2009-2014 Nissan Maxima
Full-size Sedan
Nissan offers a unique experience of adding a bit more executive-level luxury than other in its full size sedan class. For example this five-person car is reduced to four people total when optioned with bucket seats for the rear passengers. There is also an option for dual sunroofs. There is quality behind this car, too, as the Maxima has earned a recommendation from Consumer Reports.
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (4)
3.5 S
241,207,62,152,85,95,47,1513.5 SV
96,237,158,59,153,157,154,563.5 SV w/Premium Pkg
67,208,110,583.5 SV w/Sport Pkg
Available packages (6)
COLD PKG
heated front seats heated exterior mirrors heated steering wheelPREMIUM PKG
dual panel moonroof w/pwr retractable sunshades pwr rear sunshade xenon HID headlights heated exterior mirrors auto-dimming driver exterior mirror exterior mirrors w/reverse tilt-down & memory auto entry/exit system w/dual-driver memory premium leather wrapped heated steering wheel w/stitch & dimple steering column mounted paddle shifters pwr tilt/telescopic steering column w/memory premium leather seat trim heated front seats climate controlled driver seat rear bucket seats w/trunk pass-through large rear seat fold-down center armrest w/audio & HVAC controls eucalyptus wood-tone trim cargo net premium mood lighting rear pwr windows w/one-touch auto-up/down 7" color monitor RearView monitor XM satellite radio iPod interface system iPod net in center console Bluetooth hands-free phone system RCA jackPREMIUM TECH PKG
HDD navigation system w/voice recognition 9.3 GB Music Box hard drive in-dash single CD XM Nav Traffic 7" touch-screen color monitorSPORT PKG
P245/40VR19 all-season tires 19" alloy wheels sport-tuned suspension rear spoiler xenon HID headlights heated exterior mirrors auto-dimming driver exterior mirror exterior mirrors w/reverse tilt-down & memory auto entry/exit system w/dual-driver memory premium leather wrapped heated steering wheel w/stitch & dimple steering column mounted paddle shifters pwr tilt/telescopic steering column w/memory premium leather seat trim heated front seats rear bucket seats w/trunk pass through large rear seat fold-down armrest w/finisher metallic link trim cargo net XM satellite radio Bluetooth hands-free phone systemSPORT TECH PKG
HDD navigation system w/voice recognition 9.3 GB Music Box hard drive in-dash single CD XM Nav Traffic 7" touch-screen color monitor RearView monitor iPod interface system iPod net in center console RCA jackTECH PKG
HDD navigation system w/voice recognition 9.3 GB Music Box hard drive in-dash single CD XM Nav Traffic 7" touch-screen color monitor RearView monitor XM satellite radio iPod interface system iPod net in center console RCA jackAvailable drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
V6 Cylinder EngineAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (4)
3.5 S
241,207,62,152,85,95,154,47,1513.5 SV
96,237,158,59,153,157,563.5 SV w/Premium Pkg
67,208,110,583.5 SV w/Sport Pkg
Available packages (7)
COLD PKG
heated front seats heated exterior mirrors heated steering wheelMONITOR PKG
7" color monitor 2.0 GB Music Box hard drive aux audio/video input USB input iPod net in center console RearView monitorPREMIUM PKG
dual panel moonroof w/pwr retractable sunshades pwr rear sunshade xenon HID headlights heated exterior mirrors auto-dimming driver exterior mirror exterior mirrors w/reverse tilt-down & memory auto entry/exit system w/dual-driver memory premium leather wrapped heated steering wheel w/stitch & dimple steering column mounted paddle shifters pwr tilt/telescopic steering column w/memory premium leather seat trim heated front seats climate controlled driver seat rear bucket seats w/trunk pass-through large rear seat fold-down center armrest rear audio & HVAC controls eucalyptus wood-tone trim premium mood lighting rear pwr windows w/one-touch auto-up/down 7" color monitor RearView monitor 2.0 GB Music Box hard drive aux audio/video input USB input iPod net in center console shift knob w/unique stitchSPORT PKG
P245/40VR19 all-season tires 19" light hyper silver alloy wheels sport-tuned suspension rear spoiler xenon HID headlights heated exterior mirrors auto-dimming driver exterior mirror exterior mirrors w/reverse tilt-down & memory auto entry/exit system w/dual-driver memory premium leather wrapped heated steering wheel w/stitch & dimple steering column mounted paddle shifters pwr tilt/telescopic steering column w/memory premium leather seat trim heated front seats driver seat memory rear bucket seats w/trunk pass through large rear seat fold-down armrest metallic link trim shift knob w/unique stitchTECH PKG
HDD navigation system w/voice recognition 9.3 GB Music Box hard drive XM Nav Traffic XM Nav Weather 7" touch-screen color monitor DVD playback Bluetooth streaming audioPREMIUM TECH PKG
HDD navigation system w/voice recognition 9.3 GB Music Box hard drive XM Nav Traffic XM Nav Weather 7" touch-screen color monitor DVD playback Bluetooth streaming audioSPORT TECH PKG
HDD navigation system w/voice recognition 9.3 GB Music Box hard drive XM Nav Traffic XM Nav Weather 7" touch-screen color monitor DVD playback Bluetooth streaming audioAvailable drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
V6 Cylinder EngineAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (4)
3.5 S
241,207,62,152,85,95,154,47,1513.5 SV
96,237,158,59,153,157,563.5 SV w/Premium Pkg
67,208,110,583.5 SV w/Sport Pkg
Available packages (7)
COLD PKG
heated front bucket seats body color folding heated pwr mirrors leather wrapped heated steering wheelMONITOR PKG
7" color monitor 2.0 GB Music Box hard drive aux audio/video input USB input iPod net in center console RearView monitorPREMIUM PKG
dual panel moonroof w/pwr retractable sunshades pwr rear sunshade xenon HID headlights heated exterior mirrors auto-dimming driver exterior mirror exterior mirrors w/reverse tilt-down & memory auto entry/exit system w/dual-driver memory premium leather wrapped heated steering wheel w/characteristic stitch paddle shifters pwr tilt/telescopic steering column premium leather seat trim heated front seats climate controlled driver seat w/memory rear bucket seats w/trunk pass-through large rear seat fold-down center armrest eucalyptus wood-tone trim premium mood lighting rear pwr windows w/one-touch auto-up/down 7" color monitor RearView monitor 2.0 GB Music Box hard drive aux audio/video input USB input iPod net in center console shift knob w/characteristic stitchSPORT PKG
P245/40VR19 all-season tires 19" dark hyper silver alloy wheels sport-tuned suspension rear spoiler xenon HID headlights heated exterior mirrors auto-dimming driver exterior mirror exterior mirrors w/reverse tilt-down & memory auto entry/exit system w/dual-driver memory premium leather wrapped heated steering wheel w/characteristic stitch paddle shifters pwr tilt/telescopic steering column premium leather seat trim heated front seats driver seat memory rear bucket seats w/trunk pass through large rear seat fold-down armrest metallic link trim shift knob w/characteristic stitch dark colored grille smoked headlightsTECH PKG
HDD navigation system w/voice recognition 9.3 GB Music Box hard drive XM NavTraffic XM NavWeather 7" touch-screen color monitor DVD playback Bluetooth streaming audioPREMIUM TECH PKG
HDD navigation system w/voice recognition 9.3 GB Music Box hard drive XM NavTraffic XM NavWeather 7" touch-screen color monitor DVD playback Bluetooth streaming audioSPORT TECH PKG
HDD navigation system w/voice recognition 9.3 GB Music Box hard drive XM NavTraffic XM NavWeather 7" touch-screen color monitor DVD playback Bluetooth streaming audioAvailable drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
V6 Cylinder EngineAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (5)
3.5 S
241,207,62,152,85,95,154,47,1513.5 S w/Limited Edition Pkg
3.5 SV
96,237,158,59,153,157,563.5 SV w/Premium Pkg
67,208,110,583.5 SV w/Sport Pkg
Available packages (8)
COLD PKG
heated front bucket seats body color folding heated pwr mirrors leather wrapped heated steering wheelMONITOR PKG
7" color monitor USB input iPod net in center console RearView monitorPREMIUM PKG
dual panel moonroof w/pwr retractable sunshades pwr rear sunshade xenon HID headlights heated exterior mirrors auto-dimming driver exterior mirror exterior mirrors w/reverse tilt-down & memory auto entry/exit system w/dual-driver memory premium leather wrapped heated steering wheel w/characteristic stitch paddle shifters pwr tilt/telescopic steering column premium leather seat trim heated front seats climate controlled driver seat w/memory rear bucket seats w/trunk pass-through large rear seat fold-down center armrest Atlantic cherry wood-tone trim premium mood lighting 7" color monitor RearView monitor USB input iPod net in center console shift knob w/characteristic stitchSPORT PKG
P245/40VR19 all-season tires 19" dark hyper silver alloy wheels sport-tuned suspension rear spoiler xenon HID headlights heated exterior mirrors auto-dimming driver exterior mirror exterior mirrors w/reverse tilt-down & memory auto entry/exit system w/dual-driver memory premium leather wrapped heated steering wheel w/characteristic stitch paddle shifters pwr tilt/telescopic steering column premium leather seat trim heated front seats driver seat memory rear bucket seats w/trunk pass through large rear seat fold-down armrest metallic trim shift knob w/characteristic stitch dark satin chrome grille smoked headlights characteristic stitch on center console lidLIMITED EDITION PKG
smoked finish xenon high intensity discharge headlights front fog lights 18" x 8.0" dark hyper silver aluminum alloy wheels rear spoiler dark sport appearance grille outside mirror turn signals compass in rearview mirror metallic interior trimTECH PKG
HDD navigation system w/voice recognition XM NavTraffic XM NavWeather 7" touch-screen color monitor DVD playback Bluetooth streaming audio Zagat restaurant reviewsPREMIUM TECH PKG
HDD navigation system w/voice recognition XM NavTraffic XM NavWeather 7" touch-screen color monitor DVD playback Bluetooth streaming audio Zagat restaurant reviewsSPORT TECH PKG
HDD navigation system w/voice recognition XM NavTraffic XM NavWeather 7" touch-screen color monitor DVD playback Bluetooth streaming audio Zagat restaurant reviewsAvailable drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
V6 Cylinder EngineAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (4)
3.5 S
241,207,62,152,85,95,154,47,1513.5 SV
96,237,158,59,153,157,563.5 SV w/Premium Pkg
67,208,110,583.5 SV w/Sport Pkg
Available packages (8)
COLD PKG
heated front bucket seats body color folding heated pwr mirrors leather wrapped heated steering wheelMONITOR PKG
7" color monitor USB input iPod net in center console RearView monitorPREMIUM PKG
dual panel moonroof w/pwr retractable sunshades pwr rear sunshade xenon HID headlights heated exterior mirrors auto-dimming driver exterior mirror exterior mirrors w/reverse tilt-down & memory Bose AM/FM/MP3/WMA audio system w/CD player 7" color monitor USB input iPod net in center console aux audio/video input auto entry/exit system w/dual-driver memory premium leather wrapped heated steering wheel w/characteristic stitch paddle shifters pwr tilt/telescopic steering column premium leather seat trim heated front seats climate controlled driver seat w/memory rear bucket seats w/trunk pass-through Atlantic cherry wood-tone trim premium mood lighting RearView monitor shift knob w/characteristic stitchSPORT PKG
P245/40VR19 all-season tires 19" dark hyper silver alloy wheels sport-tuned suspension rear spoiler xenon HID headlights heated exterior mirrors auto-dimming driver exterior mirror exterior mirrors w/reverse tilt-down & memory Bose AM/FM/MP3/WMA audio system w/CD player 7" color monitor USB input iPod net in center console aux audio/video input auto entry/exit system w/dual-driver memory premium leather wrapped heated steering wheel w/characteristic stitch paddle shifters pwr tilt/telescopic steering column premium leather seat trim heated front seats climate controlled driver seat w/memory rear bucket seats w/trunk pass through metallic trim shift knob w/characteristic stitch dark satin chrome grille smoked headlights characteristic stitch on center console lid RearView monitorTECH PKG
HDD navigation system w/voice recognition SiriusXM NavTraffic SiriusXM NavWeather 7" touch-screen color monitor DVD playback Bluetooth streaming audio Zagat restaurant reviewsPREMIUM TECH PKG
HDD navigation system w/voice recognition SiriusXM NavTraffic SiriusXM NavWeather 7" touch-screen color monitor DVD playback Bluetooth streaming audio Zagat restaurant reviewsSPORT TECH PKG
HDD navigation system w/voice recognition SiriusXM NavTraffic SiriusXM NavWeather 7" touch-screen color monitor DVD playback Bluetooth streaming audio Zagat restaurant reviewsSV VALUE PKG
Bose AM/FM/MP3/WMA audio system w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer radio data system speed-sensitive audio volume speakers w/ subwoofers aux input illuminated steering wheel audio controls SiriusXM satellite radio heated front bucket seats body color folding heated pwr mirrors leather wrapped heated steering wheelAvailable drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
V6 Cylinder EngineAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend