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2012 Nissan Maxima specifications
Body
Generic Type: Car
Rear Roof Profile: Trunk
No Side Doors: 4
Sunroof/Moonroof: Std
Convertible Top: No
Brakes
Front Brakes - Type: Vented Disc
Rear Brakes - Type: Vented Disc
ABS: Std
Stability Control: Std
Chassis
Chassis Type: Unitized Body/Frame
Engine Position: Front
Convenience
Power Windows: Std
Power Door Locks: Std
Remote Lock/Unlock: Std
Driveline
Driven Wheels: FWD
Driving Aids
Cruise Control: Std
Energy Storage
Fuel Capacity (gallons): 20 gal ( 20.0 gal )
Engine
Configuration: V
Cylinders: 6
Premium Fuel: Recommended
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Displacement: 3.5 l
Max. Power: 290 bhp
Max. Power @RPM: 6400
Max. Torque: 261 lbft
Max. Torque @RPM: 4400
Exterior
Side Mirrors - Power: Std
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight: 3540 lb
Wheelbase: 109.3 in
Height - Body: 57.8 in
Width - Body: 73.2 in
Length: 190.6 in
Front Track: 62.4 in
Rear Track: 62.4 in
Fuel Economy
EPA City (mpg): 19
EPA Hwy (mpg): 26
HVAC
Air Conditioning: Std
Climate Control Zones: 2
Automatic Climate Control: Std
Infotainment
Navigation System: N/A
Interior Dimensions
Head Room - 1st Row: 38.5 in
Head Room - 2nd Row: 36.4 in
Shlder Room - 1st Row: 56.3 in
Shlder Room - 2nd Row: 55.1 in
Hip Room - 1st Row: 53.4 in
Hip Room - 2nd Row: 53.9 in
Leg Room - 1st Row: 43.8 in
Leg Room - 2nd Row: 34.6 in
Seating Positions - 1st Row: 2
Seating Positions - 2nd Row: 3
Cargo Volume: 14.2 cu ft
Lighting
Headlamp Type: HID
Powertrain
Powertrain: Internal Combustion
Safety
IIHS Front: Good
IIHS Side: Good
IIHS Roof Strength: Acceptable
IIHS Rear: Marginal
Seating
Rows of Seats: 2
Seat Material: Cloth
Power Adjustable Seats - 1st Row Driver Side: Std
Power Adjustable Seats - 1st Row Passenger Side: Std
Heated Seats - 1st Row: N/A
Suspension
Front Suspension - Type: MacPherson strut/lower arm
Rear Suspension - Type: Double A-arm
Transmission
Transmission Type: CVT
Utility
Cargo Access: Trunk
Wheels / Tires
Wheel Type: Alloy
Tire Size F (,R): 245/45R18