2010 Nissan Maxima
MSRP
$39,450
drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
epa classification
Mid-Size
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
10.9
energuide estimate - hwy
7.7
engine type
Gas V6
displacement
3.5L/213
sae net horsepower @ rpm
290 @ 6400
sae net torque @ rpm
261 @ 4400
trans type
1
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
76
wheelbase
109.3
length, overall
190.6
width, max w/o mirrors
73.2
height, overall
57.8
trunk volume
14.2
Passenger Volume
95.8
Base Curb Weight
3574
Cruising Range - City
1639.15
Cruising Range - Hwy
2320.36
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100
Fuel System
SMPI
Trans Description Cont.
CVT w/manual shift mode
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.37-0.44
Reverse Ratio (:1)
1.77
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
5.17
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Beam
Front Tire Size
P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
P245/45VR18
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Wheel Size
18 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 8.0
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.6
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37.4
Front Head Room
38.5
Front Leg Room
43.8
Front Shoulder Room
56.3
Front Hip Room
53.4
Second Head Room
36.4
Second Leg Room
34.6
Second Shoulder Room
55.1
Second Hip Room
53.9
Track Width, Front
62.4
Track Width, Rear
62.4
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Nissan’s range-topping Maxima sedan follows a successful introduction last year with few changes for 2010. Power still comes from a 290-hp 3.5-litre V6 and CVT routing power to the front wheels. A driver-focused cabin helps push the feeling of performance, while dual-zone climate control and available dual-panel moonroof help keep the ambiance luxurious. Rear-seat space is fine, but fifth person gets uncomfortable hump.

 

Pros

Takes front-wheel drive performance to a new level

Cons

Why not buy an Infiniti G37?