2012 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S

Exterior Features

• Front Bumper Color: Body-Color
• Door Handle Color: Chrome
• Mirror Color: Body-Color
• Exhaust Tip Color: Chrome
• Rear Bumper Color: Body-Color
• Grille Color: Accent
• Exhaust: Dual Tip

Comfort Features

• Shift Knob Trim: Leather
• Steering Wheel Trim: Leather
• Armrests: Rear Folding
• Door Sill Trim: Aluminum

Air Conditioning

• Front Air Conditioning: Automatic Climate Control
• Front Air Conditioning Zones: Dual
• Rear Vents: Second Row
• Air Filtration

Convenience Features

• Cupholders: Front
• Steering Wheel: Tilt And Telescopic
• One-Touch Windows: 2
• Reading Lights: Front
• Power Steering: Variable/Speed-proportional
• Cargo Area Light
• Cruise Control
• Center Console: Dual Level
• Power Windows: Lockout Button
• Footwell Lights
• Overhead Console: Front
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Audio
• Power Outlet(s): Two 12V
• Push-Button Start
• Vanity Mirrors: Dual Illuminating
• Reading Lights: Rear
• Assist Handle: Rear
• Rearview Mirror: Auto-Dimming
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Cruise Control
• Storage: Front Seatback
• Ambient Lighting
• Assist Handle: Front
• Storage: Cargo Tie-Down Anchors And Hooks
• Storage: Sunglasses Holder
• Multi-Function Remote: Proximity Entry System
• Cupholders: Rear
• Multi-Function Remote: Trunk Release

Suspension

• Front Suspension Classification: Independent
• Rear Suspension Classification: Independent
• Front Struts: MacPherson
• Rear Suspension Type: Multi-Link
• Rear Spring Type: Coil
• Front Spring Type: Coil
• Front Suspension Type: Lower Control Arms
• Rear Stabilizer Bar: Diameter 21 Mm
• Front Strut Tower Bar
• Rear Shock Type: Gas
• Front Shock Type: Gas
• Front Stabilizer Bar: Diameter 25 Mm

Brakes

• Rear Brake Type: Ventilated Disc
• Front Brake Width: 1.1
• Rear Brake Diameter: 12.1
• Front Brake Diameter: 12.6
• Front Brake Type: Ventilated Disc
• Braking Assist
• Rear Brake Width: 0.63
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
• ABS: 4-Wheel

Drivetrain

• Axle Ratio: 5.17

Stability and Traction

• Stability Control
• Traction Control

Engine

• Alternator: 130 Amps
• Battery Saver
• Battery Rating: 550 CCA

Audio System

• Antenna Type: Diversity
• Antenna Type: Element
• In-Dash CD: 6 Disc
• In-Dash CD: MP3 Playback
• Total Speakers: 8
• Radio: AM/FM
• Auxiliary Audio Input: Jack

Instrumentation

• Warnings And Reminders: Lamp Failure
• Warnings And Reminders: Low Oil Pressure
• Warnings And Reminders: Coolant Temperature Warning
• Gauge: Tachometer
• External Temperature Display
• Warnings And Reminders: Low Fuel Level
• Trip Odometer

Telematics

• Wireless Data Link: Bluetooth
• Hands-Free Phone Call Integration: Voice Operated

Lights

• Taillights: LED
• Headlights: Auto On/Off
• Headlights: Halogen

Tires and Rims

• Wheels: Aluminum Alloy
• Spare Tire Size: Temporary
• Tire Type: All Season
• Spare Tire Mount Location: Inside
• Spare Wheel Type: Steel
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Wheel Spokes: 10

Roof

• Moonroof / Sunroof: One-Touch Open/Close
• Moonroof / Sunroof: Anti-Trapping
• Moonroof / Sunroof: Power Glass
• Moonroof / Sunroof: Sliding Sunshade
• Moonroof / Sunroof: Tilt

Windows

• Window Defogger: Rear
• Front Wipers: Speed Sensitive
• Front Wipers: Variable Intermittent
• Power Windows: Safety Reverse
• Solar-Tinted Glass
• Power Windows: Remotely Operated

Safety

• Active Head Restraints: Dual Front
• Child Safety Door Locks
• Child Seat Anchors: LATCH System
• Emergency Interior Trunk Release
• Crumple Zones: Front
• Crumple Zones: Rear

Airbags

• Airbag Deactivation: Occupant Sensing Passenger
• Side Airbags: Front
• Front Airbags: Dual
• Side Curtain Airbags: Front
• Side Curtain Airbags: Rear

Mirrors

• Side Mirror Adjustments: Power
• Side Mirror Adjustments: Manual Folding

Security

• Anti-Theft System: Alarm
• Power Door Locks: Anti-Lockout
• Anti-Theft System: Vehicle Immobilizer
• Power Door Locks: Auto-Locking

Seats

• Driver Seat Power Adjustments: Height
• Driver Seat Power Adjustments: 8
• Rear Headrests: 2
• Rear Seat Folding: Split
• Front Headrests: 2
• Passenger Seat Power Adjustments: 4
• Front Seat Type: Bucket
• Upholstery: Cloth
• Rear Seat Type: 60-40 Split Bench
• Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: Lumbar
• Rear Headrests: Adjustable
• Front Headrests: Adjustable

Seatbelts

• Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front
• Seatbelt Force Limiters: Front
• Emergency Locking Retractors: Rear
• Rear Seatbelts: 3-Point
• Front Seatbelts: 3-Point
• Emergency Locking Retractors: Front

Steering

• Steering Ratio: 15.2
• Turns Lock-To-Lock: 2.6

The flagship 2012 Maxima continues to set the bar for Nissan sedans, combining breakthrough sports sedan styling, a driver-oriented cockpit, ample comfort and luxury for passengers and an advanced drivetrain anchored by Nissan's legendary VQ-series V6 engine.

For 2012, the Nissan Maxima receives a refreshed exterior with a new front grille design, new rear combination lights, and new 18-inch and 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.

Inside, the roomy Maxima interior's enhancements include a new meter cluster illumination color (white), new Dark Piano-hairline trim, a new Atlantic Cherry wood tone trim, a new metallic-finish trim, and a new Cafe Latte interior color. There's also a new audio segment display and audio/HVAC knob design. In addition, two new exterior colors are offered: Java Metallic and Dark Slate.

The other big news for the 2012 Maxima is the addition of a special Limited Edition Package for the 3.5 S model, which features smoked appearance headlights, High Intensity Discharge Xenon headlights, a compass in the rearview mirror, 18-inch aluminum-alloy Dark Hyper Silver finish wheels, a rear spoiler, dark satin chrome front grille, fog lights, outside mirrors with integrated turn signals and metallic trim.

The 2012 Maxima is offered in two well-equipped models -- Maxima 3.5 S and Maxima 3.5 SV -- each featuring a standard 290-horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve VQ-series V6 engine and Xtronic CVT with manual and "Ds" (drive sport) modes and available paddle shifters.

Maxima's sporty interior design combines a driver-oriented cockpit with ample comfort and luxury for passengers. The wide range of available technology includes a premium Bose audio system, RearView Monitor and Nissan Hard Drive Navigation system.