2008 Nissan Maxima Specifications

1 Use regular unleaded fuel with 87 octane. For maximum power, use premium fuel.

2 Requires moonroof option and Platinum Edition Package.

3 This option replaces SkyView glass-paneled roof.

4 This option deletes digital compass in rearview mirror. This option requires Platinum Edition Package and Moonroof option.

5 XM® Satellite Radio requires XM subscription sold separately after first three trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. The XM name is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.

Nissan North America, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time, without prior notice, in prices, colors, materials, equipment, specifications and models, and to discontinue models or equipment. Specifications, options and accessories may differ in Hawaii, U.S. territories and other countries. For additional information on availability, options or accessories, see your Nissan dealer.

®The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Nissan is under license.
®HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
®Bose is a registered trademark of The Bose Corporation.

Nissan Specifications

Specifications - Nissan

MECHANICAL

3.5 SE

3.5 SL

Engine

VQ35DE —3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine¹
255 hp @ 6,000 rpm
252 lb-ft of torque @ 4,400 rpm

Emissions - ULEV/LEV2

Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS)

Nissan Direct Ignition System Platinum-tipped spark plugs

Electronic drive-by-wire

Variable Intake System

DriveTrain

Front engine/front-wheel drive

Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission) with manual mode

Brakes

12.60" vented front discs/11.50" rear disc brakes

4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist

Suspension and Steering

Front: Independent subframe-mounted strut-type

Rear: Independent multi-link

Front (22.2 mm diameter) and rear (26.5 mm diameter) stabilizer bars

Engine-speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering

LEGEND
[V]	Part of VDC and Full-size Spare Option

EXTERIOR

3.5 SE

3.5 SL

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd)
.31 without spoiler
.30 with rear spoiler

Wheels and Tires

18" x 7.5" 7-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels

17" x 7.0" 7-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels

18" x 7.5" 5-spoke chrome aluminum-alloy wheels

P245/45VR18 V-rated all-season tires

P225/55HR17 H-rated all-season tires

Full-size spare tire with alloy wheel²

[V]

Styling/Functionality

High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-xenon headlights (low/high beam)

[2P]

Automatic on/off headlights

Cornering lights

Fog lights

Rear spoiler

Dual high-capacity exhausts with four chrome exhaust-tip finishers

Rear sonar system

[2P]

Dual power outside mirrors

Dual power heated outside mirrors

[S]

Dual power folding outside mirrors

[1P]

Auto-dimming outside mirror

[1P]

Dual tilt-down in reverse outside mirrors

[1P]

SkyView™ glass-paneled roof

Power sliding glass moonroof with pre-select switch

Aluminum hood and trunk

UV-reducing solar glass

LEGEND
AC	Accessory
[V]	Part of VDC and Full-size Spare Option
[2P]	Part of Option Package 2 or Platinum Edition Package
[1P]	Part of Option Package 1 or Platinum Edition Package
[S]	Part of Sensory Package

INTERIOR

3.5 SE

3.5 SL

Convenience

Intelligent Key keyless entry and ignition system

Nissan Navigation System with GPS DVD-ROM atlas and 7.0" color LCD monitor

⁴

Information Center

Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System

[2P]

Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) with in-cabin microfilter and rear vents

Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges

Remote keyless entry

Remote keyless front window up/down and trunk release

Key-operated front windows up/down

Power windows with front windows auto up/down

Power door locks

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver

Tilt and telescoping steering column

Power-tilt and telescoping steering column

[1P]

Cruise control

Illuminated steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls

Variable intermittent speed-sensitive windshield wipers

Auto-dimming rearview mirror

Digital compass in rearview mirror (deleted with Nissan Navigation System)

[S]

Overhead sunglasses storage

Front map lights

Rear reading lights

Front sliding armrest and rear center armrest

Height-adjustable front seat belts

Center console with removable tray in armrest and dual cup holders

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors

Dual two-way sun visor with extenders

Two 12-volt DC power outlets

Retained accessory power and battery saver

Side cargo nets

Seating and Appointments

8-way power driver's seat with manual lumbar support

4-way power front-passenger's seat

[S]

Memory system — driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors (two settings, remote control-activated)

[1P]

Driver's seat entry/exit system

[1P]

Driver's seat power lumbar support

[1P]

Heated front seats (two settings)

[S]

Heated steering wheel

[2P]

Driver and front-passenger seatback pockets

60/40-split fold-down rear seatbacks with lock

Perforated leather-appointed seats with door inserts

[S]

Gathered leather-appointed seats with door inserts

Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Leather-wrapped shifter

Leather-wrapped parking brake lever

Gated Xtronic CVT™ shifter

Brushed aluminum trim accents

Wood-tone trim accents

Aluminum door sill plates

LEGEND
[2P]	Part of Option Package 2 or Platinum Edition Package
[1P]	Part of Option Package 1 or Platinum Edition Package
[S]	Part of Sensory Package

AUDIO

3.5 SE

3.5 SL

AM/FM/CD audio system

Digital Bose® audio system with AM/FM/in-dash 6-CD changer

[S]

MP3/WMA CD playback capability

[S]

Radio Data System (RDS)

[S]

Speed-sensitive volume control

[S]

Eight speakers

Eight speakers, including two woofers

[S]

Auxiliary audio input

XM® Satellite Radio — includes activation and 3 months of service⁵

[S]

LEGEND
[S]	Part of Sensory Package

SAFETY

3.5SE

3.5SL

Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant-classification sensors

Driver and front-passenger side-impact supplemental air bags

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection

Traction Control System (TCS)

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with TCS²

[V]

3-point ALR/ELR passenger seat belt system (ELR for driver)

Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters

Front-seat Active Head Restraints

LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)

Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones

Energy-absorbing steering column

High-strength side-door guard beams

Hood buckling creases and safety stops

LEGEND
[v]	Part of VDC and Full-size Spare Option

SECURITY

	3.5 SE	3.5 SL
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
Vehicle Security System

CURB WEIGHTS

	3.5 SE	3.5 SL
Total (lbs.)	3,591	3,579

FUEL ECONOMY

2008 EPA Fuel Economy Estimates	3.5 SE	3.5 SL
City	19	19
Highway	25	25
For model-year 2008, the EPA has revised the way the estimated fuel economy rating is determined. Please refer to your Nissan dealer or the fuel economy label attached to the vehicle for more current information.

CAPACITIES

Interior passenger volume (cu. ft.) (without moonroof)	103.6
Cargo capacity (cu. ft.) with compact spare with full size-spare tire	15.5 13.7
Fuel tank (gals.)	20
Engine oil (qts.)	4.4

DIMENSIONS

Exterior (inches)
Wheelbase	111.2
Overall length	194.4
Overall width	71.7
Overall height	58.3
Tread width (front/rear) 18" wheels 17" wheels	61.0/61.2 61.4/61.6
Interior (inches)
Head room (front/rear) (without moonroof)	40.1/37.3
Leg room (front/rear)	43.9/36.5
Hip room (front/rear) - 5-passenger	53.5/54.8
Shoulder room (front/rear)	57.9/56.5

Nissan Specifications

Legend

Every Nissan is backed by a 36-month/36,000-mile limited vehicle coverage and a 5-year/60,000-mile limited powertrain coverage. (For complete information, see your Nissan dealer and read the actual limited warranty.) For extra protection, you can also add Security+Plus®, the only extended service agreement approved by Nissan.