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2012 Nissan Maxima Specifications

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2012 Nissan Maxima
Starting Price:
$32,420
Estimated MPG:
19 city | 26 hwy
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2012 Nissan Maxima Specifications

ABS Brakes

ABS:
4-wheel

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning:
Automatic

Airbags

Head airbags:
Curtain 1st and 2nd row
Passenger Airbag:
Yes

Audio System

In-Dash CD:
6-disc
MP3 player:
Yes
Radio:
AM/FM stereo

Brakes

Front brakes:
Ventilated disc

Child Safety

Child safety locks:
Yes

Convenience Features

Cruise control:
Cruise control
Power steering:
Speed-proportional power steering
Steering wheel:
Tilt and telescopic

Dimensions

Front Head Room:
38.5 "
Front Leg Room:
43.8 "
Overall height:
57.8 "
Overall Length:
190.6 "
Overall Width:
73.2 "
Rear Head Room:
36.4 "
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 "
Wheelbase:
109.3 "

Driver Seat

Power Adjustments:
8

Engine

Compression Ratio:
10.60 : 1
Displacement:
213 cu.in.
Horse Power:
290 hp
Keyless Ignition:
Doors and ignition
Size:
3.5 L
Vehicle Emissions:
ULEV II

Engine Spec

Cylinder configuration:
V-6
Drive type:
front-wheel
Engine liters:
3.5
Fuel tank capacity:
20.0gal.
Horsepower:
290hp @ 6,400RPM
Number of valves:
24
Recommended fuel:
premium unleaded
Torque:
261 lb.-ft. @ 4,400RPM
Transmission:
continuously variable automatic

Fuel Consumption

City:
19 mpg
Highway:
26 mpg

Instrumentation

External temp:
External temperature display
Tachometer:
Tachometer
Trip computer:
Trip computer

Mirrors

Driver mirror adjustment:
Power remote

Roof

Sunroof:
Express open/close glass

Safety and Performance for CarsProd

Stability control:
Stability control
Traction control:
Traction control

Seats

Total Seating Capacity:
5

Security

Anti-theft alarm system:
Yes

Suspension

Front suspension type:
Strut
Rear Suspension Type:
Multi-link

Tires

Diameter:
18.0"
Prefix:
P
Profile:
45
Speed Rating:
V
Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
Tire specific
Type:
AS
Width:
245 mm

Transmission

Automatic type:
CVT
Number of speeds:
Continuously variable

Weights and Capacities

Curb weight:
3,556 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight:
4,698 lbs.
Max cargo capacity:
14 cu.ft.
Towing Capacity:
1,000 lbs.

Wheels

Diameter:
18
Rim Type:
Silver aluminum
Width:
8

Windows

Power windows:
Power windows
Rear defogger:
Rear defogger
Standard Features

Body Exterior

Bumpers
: body-color
Door mirrors
: body-color
Number of doors
: 4
Power door mirrors
Rear cargo
: trunk
Tailpipe finisher
: chrome

Convenience Features

1-touch down
1-touch up
Air conditioning
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Automatic temperature control
Driver door bin
Driver vanity mirror
Front beverage holders
Front dual zone A/C
Illuminated entry
Overhead console
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Power moonroof
Power windows
Rear beverage holders
Remote keyless entry
Speed control
Telescoping steering wheel
Tilt steering wheel

Entertainment Features

AM/FM radio
CD player
Diversity antenna
MP3 decoder
Speakers
: 8
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Wireless phone connectivity

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Delay-off headlights
Front reading lights
Fully automatic headlights
Low tire pressure warning
Outside temperature display
Rear reading lights
Rear window defroster
Speed sensitive wipers
Tachometer
Trip computer
Variably intermittent wipers

Powertrain

Cylinder configuration
: V-6
Drive type
: front-wheel
Engine liters
: 3.5
Engine location
: front
Fuel economy city
: 19mpg
Fuel economy highway
: 26mpg
Fuel tank capacity
: 20.0gal.
Horsepower
: 290hp @ 6,400RPM
Manual-shift auto
Mode select transmission
Number of valves
: 24
Recommended fuel
: premium unleaded
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Torque
: 261 lb.-ft. @ 4,400RPM
Transmission
: continuously variable automatic
Variable intake manifold
Variable valve control

Safety and Security

4 wheel disc brakes
ABS brakes
Anti-whiplash front head restraints
Brake assist
Dual front impact airbags
Dual front side impact airbags
Electronic stability
Ignition disable
Occupant sensing airbag
Overhead airbag
Panic alarm
Security system
Traction control

Seats and Trim

Front center armrest
: w/storage
Front seats
: bucket
Leather shift knob
Leather steering wheel
Max seating capacity
: 5
Power driver seat
Power passenger seat
Rear seat center armrest
Rear seats
: bench
Split folding rear seat

Specs and Dimensions

Air Pollution Score (AP)
: 5
Compression ratio
: 10.60 to 1
Engine bore x stroke
: 95.5mm x 81.4mm (3.76" x 3.20")
Engine displacement
: 3.5 L
Engine horsepower
: 290hp @ 6,400RPM
Engine torque
: 261 lb.-ft. @ 4,400RPM
Exterior body width
: 1,859mm (73.2")
Exterior height
: 1,468mm (57.8")
Exterior length
: 4,841mm (190.6")
Front headroom
: 978mm (38.5")
Front hiproom
: 1,356mm (53.4")
Front legroom
: 1,113mm (43.8")
Front shoulder room
: 1,430mm (56.3")
Greenhouse Gas Score (GG)
: 5
GVWR
: 2,131kg (4,698lbs)
Interior cargo volume
: 402 L (14 cu.ft.)
Interior maximum cargo volume
: 402 L (14 cu.ft.)
Passenger volume
: 2,713L (95.8 cu.ft.)
Rear headroom
: 925mm (36.4")
Rear hiproom
: 1,369mm (53.9")
Rear legroom
: 879mm (34.6")
Rear shoulder room
: 1,400mm (55.1")
Towing capacity
: 454kg (1,000lbs)
Turning radius
: 5.7m (18.7')
Wheelbase
: 2,776mm (109.3")

Suspension/Handling

Alloy wheels
Four wheel independent suspension
Front anti-roll bar
Front tires
: 245/45VR18.0
Power steering
Rear anti-roll bar
Rear tires
: 245/45VR18.0
Speed-sensing steering
Wheel size
: 18"

Warranty

Basic warranty
: 36 months/36,000miles
Corrosion perforation warranty
: 60 months/ unlimited distance
Powertrain warranty
: 60 months/60,000miles
Optional Features

Body Exterior

Auto-dimming door mirrors
Optional
Spoiler
Optional
Turn signal indicator mirrors
Optional

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Front fog lights
Optional
High intensity discharge headlights
Optional

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