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2009 Nissan Maxima
$30,160 - $32,860Starting MSRP
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
22 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Continuously Variable
Body Type
Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The Maxima has long been billed as the "four door sports car," and nowhere is that more apparent than in the restyled model available for 2009.
The Maxima comes in two trim levels: S and SV. Both are powered by Nissan's 3.5L V6, which now makes...
What’s new in the 2009 model?
Nissan's popular Maxima sedan gets a fresh new look for 2009, plus plenty of other notable changes. The "four-door sports car" sports a shorter whe...
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EPA Classification: Mid-Size
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Gas V6
Displacement: 3.5L/- TBD -
Fuel System: SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 290 @ 6400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 261 @ 4400
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 1
Trans Description Cont.: Continuously Variable
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 2.37 - 0.44
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
Reverse Ratio (:1): 1.77
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 5.17
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 26
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 130
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 9.6
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3579
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: Independent strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 1.00
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): 0.83
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.60 x 1.10
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.13 x 0.63
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size: P245/45VR18
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 18 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
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 (ft): 37.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): 40.0
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 20.0
Wheelbase (in): 109.3
Length, Overall (in): 190.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 73.2
Height, Overall (in): 57.8
Track Width, Front (in): 62.4
Track Width, Rear (in): 62.4
Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.6
Liftover Height (in): 27.2
Trunk Volume (ft³): 14.2
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 96.2
Front Head Room (in): 38.5
Front Leg Room (in): 43.8
Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.3
Front Hip Room (in): 53.4
Second Head Room (in): 36.4
Second Leg Room (in): 34.6
Second Shoulder Room (in): 55.1
Second Hip Room (in): 53.9
Vehicle Name: Nissan Maxima
Body Style: 4 Door Sedan
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 6
Pricing
This model has 4 different trims.
MSRP
$32,860
Invoice
$30,097
Description
3.5L/- TBD -, 290 @ 6400, Continuously Variable
Fuel Economy
This model has 4 different trims.
City
19 MPG
Hwy
26 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
Description
3.5L/- TBD -, 290 @ 6400, Continuously Variable
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