The 2009 Nissan Maxima is a high quality luxury sedan model offered in two different versions, namely the S and the SV. Upon introduction, the base S model is powered by a 3.5 liter V6 engine that produces power up to 290 hp at an angular speed of 6400 rpm and 261 lb ft at an angular speed of 4400 rpm. The engine in the vehicle is mated to a standard continuous variable transmission (CVT) and it is the only transmission available to the engine.
Performance
As far as the performance is concerned, the luxury car can achieve the fuel economy of 20 miles per gallon in the city streets, while it can achieve 27 miles per gallon on the highway roads. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in a time span of just 6.2 seconds. In total, it has the seating capacity of five passengers and it is offered in four wheel drive.
Measurements
Apart from the performance and transmission, it has the wheel base of 109.3 inches. The length, width and the height of the vehicle are 190.6 inches, 73.2 inches and 57.8 inches respectively. The curb weight of the luxury car is 3600 lbs.
On the positive side of the luxury car, it has got high technology gadgets like the best iPod integration, high quality interiors, strong powertrain and precise steering.
