2023 Nissan Maxima Press Kit

2023 Nissan Maxima combines bold style, sporty driving dynamics and helpful technology

Fun-to-drive sedan features sculpted design

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The 2023 Nissan Maxima blends visual appeal and an engaging driving experience with a range of technology that makes every drive more convenient and more connected.

For 2023, all Maxima grades adopt Nissan's new brand logo inside and out, and Maxima Platinum adds semi-aniline leather-appointed seating surfaces and illuminated kick plates.

The 2023 Nissan Maxima is on sale now with a choice of SV, SR and Platinum grades, with a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)3 of $38,140. (See full pricing details for all 2023 Maxima grades.)

Engineered for engagement

Maxima features standard 3.5-liter V6 engine, rated at 300 horsepower and 261 lb-ft of torque, paired with an Xtronic transmission. A Drive Mode Selector allows for toggling between Normal and Sport modes. Fuel economy is rated up to 20 mpg city, 30 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined4.

Maxima SR builds on the sedan's already sporty personality with sport-tuned suspension, a larger rear stabilizer bar, paddle shifters, gloss black 19-inch wheels, aluminum sport pedals, a rear spoiler and an Active Sound Enhancement system that further enhances the engine's sound in the cabin.

Extensive range of technology

Every Maxima features standard Nissan Safety Shield® 3601, 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. Additional standard driver assistance technologies include Intelligent Cruise Control, Traffic Sign Recognition and Intelligent Driver Alertness. Class-exclusive Intelligent Around View® Monitor5 (standard on SR and Platinum) provides a 360-degree camera view around the car for assistance when parking6.

Standard NissanConnect® with an 8-inch color display features Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, two front USB ports (one Type A, one Type C), Nissan Door to Door navigation and NissanConnect® Services, which includes a Wi-Fi hotspot and the ability to control select vehicle functions via compatible smartphone or smartwatch app. A rotary dial, called Display Commander, on the center console allows for convenient fingertip control of infotainment functions, supplementing the multi-touch display.

Maxima additionally features a 7-inch Advanced Drive Assist Display in the instrument cluster and a standard 8-speaker audio system, and a Bose® 11-speaker audio system included on the SR and Platinum grades.

Striking design

Maxima has strong visual presence with a sleek and sculpted shape. Blacked-out pillars give it a floating roof effect, while the deep V-motion front grille, deep front fascia and standard LED headlights and daytime running lights create an enticing first impression. Maxima SV wears standard 18-inch wheels, while SR has gloss black 19-inch wheels and Platinum has 19-inch machined-alloy wheels.

Maxima's interior also packs a visual punch with sporty touches like a D-shaped, flat-bottom steering wheel, satin chrome trim and contrast stitching on the dashboard, doors, console, seats and steering wheel. Maxima SR and SV feature ambient interior lighting and a premium Ascot leather-wrapped steering wheel (with Alcantara insert on SR). Maxima SR's interior is further enhanced with a charcoal headliner and Satin Dark Chrome trim. The Platinum grade has semi-aniline leather-appointed seats with diamond-quilted leather inserts and Satin Birdseye Maple Wood-toned trim.

The 2023 Nissan Maxima is on sale now. For full details on the features included on each grade level, see the full specification sheet.

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  1. Nissan Safety Shield technologies can't prevent all collisions or warn in all situations.  See Owner's Manual for important safety information.
  2. For more information see www.iihs.org.
  3. MSRP excludes applicable tax, title, license fees and destination charges. Dealer sets actual price.  Prices and specs are subject to change without notice. Destination and handling $1,115.
  4. 2023 EPA Fuel Economy Estimate 20 City/30 Highway/24 Combined. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison only.
  5. Available feature. AutoPacific's Large Sedan Segmentation. 2023 Nissan Maxima Platinum vs. latest in-market competitors. Intelligent Around View Monitor cannot eliminate blind spots and may not detect every object. Driver should always turn and check surroundings before driving. See Owner's Manual for safety information. I-AVM includes Moving Object Detection. Based on manufacturer's websites.
  6. Intelligent Around View Monitor cannot eliminate blind spots and may not detect every object. Driver should always turn and check surroundings before driving. See Owner's Manual for safety information.

Media Contacts

Zoe Pennington
Specialist, Sports Cars & Sedans
zoe.pennington@nissan-usa.com

Josh Clifton
Senior Manager, Product Communications & Auto Shows
josh.clifton@nissan-usa.com

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2023 Nissan Maxima Pricing

BASE VEHICLE Description Suggested List Price1
Maxima 3.5 SV 3.5 Liter V6 CVT $38,340
Maxima 3.5 SR 3.5 Liter V6 CVT $43,500
Maxima 3.5 Platinum 3.5 Liter V6 CVT $44,450

 

FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONS Suggested List Price1 SV SR PLAT
Splash Guards $245
Premium Paint $395
Illuminated Kick Plates $375  
Spoiler $420  
18" Alloy Wheels $900    

 

PORT INSTALLED ACCESSORIES Suggested List Price1 SV SR PLAT
Rocker Panel Moldings $435
Rear USB Charging Ports $140    
USB Charging Cable Set $90
Floor Mats, Trunk Mat, Trunk Net, First Aid Kit and Bag Hooks $420    
Sport Floor Mats, Trunk Mat, Trunk Nets, First Aid Kit and Bag Hooks $430  
Sliding Trunk Organizer Tray $90
Interior Accent Lighting (20 Color) $310
Rear Diffuser $370
Dash Cam - Dual Camera Drive Recorder $360
Nissan Ship Through Fee $150

1 = Manufacturer's Suggested List Price: Manufacturer's recommended pre-delivery service and factory to dealer allowances included. Excludes tax, title, license, and destination charges.

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2023 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Mechanical

                                                           

Engine  

Name

VQ35DE

Cam design

DOHC

Orientation

Transverse

Cylinders / configuration

V6

Block / head composition

Aluminum / Aluminum

Displacement (liters / cc)

3.5 / 3,498cc

Displacement (cubic inches)

214.0

Horsepower

300 @ 6,400 rpm

Torque (lb-ft)

261 @ 4,400 rpm

Bore & stroke (mm)

95.5 x 81.4

Compression ratio (:1)

10.6

Spark plugs

Double-tipped iridium

Maximum engine speed

6,600 rpm

Induction system

Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection

Ignition system

Electronic, Nissan Direct Ignition System

Engine mounts (6 mounts per vehicle)   

2 vacuum liquid-filled with membrane; 1 right side liquid-filled; 1 left side solid; 2 solid with anti-torque rod (upper/lower)

Recommended fuel

Premium unleaded

Emission certification level

50 state: LEV3-ULEV125

Exhaust                                             Type

Center and two main mufflers,
Integrated quad-tip exhaust finishers

 

Transmission and Drive System

Drive configuration

Front engine / Front-wheel drive

Transmission type

Xtronic with manual shift mode, D-Step logic and sport tuning

Traction Control System

S

Vehicle Dynamic Control

S

Gear ratios (:1)

2.413 – 0.383

Reverse gear ratio (:1)

1.797

Final drive ratio (:1)

 5.250

 

Brakes

     Front                                             Type
     Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

Vented disc
12.60 x 1.10

     Rear                                              Type
     Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

Vented disc
12.13 x 0.63

Brake control

Power-assisted

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
     Number of wheels/channels/sensors

S
4/4/4

Brake Assist

S

Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)

S

Parking brake

Foot-operated

 

Steering

SV

SR

Platinum

Type

Hydro-electric power-assisted steering

Power assist

Vehicle speed-sensitive

Overall ratio (:1)

15.3

Turns (lock-to-lock)

2.63

Turning diameter (ft.)

38.1

Illuminated steering wheel mounted switches

Audio, cruise control, Bluetooth®

Tilt                                                 Manual Power

S
-

S
-

-
S

Telescope                                       Manual Power

S
-

S
-

-
S

Leather-wrapped

S

-

-

Premium leather-wrapped

-

-

S

Premium leather-wrapped with Alcantara® insert

-

S

-

Heated steering wheel

-

S

S

Paddle shifters

-

S

-

 

Suspension

SV

SR

Platinum

Front

Independent strut with coil springs, ZF Sachs twin-tube shocks

Stabilizer bar

24.2 mm

26.2 mm

24.2 mm

Rear

Multi-link independent, ZF Sachs monotube shocks

Stabilizer bar

26.5 mm

Sport-tuned suspension

-

S

-

Integrated Dynamics-control Module with Intelligent Ride Control, Intelligent Trace Control, Intelligent Engine Brake

S

 

Body / Chassis

Type

Unibody

Materials (primary)

Corrosion-resistant, with use of high-strength steel, aluminum-alloy hood

Exterior

Wheels and Tires

SV

SR

Platinum

Wheels

18-inch aluminum-alloy with painted inserts

S

-

-

19-inch gloss black aluminum-alloy

-

S

-

19-inch aluminum-alloy, machined finish

-

-

S

Tires

 

     All-season - 245/45R18

S

-

-

     All-season - 245/40R19

-

S

S

Spare tire
     Temporary (17 X 4T)
     Full-size (245/40R19)
     Location           

S
A
Trunk

 

Exterior Features

SV

SR

Platinum

Headlights

     LED projector

S

     Operation

Auto on/off, adjustable sensitivity/timing

Wiper-linked (4 passes activates headlights)

S

Intelligent Auto Headlights

S

High Beam Assist

S

LED daytime running lights

S

LED parking lights – front and rear

S

LED tail lights

S

LED fog lights

-

S

S

Outside mirror-mounted LED turn signals

S

Outside mirror memory, tilt-down when reversing

-

S

S

Outside mirror tilt-down when reversing

-

S

S

Heated outside mirrors

S

Center high-mounted stop light - LED

S

Dual-panel panoramic moonroof with built-in wind deflector, privacy glass, one-touch auto open/close with auto reverse, tilt feature

-

S

S

Windshield wipers

Variable intermittent
Speed-sensitive
Flat blade wipers

S
S
S

 

Rain-sensing

-

-

S

Interior

Audio, Entertainment and Navigation

SV

SR

Platinum

Head unit and speakers

 

AM/FM/CD with 8 speakers

S

-

-

Bose® Premium Audio system with AM/FM/CD with 11 speakers with Center Point® Surround Stage

-

S

S

NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™

S

8-inch color display with multi-touch control

S

MP3/WMA playback

S

Radio Data System

S

SiriusXM® Radio with advanced audio features (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)

S

Streaming audio via Bluetooth®

S

Bluetooth® hands-free phone system

S

Voice recognition (navigation, audio, Bluetooth®)

S

Door to Door Navigation

S

SiriusXM® Traffic (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)

S

SiriusXM® Travel Link with advanced audio features (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)

S

NissanConnect® Services powered by SiriusXM, including automatic collision notification, remote start via smartphone1, emergency call, stolen vehicle locator (subscription required, sold separately)

S

Display Commander

S

Wi-Fi hotspot

S

 

Seating

SV

SR

Platinum

Capacity

5-passenger

Materials

 

Leather-appointed

S

-

-

Premium Ascot leather-appointed with Dynamic Diamond-quilted Alcantara inserts

-

S

-

Semi-aniline leather-appointed seats with quilted leather inserts

-

-

S

Front seats

Bucket

     Heated

S

-

-

     Heated and cooled

-

S

S

     Driver seat

8-way power
2-way power lumbar
Manual thigh extension
2-driver memory
Auto entry/exit

S
S
-
-
-

S
S
S
S
-

S
S
S
S
S

     Passenger seat

4-way power
6-way power (including power seat lifter)

S
-

-
S

-
S

    Seat back pockets

S

Rear seats

60/40 split fold-down
Heated

S
-

S
-

S
S

 

HVAC/Defoggers

Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control

S

Rear A/C vents

S

HVAC filtration

S

Front/rear window defogger

S

 

Instrumentation

Meters/Gauges

7-inch Advanced Drive Assist Display with Home Screen, Sport Screen

S

Speedometer  

Analog

S

Tachometer

Analog

S

Coolant temperature 

Analog

S

Fuel level                                   

Analog

S

Trip odometer                                

Dual

S

Clock                                          

Digital

S

Outside temperature

 

S

 

Interior Trim

SV

SR

Platinum

Satin Chrome faceted finishers

S

-

-

Dark Satin Chrome faceted finishers

-

S

-

Satin Birdseye Maple wood-tone faceted finishers

-

-

S

Shift knob – leather-wrapped

S

 

Convenience Features

SV

SR

Platinum

Power driver/passenger windows with front one-touch auto up/down (with auto reverse)

S

 

Power door locks with selective unlocking and anti-lockout, auto-locking features

S

Nissan Intelligent Key® with push button ignition and “Pulse” illumination logic

S

Remote keyless entry system

S

Power interior releases (trunk lid)

S

Front cupholders (2 in center console)

S

Rear cupholders (2 in center armrest)

S

Front door-mounted 20 oz. bottle holders

S

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver

-

S

S

7.0-inch Advanced Drive Assist Display

S

RearView Monitor

S

-

-

Intelligent Around View® Monitor

-

S

S

Rear parking sensors

S

-

-

Front and rear parking sensors

-

S

S

Power rear window sunshade

-

-

S

Center console with armrest and front-mounted media bin (holds iPhone®)

S

Illuminated USB ports (1 Type A, 1 Type C) located in media bin

S

Illuminated rear USB ports (1 Type A, 1 Type C) charge only

-

S

S

Lockable glove compartment

S

Front LED map lights (2)

S

Rear LED personal lamps (2)

S

Illuminated entry/exit system

S

LED interior accent lighting (under instrument panel and door finishers)

-

S

S

Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror

S

Sunglasses holder – overhead console

S

Active Noise Cancellation

-

S

S

Active Sound Enhancement

-

S

-

Aluminum sport pedals

-

S

-

Rear Door Alert

S

Safety and Security

Passenger Restraint Systems

Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor

S

Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags

S

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear outboard occupant head protection

S

Rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags

S

Driver and front passenger knee supplemental air bags

S

Outboard seat belts

Front
Rear

3-point with ELR (passenger side ALR/ELR)
3-point ALR/ELR
3-point

Center seat belt                               

Rear

Seat belt pretensioners

Front

Load limiters

Front

Seat belt warning lamp

S

 

Child Safety

Child seat upper tether anchors

S (3)

Power window lockout button

S

LATCH system

S

Child safety rear door locks

S

Emergency inside trunk release

S

 

Passive Safety

Energy-absorbing steering column

S

Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones

S

Hood buckling creases and safety stops

S

Body side reinforcements

S

Shift interlock system

S

Tire Pressure Monitoring System with individual tire pressure display and Easy-Fill Tire Alert

S

 

Safety, Security and Driving Aids

SV

SR

Platinum

Tamper proof door lock key cylinder
Vehicle Security System
Immobilizer

S

 

Blind Spot Warning

S

Intelligent Cruise Control

S

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

S

Intelligent Forward Collision Warning

S

Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection

S

Lane Departure Warning

S

Intelligent Lane Intervention

-

S

S

Traffic Sign Recognition

S

Rear Automatic Braking

S

Intelligent Driver Alertness2

S

Dimensions

Exterior (inches) 

Wheelbase

109.3

Overall length

192.8

Overall width

73.2

Overall height

56.5

Tread width                              Front/Rear

62.4/62.4

Minimum ground clearance

5.3

Coefficient of drag (Cd)

0.29 (0.30 SR)

 

Interior (inches)

Front

Rear

Head room

without moonroof
with moonroof

39.4
38.9

36.7
35.8

Leg room

45.0

34.2

Hip room

54.2

53.5

Shoulder room

56.7

55.7

 

Weights

SV

SR

Platinum

Curb weight (lbs)

Front
Rear
Total

2,206
1,402
3,608

2,267
1,450
3,717

2,268
1,462
3,730

Weight distribution (%)

Front/Rear

61/39

GVWR (pounds)

4,685

 

Capacities

Fuel tank (gallons)

18.0

Engine oil (quarts)

5.1

Engine coolant (quarts)

9.0

 

Volume (cubic feet)

With moonroof

Without moonroof

Passenger compartment

96.4

98.5

Cargo

14.3

Total

110.7

112.8

 

EPA Fuel Economy (mpg)
(Actual mileage may vary) 

City                                    

20

Highway                                          

30

Combined

24

EPA Size Classification

Mid-size

Classification (CAFE)

Mid-size Passenger Vehicle

 

Options and Factory Installed Accessories

SV

SR

Platinum

Splash Guards

A

Illuminated Kick Plates

A

S

Premium Spoiler

A

-

A

18-inch Accessory Alloy Wheels

A

-

-

S – Standard          A – Accessory                                                     

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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.
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