2012 Nissan Maxima Specifications

2012 Nissan Maxima

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2012 Nissan Maxima

Starting MSRP $32,420–$35,120

Specifications

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Power and Performance

3.5L V-6 290 HP engine
Xtronic 2-spd tip CVT transmission w/OD
130 amp alternator  
550 amp battery with run down protection  
5.17 axle ratio Axle Ratio  
20.0 gal. fuel tank Fuel Tank
Quasi-dual stainless steel exhaust with chrome tailpipe finish  

Handling and Control

Front-wheel drive  
ABS & driveline traction control  
Stability control  
Front strut suspension  
Front anti-roll bar  
Coil front springs  
Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Multi-link rear suspension  
Rear anti-roll bar  
Coil rear springs  
Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Rack & pinion steering  
4-wheel disc brakes
Front and rear vented disc brakes  
18.0 " silver aluminum wheels
P245/45VR18.0BSW AS tires  
Compact steel spare wheel/tire  

Design and Dimensions

Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Chrome grille  
Clearcoat monotone paint  
14.2 cu.ft. maximum cargo volume Maximum Cargo Volume
190.6 " exterior length Exterior Length  
73.2 " exterior body width Exterior Width  
57.8 " exterior height Exterior Height  
109 " wheelbase Wheelbase  
62 " front tread Front Tread  
62 " rear tread Rear Tread  
18.7 ' turning radius Turning Radius  
4,698 lbs. GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
1,000 lbs. towing capacity Max Trailer Weight  
.33 drag coefficient Drag Coefficient
43.8 " front legroom Front Legroom
34.6 " rear legroom Rear Legroom
38.5 " front headroom Front Headroom
36.4 " rear headroom Rear Headroom
53.4 " front hiproom Front Hiproom
53.9 " rear hiproom Rear Hiproom
56.3 " front shoulder room Front Shoulder Room
55.1 " rear shoulder room Rear Shoulder Room
96 cu.ft. passenger volume Passenger Volume
14.2 cu.ft. interior cargo volume Interior Cargo Volume

Active and Passive Safety

Side impact beams
Fully automatic headlamps with delay-off  
4 door curb lights  
Illuminated entry  
Oil pressure warning  
Battery warning  
Lights on warning  
Key warning
Low fuel warning  
Low washer fluid warning  
Door ajar warning  
Trunk/liftgate ajar warning  
Service interval warning  
Brake fluid warning  
Tire specific low tire pressure warning
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)  
Center high mounted stop light  
Driver and passenger airbags  
Driver side impact airbags  
Passenger side impact airbags  
Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags  
Occupancy sensor  
Front seatbelt pretensioners  
Immobilizer
Panic alarm  
Security system  

Comfort and Convenience

4 doors
Express open/close sunroof  
Dual power remote mirrors  
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors  
Dual auxiliary visors  
Auto-dimming day-night rearview mirror  
Seating capacity of 5  
Front bucket seats  
Adjustable front head restraints  
Center front armrest w/storage  
(4-way power) front passenger seat  
Rear 60-40 bench seats  
Adjustable rear head restraints  
Center rear armrests  
Full cloth headliner  
Carpet floor trim  
Piano black instrument panel insert
Leather gear shift knob  
Lighted locking glove box  
Dome light w/fade  
Front & rear reading lights  
Full floor console  
Mini overhead console with storage  
Front and rear cupholders  
2 seatback storage pockets  
Dual door bins  
Carpeted cargo floor trim  
Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door trim  
Cargo light  
Dual zone front air conditioning  
Automatic air conditioning  
Air filter  
Underseat ducts  
Radio steering wheel controls  
6-disc in-dash mounted CD  
MP3 decoder
Window grid diversity antenna  
Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Power with 2 stage unlock door locks  
Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Power trunk/hatch/door release  
Rear child safety door locks  
Fuel filler door release included with power doors  
2 12V DC power outlets  
Driver foot rest  
Retained accessory power  
Wireless phone connectivity
Tachometer  
Engine temperature gauge  
Exterior temperature  
Trip computer  
Trip odometer  
Telescopic tilt steering wheel  
Leather steering wheel  
Power front windows  
Power rear windows  
Driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Light tinted windows  
Variable intermittent front windshield wipers  
Speed sensitive wipers  
Sun visor strip  
Rear defroster  

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