2012 Nissan Maxima

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2012 Nissan Maxima

Starting MSRP $32,420–$35,120

MPG City: 19 Highway: 26

Available Engines

290-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)

Transmissions

2-speed CVT w/OD and auto-manual

Average Consumer Rating

(4.4) 12 consumer reviews

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New or Notable

Revised styling for 2012
290-hp V-6
CVT
Optional panoramic moonroof
Shares platform with Altima
 

What We Like

Cabin materials
Ride quality
Handling with Sport Package
Brakes
Luxurious options

What We Don't

Responsive but ill-suited CVT
Steering without Sport Package
Trunk volume
Smallish cabin
Requires premium gas

The Maxima returns in two trim levels, 3.5 S and 3.5 SV, both of which have a 290-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine. The five-seat Maxima is based on the same platform as the Altima, but it serves as Nissan's flagship sedan. It competes with cars like the Dodge Charger and Ford Taurus.

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2 Available Maxima Trims

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    Engine MPG MSRP Invoice
3.5 S 4dr Sedan
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6 cyl 19/26 $32,420 $29,695
3.5 SV 4dr Sedan
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6 cyl 19/26 $35,120 $32,163
Destination charge: $790
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