Brace yourself for the new and exciting 2010 Nissan Maxima: featuring a modern design that does justice to its powerful capability, its amazing drivability, and its awe-inspiring comfort and technology.
At its core is a 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine that generates 290 horsepower. Other great performance features that contribute to its excellent ride and road handling include Xtronic CVT Transmission with Adaptive Ratio Control, independent strut front suspension, and an Anti-lock Braking System with Brake Assist.
Inside and out, the new 2010 Nissan Maxima is designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind. The exterior is fixed with power outside mirrors, jewel-type reflector headlights, and power rear-tilt moonroof with sliding shade. The roomy interior is built to accommodate five passengers, with features like front bucket seats, leather-wrapped sport-style steering wheel, Dual-Zone Climate Control, 12V power outlets, and Nissan Intelligent Key with push button ignition.
Cutting edge safety features are implemented throughout to keep you and your passengers safe and sound: including front seat Active Head Restraints, front and rear crumple zones, LATCH system for child safety, Traction Control System, and roof-mounted curtain side-impact airbags.
Experience the excellence of innovation, with the new and exhilarating 2010 Nissan Maxima.
| Base Standard Equipment |
| Engine and Drivetrain Standard Features |
| 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine |
| Aluminum-alloy cylinder block, heads, and oil pan |
| Electronically controlled, liquid-filled front and rear engine mounts |
| Timing-chain-driven camshafts |
| Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) - For intake and exhaust |
| Nissan Direct Ignition System (NDIS) |
| 105,000-mile tune-up-free engine |
| Variable-flow intake manifold |
| Electronic sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System |
| Front-wheel drive |
| Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) - With Adaptive Ratio Control and Drive Sport mode |
| Suspension & Steering Standard Features |
| Independent strut front suspension |
| Independent multi-link rear suspension |
| Soft-mount front and rear suspension subframes |
| Front and rear stabilizer bars |
| Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist power rack-and-pinion steering |
| Brake Standard Features |
| Power-assisted brakes - Vented 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) - Brake Assist, Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) |
| Wheels & Tires Standard Features |
| Aluminum-alloy wheels - 18 x 8.0 |
| All-season radial tires - P245/45-18 V-speed-rated |
| Spare tire, space-saver |
| Chassis Standard Equipment |
| Unibody construction |
| Body undercoating |
| Exterior Standard Equipment |
| Headlights - Halogen headlights |
| Headlights - Jewel-type reflectors |
| Folding outside mirrors - Power controls |
| Power rear-tilt moonroof with sliding shade and one-touch open/close |
| Interior Standard Equipment |
| Front bucket seats - 8-way power driver's seat |
| Front bucket seats - 4-way power passenger's seat |
| Rear seats - 60/40 split folding seatbacks |
| Interior trim - Leather-wrapped gearshift knob |
| Interior trim - Simulated leather door trim |
| Interior trim - Brushed-aluminum sill plates with Maxima logo |
| Steering wheel - Leather-wrapped sport-style |
| Comfort and Convenience Standard Features |
| Adjustable steering column - Tilt/telescopic |
| HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) - Air conditioning |
| HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) - Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) |
| HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) - Dual-zone climate controls with digital display |
| HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) - In-cabin microfilter |
| Automatic on/off headlights |
| Front overhead console with sunglasses holder - Sunglasses holder deleted with Premium Package |
| 12-volt power outlets (2) |
| Front-seat center console - Armrest |
| Front-seat center console - Storage compartment |
| Front-seat center console - Cell phone storage |
| Cup holders - Two front and two rear |
| Cup holders - Two front-door bottle holders |
| Power trunk lid releases |
| Valet key and lockout |
| Power windows - Auto-up/down for driver's and front-passenger's windows |
| Power windows - Keyfob-operated power-down front windows |
| Automatic power door locks with selective unlocking |
| Cruise control with illuminated steering-wheel-mounted controls |
| Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable intermittent, flat blade design windshield wipers with mist functions |
| Sun visors - Illuminated vanity mirrors |
| Sun visors - Extensions |
| Nissan Intelligent Key with push button ignition |
| Remote keyless entry |
| Vehicle Security System (VSS) |
| Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System - Voice commands and steering-wheel-mounted controls |
| Instrumentation Standard Features |
| Vehicle Information System (VIS) |
| Trip computer |
| Safety Standard Equipment |
| Front seat Active Head Restraints (AHR) |
| 3-point ALR/ELR front- and rear-passenger seat belts |
| 3-point ELR driver's seat belt |
| Front seat belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters |
| Child safety rear door locks |
| Emergency trunk release |
| Energy-absorbing steering column |
| Front and rear crumple zones |
| Hood deformation point and safety stops |
| LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
| Traction Control System (TCS) |
| Zone Body Construction |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) |
| High-strength steel side-door guard beams |
| Child restraint seat tether anchors - A rear-facing child restraint must never be placed in the passenger's seat. Please see your owner's manual for more details. |
| Front- and outboard rear-seat adjustable head restraints |
| Roof-mounted curtain front-and outboard rear-seat side-impact air bags (SRS) - Air bags are only a supplemental restraint system; always wear your seat belt. Even with the occupant-classification sensor, do not use rear-facing child restraints in the front-passenger's seat. Also, all children 12 and under should ride in the rear seat properly secured in child restraints, booster seats, or seat belts according to their size. Air bags will only inflate in certain accidents. See your owner's manual for more details. Side air bags and side curtain air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity side collisions and inflate on the side of the vehicle impacted. |
| Driver and front-passenger air bags (SRS) with dual-stage inflation - Air bags are only a supplemental restraint system; always wear your seat belt. Even with the occupant-classification sensor, do not use rear-facing child restraints in the front-passenger's seat. Also, all children 12 and under should ride in the rear seat properly secured in child restraints, booster seats, or seat belts according to their size. Air bags will only inflate in certain accidents. See your owner's manual for more details. Side air bags and side curtain air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity side collisions and inflate on the side of the vehicle impacted. |
| Advanced Air Bag System - Air bags are only a supplemental restraint system; always wear your seat belt. Even with the occupant-classification sensor, do not use rear-facing child restraints in the front-passenger's seat. Also, all children 12 and under should ride in the rear seat properly secured in child restraints, booster seats, or seat belts according to their size. Air bags will only inflate in certain accidents. See your owner's manual for more details. Side air bags and side curtain air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity side collisions and inflate on the side of the vehicle impacted. |
| Audio System Standard Features |
| In-glass and diversity antenna system |
| Warranty Standard Features |
| New Vehicle Limited Warranty - 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Limited Powertrain Coverage - 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion coverage (original body panels/perforation) - 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Corrosion coverage (cosmetic/surface) - 3 years/36,000 miles |
The new 2010 Nissan Maxima 3.5 Xtronic CVT S features a smooth cloth seat trim, auto dimming rearview mirror, and front bucket seats with manual lumbar support. To keep you and your passengers endlessly entertained, the Nissan Maxima S trim comes with an 8-speaker AM/FM sound system with 6-disc CD changer and auxiliary input jack. 
The 3.5 Xtronic CVT SV trim from the 2010 Nissan Maxima boasts added standard equipment you'll appreciate, such as gorgeous perforated leather-appointed seat trim, fog lights, folding outside mirrors with integrated mirror turn signals, and driver's seat power lumbar support. The trim offers additional features for an enhanced driving experience, such as a HomeLink Universal Transceiver and auto-dimming rearview mirror with digital compass. Be sure to also enjoy all your favorite tunes with the trim's Bose audio system with AM/FM/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, CD-MP3/WMA playback, auxiliary input jack, 9 speakers, Radio Data System, speed-sensitive volume control, and illuminated steering-wheel-mounted audio controls. 