 21/30 (25) | $37,840 |
| SR · Sedan | 3.5 L V6, DOHC, naturally aspirated (VQ35DE), aluminum block and heads | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT with manual shift mode, D-Step logic and sport tuning | FWD | 21/30 (25) | $38,680 |
| Platinum · Sedan | 3.5 L V6, DOHC, naturally aspirated (VQ35DE), aluminum block and heads | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT with manual shift mode, D-Step logic and sport tuning | FWD | 21/30 (25) | $41,090 |
| 2017 | |||||||
| S · Sedan | 3.5 L V6 DOHC (VQ35DE) | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT (w/ manual shift mode, D-Step logic, sport tuning) | FWD | 21/30 (25) | $32,610 |
| SV · Sedan | 3.5 L V6 DOHC (VQ35DE) | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT (w/ manual shift mode, D-Step logic, sport tuning) | FWD | 21/30 (25) | $34,590 |
| SL · Sedan | 3.5 L V6 DOHC (VQ35DE) | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT (w/ manual shift mode, D-Step logic, sport tuning) | FWD | 21/30 (25) | $37,090 |
| SR · Sedan | 3.5 L V6 DOHC (VQ35DE) | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT (w/ manual shift mode, D-Step logic, sport tuning) | FWD | 21/30 (25) | $37,870 |
| Platinum · Sedan | 3.5 L V6 DOHC (VQ35DE) | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT (w/ manual shift mode, D-Step logic, sport tuning) | FWD | 21/30 (25) | $40,040 |
| 2016 | |||||||
| S · Sedan | 3.5 L V6 | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT with D-Step Logic and sport tuning | FWD | 22/30 (25) | $32,510 |
| SV · Sedan | 3.5 L V6 | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT with D-Step Logic and sport tuning | FWD | 22/30 (25) | $34,490 |
| SL · Sedan | 3.5 L V6 | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT with D-Step Logic and sport tuning | FWD | 22/30 (25) | $36,990 |
| SR · Sedan | 3.5 L V6 | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT with D-Step Logic and sport tuning | FWD | 22/30 (25) | $37,770 |
| Platinum · Sedan | 3.5 L V6 | 300 | 261 lb-ft | Xtronic CVT with D-Step Logic and sport tuning | FWD | 22/30 (25) | $39,960 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | ★★★★★ |
| 2022 | 0 | ★★★★★ |
| 2021 | 0 | ★★★★★ |
| 2020 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 2019 | 1 | Not rated |
| 2018 | 2 | ★★★★★ |
| 2017 | 4 | ★★★★★ |
| 2016 | 8 | ★★★★★ |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.