The 2008 Nissan Maxima

All Standard Features

Transmission

• Xtronic(TM) Continuously Variable Electronically Controlled Manually Interactive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive
• Manually Interactive Automatic Transmission

Steering

• Tilt Steering Column
• Telescopic Steering Column
• Power Engine Speed Sensing Rack and Pinion Variable Assisted Steering

Suspension

• Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers
• Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers
• 22-mm Rear Stabilizer Bar

Electrical

• Delayed Power Retention
• Battery Saver
• 2 Front Power Outlets
• Audio and Navigation Pre-Wiring
• 12-Volt, 55-Amp Hour Battery
• Drive-By-Wire Control For Throttle

Braking & Traction

• Electronic Brake Assistance
• Electronic Brake Force Distribution
• 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
• Front Power 320-mm X 28-mm Vented Disc and Rear Power 292-mm X 9-mm Solid Disc Brakes
• Traction Control

Safety

• Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor Activated By Seatbelt Engagement
• Front and Rear Automatic Locking Retractors
• Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
• Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
• Front Pretensioners With Force Limiters
• Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
• Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags Located In Roof
• Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
• Front Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
• Front and Rear Crumple Zones
• Side Door Guard Beams
• Trunk Anti-Trap Device
• Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts

Anti-Theft & Locks

• Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear Doors
• Vehicle Anti-Lockout
• Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm and Engine Immobilizer
• Selective Unlocking Via Remote
• Valet Lockout
• Power Door Locks

Remote Controls & Remote Releases

• Intelligent Key Card Key
• Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob
• Multi-Function Remote Operates Anti-Theft, Door Lock/Unlock, Panic Alarm and Trunk
• Panic Button
• Remote Fuel Door Release
• HomeLink(R) Universal Garage Door Opener Located On Interior Rearview Mirror
• Remote Trunk Release Located On Multi-Function Remote

Seats

• Cloth Seats
• Driver Manual Lumbar Support
• Rear 60/40 Split Folding Bench Seat With Adjustable Headrests and Fold-Down Center Armrest
• Driver Power Seat Adjusts 8 Ways Total
• Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats, Passenger Side Manually Adjusts 4 Ways Total With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests

Storage

• Lockable Glovebox
• Front Dual Seatback Storage Pockets
• Cargo Net
• Overhead Console Storage
• Cargo Area Tiedown Hooks
• Coinholder
• Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
• 2 Front and 2 Rear; 4 Cupholders Total
• Front Dual Door Mounted Storage

Instrumentation

• Warning Lights Include Seatbelts Unfastened
• Trip Computer With Average Fuel Consumption, Miles To Empty and Stop Watch
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio and Cruise Control
• Maintenance Interval Indicator
• Electroluminescent Instrumentation
• Digital Clock
• Tachometer
• Exterior Temperature Gauge
• Cruise Control
• Tire Pressure Monitor

Interior Lighting

• Trunk Light
• Front and Rear Dual Map Lights
• Delayed Courtesy Light

Exterior Lighting

• Automatic Headlights With Automatic On/Off and Dusk Sensor
• Perimeter Lighting
• Cornering Lights
• Halogen Headlights
• Front Foglights

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

• AM/FM Radio With 8 Speakers Total; CD Player
• Diversity In-Glass Radio Antenna

Sunroof/Moonroof & Removable/Convertible Top

• Skyview(R) Glass Panel Roof

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

• Interior Air Filter
• Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls
• Rear Air Conditioning Ducts
• Automatic Climate Control

Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering

• Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin and Trunk
• Alloy Located On Center Floor Console, Doors, Instrument Panel and Steering Wheel
• Leather Steering Wheel

Wheels & Tires

• Compact Spare Tire
• SBRP245/45VR18, All-Season Tires
• Alloy Wheels, 18-In. X 7.5-In

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

• Front Dual Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
• Tinted Glass
• Rear Window Defroster
• Power Window Lockout/Override
• Sunshade For Skyview(TM) Roof
• Dual Body Color Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors
• Power Windows With Front Dual One-Touch Up, One-Touch Down and Pinch Protection
• Front Dual Sunvisors
• Vehicle Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
• Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror

Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish

• Metallic Paint (If Selected)
• Rear Spoiler
• Front Air Dam
• Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers
• Chrome Located On Exhaust Pipes

User Reviews

Pros:Above average power. 65 to 100 is surprisingly quick. Drove 5 to Vegas & no cramped complaints.

Cons:Available power makes punching it an irristable temptation, which has led to speeding tickets.

Pros:Great acceleration and egine pick up

Cons:suspension is loose and you feel every bump on the road

Pros:Black with chrome rims draws attention everywhere. Great pick up, very comfortable, large back seat

Cons:Navigation should have touch screen, not "joystick"; gas mileage could be better.

Pros:Handles great, picks up real good, very sharp

Cons:Brakes are kind of rough, and hard to see out of the back window

Total Cost to Own $52,034

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