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Nissan Maxima

🇯🇵 Japan ·1984–2023· sedan / estate / wagon

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12 photos from Wikimedia Commons · credits & licences
  1. 1. 2009 Nissan Maxima SV: IFCAR· Public domain
  2. 2. 00-01 Nissan Maxima 4: IFCAR· Public domain
  3. 3. 1982 Datsun Maxima in Light Blue Metallic, rear left: Mr.choppers· CC BY-SA 3.0
  4. 4. 1987 Nissan Maxima rear: Mr.choppers· CC BY-SA 3.0
  5. 5. 1988 Nissan Maxima GXE Wagon, front left: Mr.choppers· CC BY-SA 3.0
  6. 6. 1989 Nissan Maxima in Blueish Silver, front left (Queens Village): Mr.choppers· CC BY-SA 3.0
  7. 7. 1990 Nissan Maxima (J30) Ti sedan (2015-08-07) 01: OSX· Public domain
  8. 8. 1990 Nissan Maxima (J30) Ti sedan (2015-08-07) 02: OSX· Public domain
  9. 9. 1992-1994 Nissan Maxima -- 03-21-2012: IFCAR· Public domain
  10. 10. 1994 Nissan Maxima (J30) Executive sedan (13478874153): FotoSleuth· CC BY 2.0
  11. 11. 1995-1996 Nissan Maxima (A32) 30J sedan (2011-04-28) 01: OSX· Public domain
  12. 12. 1995-1996 Nissan Maxima -- 03-21-2012: IFCAR· Public domain
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Nissan Maxima, photo 1 of 12
1/12 IFCAR· Public domain

base stats

  • power 168 hptop version
  • popularity 9 in NL#2799 most common
  • weight 1,497 kgaverage, ready to drive

Bars compare against all cars: 600 hp, 0 g CO₂, 400k registrations, €150k.

what the fuel types mean

  • petrol Cheapest to buy, simple, but fuel is expensive in NL.

spec sheet

built
1984–2023
body
sedan, estate / wagon
engine
2.4 L–3.5 L
cylinders
6
turbo
no
power
168 hp
drive
front-wheel drive
gearbox
automatic, manual
seats
—
doors
—
weight
1,497 kg
fuel use
—
CO₂
—
US rating
17–25 mpg
EV range
—
US size class
Compact Cars, Midsize Cars, Small Station Wagons, Subcompact Cars
avg new price NL
—

Ranges cover every version ever sold. Blank means the sources don't say.

🇳🇱 on Dutch roads

9 are registered in the Netherlands today, #2799 of all models. Most common build year: 1989 (4 cars).

19891989

Cars still registered, by year of first registration (RDW).

🇺🇸 US versions (75)

Every version the EPA tested, model years 1984–2023. mpg is combined; L/100 km converted.

yearversionenginegearboxdrivefuelmpgL/100
2023Maxima3.5 L 6 cylAutomatic (AV-S7)FWDPremium249.8
2022Maxima3.5 L 6 cylAutomatic (AV-S7)FWDPremium249.8
2021Maxima3.5 L 6 cylAutomatic (AV-S7)FWDPremium249.8
2020Maxima3.5 L 6 cylAutomatic (AV-S7)FWDPremium249.8
2019Maxima3.5 L 6 cylAutomatic (AV-S7)FWDPremium249.8
2018Maxima3.5 L 6 cylAutomatic (AV-S7)FWDPremium259.4
2017Maxima3.5 L 6 cylAutomatic (AV-S7)FWDPremium259.4
2016Maxima3.5 L 6 cylAutomatic (AV-S7)FWDPremium259.4
2014Maxima3.5 L 6 cylAutomatic (AV-S6)FWDPremium2210.7
2013Maxima3.5 L 6 cylAutomatic (AV-S6)FWDPremium2210.7
2012Maxima3.5 L 6 cylAutomatic (AV-S6)FWDPremium2210.7
2011Maxima3.5 L 6 cylAutomatic (AV-S6)FWDPremium2210.7
2010Maxima3.5 L 6 cylAutomatic (AV-S6)FWDPremium2210.7
2009Maxima3.5 L 6 cylAutomatic (variable gear ratios)FWDPremium2210.7
2008Maxima3.5 L 6 cylAutomatic (variable gear ratios)FWDPremium2111.2
2007Maxima3.5 L 6 cylAutomatic (variable gear ratios)FWDPremium2111.2
2006Maxima3.5 L 6 cylAutomatic (S5)FWDRegular2111.2
2006Maxima3.5 L 6 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular2111.2
2005Maxima3.5 L 6 cylAutomatic (S5)FWDRegular2111.2
2005Maxima3.5 L 6 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular2111.2
2004Maxima3.5 L 6 cylAutomatic (S5)FWDRegular2111.2
2004Maxima3.5 L 6 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular2111.2
2004Maxima3.5 L 6 cylAutomatic 4-spdFWDRegular2111.2
2003Maxima3.5 L 6 cylAutomatic 4-spdFWDRegular2011.8
2003Maxima3.5 L 6 cylManual 6-spdFWDRegular2111.2

Sources: RDW open data, fueleconomy.gov.Updated 2026-10-24.

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