The all-new 2004 Nissan Maxima continues the formula passed down from five previous generations - an unmatched blend of performance and luxury. The sixth generation Maxima combines traditional Maxima performance with expressive sports styling and bold innovation to create a top-of-the-line sports sedan.
An aggressive new exterior
design captures the characteristics of a performance car and a
luxury sedan all in one, with a chiseled, muscular shape and
pronounced character lines. Inside, the expressive design
theme continues. Standard on all models is an industry-first
Skyview™ Roof, which creates an open environment for front
and rear passengers while maintaining a solid roof structure.
An optional Elite Package 4-seat layout gives the interior a
distinctive sports car-like design, further separating Maxima
from its competitors.
One thing that has
not changed is Maxima's legendary performance. Maxima is
powered by the award-winning VQ 3.5-liter engine, increased in
2004 to 260-plus horsepower. An all-new multi-link independent
rear suspension provides superior handling and increased ride
comfort. The 2004 Maxima is scheduled to go on sale in March
2003 at more than 1,100 Nissan dealers nationwide.
Highlights of the 2004 Maxima include:
Body
· Completely new, aggressive exterior designed to bolster Maxima's
sporty image
· Chiseled, muscular shape with pronounced character lines and
distinctive C-pillar design adds a sport coupe-like silhouette
· Nissan signature styling cues have been adopted in the hood and
grille
· Auto on/off xenon headlights standard on 3.5 SL (optional on 3.5
SE)
· 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with V-rated 245/45R18 tires,
standard on the 3.5 SE
· All-new FF-L (front engine, front-wheel drive large) platform
adopted for Maxima increases torsional rigidity 40%
· Dual exhaust with four ports and chrome finishers
· Chrome-colored accents on roof moldings
· UV reducing solar glass
· Eight exterior colors
Engine and Driveline · 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 producing 260-plus horsepower and
250-plus lb-ft torque
· Engine features include electronic throttle, silent timing chain,
microfinished camshaft and crankshaft surfaces, molybdenum coated
pistons, resin intake collector, digital knock control system, cross
flow coolant pattern and higher capacity muffler
· Platinum-tipped spark plugs with 100,000-mile maintenance intervals
· 6-speed close ratio manual transmission optional on 3.5 SE models
· Gated 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with
manual shift mode standard on 3.5 SE
· 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with gated
shifter standard on 3.5 SL
· Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS)
available on all A/T models
· Available Helical Limited-Slip Differential (3.5 SE manual)
Suspension, Steering and Braking · Independent strut front suspension with coil springs and
stabilizer bar
· All-new multi-link independent rear suspension for superior
handling and ride comfort
· 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes, standard 4-wheel Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and
Brake Assist (BA)
· 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels - 7-spoke on 3.5 SL - with P225/55R17
tires
· Standard 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P245/45R18 tires on 3.5
SE
Interior Features · Five-passenger seating with luxury cloth or leather-appointed
seats and 60/40 split fold-down rear bench with lock
· Optional Elite Package with 4-passenger seating layout with two
rear bucket seats, rear console design resembles front console,
includes power rear sunshade and cargo pass-through
· Standard 8-way power driver's seat (4-way power passenger seat on
3.5 SL) with entry/exit feature (A/T only)
· 240-watt 8-speaker audio system with AM/FM/cassette/CD with
steering wheel-mounted controls on 3.5 SE
· 320-watt 8-speaker BoseÒ premium audio system with
AM/FM/cassette/6-disc in-dash CD changer, speed-sensitive auto volume
control and RDS radio function standard on 3.5 SL
· Available Nissan Navigation System with 3-D Birdview™ 7.0-inch
display
· Heated front seats on 3.5 SL (available on 3.5 SE)
· Dual zone air conditioning with automatic temperature control and
rear vents
· Center display that provides HVAC, audio system and trip computer
functions in one central location
Safety and Security · Standard dual-stage air bags with seat belt sensors and front
seat side-impact supplemental air bags and curtain side-impact
supplemental air bags
· Front-seat active head restraints, 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts
(driver's seat ELR only) including rear center position
· Front seat belts with adjustable upper anchors with pretensioners
and load limiters
· LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) child seat anchors
and tether system
· Emergency inside trunk-release
Models and Manufacturing
· Offered in two well-equipped V6 models: 3.5 SE and 3.5 SL
· Exterior and interior designed at Nissan Technical Center (NTC) in
Atsugi, Japan
· Assembled for the first time in the United States at the
award-winning Nissan North America Manufacturing Smyrna & Decherd
Tennessee Plant
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