2022 Nissan Maxima Press Kit

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As the flagship of Nissan's vibrant sedan lineup, Maxima enters the 2022 model year on a roll. Topping its 40^th anniversary as a nameplate last year was the 2021 Maxima's award as the best overall model in J.D. Power 2021 Initial Quality Study¹.

Maxima also was rated #1/Best in Initial Quality among Large Cars for the fourth straight year in a row. It also achieved a 2021 Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (2021 TSP+ rating is awarded to Nissan Maxima built after Nov. 2020) for five straight years (2020 – 2016)².

The 2022 Maxima is available in SV, SR and Platinum grades – with a high level of luxury content standard on all levels. The extensive list includes leather-appointed seats, Nissan Door-to-Door Navigation and NissanConnect® Services powered by SiriusXM® (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately).

Also standard is Nissan Safety Shield® 360, which includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist and Rear Automatic Braking.

Every Maxima comes equipped with a 300-horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine and Xtronic transmission.

For the 2022 model year, the Maxima Platinum grade adds standard heated rear seats.

A Bold Exterior Appearance, Refined Interior

Maxima's aggressive exterior features a voluminous front grille with a deep V-motion flow that carries into the hood and down the body to the rear tail lamps and rear fascia. The standard jewel-like LED headlights and Nissan Signature Daytime Running Lights, along with the deep fascia design, add to the Maxima's premium, high performance appearance.

The distinctive Maxima body is low, sculpted and streamlined to achieve a sweeping aerodynamic profile that has more than a little jet fighter look to it. The highly distinctive Maxima profile comes from its "floating" roof appearance with blacked-out A-pillars similar to the Nissan GT-R. Combined with the same blackout treatment applied to the B- and C-pillars, it creates a wraparound canopy appearance.

The upper canopy look is accented with an available Dual Panel Panoramic Moonroof (standard on SR and Platinum), which gives front and rear occupants an uninhibited view of the sky. In the rear, the fascia includes integrated quad-tip exhaust finishers, while a sport rear spoiler is also added to the Maxima SR grade.

Seven exterior colors are available: Super Black, Brilliant Silver Metallic, Gun Metallic, Deep Blue Pearl, Pearl White TriCoat (premium color), Scarlet Ember Tintcoat (premium color) and Sunset Drift (premium color).

Inside the dramatic Maxima body is a driver-oriented cockpit and comfortable seating for all five occupants. Enhancing the Maxima's already high level of quality and premium luxury appointments is a seat insert pattern and charcoal color headliner and pillars for the SR grade.

The interior features the Maxima's "Gliding Wing" layout that emphasizes horizontal movement and easy access to all controls. Rear Door Alert is standard for all grade levels, along with SiriusXM® Radio with Advanced Auto Features (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately). The Nissan Door to Door Navigation system is also standard on all grades, along with Wi-Fi hotspot.

The performance luxury-style interior is again anchored by a "command central" driver's cockpit and a premium bespoke style crafted execution. The focus on the driver begins with a center stack angled seven degrees toward the driver (a lesson learned from the legendary GT-R) and a "floating" console that puts key controls within easy reach. The Display Commander control on the console allows fingertip control of the center display as befitting a premium sport sedan.

Nissan's unique Zero Gravity front seats with sport bolstering are standard (8-way power-adjustable driver's seat and 4-way power-adjustable front passenger's seat) and offer indulgent softness provided by a three-layer foam design. They are offered in leather-appointed or premium Ascot leather-appointed seating surfaces. Heated and Climate-Controlled front seats and steering wheel are standard on SR and Platinum grades. The rear seat features a 60/40 split fold-down design. Heated rear seats have been added to the Platinum grade for 2022.

Maxima's luxury-level interior quietness is enabled by an available Active Noise Cancellation system that works much like noise cancelling headphones, helping reduce unpleasant low-frequency sounds. An Active Sound Enhancement system, which works by enhancing existing engine sound from the 3.5-liter V6 into the cabin (Bose® audio-equipped models only), is standard on the SR grade. Engaging "Sport" mode takes the stirring engine note a step further with the system allowing even higher engine note amplitude in the cabin.

Premium-level Maxima technology features include NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android AutoÔ on all trim levels. The system includes Nissan Door to Door Navigation. The navigation system also includes an 8.0-inch color display with multi-touch control, two front illuminated USB connection ports for iPod® interface and other compatible devices (one Type-A, one Type-C), Nissan Voice Recognition for navigation and audio, SiriusXM® Traffic and Travel Link™ (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® and Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant.

All 2022 Maxima models include standard NissanConnect® Services powered by SiriusXM®, which provides compatible smartphone and smartwatch access to features such as Remote Engine Start/Stop³, Remote Door Lock/Unlock, Valet Alert, and more. Additionally, certain remote features are accessible through the NissanConnect® Services Amazon Alexa Skill and Action for the Google Assistant⁴.

Additional NissanConnect Services security features include Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Call, Stolen Vehicle Locator and more. Convenience services range from Connected Search, destination directions downloaded right to the navigation system and even journey planning – with routing of up to four waypoints and destination (NissanConnect Services subscription required, sold separately). A Wi-Fi hotspot is also standard.

Maxima entertainment systems include an available 11-speaker Bose® audio system, which was created to deliver the ultimate premium audio experience befitting Nissan's flagship sedan. The system includes Bose® Center Point® Surround Stage technology, which can deliver a surround sound experience from even a two-channel audio source, and a driver's seat optimization mode that allows for a driver-centric audio stage.

Other available convenience features include a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel with an "Easy Entry" system, heated steering wheel, Remote Start³ via Key Fob, power rear sunshade and Intelligent Around View® Monitor⁵ – which provides a 360-degree "surround view" of the vehicle It is standard on SR and Platinum grades.

Sporty Performance 

The heart and soul of Maxima remains its 300-horsepower 3.5-liter VQ-series V6 engine and performance-oriented Xtronic transmission. The engine applies lessons learned from the Nissan GT-R, such as sodium filled valves, to achieve a high specific output of 85.7 horsepower/liter. Torque is rated at 261 lb-ft.

Well-matched to the engine is an advanced Xtronic transmission, which, with its lack of fixed ratios, affords the specific advantage of always being in the right gear at the right time. A wide gear ratio range allows for strong acceleration from a standing start and the D-Step shifting logic allows rapid shifts at high throttle openings. The shift logic holds rpm when it detects high-G cornering, allowing for smooth re-acceleration on corner exits.

Maxima also features a Drive Mode Selector (Sport and Normal modes) that adjusts throttle response, transmission tuning and steering feel. In Sport mode, the engine throttle response increases, the Xtronic transmission programming changes for more aggressive shifting under braking and gear holding, the steering weight increases and the Active Sound Enhancement system further amplifies the engine note in the cabin found standard on the SR grade

The Maxima suspension is an independent subframe-mounted strut/coil spring design in front. In the rear is an independent multi-link double wishbone design with ZF Sachs dampers. The rear dampers feature a monotube design, often found in performance applications, for enhanced performance and fade resistance. Large stabilizer bars are found in the front (26.2 mm SR, 24.2 SV and Platinum) and rear (26.5 mm).

Responsive braking is provided by 4-wheel power-assisted vented disc brakes, standard 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Brake force Distribution and Brake Assist. Steering is provided by a vehicle speed-sensitive hydro-electric power-assisted steering system. Maxima SV comes with 18-inch machined finish aluminum-alloy wheels and 245/45R18 all-season tires. Maxima SR and Platinum grades offer 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels (gloss black on SR, machine-finish on Platinum) and 245/40R19 all-season tires.

All Maxima grades also include Nissan's Integrated Dynamic-control Module system – which adds an extra element of electronic chassis management. For example, Intelligent Ride Control, a feature within the IDM system, uses targeted brake applications after the vehicle encounters a bump or undulation to immediately improve the level of the body, allowing Maxima to offer a ride quality that defies its sports sedan intentions. Maxima SR also adds unique suspension damper tuning and a larger front stabilizer bar.

Nissan Intelligent Mobility Technologies

Every 2022 Maxima offers standard Nissan Safety Shield® 360, along with standard Intelligent Cruise Control, Traffic Sign Recognition and Intelligent Driver Alertness⁶. The I-DA system provides an audible and visual warning if the system judges that the driver may be drowsy (using analysis of steering inputs to detect changes in the driving behavior).

Maxima comes equipped with standard Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) for the driver and front passenger seats, which includes supplemental front air bags, seat belt sensors and an occupant classification sensor. Also standard are front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear outboard occupant head protection. Maxima also has standard rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and driver and front passenger knee supplemental air bags, bringing the total to 10 supplemental air bags.

Also standard are 3-point rear seat belts for all seating positions, front seat belts with dual pretensioners, load limiters and adjustable upper anchors, emergency inside trunk release, Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones, LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) and Tire Pressure Monitoring System with Easy-Fill Tire Alert. Maxima also features standard Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control System.

The 2022 Maxima is available in three well-equipped models: Maxima SV, SR and Platinum. No option packages are offered.

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Updated June 7, 2022

(1) = Manufacturer's Suggested List Price: Dealer sets actual price. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Excludes tax, title, license, and destination charges. Destination and handling $1,095.

Specifications are based on the latest product information as of November 2021

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1. State laws may apply; review local laws before using.
2. It is the driver's responsibility to remain alert at all times. I-DA is only a warning to inform the driver of a potential lack of driver attention or drowsiness. It does not detect and provide an alert in every situation. See Owner’s Manual for details.</sup>