Segment: Medium
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
The fifth generation of the Maxima was a complete departure from its predecessor in terms of styling and powertrains and was also the last of its kind to be sold in Europe.
While in the U.S., it couldn't match the competition that came from Toyota with the Camry or the Legend from Acura (Honda in Europe), it tried to get a slice from the executive sedan segment. In the U.S., Maxima's platform has also been used by the Infiniti I30/I35.
While the biodesign era was coming to an end, making way for the new-edge styling that blended sharp lines with curved surfaces, Nissan's design studio still relied on the former shapes. The front fascia showed lines inspired by nature with the two-leafs design for the grille and headlights that mimicked a pair of eyes. For the U.S. market, the carmaker had to shrink the taillights and keep them only on the quarter panels. In Europe, on the other hand, it showed a slightly different styling out back, with more curved lines.
The interior followed the same ideas as the exterior, with curved lines that emerged from the center stack to the dashboard and rounded corners for the vents. The only angular shape was for the stereo installed above the climate control unit. While some still agreed with those lines, the sales figures showed that other carmakers made it better. Despite the comfortable cabin and decent room in the back, it was no match for most mid-size executive sedans on the market.
Under the hood, Nissan introduced an enhanced version of its already known 3.0-liter V6 from the previous generation. For the U.S. market, it also added the 3.5-liter six-mill powerplant that provided more grunt. In Europe, on the other hand, Nissan offered the Maxima with a 2.0-liter V6, more suitable for taxes but with sluggish performance.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L V6 4AT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 1997 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 6400 RPM 140 HP @ 6400 RPM 138 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 132 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 179 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.7 in (4920 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/59.4 in (1,529/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.1 cuFT (428 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3285 lbs (1490 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4442.3 lbs (2015 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L V6 5MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 1997 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 6400 RPM 140 HP @ 6400 RPM 138 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 132 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 179 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 126.1 mph (203 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.7 in (4920 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/59.4 in (1,529/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.1 cuFT (428 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3119.5 lbs (1415 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4442.3 lbs (2015 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 220 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L V6 24V 4AT FWD (209 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2496 cm3 |
Power: | 153.7 KW @ 6400 RPM 209 HP @ 6400 RPM 206 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 196 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 265 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55/R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.7 in (4920 mm) |
Width: | 70.07 in (1780 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.6 in (1,519/1,514 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.1 cuFT (428 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3153 lbs (1430 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 4AT FWD (200 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2988 cm3 |
Power: | 147 KW @ 6400 RPM 200 HP @ 6400 RPM 197 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 200 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 271 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 132 mph (212 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55/R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.7 in (4920 mm) |
Width: | 70.07 in (1780 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.6 in (1,519/1,514 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.1 cuFT (428 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3307 lbs (1500 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4486.4 lbs (2035 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15.6 mpg US (15.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 5MT FWD (200 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2988 cm3 |
Power: | 147 KW @ 6400 RPM 200 HP @ 6400 RPM 197 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 200 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 271 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 142.9 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.7 in (4920 mm) |
Width: | 70.07 in (1780 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.6 in (1,519/1,514 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.1 cuFT (428 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3141.6 lbs (1425 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4486.4 lbs (2035 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.9 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.7 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 228 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V6 4AT FWD (255 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Power: | 187.6 KW @ 5800 RPM 255 HP @ 5800 RPM 252 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 246 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 333 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 142.9 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.7 in (4920 mm) |
Width: | 70.07 in (1780 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.6 in (1,519/1,514 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.1 cuFT (428 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3141.6 lbs (1425 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4486.4 lbs (2035 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 228 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V6 5MT FWD (255 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Power: | 187.6 KW @ 5800 RPM 255 HP @ 5800 RPM 252 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 246 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 333 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 142.9 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.7 in (4920 mm) |
Width: | 70.07 in (1780 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.6 in (1,519/1,514 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.1 cuFT (428 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3219 lbs (1460 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4486.4 lbs (2035 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 228 g/km |