2011 Nissan Maxima Key Dimensions and Specifications
| Engine | Revised VQ35 3.5-litre V6, producing 290 horsepower and 261 lb-ft of torque |
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| Transmission | Standard Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with standard Ds and manual modes, available paddle shifters |
| Platform | Nissan "D platform" with enhanced body rigidity for responsive handling with virtually no torque steer; Sport/Premium Packages feature a panel behind the rear seat that improves torsional rigidity by 17 per cent |
| Drive Configuration | Front engine/front-wheel drive |
| Suspension | Independent subframe-mounted strut/coil spring front suspension with extensive use of lightweight aluminum parts; X-type upper cowl structure helps establish front body rigidity for suspension mounting; independent multi-link double wishbone rear suspension, rear shock absorbers and springs separated for minimized friction, shocks in line with the centre of the rear wheels; front and rear stabilizer bars; front strut tower brace |
| Steering | Twin Orifice Power Steering (TOPS) engine-speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering system, high accuracy gear |
| Brakes | 4-wheel disc brakes with vented rear disc brakes with large rear rotors; 4-channel, 4-sensor, 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA); variable ratio linkage; |
| Wheels/Tires | Standard 10-spoke, 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P245/45R18 all-season tires; available split-5-spoke, 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P245/40R19 all-season tires |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm |
| Overall Length | 4,843 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,467 mm |
| Track Width (front/rear) | 1,585 mm / 1,585 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
| Passenger Volume | 2,713 L |
| Luggage Volume | 402 L |
| Front/Rear Head Room | 978 mm / 925 mm (with standard moonroof) |
| Front/Rear Leg Room | 1,112 mm / 879 mm |
| Select Exterior Features | "Liquid Motion" exterior design theme; aggressive, powerful form and commanding stance; deeply sculpted body/fender treatment; 1.9-inch shorter wheelbase, 1.5-inch wider, 1.4-inch/1.2-inch wider front and rear track than previous generation Maxima; Nissan GT-R style front end, with large wraparound L-shaped headlights with "turbine" light surrounds, wide grille, large bumper opening and "catamaran-style" hood; auto on/off halogen headlights, available High Intensity Discharge (HID) Xenon headlights, fog lights; distinctive "Maxima-style" C-pillars and high trunk lid; 12-LED L-shaped "stepped" taillights; available Dual Panel Moonroof with wide opening front panel, fixed translucent rear panel and power sliding sunshades; available outside mirrors with reverse tilt-down feature, turn signal indicators in outside mirrors; available rear spoiler; dual exhaust with chrome finishers |
| Select Interior Features | "Super Cockpit" interior with warm and inviting design; tailored, refined interior styling, use of high quality materials, available metallic-link trim and Eucalyptus wood-tone trim; leather-appointed seats; available premium leather-appointed seats; sporty driver's seat with manual thigh extension and heated seats with available cooling feature; standard 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support; available 2-driver automatic entry/exit memory feature (driver's seat); standard 4-way power-adjustable passenger seat; heated front seats; rear 60/40 split fold-down rear seat or fixed rear seat with armrest pass-through Leather-wrapped steering wheel with unique "parallel" stitch pattern (available on Sport/Premium Packages), illuminated steering wheel switches; heated steering wheel; revised shifter placement and raised centre console; use of soft-touch materials and padding; "Daytime Illumination" electroluminescent meters, with a special tilting of the tachometer so engine redline is at 12 o'clock position; chrome surrounds for the gauges, vent rings, vent knobs and audio switches; power door locks, power windows with driver and passenger auto-up/down feature |
| Select Technology | Standard 7.0-inch touch-screen colour monitor, 2GB Hard Drive Music Box, USB Input and auxiliary Audio/Video input jack; available RearView Monitor; Bose® premium audio system with 9 speakers (including two subwoofers and a centre channel speaker), speed-sensitive volume control and RDS radio function standard; available XM® Satellite Radio (active XM® subscription required, sold separately); available Nissan Hard Drive Navigation system with Voice Recognition, 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive and Bluetooth® streaming audio; HomeLink® Universal Transceiver |
| Select Safety Features | Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage air bags, seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor; front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags; front-seat Active Head Restraints, 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (driver's seat ELR only) including rear centre position; front seat belts with adjustable upper anchors, pretensioners and load limiters; LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren); emergency inside trunk-release; Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control System (TCS); Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
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The 2011 Maxima will again be offered as one well-equipped model, Maxima 3.5 SV and is scheduled to arrive at Nissan dealers nationwide in early Fall 2010. After a complete re-design in 2009, the 2011 Maxima returns with just minor revis...
