Whats Up With the Maxima?
For 2009, every Maxima is powered by the same 290-hp DOHC 3.5-liter V6 and driven by the same Xtronic CVT through the front wheels. The base model is known simply as Maxima 3.5 S and the better equipped (and, Nissan expects, better-selling) model is the 3.5 SV, which can be optioned with either a comprehensive Sport package or a generous Premium package (as this car has been). There are two available Technology packages matching either of the SV models. There’s talk of an enthusiast’s SR model, but that won’t come to pass for at least another year. Official pricing hasn’t been released, but we expect the base Maxima S will cost about $31,000 and the SV should sticker at about $33,000. Our estimates of $2,600 for the Premium and $1,900 Technology option packages are based on current offerings from Nissan and Infiniti. If we go to the bottom line for this Maxima 3.5 SV Premium/Technology-equipped car (plus an additional $200 for a ventilated driver seat), the estimated total comes to $37
