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2007 Nissan Maxima Review
2007 Maxima Review Summary & Specifications
The 2007 Nissan Maxima is individualistic and indulgently luxurious, with innovative styling and interior features. Its engine is powerful and its ride is smooth and quiet. Its interior is innovative and comfortable. The revisions for 2007 improve the looks and refinement of this luxurious sports sedan.New Car Test Drive correspondent Phil Berg filed the original report from Detroit, with Mitch McCullough reporting on the updated 2007 Maxima from Los Angeles.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Nissan Maxima SE ($28,050); SL ($30,300) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | continuously variable automatic (CVT) |
| Engines (optional) | 255-hp 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | CVT automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | front dual-stage airbags, front side airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, front active head restraints, front seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters; ABS, electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), brake assist, traction control, tire-pressure monitor |
| 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 | 28050 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Nissan Maxima SE ($28,050) |
| 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; rear spoiler, garage and universal garage door transmitter |
| Destination Charge | 605 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Driver Preferred Package ($3,750) includes leather-appointed seats; heated front seats and mirrors; four-way power passenger seat; memory and lumbar support for driver's seat; compass; power tilt/telescopic heated steering wheel with memory; auto-dimming outside memory mirrors; 320-watt Bose AM/FM/6CD/MP3 stereo with eight speakers, RDS, speed-sensitive volume, and steering-wheel controls, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, rear sonar system, xenon HID headlights; Navigation Package ($1800); XM Satellite Radio ($350); Power Glass Sunroof ($900); five-piece floor/trunk mat set ($170); splash guards ($140) |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 35765 |
| Horse Power | 255 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 252 @ 4400 |
| Fuel Economy | 21/28 |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 194.4/71.7/58.3 |
| 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 | 3591 |
| Stock Tires | P245/45VR18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD, brake assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 |
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