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2004 Nissan Maxima Review
The original U.S.-sized sport sedan gets serious.
2004 Maxima Review Summary & Specifications
With last year's introduction of a much larger Altima, the Nissan Maxima has become more indulgent, more luxurious. It offers innovative styling and interior features. Its engine is powerful and the ride is smooth and quiet.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | Phil Berg |
| Model Lineup | 3.5 SE ($26,950); 3.5 SL ($28,900) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | six-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) | 265-hp 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | four-speed automatic; five-speed automatic; six-speed manual |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist, front dual-stage airbags, front side airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, front active head restraints, front seat belt pretensioners |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| 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 | 26950 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Nissan Maxima SE ($26,950) |
| Standard Equipment | power mirrors, windows, 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 ($3550) includes rear spoiler, xenon headlights, memory system (for steering wheel, outside mirrors and driver?s seat) power tilt/telescopic steering wheel, electric folding mirrors, driver seat power lumbar support, heated steering wheel, and Sensory Package with leather-appointed seats, heated front seats and mirrors, power passenger seat, compass, and Premium Audio Package with 320-watt Bose AM/FM/6CD, eight speakers, speed-sensitive volume |
| Destination Charge | 540 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 31040 |
| 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 | 39.7/53.5/43.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.1/54.8/36.5 |
| Trunk Volume | 32.8 |
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| Towing Capacity | 1000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, struts |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multilink |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 |
| Curb Weight | 3432 |
| Stock Tires | P245/45VR18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD, brake assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 |
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