Nissan Maxima Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category

The EPA classifies the 2023 Nissan Maxima as a Midsize Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.

Latest model year (2023):

The Nissan Maxima is classified by the EPA as a Midsize Cars.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 9, 2026

Nissan Maxima Vehicle Class — All Years

YearTrimVehicle ClassDriveFuel TypeMPG Comb.
2023Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2022Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2021Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2020Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2019Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline24
2018Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline25
2017Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline25
2016Auto (AV-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline25

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 Vehicle Class FAQ

What class of vehicle is the Nissan Maxima?

The EPA classifies the Nissan Maxima as a Midsize Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.

Is the Nissan Maxima considered a small or large vehicle?

Based on its EPA class (Midsize Cars), the Nissan Maxima is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.

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