2016 Nissan Maxima SL
The 2016 Nissan Maxima SL is a 300-hp 3.5-liter V6 sedan with a xtronic cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $36,990 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $36,990 ($50,091 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $37,825 ($51,221 *) |
| Destination Charge | $835 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 300 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 261 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Redline | 6,600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Bore and Stroke | 95.5 x 81.4 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Xtronic CVT with D-Step Logic and sport tuning |
| Reverse | 1.797 |
| Final Drive | 5.25 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut w/ coil springs (ZF Sachs twin-tube shocks) |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link independent (ZF Sachs monotube shocks) |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 24.2 mm |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 26.5 mm |
| Turning Diameter | 38.1 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | single piston |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.60 x 1.10 in vented |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.13 x 0.63 in vented |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 in |
| Wheels Rear | 18 in |
| Tires Front | 245/45R18 |
| Tires Rear | 245/45R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 192.8 in |
| Width | 73.2 in |
| Height | 56.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in |
| Front Track | 62.4 in |
| Rear Track | 62.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,533 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 61% / 39% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 45 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.7 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.2 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.5 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars