Nissan Maxima Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2023 Nissan Maxima is available in Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.
Latest model year (2023):
The Nissan Maxima is offered in Front-Wheel Drive configuration.
Nissan Maxima Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 6 3.5L | 24 |
| 2022 | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 6 3.5L | 24 |
| 2021 | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 6 3.5L | 24 |
| 2020 | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 6 3.5L | 24 |
| 2019 | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 6 3.5L | 24 |
| 2018 | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 6 3.5L | 25 |
| 2017 | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 6 3.5L | 25 |
| 2016 | Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 6 3.5L | 25 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Nissan Maxima Drivetrain FAQ
Is the Nissan Maxima front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Nissan Maxima is available in Front-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Nissan Maxima come with AWD or 4WD?
The Nissan Maxima is not listed with all-wheel or four-wheel drive in the EPA data we track.