2009 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV FWD CVT

• 18 x 8.0 alloy wheels
• Auto on/off halogen headlamps w/ambient light sensor
• Body color bumpers
• Body color folding pwr mirrors w/integrated turn signals
• Chrome Door Handles
• Compact spare tire
• Front Fog Lamps
• P245/45VR18 all-season tires
• Pwr tilt/sliding moonroof w/sliding sunshade
• UV reducing solar glass w/dark upper windshield band
• Variable intermittent speed-sensitive flat-blade windshield wipers w/mist function

• (2) 12V pwr outlets
• 4-way pwr passenger seat
• 60/40 split fold-down rear bench seat w/lock & center armrest
• 8-way pwr driver seat w/pwr lumbar support, manual thigh support
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass
• Bose AM/FM audio system w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer-inc: radio data system (RDS), speed-sensitive audio volume, (9) speakers, MP3/WMA playback, auxiliary input, illuminated steering wheel audio controls
• Center console w/coin holder, cellular phone compartment
• Cruise control w/steering wheel mounted illuminated controls
• Driver/front passenger seatback pockets
• Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
• Dual LCD trip odometers
• Dual rear coat hooks
• Dual zone automatic temp control w/in-cabin microfilter
• Front & rear dual cup holders
• Front & rear stabilizer bars
• Front Bucket Seats
• Front door map pockets/bottle holders
• Front/rear adjustable head restraints
• Front/rear passenger assist grips
• Front/rear reading lights
• Full floor & trunk carpeting
• HomeLink universal transceiver
• Illuminated entry system w/fade-out
• Illuminated ignition keyhole
• Illuminated pwr accessory switches
• Immobilizer system
• In-glass diversity antenna
• Intelligent Key push-button ignition
• Leather Seat Trim
• Leather Wrapped Shift Knob
• Leather wrapped steering wheel
• Lighting -inc: front/rear step lamps, foot well lamps, front floor lamp, trunk, mood light
• Lockable illuminated glove box w/damper & pen holder
• Lower c-stack storage w/lid
• Multi function trip computer -inc: digital clock, outside temp display, distance to empty, average fuel consumption/speed, driving time, maintenance intervals
• Overhead console w/sunglass holder
• Pwr door locks w/auto-lock
• Pwr windows w/driver & passenger auto up/down feature, key cylinder up/down, anti-pinch
• Rear air conditioning vents
• Rear window defroster w/timer
• Remote hood/trunk/fuel-filler door releases
• Remote keyless entry w/trunk release & window down
• Retained accessory pwr
• Sunvisor extensions
• Tilt & telescopic steering column
• Trunk mounted side cargo nets & hooks
• Vehicle information system
• Vehicle security system
• Vinyl door trim inserts

• 3.5L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine
• Battery saver
• Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control (CVVTS)
• Continuously variable transmission (CVT) w/manual shift mode
• Dual chrome exhaust finishers
• Electronically controlled drive-by-wire throttle
• Front wheel drive
• Independent multi-link rear suspension
• Independent strut front suspension
• Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes, front vented
• Speed-sensitive variable-assist pwr rack & pinion steering

• 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Active front head restraints
• All position 3-point seat belts
• ALR/ELR seat belt system for all passengers
• Brake assist & electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
• Child safety rear door locks
• Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags w/seat belt sensors
• Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags
• ELR seat belt system for driver
• Emergency inside trunk release
• Energy absorbing steering column
• Front & rear crumple zones
• Front & rear roof mounted curtain side-impact airbags
• Front seat belts w/pretensioners/load limiters/adjustable anchors
• Lower anchor & tethers for children (LATCH)
• Passenger window lockout
• Steel side-door guard beams
• Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
• Traction control system (TCS)
• Vehicle dynamic control
• Zone body construction

Model Highlights

The Maxima has long been billed as the "four door sports car," and nowhere is that more apparent than in the restyled model available for 2009. The Maxima comes in two trim levels: S and SV. Both are powered by Nissan's 3.5L V6, which now makes 290 hp (up 35 hp over last year) and 261 ft-lb of torque. Fuel efficiency has increased, too, up to 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. The engine is mated to a Nissan's Xtronic CVT (continuously variable transmission), which features both Drive Sport and manual modes, with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, and power is put to the ground through the front wheels. Suspension is independent all around, and four-wheel antilock brakes with electronic brake force distribution and brake assist are standard, as is speed-sensitive steering. The base S model comes nicely equipped and features power mirrors, windows, and locks, dual zone automatic climate control, cruise control, and 8-way and 4-way front seat controls for driver and passenger, respectively. Also included is a power sunroof, leather-wrapped shift knob, aluminum door sill plates and an 8-speaker, 6-disc CD changer with MP3 playback. The SV adds fog lamps, Homelink garage door opener, digital compass, leather seating with driver's thigh support, and a 9-speaker Bose digital stereo with speed sensitive volume control. Several options packages are available for the Maxima SV. The Premium Package includes a dual panel moonroof, heated and cooled driver's seat, rear window power sunshade, rear seat climate control, an Infotainment Center with 7-inch screen, heated seats, rear bucket seats, Bluetooth hands-free technology, and much more. The Sport Package features a specially tuned suspension, 19-inch alloy wheels, chassis reinforcement, and several goodies from the Premium Package. A Technology Package adds Nissan Hard Drive Navigation, a 9.3 gigabyte music storage system, and XM satellite radio. All Maximas feature adaptive, dual-stage front airbags, roof-mount side-impact airbags, and rear passenger head protection, as well as traction control, stability control, a tire-pressure monitor, and ABS.