Nissan Maxima Engine Specifications

The 2023 Nissan Maxima is offered with 3.5L engines in 6-cylinder form, per EPA fuel-economy records.

Latest model year (2023):

The Nissan Maxima is available with 6 3.5L and Automatic (AV-S7) (Front-Wheel Drive).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 9, 2026

Nissan Maxima Engine Specs — All Years

YearTrimCylindersDispl.TransmissionDriveFuel TypeVehicle Class
2023Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L63.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)Front-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize Cars
2022Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L63.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)Front-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize Cars
2021Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L63.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)Front-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize Cars
2020Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L63.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)Front-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize Cars
2019Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L63.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)Front-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize Cars
2018Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L63.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)Front-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize Cars
2017Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L63.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)Front-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize Cars
2016Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L63.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)Front-Wheel DrivePremium GasolineMidsize Cars

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 Engine Specs FAQ

What engine does the Nissan Maxima have?

The Nissan Maxima is available with 6 cylinder engines ranging up to 3.5L. Transmission and drivetrain options vary by trim. See the full table above.

Is the Nissan Maxima available with all-wheel drive?

Check the drive column in the table above to see available drivetrain configurations.

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