2022 Nissan Maxima Model Review with Prices, Photos, & Specs
Key Features
- Starting at $37,240 MSRP*
- 3.5-liter V6 engine with 300 horsepower and 261 lb-ft of torque
- Newly standard Nissan Safety Shield 360 -- a suite of six advanced active safety and driver-assist technologies
- Remote Engine Start System with Intelligent Climate Control
- Optional Premium Ascot Leather-appointed seats with dynamic diamond-quilted Alcantara® inserts
- Available redesigned 19-inch x 8.5-inch gloss black aluminum-alloy wheels
- Standard jewel-like LED headlights and Nissan Signature Daytime Running Lights
- Sport-tuned suspension with retuned dampers, stiffer springs, and larger front stabilizer bar
About the Nissan Maxima
Looking to inject some excitement into your daily commute? The stylish Nissan Maxima comes standard with a muscular V6 engine paired to an advanced CVT which helps keep you firmly in the sweet-spot of the powerband. Luxurious aspects of the interior include Liquid Chrome faceted trim accents, Alcantara® inserts on the seats and steering wheel, and distinctive diamond-quilted seat stitching. Created by Nissan Design America in La Jolla, California, the 2022 Maxima returns as the flagship sedan of the Nissan brand with an aggressive exterior appearance. Continuing the visionary Nissan Intelligent Mobility philosophy, the Maxima comes standard with Nissan Safety Shield 360 -- a collection of six advanced active safety and driver-assistive technologies. Performance, style, and comfort have remained core strengths of the Nissan Maxima for four decades. Now it's your turn to experience what it means to drive the 4-Door Sports Car®.
What the Critics Say
“On the road, the Maxima's V6 seldom leaves you yearning for more power. Nissan says 0-to-60 mph time takes less than six seconds. From a stop and in the midrange, power is willing to provide passing punch, and the transmission does a good job of sidestepping the drawbacks that are common with CVTs.” - Autotrader
“Beyond the Maxima's sharp design and bold grille, you'll find a comfortable cabin with intuitive controls, stylish trim and, in the case of the SR trim level, a combination of leather upholstery, simulated-suede seat inserts and contrasting orange stitching.”- Edmunds
What’s new for 2022?
The 2022 Nissan Maxima adds some new changes for this year’s model lineup following the exterior redesign from 2019. Most notably, Nissan Safety Shield 360 – consisting of six advanced safety and driver-assist technologies—now comes as standard equipment on the Maxima. The SR trim also comes with a few updates such as a standard Intelligent Around View® Monitor and the Dual Panel Panoramic Moonroof.
2022 Nissan Maxima Features
Potent Performance
Get your adrenaline pumping with the Nissan Maxima, featuring a powerful 300-horsepower V6 engine paired to a responsive Xtronic CVT®. Thanks to a standard Drive Mode Selector, drivers have the ability to adjust the dynamics of the Maxima to suit their driving style. Transform the Maxima from a luxurious cruiser to a track-focused sports sedan with the press of a button. Giving the Maxima a confident stance along with precision handling are optional 19-inch machine-finished aluminum-alloy wheels. When you combine all of these exhilarating performance options, it's no wonder that the Nissan Maxima has earned its reputation as the 4-Door Sports Car®.
Luxurious Cabin
Drawing inspiration from zero-gravity space exploration, the Maxima is offered with optional front Zero Gravity seats featuring 3D bolsters which encourage a natural, neutral seating position to help mitigate fatigue and discomfort. Acoustic Laminated Glass, used on both the front windshield and front side windows, is included as standard on every Maxima to help provide drivers with a serene, relaxing environment inside the cabin. Personalize your comfort preferences with the twist of a knob with available climate-controlled front seats with heating and cooling functions. A race-inspired D-shaped flat-bottom steering wheel not only allows for crisp steering response but also greater leg clearance inside the Nissan Maxima.
Groundbreaking Technology
Whether it's starting your engine remotely or calling for help if the vehicle detects that an accident has occurred, available NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM® connects your Maxima to your drive unlike ever before. Standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration are ideal for staying connected to your social circle no matter how far your travels take you. It's simple to identify key points of interest including restaurants, ATMs, or gas stations by using the optional 8-inch Nissan Navigation System featuring voice-guided turn-by-turn directions. Tailored specifically for the interior of the Maxima, the available Bose® Audio System delivers a concert-like listening experience thanks to 11 perfectly-positioned speakers. By using the optional Intelligent Around View Monitor, it's virtually effortless to back in or out of a tight parking space thanks to a virtual composite 360° bird's-eye view of your Maxima.
Nissan Safety Shield 360
Engineered to give drivers expanded confidence and peace of mind behind the wheel, the Nissan Maxima comes standard with groundbreaking safety technologies to keep you and your passengers out of harm's way. Examples of these technologies include Rear Automatic Braking, High Beam Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Warning, and Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection. Available Intelligent Cruise Control allows you to maintain a safe, fixed distance from the vehicle in front of you on the highway. Thanks to Traffic Sign Recognition, you'll always be informed and up to date on what the current speed limit is on the road that you're traveling. No matter if it's your favorite on-ramp, an annoying speed bump, or stop-and-go-traffic -- the Nissan Maxima offers a helping hand when you need it most.
Trims & Specs
SV
- Starting at $37,240 MSRP*
- Intelligent Cruise Control
- Heated leather-appointed front seats
- Blind Spot Warning
- 18-inch Machine-Finished Aluminum-Alloy Wheels
- Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
SR
- Starting at $42,400 MSRP*
- Sport-tuned suspension with retuned dampers, stiffer springs and larger front stabilizer bar
- Premium Ascot Leather-appointed seats with dynamic diamond-quilted Alcantara® inserts
- 19-inch gloss black aluminum-alloy wheels
- Active sound enhancement
- Steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters
PLATINUM
- Starting at $42,550 MSRP*
- NissanConnect® Services powered by SiriusXM® with complimentary trial access to 3-year Select and 6-month Premium Plus packages
- Memory System - driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors
- Rear Automatic Braking
- Climate-Controlled Front Seats (Heated and Cooled)
- Active Noise Cancellation
Disclaimers:
*Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (also referred to as "MSRP", "Base MSRP", "Base Price" or the "Starting At" price), excludes destination/delivery charge, taxes, title, license, and registration and/or electronic filing fees, dealer fees, and total of options.
**EPA-estimated city/hwy mpg for the model indicated. See fueleconomy.gov for fuel economy of other engine/transmission combinations. Actual mileage will vary. On plug-in hybrid models and electric models, fuel economy is stated in MPGe. MPGe is the EPA equivalent measure of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric mode operation.