2023 Nissan Maxima

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The 2023 Nissan Maxima is a front-wheel-drive gasoline car with a 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine and an automatic (AV-S7) transmission. It is classified as a midsize car and returns 24 MPG combined, with ratings of 20 MPG city and 30 MPG highway. Its listed EPA annual fuel cost is $3,400, and tailpipe CO2 is 371 grams per mile. NHTSA information lists five stars overall, five stars for side impact, five for frontal impact and five for rollover. The entry also lists one NHTSA complaint. For buyers comparing running costs, the combined and separate city and highway figures show how the Maxima's fuel economy is represented, while the annual estimate offers another point of reference. The model is identified simply as Maxima, with Maxima as its base model.

Who it suits. It may suit shoppers considering a midsize gasoline car with front-wheel drive and a six-cylinder engine. Buyers comparing fuel economy or listed crash ratings can use the stated figures.

Overview

The 2023 Nissan Maxima is a gasoline-powered midsize car with front-wheel drive and an automatic AV-S7 transmission. Its 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine is rated by the EPA at 24 mpg combined, with 20 mpg in city driving and 30 mpg on the highway.

The EPA lists annual fuel costs of $3,400 and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions of 371 grams per mile. These figures give buyers a straightforward basis for considering the Maxima’s fuel use and emissions alongside its other ownership costs.

Key features

• 3.5-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine
• Front-wheel drive
• Automatic AV-S7 transmission
• EPA fuel economy: 20 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, 24 mpg combined
• EPA annual fuel cost: $3,400
• Tailpipe CO2: 371 grams per mile

Who it's for

The Maxima may suit buyers looking for a gasoline midsize car with a six-cylinder engine, front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its EPA ratings are particularly useful for drivers weighing city and highway fuel use: the listed city rating is 20 mpg, compared with 30 mpg on the highway.

It is not an electric vehicle, and the supplied figures describe gasoline consumption rather than electric range or charging. Buyers comparing running costs can use the EPA estimate of $3,400 in annual fuel costs as a reference, while recognizing it is an official estimate rather than an individual driver’s actual bill.

Pros and cons

Pros

• EPA fuel economy is stated for both city and highway driving as well as combined use.
• NHTSA lists five-star overall, frontal, side and rollover ratings.

Cons

• The EPA combined rating is 24 mpg, and listed annual fuel costs are $3,400.
• The vehicle is gasoline-powered, so it does not provide electric range.

Alternatives

For other Nissan options in this directory, see Nissan cars. The listed alternatives include the 2027 Nissan Sentra SR and 2027 Nissan Sentra with Normal/Eco Modes, as well as the 2027 Nissan Kicks FWD, 2027 Nissan Kicks AWD, and 2027 Nissan Murano AWD. Buyers considering a pickup can also look at the 2027 Nissan Frontier 2WD, 2027 Nissan Frontier 4WD and 2027 Nissan Frontier 4WD PRO4X.

Verdict

The 2023 Nissan Maxima’s supplied figures define it as a front-wheel-drive gasoline midsize car with a 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine and automatic transmission. Its official EPA rating is 24 mpg combined, with annual fuel costs estimated at $3,400. NHTSA lists five stars overall and five stars each for frontal, side and rollover ratings. Those figures provide useful points of comparison for buyers assessing fuel use, emissions and listed safety ratings.