Unlike many class competitors that disappear into traffic (what's up, Honda Accord?), the Maxima has a bold and in-your-face look that is truly refreshing. Its exterior features a large front grille with a pronounced "V," and all models come standard with intelligent auto LED headlights and DRLs. SR models and above also get LED fog lights, and an auto-dimming driver-side mirror. The base model rides on 18-inch machine-finish alloys, which increase in size to 19-inches for the rest of the range.
The Maxima is classified as a full-size sedan and shares similar dimensions with competitors such as the Toyota Avalon. Photos do not do this car justice: out in the real world, it seems larger and provides a pretty decent presence on the road. The 2022 Maxima has an overall length of 192.8 inches, a width of 73.2 inches, and a height of 56.5 inches. The track width is 62.4 inches all around, and rolls on a 109.3-inch wheelbase. The base model weighs in at 3,609 lbs, the SR weighs 3,713 pounds, while the Platinum comes in at 3,716 lbs.
Nissan Maxima Trims | SV | SR | Platinum |
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Max Width | 73.2 in. | 73.2 in. | 73.2 in. |
Length | 192.8 in. | 192.8 in. | 192.8 in. |
Height | 56.5 in. | 56.5 in. | 56.5 in. |
Wheelbase | 109.3 in. | 109.3 in. | 109.3 in. |
Nissan Maxima Trims | Curb Weight |
---|---|
SV | 3,565 lbs. |
SR | 3,582 lbs. |
Platinum | 3,676 lbs. |
Front Tire | P245/45VR18 |
Rear Tire | P245/45VR18 |
Spare Tire | Compact |
Wheels Type | Aluminum Wheels |
Front Wheel Size | 18" x 8.5" |
Rear Wheel Size | 18" x 8.5" |
Try as it might, the Maxima will still go mostly unnoticed by the majority of people, so you have two choices: go with a muted color and stay under the radar, or go for something bright and see the disinterest manifest tenfold. The base model is offered in six exterior colors: Deep Blue Pearl, Super Black, Gun Metallic, Brilliant Silver Metallic are no-cost options. Pearl White Tricoat and Scarlet Ember Tintcoat (replacing last year's Carnelian Red Tintcoat) go for an extra $395. SR models add Sunset Drift ChromaFlair ($395) but reduce the rest of the palette to Super Black, Gun Metallic, and Pearl White TriCoat. The Platinum trim gains access to all seven color options. We dig the Pearl White TriCoat.