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Sporty and innovative.
2006 Maxima Review Summary & Specifications
The Nissan Maxima is individualistic and indulgently luxurious, with innovative styling and interior features. Its engine is powerful and its ride is smooth and quiet.New Car Test Drive correspondent Phil Berg filed this report from Detroit, with Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | Phil Berg |
| Model Lineup | Nissan 3.5 SE ($27,750); 3.5 SL ($30,000) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 265-hp 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | six-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | five-speed automatic; six-speed manual |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), brake assist (BA), traction control; front dual-stage airbags, front side airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, front active head restraints, front seatbelt pretensioners |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | VDC electronic stability control |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Smyrna, Tennessee |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-647-7261 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.nissandriven.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 27750 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Nissan Maxima SE ($27,750) |
| Standard Equipment | power mirrors, windows and driver's seat; remote keyless entry; 240-watt AM/FM/CD with steering wheel controls, trip computer; dual-zone climate control; garage and universal garage door transmitter |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Driver Preferred Package ($3,650) includes 320-watt Bose AM/FM/6CD stereo with eight speakers, RDS, speed-sensitive volume, and steering-wheel controls, leather-appointed seats, heated front seats and mirrors, a four-way power passenger seat, memory and lumbar support for driver's seat, compass, rear spoiler, power tilt/telescopic heated steering wheel with memory, auto-dimming outside memory mirrors, xenon HID headlights |
| Destination Charge | 580 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 31980 |
| Horse Power | 265 @ 5800 |
| Torque | 255 @ 4400 |
| Fuel Economy | 20/29 |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 193.5/71.7/58.3 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 40.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.1/53.5/43.9 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.3/54.8/36.5 |
| Trunk Volume | 15.5 |
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| Towing Capacity | 1000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, lower control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 |
| Curb Weight | 3485 |
| Stock Tires | P245/45VR18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD, brake assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 |
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