Nissan Maxima
| Nissan Maxima | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Also called | Datsun Maxima (1981–1983) |
| Production | 1981–present |
| Model years | 1982–present |
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| Class |
Compact car (1981–1988) Mid-size car (1988–2014) Full-size car (2015–present) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Datsun 810 |
| First generation (G910) | |
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1984 Nissan Maxima
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| Also called |
Datsun 810 Datsun Maxima |
| Production | 1980–1981 (Datsun 810) 1981–1983 (Datsun Maxima) 1983–1984 (Nissan Maxima) |
| Model years | 1981 (Datsun 810) 1982–1983 (Datsun Maxima) 1984 (Nissan Maxima) |
| Assembly | Japan: Oppama Plant, Yokosuka, Kanagawa |
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| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Related | Datsun Bluebird (910) |
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| Second generation (PU11) | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | July 1984 – August 1988 |
| Model years | 1985–1988 |
| Assembly | Japan: Oppama Plant, Yokosuka, Kanagawa |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 4-door hardtop sedan (Japan) 5-door station wagon |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related | Nissan Bluebird (U11) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L VG20E/VG20ET V6 (Japan) 3.0 L VG30E V6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed RS5F50A manual 4-speed RL4F02A automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm (100 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) |
| Third generation (J30) | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | August 1988 – March 1994 |
| Assembly | Japan: Oppama Plant, Yokosuka, Kanagawa |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.0 L VG30E V6 3.0 L VE30DE V6 |
| Transmission |
5-speed manual (88–91 RS5F50A) (SE 91–94 RS5F50V) 4-speed automatic (88–94 RE4F02A) (SE 91–94 RE4F04V) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in (2,649 mm) |
| Length | 187.6 in (4,765 mm) |
| Width | 69.3 in (1,760 mm) |
| Height | 1988–91: 55.1 in (1,400 mm) 1991–94: 53 in (1,346 mm) |
| Fourth generation (A32) | |
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| Production | May 1994 – 31 March 1999 |
| Assembly | Japan: Oppama Plant, Yokosuka, Kanagawa South Africa: Rosslyn, Gauteng |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in (2,700 mm) |
| Length | 1996–99: 189.4 in (4,811 mm) 1994–96: 187.7 in (4,768 mm) |
| Width | 69.7 in (1,770 mm) |
| Height | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,870 lb (1,300 kg) |
| Fifth generation (A33) | |
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| Also called |
Nissan Cefiro (A33) Nissan Maxima QX (Europe) |
| Production | April 1999 – December 2002 |
| Model years | 2000–2003 |
| Assembly | Japan: Oppama Plant, Yokosuka, Kanagawa |
| Designer | Jerry Hirshberg (1997) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related | Infiniti I30/I35 |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in (2,751 mm) |
| Length | 1999–2001: 190.5 in (4,839 mm) 2001–03: 191.5 in (4,864 mm) |
| Width | 70.3 in (1,786 mm) |
| Height | 1999–2001: 56.5 in (1,435 mm) 2001–03 GXE: 56.3 in (1,430 mm) 2001–03 SE: 56.7 in (1,440 mm) 2001–03 GLE: 57.1 in (1,450 mm) |
| Curb weight | 3,245 lb (1,472 kg) |
| Sixth generation (A34) | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | January 2003 – April 2008 |
| Model years | 2004–2008 |
| Assembly | United States: Smyrna, Tennessee |
| Designer | Shiro Nakamura (2000) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Nissan FF-L platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.5 L VQ35DE V6 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 4/5-speed automatic CVT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in (2,824 mm) |
| Length | 2003–2006: 193.5 in (4,915 mm) 2006–2008: 194.4 in (4,938 mm) |
| Width | 71.7 in (1,821 mm) |
| Height | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) |
| Seventh generation (A35) | |
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| Production | 27 May 2008 – 2014 |
| Model years | 2009–2014 |
| Assembly | United States: Smyrna, Tennessee |
| Designer | Shiro Nakamura (2006) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Nissan D platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.5 L VQ35DE V6 |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in (2,776 mm) |
| Length | 190.6 in (4,841 mm) |
| Width | 73.2 in (1,859 mm) |
| Height | 57.8 in (1,468 mm) |
| Curb weight | 3,565 lb (1,617 kg) |
| Eighth generation (A36) | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Nissan 西玛(China) |
| Production | April 2015–present |
| Model years | 2016–present |
| Assembly | United States: Smyrna, Tennessee China: Xiangyang (DMCL) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Nissan D platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.5 L QR25DE I4 (gasoline) 3.5 L VQ35DE V6 (gasoline) |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in (2,776 mm) |
| Length | 192.8 in (4,897 mm) |
| Width | 73.2 in (1,859 mm) |
| Height | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) |
| Curb weight | 3,471–3,488 lb (1,574–1,582 kg) |
The Nissan Maxima is a full-size car (previously mid-size) manufactured by Nissan and sold primarily in North America, the Middle East, and China. Making its sales debut in 1981 for the 1982 model year as the Datsun Maxima, it replaced the earlier Datsun 810. The name "Maxima" dates back to 1980 for the 1981 model year when the upscale 810 sold as the "810 Maxima" in North America. Like the 810, early versions of the Maxima had their origins in the Datsun/Nissan Bluebird. The Datsun brand was phased out in favor of Nissan in 1983 for the 1984 model year, thus becoming the Nissan Maxima.
Most pre-2003 Maximas were built in Oppama, Japan, until the current North American Maximas started being assembled in Smyrna, Tennessee.
In some markets beyond North America, the "Maxima" name has also been applied to the Nissan Cefiro and Teana (see below).
The first car to wear the Maxima name, the second generation Datsun 810, was introduced in 1980 for the 1981 model year. It was essentially a Japanese-market Datsun Bluebird (910) with a 3.9 in (99 mm) longer nose to accommodate the inline-six engine. This model replaced the Datsun 810 (first generation). The second generation Datsun 810 was not sold in Japan, only in North America as the more basic Datsun 810 Deluxe and the fully equipped 810 Maxima. Both were available with either sedan or wagon bodywork. In 1981 for the 1982 model year, all 810s were rebranded as Datsun Maxima. In 1983 for model year 1984, the last year of the first generation Maxima, North American Datsuns began carrying the "Nissan" badge as well. Only 1984 model year Nissans have both "Nissan" and "Datsun" badges on the back of the car, although earlier models had a "Datsun" badge with a tiny "by Nissan" section underneath.
For the first model year, the 810 Deluxe was the only version to receive the five-speed manual, while the luxurious 810 Maxima only came with a three-speed automatic. The Maxima's introduction to North America followed the successful introduction of the Nissan S30, and used the same engine and transmission while offering luxurious accommodations and four doors. The sedans have independent rear suspension while the wagon has a leaf sprung live rear axle. The wagon also received rear drums rather than disc brakes.
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