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2004 Nissan Maxima
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Nissan Maxima
Nissan built the Maxima in 1984–2023. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 3 of them, from the 2004 Nissan Maxima to the 2019 Nissan Maxima. Sold new in North America and Asia.
- Built
- 1984–2023
- Brand from
- Japan
- Sold new in
- North America and Asia
- In the catalog
- 3 cars
How it changed
Power went from 268 hp in the 2004 Maxima to 300 hp in the 2019 Maxima. The most powerful here is the 2019 Nissan Maxima at 300 hp (224 kW), more than 64% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2009 Nissan Maxima, in 6.3 s.
Every Maxima in the catalog
2009 Nissan Maxima
2019 Nissan Maxima
Inside, the dramatic Nissan Maxima body is a driver-oriented cockpit and comfortable seating for all five occupants.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Maxima | 268 hp (200 kW) | 255 lb-ft (346 Nm) | — | 137 mph (220 km/h) | 1,610 kg (3,549 lb) | 3.5 L V6 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-Speed manual | 21 mpg |
| 2009 Maxima | 290 hp (216 kW) | 261 lb-ft (354 Nm) | 6.3 s | 140 mph (225 km/h) | 1,611 kg (3,552 lb) | 3.5 L V6 | Front Wheel Drive | CVT | 22 mpg |
| 2019 Maxima | 300 hp (224 kW) | 261 lb-ft (354 Nm) | — | — | — | 3.5 L V6 | Front Wheel Drive | CVT Xtronic | 24 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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