Petrol
2012 Nissan Maxima
The 2012 Nissan Maxima is a sedan. It has a 3.5-litre six-cylinder engine producing 290 hp (216 kW), with a CVT and front-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 6.2 seconds and top speed is 124 mph (200 km/h).
SPECS
| Make | Nissan | Model | Maxima |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2012 | Version / Trim | Nissan 2012 Maxima |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Super Black, Brilliant Silver, Winter Frost Pearl, Fresh Powder, Navy Blue, Dark Slate |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Japan |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Transmission | Automatic (AV-S6) |
| Engine | 3.5L 6-cyl | Engine Size | 3,500 cc |
| Power | 290 hp / 216 kW | Torque | 251 Nm / 185 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 6.2 sec | Top Speed | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 19 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,540 kg (3,395 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2012 SEDANS
Compared with other 2012 sedans in our database, its 290 hp is 5% more than the average 2012 sedan (276 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 0.8 seconds quicker than average.
| 2012 Nissan Maxima | Average 2012 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 290 hp | 276 hp (119 cars) | +5% |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 355 Nm (119 cars) | -29% |
| 0–60 mph | 6.2 s | 7.0 s (121 cars) | -11% |
| Top speed | 124 mph | 137 mph (121 cars) | -10% |
| Kerb weight | 1,540 kg | 1,623 kg (138 cars) | -5% |
| Engine size | 3,500 cc | 3,193 cc (135 cars) | +10% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2012 sedans with similar power to the 2012 Nissan Maxima.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Nissan Maxima | 290 hp | 6.2 s | 1,540 kg |
| 2012 Ford Taurus AWD | 288 hp | 8.0 s | 1,660 kg |
| 2012 BMW 335i | 300 hp | 5.8 s | 1,620 kg |
| 2012 Volvo S80 AWD | 300 hp | 7.0 s | 1,685 kg |
| 2012 Kia Optima | 275 hp | 7.9 s | 1,430 kg |
OTHER YEARS OF THE NISSAN MAXIMA
FEATURES
Air Conditioning
Navigation System
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Reverse Camera
Rear Parking Sensors
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Alloy Wheels
Fog Lights
Keyless Entry
Spare Tyre