2021 Nissan Maxima Specifications
Compare important 2021 Nissan Maxima technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
| Trims |
SV 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
SR 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Platinum 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
| Exterior length |
192.8 |
192.8 |
192.8 |
| Exterior body width |
73.2 |
73.2 |
73.2 |
| Exterior height |
56.5 |
56.5 |
56.5 |
| Horsepower |
300 hp |
300 hp |
300 hp |
| Torque |
261 lb-ft. |
261 lb-ft. |
261 lb-ft. |
| Curb weight |
3565 |
3582 |
3676 |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
4685 |
4685 |
4685 |
| Wheelbase |
109.3 |
109.3 |
109.3 |
| Ground clearance |
5.3 |
5.3 |
5.3 |
| Front legroom |
45.0 |
45.0 |
45.0 |
| Rear legroom |
34.2 |
34.2 |
34.2 |
| Front headroom |
39 |
39 |
39 |
| Rear headroom |
37 |
36 |
36 |
| Front hip room |
54 |
54 |
54 |
| Rear hip room |
54 |
54 |
54 |
| Front shoulder room |
57 |
57 |
57 |
| Rear shoulder room |
56 |
56 |
56 |
| Fuel tank |
18.0 gal. |
18.0 gal. |
18.0 gal. |
2021 Nissan Maxima Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the Maxima, however, is its roomy interior. The 2021 Nissan Maxima comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
| Trims |
SV 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
SR 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Platinum 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
| Air conditioning, front |
dual zone automatic |
dual zone automatic |
dual zone automatic |
| Air filter |
std |
std |
std |
| Underseat ducts |
std |
std |
std |
| Clock |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
| Compass |
std |
std |
std |
| Cruise control |
std |
std |
std |
| Cupholders |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim |
leather/piano black |
leather/piano black |
leather/piano black |
| 12V DC power outlet |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Overhead console |
mini with storage |
mini with storage |
mini with storage |
| Floor console |
full |
full |
full |
| Floor mats |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows |
power |
power |
power |
| Rear windows |
power |
power |
power |
| 1-touch window up |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| 1-touch window down |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Programmable garage door opener |
std |
std |
std |
| Instrumentation |
analog |
analog |
analog |
| Tachometer |
std |
std |
std |
| Trip computer |
std |
std |
std |
| Water temp gauge |
std |
std |
std |
| Low fuel warning |
std |
std |
std |
| Service interval warning |
std |
std |
std |
| Exterior temperature display |
std |
std |
std |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Rear window defogger |
std |
std |
std |
| Rear view mirror |
auto-dimming day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
| Remote trunk release |
power |
power |
power |
| Retained accessory power |
std |
std |
std |
| Seatback storage pockets |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column |
std |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel material |
leather/metal-look |
Alcantara leather/simulated suede |
Ascot leather/metal-look |
| Cargo net |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Adaptive cruise control |
std |
std |
std |
| Auxiliary visors |
dual |
dual |
dual |
2021 Nissan Maxima Exterior Features
Would you like to grasp the idea which 2021 Nissan Maxima trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
| Trims |
SV 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
SR 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Platinum 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
| Antenna |
window grid |
window grid |
window grid |
| Body material |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
| Paint |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim |
black w/chrome accents |
black w/chrome accents |
black w/chrome accents |
| Fog/driving lights |
N/A |
front |
front |
| Door count |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
| Rear cargo door |
trunk |
trunk |
trunk |
| Tinted windows |
light |
light |
light |
| Rear window type |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
| Mirrors |
dual power remote |
dual power remote w/tilt down |
dual power remote w/tilt down |
| Heated door mirrors |
std |
std |
std |
| Sunroof |
N/A |
1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Spoiler |
lip |
lip |
lip |
| Wheels |
18 machined w/painted accents aluminum |
19 black aluminum |
19 machined w/painted accents aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
| Mud flaps |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Mirrors, auto dimming |
N/A |
driver |
driver |
| 2nd row sunroof |
N/A |
fixed glass with power sunshade |
fixed glass with power sunshade |
2021 Nissan Maxima Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2021 Nissan Maxima trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
| Trims |
SV 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
SR 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Platinum 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
| Front seat type |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
| Standard seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front driver seat direction controls |
8-way power |
8-way power |
8-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls |
4-way power |
6-way power |
6-way power |
| Lumbar support |
driver |
driver |
driver |
| Front armrests |
center |
center |
center |
| Front head restraints |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
| Heated front seats |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Memory |
N/A |
driver |
driver |
| Rear seats |
60-40 bench |
60-40 bench |
60-40 bench |
| Rear armrest |
std |
std |
std |
| Rear head restraints |
3 - adjustable |
3 - adjustable |
3 - adjustable |
| Seat trim |
leather |
Ascot/Alcantara simulated suede/leather |
Ascot leather |
| Heated rear seats |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
| Cooled front seats |
N/A |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
2021 Nissan Maxima Entertainment System
Some 2021 Nissan Maxima trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
| Trims |
SV 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
SR 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Platinum 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
| Radio |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
| MP3 capability |
std |
std |
std |
| Auxiliary input jack |
std |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel audio controls |
std |
std |
std |
| Voice recognition |
std |
std |
std |
| Speakers |
8 |
11 Bose |
11 Bose |
| Amplifier |
N/A |
std |
std |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume |
std |
std |
std |
| Navigation system |
yes with voice activation |
yes with voice activation |
yes with voice activation |
| 1st row LCD screen |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility |
std |
std |
std |
2021 Nissan Maxima Safety and Security Features
Each 2021 Nissan Maxima trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
| Trims |
SV 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
SR 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Platinum 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
| Airbags, frontal |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Occupancy sensor |
std |
std |
std |
| Traction control |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners |
front |
front |
front |
| Headlights |
LED low beam |
LED low beam, Xenon |
LED low beam, Xenon |
| Exterior light control |
Intelligent Auto Headlights (I-AH) fully automatic |
Intelligent Auto Headlights (I-AH) fully automatic |
Intelligent Auto Headlights (I-AH) fully automatic |
| Delay-off headlamps |
std |
std |
std |
| Daytime running lights |
std |
std |
std |
| Door curb lights |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Illuminated entry |
std |
std |
std |
| Remote keyless entry |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
| Keyless access system |
std |
std |
std |
| Panic alarm |
std |
std |
std |
| Door locks |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
| Content theft deterrent alarm system |
std |
std |
std |
| Ignition disable |
std |
std |
std |
| Low tire pressure warning |
std |
std |
std |
| Parking assist |
std |
std |
std |
| First aid kit |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Airbags, knee protection |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Lane departure warning |
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) |
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) |
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service |
N/A |
N/A |
NissanConnect Services |
| Stolen vehicle tracking |
N/A |
std |
std |
2021 Nissan Maxima Mechanical Features
The 2021 Nissan Maxima will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
| Trims |
SV 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
SR 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Platinum 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
| Engine |
3.5L V-6 |
3.5L V-6 |
3.5L V-6 |
| Brakes |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
| Brake assist |
std |
std |
std |
| Drive type |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
| Exhaust |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
| Steering |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering |
std |
std |
std |
| Suspension tuning |
regular |
sport |
regular |
| Front suspension type |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Front anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
std |
| Front shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
| Front springs |
coil |
coil |
coil |
| Rear suspension type |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Rear anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
std |
| Rear shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs |
coil |
coil |
coil |
| Electronic stability system |
std |
std |
std |
| Sequential shift control |
std |
std |
std |
| Transmission |
Xtronic 2-spd CVT w/OD |
Xtronic 2-spd CVT w/OD |
Xtronic 2-spd CVT w/OD |
| Axle ratio |
5.25 |
5.25 |
5.25 |
| Remote vehicle starting system |
std |
std |
std |
2021 Nissan Maxima Other Specs
In general, the 2021 Nissan Maxima lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
| Trims |
SV 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
SR 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Platinum 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
| Luggage capacity |
14.3 cu.ft. |
14.3 cu.ft. |
14.3 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity |
14.3 cu.ft. |
14.3 cu.ft. |
14.3 cu.ft. |
| Base engine size |
3.5 liters |
3.5 liters |
3.5 liters |
| Base engine type |
V-6 |
V-6 |
V-6 |
| Horsepower rpm |
6,400 |
6,400 |
6,400 |
| Torque rpm |
4,400 |
4,400 |
4,400 |
| EPA mileage estimates |
20 City / 30 Hwy |
20 City / 30 Hwy |
20 City / 30 Hwy |
| Driver information center |
std |
std |
std |
| Lighting - map lights |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Lighting - dome light |
fade |
fade |
fade |
| Lighting - cargo light |
std |
std |
std |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Height adjustable safety belts |
front |
front |
front |
| Engine - valvetrain |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) |
60/unlimited |
60/unlimited |
60/unlimited |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
| Tires |
P245/45VR18.0 BSW AS |
P245/40WR19.0 BSW AS |
P245/40WR19.0 BSW AS |
| Windshield wipers - front |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
| Windshield wipers - rain sensing |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
