2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE Automatic

• Fuel Consumption: City: 19 mpg
• Fuel Consumption: Highway: 25 mpg
• Remote power door locks
• Power windows
• Cruise controls on steering wheel
• Cruise control
• 4-wheel ABS Brakes
• Front Ventilated disc brakes
• 1st and 2nd row curtain head airbags
• Passenger Airbag
• Side airbag
• Glass sunroof
• Rear spoiler: Lip
• Digital Audio Input
• In-Dash single CD player
• AM/FM/Satellite-prep Radio
• Total Number of Speakers: 8
• Braking Assist
• Driveline Traction Control
• Cornering Lights
• Privacy glass: Light
• Silver aluminum rims
• Wheel Diameter: 18
• Wheel Width: 7.5
• Front fog/driving lights
• Leather/metal-look steering wheel trim
• Leather shift knob trim
• Aluminum dash trim
• Aluminum door trim
• Aluminum center console trim
• Trip computer
• External temperature display
• Tachometer
• Manufacturer's 0-60mph acceleration time (seconds): 6.3 s
• Power remote driver mirror adjustment
• Electrochromatic rearview mirror
• Power remote passenger mirror adjustment
• Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
• Remote window operation
• Audio controls on steering wheel
• Power remote trunk release
• Front and rear reading lights
• Anti-theft alarm system
• Premium cloth seat upholstery
• Bucket front seats
• Rear bench
• Fold forward seatback rear seats
• Rear seats center armrest
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• Speed-proportional power steering
• Suspension class: Sport
• Interior air filtration
• Automatic front air conditioning
• Dual front air conditioning zones
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Cargo area light
• Max cargo capacity: 16 cu.ft.
• Vehicle Emissions: ULEV II
• Fuel Type: Premium unleaded
• Fuel Capacity: 20.0 gal.
• Instrumentation: Low fuel level
• Clock: In-radio display
• Dusk sensing headlights
• Driver Seat Head Restraint Whiplash Protection
• Head Restraint Whiplash Protection with Passenger Seat
• Coil front spring
• Regular front stabilizer bar
• Independent front suspension classification
• Strut front suspension
• Four-wheel Independent Suspension
• Coil rear spring
• Rear Stabilizer Bar: Regular
• Independent rear suspension
• Multi-link rear suspension

Model Highlights

Nissan has always promoted the Maxima as a car that straddles the performance/luxury line, and the 2008 model continues to fill this role. A four-wheel independent suspension design allows a supple ride but also responsive handling, while four-wheel, four-channel anti-lock disc brakes with electronic brake force distribution and brake assist provide strong, stable braking. One year off a cosmetic redesign, the Maxima's interior continues to be refined. It now features better ergonomics, fewer buttons, and a Fine Vision Meter display to make the gauges more readable. Nissan's stylish interior continues, providing plenty of aluminum and wood trim throughout. A 3.5L V6 is the only available engine, making 255 horsepower and 252 lb-ft of torque and incorporating continuously variable valve timing and variable induction. It is now paired with the Xtronic CVT, which simulates the feel of gears for sporty driving. The Maxima is available in two trims, SE and SL, and the SL has almost all of the common luxury amenities standard; however, the options list brings many features usually reserved for more expensive luxury-brand vehicles. Options include a Sensory Package that includes leather seats (heated in front), heated mirrors, a power passenger seat, and a digital compass. The new Platinum Edition includes power driver's seat lumbar, HID bi-xenon headlights, Bluetooth, and a heated steering wheel. There's also a DVD navigation system with a seven-inch display available. A SkyView glass-paneled roof is standard on both Maxima models. It stretches nearly the entire length of the roof and comes with sliding sunshades. A conventional, smaller opening sunroof can be substituted. The advanced air bag system on all Maximas comes with front seat side-impact air bags and roof-mounted side-curtain air bags. Active head restraints are also standard. The vehicle dynamic control system is optional.