The 2020 Nissan Maxima goes on sale today in the
United States with a starting price of US$ 34,250 for the base S trim level,
excluding a US$ 895 destination fee. That’s a US$ 300 increase over the
2019 Maxima S, but the updated model now sports the Nissan Safety Shield 360
suite of active safety technologies.
This includes Automatic Emergency Braking with
Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane
Departure Warning, High Beam Assist and Rear Automatic Braking and is now
standard across the mid-size sedan’s range. Additionally, the previous
Premium Package, including Dual Panel Panoramic Moonroof and Intelligent Around
View Monitor, is now standard on the SR grade.
Those are all the changes for the 2020 model year,
since the Maxima received a mid-cycle update for 2019 that brought several
design and trim upgrades as well as more tech. Prices are higher for all trim
levels bar the range-topping Maxima Platinum, which at US$ 41,540 is US$ 100 less
expensive. The SV adds US$ 340, the SL US$ 200, and the SR a significant US$ 1,920.
The only powertrain available is the 3.5-liter
VQ-series V6 that makes 300 HP and 353 Nm of torque and
powers the front wheels via an Xtronic CVT transmission.
All Maximas feature a four-wheel independent
suspension with monotube rear shock absorbers, while the sportyGR adds unique
suspension damper tuning, a larger front stabilizer bar and 19-inch wheels and
tires.
