2009 Nissan Maxima

 

Continuing with the 7th generation body style, the 2009 Nissan Maxima continues its legacy as the “4 door sports car“. It is designed to have a sporty feel; front wheel drive that handles great and feels great to the driver. The interior is designed to have a “cockpit” feel, snug yet roomy to maximize driver comfort. Customers have a choice between two models, the Maxima 3.5 S and Maxima 3.5 SV.

Maxima 3.5 S (MSRP) $29,290

3.5-liter DOHC V6 Engine (35 more horsepower than previous generation.)

EPA estimated 19 mpg City / 26 mpg Highway

Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)

Maxima 3.5 SV (Sport Package)

Sport Tuned Suspension

19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels

Leather seats

Paddle shifters

Premium Package:

Dual panel moon-roof

7-inch color monitor with rear view monitor

Eucalyptus wood-tone trim

Features:

Engine –   VQ35DE – 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine

290 hp @ 6,400 rpm
261 lb-ft of torque @ 4,400 rpm

 

Emissions – Tier 2, Bin-5 (LEV2-ULEV in CA)

 

Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) on intake valves

 

Electronic Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) on exhaust valves

 

Variable induction system

 

Nissan Direct Ignition System with iridium-tipped spark plugs

 

Electronic drive-by-wire

Drivetrain Front engine/front-wheel drive

 

Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission) with DS mode and manual mode

Brakes 12.60″ x 1.10″ front and 12.13″ x 0.63″ rear vented discs

 

4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

 

Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)

 

Suspension and Steering

 

Front: Independent strut-type

 

Rear: Independent multi-link

 

Front (25.4 mm) and rear (21.0 mm) stabilizer bars

 

Sport-tuned suspension – retuned struts/shocks, stiffer springs and larger front stabilizer bar (26.5 mm)

 

SR Vehicle speed-sensitive power steering

Chassis Bracing Front strut tower reinforcement

 

Trunk chassis reinforcement