Nissan Maxima: generations and engines

The Nissan Maxima has been built since 1983 in 10 generations, with 30 engine versions in our catalog (sedan). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years1983–present

Generations10

Engine versions30

Power81–300 hp

Body stylesSedan

FuelGasoline, Diesel

Timeline

Nissan Maxima generations

1983–1984
Nissan Maxima I (G910)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
- Diesel
3 engine versions 81–120 hp
Engines below
1984–1988
Nissan Maxima II (PU11)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
2 engine versions 157 hp
Engines below
1988–1995
Nissan Maxima III (J30)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
2 engine versions 170 hp
Engines below
1995–2000
Nissan Maxima QX IV (A32)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
6 engine versions 90–193 hp
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1997–2000
Nissan Maxima QX IV (A32, facelift 1997)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
5 engine versions 140–193 hp
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2000–2004
Nissan Maxima QX V (A33)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
7 engine versions 140–255 hp
Generation specs
2004–2008
Nissan Maxima QX VI (A34)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
2 engine versions 268 hp
Generation specs
2008–2014
Nissan Maxima VII (A35)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
1 engine version 290 hp
Engines below
2015–2018
Nissan Maxima VIII (A36)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
1 engine version 300 hp
Engines below
2019–present
Nissan Maxima VIII (A36, facelift 2019)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
1 engine version 300 hp
Engines below

Specs

Nissan Maxima engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Nissan Maxima I (G910)1983–1984 · 3 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque
2.4 (120 hp)	1983–1984	Gasoline	120 hp (88 kW)	134 lb-ft (182 Nm)
2.4 (120 hp) Automatic	1983–1984	Gasoline	120 hp (88 kW)	134 lb-ft (182 Nm)
2.8 (81 hp) Automatic	1983–1984	Diesel	81 hp (60 kW)	120 lb-ft (163 Nm)

Nissan Maxima II (PU11)1984–1988 · 2 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
3.0 V6 (157 hp)	1984–1988	Gasoline	157 hp (115 kW)	183 lb-ft (248 Nm)
3.0 V6 (157 hp) Automatic	1984–1988	Gasoline	157 hp (115 kW)	183 lb-ft (248 Nm)

Nissan Maxima III (J30)1988–1995 · 2 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
3.0 i (170 hp)	1988–1995	Gasoline	170 hp (125 kW)	183 lb-ft (248 Nm)	8.7 s	137 mph (220 km/h)
3.0 i (170 hp) Automatic	1988–1995	Gasoline	170 hp (125 kW)	183 lb-ft (248 Nm)	8.7 s	137 mph (220 km/h)

Nissan Maxima QX IV (A32)1995–2000 · 6 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
2.0 (140 hp)	1995–2000	Gasoline	140 hp (103 kW)	131 lb-ft (177 Nm)	11.3 s	125 mph (201 km/h)
2.0 (140 hp) Automatic	1995–2000	Gasoline	140 hp (103 kW)	131 lb-ft (177 Nm)	14.1 s	114 mph (184 km/h)
2.5 V6 24V (190 hp)	1995–2000	Gasoline	190 hp (140 kW)	173 lb-ft (235 Nm)		130 mph (210 km/h)
3.0 (193 hp)	1995–2000	Gasoline	193 hp (142 kW)	188 lb-ft (255 Nm)	8.3 s	143 mph (230 km/h)
3.0 (193 hp) Automatic	1995–2000	Gasoline	193 hp (142 kW)	188 lb-ft (255 Nm)	9.6 s	130 mph (210 km/h)
2.0 (90 hp)	1997–2000	Gasoline	90 hp (66 kW)	131 lb-ft (177 Nm)	11.3 s	125 mph (201 km/h)

Nissan Maxima QX IV (A32, facelift 1997)1997–2000 · 5 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
2.0 (140 hp)	1997–2000	Gasoline	140 hp (103 kW)	131 lb-ft (177 Nm)	11.3 s	125 mph (201 km/h)
2.0 (140 hp) Automatic	1997–2000	Gasoline	140 hp (103 kW)	131 lb-ft (177 Nm)	11.3 s	125 mph (201 km/h)
2.5 V6 24V (190 hp)	1997–2000	Gasoline	190 hp (140 kW)	173 lb-ft (235 Nm)	11.3 s	130 mph (210 km/h)
3.0 (193 hp)	1997–2000	Gasoline	193 hp (142 kW)	188 lb-ft (255 Nm)	8.3 s	143 mph (230 km/h)
3.0 (193 hp) Automatic	1997–2000	Gasoline	193 hp (142 kW)	188 lb-ft (255 Nm)	9.6 s	130 mph (210 km/h)

Nissan Maxima VII (A35)2008–2014 · 1 engine version

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
3.5 i V6 (290 hp)	2008–2014	Gasoline	290 hp (213 kW)	257 lb-ft (348 Nm)

Nissan Maxima VIII (A36)2015–2018 · 1 engine version

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
3.5 V6 (300 hp) CVT	2015–2018	Gasoline	300 hp (221 kW)	261 lb-ft (354 Nm)

Nissan Maxima VIII (A36, facelift 2019)2019–present · 1 engine version

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
3.5 V6 (300 hp) CVT	2019–present	Gasoline	300 hp (221 kW)	261 lb-ft (354 Nm)

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