2022 Nissan Maxima

History/Overview

The Maxima is the flagship of Nissan’s traditional sedan lineup, where it bridges the gap between the brand’s mainstream offerings and its upscale Infiniti offerings. It’s also the only way to get V6 power in a mid-size Nissan car, as the less-expensive Altima only comes with a four-cylinder in Canada. The current Maxima was introduced in 2016.

What’s New/Key Changes From Last Year

Like most automakers, Nissan is putting most of its resources into crossover and SUV models these days, so the Maxima is unchanged for 2022.

Available Trims

Nissan offers its largest sedan in SL, SR, and Platinum trim levels. All use a 3.5L V6 engine with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).

Standard Features

SL trim comes with 18-inch wheels, auto on/off LED headlights, LED taillights, heated side mirrors, a dual-panel sunroof, and passive keyless entry.

Inside, there’s a heated steering wheel, heated front and rear seats, 11-speaker audio, an 8.0-inch touchscreen, navigation, leather upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, dual-zone A/C, and an auto-dimming mirror.

Maxima’s standard safety features include automatic high beams, front and rear parking sensors, rear door alert, blind spot warning, adaptive cruise control, rear cross-traffic alert, forward collision mitigation, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, rear automatic braking, and intelligent driver alertness.

SR brings Alcantara steering wheel trim, 19-inch wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, LED fog lights, front-seat ventilation, quilted leather upholstery, surround-view cameras, active sound enhancement, and intelligent lane intervention.

Platinum trim adds a power-adjustable steering wheel, rain-sensing wipers, a power rear sunshade, and maple wood tone trim.

Fuel Economy

Nissan’s fuel consumption estimates for the Maxima are 11.6/7.9 L/100 km (city/highway).

Competition

The Maxima doesn’t face many direct competitors any more thanks to the disappearance of all sorts of mid- and full-size sedans in recent years. The closest alternative you’ll find is the Chrysler 300; otherwise, look at loaded-up versions of the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5, and Chevrolet Malibu.