Nissan Maxima

Mid-size (1981–2003) · Full-size (2004–2023)

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer	Nissan
Production	1980–2023
Class	Mid-size (1981–2003) Full-size (2004–2023)
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door station wagon
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (1981–1984) Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (1985–2023)
Engine	Gasoline: 2.4 L L24E I6 Diesel: 2.8 L LD28 I6
Transmission	5-speed manual 3-speed 3N71 automatic (1980–1982) 4-speed L4N71B automatic (1983–1984)
Wheelbase	2625 mm (103.3 in)
Length	Wagon: 184.8 in (4,694 mm) Sedan: 181.5 in (4,610 mm)
Width	66.5 in (1,689 mm)
Height	Sedan: 54.7 in (1,389 mm) Wagon: 55.7 in (1,415 mm)
Weight	1,302 kg (2870 lb)
Assembly	Japan: Oppama Plant, Yokosuka, Kanagawa
Predecessor	Datsun 810
Generations	E30, E471, A36, V6, G910, L24, I6, D28, N71, L4, T81, S30, T82, V4, U11, G20, G30, S5, F50, F02, J30, V40, V41, E4, F04, A209, F30, Z31, C34, R31, B10, F5, A257, A133, A30, D7, F6, F49, C51, A14, C8, A32, U12, U13, I30, M5, Q20, Q30, S199, A31, R97, A33, I35, Q35, S6, F51, A34, P245, R18, P225, R17, J31, A35, L32, L33, R25, I4, D770, B11, A10, N12, T12, J32

At a Glance

Brand	Nissan
Class	Mid-size (1981–2003)
Body style	4-door sedan
Production	1980–2023
Founded	1933
Country	Japan

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Nissan — Brand Guide, History & Model Overview

Founded1933
FounderYoshisuke Aikawa
HeadquartersYokohama, Japan
CountryJapan
Models listed42

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