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2023 Nissan Maxima Review
Price Range: $20,999 - $35,998
The 2023 Maxima offers an appealing bridge to luxury sedans with sporty handling, above-average performance and a classy interior. Yet despite its ample mass, this midsize sedan doesn't offer a lot of space for either passengers or things. Many rivals also deliver better tech and more features for less money.
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Pros
- Well-made, attractive cabin
- Sharp handling for a midsize sedan
- Quiet interior makes for a premium experience
Cons
- The back seat and trunk aren't very spacious
- Overly firm ride quality in the SR trim
- Compromised visibility
- Dated infotainment system
What's new
- No major changes for 2023
- Part of the eighth Maxima generation introduced for 2016
Overview
The Nissan Maxima is an automotive outlier that has carved out its own niche spot in the market. Though similar in length and width to the midsize Nissan Altima, it also offers a V6 powertrain, high-class interior, and an elevated price tag to match. Many of its large sedan rivals are now defunct and soon the Maxima will join them: 2023 will be the sedan's final year of production.
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- 20 City / 30 Hwy MPG
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
24 Combined MPG (20 City/30 Highway)
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VIN: 1N4AA6CV3PC510823
Stock: U358-142
Certified Pre-Owned: No
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- 30,276 miles
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- 20 City / 30 Hwy MPG
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: Yes
Features and Specs:
24 Combined MPG (20 City/30 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1N4AA6EV2PC502094
Stock: KBFP220374A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-05-2026
The Maxima's appeal has mostly stemmed from its fun-to-drive positioning. Its six-cylinder engine is quite responsive, and it's well-matched to the continuously variable automatic transmission. The Nissan feels lighter on its feet than other midsize sedans, making it a capable partner on twisty mountain roads. There's even an SR model with paddle shifters and a unique sport-tuned suspension, though some will find it to be too stiff for day-to-day use.
There are some other drawbacks on top of the price. The Maxima has an outdated infotainment system and a roofline that cuts into rear headroom, which cuts down its practicality as a people carrier. Check out what our experts have to say about the 2023 Maxima below.
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We drove the 2023 Nissan Maxima on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.
2023 Nissan Maxima trim level differences
The 2023 Nissan Maxima is a midsize sedan that is offered in SV, SR and Platinum trims. All Maxima models are powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine (300 horsepower, 261 lb-ft of torque) that is mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that drives the front wheels. Feature highlights include: Compare the 2023 Nissan Maxima trim levels in-depth.
Which Maxima trim does Edmunds recommend?
As with last year's model, we recommend the base SV trim. It comes with a strong set of standard features (especially for a base model). Those wanting a sportier experience will be tempted by the SR, but its stiff suspension could be too rigid for some.
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Reliability
The 2023 Nissan Maxima has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 4 out of 5, ranks it #8 out of 13 among Fullsize Cars. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Reliability Rating by RepairPal
/5Above Average
#8 out of 13 among Fullsize Cars
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Recalls
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3 years / 36,000 miles Basic WarrantyNissan Maxima Reviews
Owner Reviews
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Most Helpful Owner Reviews
An Elegant, Sporty Sedan that Packs a Punch!
Paul H, 12/29/2020
2020 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
I could not be happier with my 2020 Nissan Maxima SL sedan. Like the title states, it's elegant, sporty, comfortable, and possesses absolutely effortless power. I looked at upper trim levels of several popular vehicles, but I kept coming back to the Maxima. To me it had the best combination of attributes, with very few cons. Honda Accord and Toyota Camry are nice, but they are more … for guys looking for a family sedan... yawn. The Avalon was nice, but the styling is boring (same as the Kia Cadenza), and although it has the same engine rating of 300 HP, the Maxima just seems quite a bit more powerful, especially in sports mode. The Maxima is flat out fun to drive and it turns a lot of heads to boot, with it's aggressive styling and bold lines. I read many reviews and the critics have never been impressed with the CVT Xtronic transmission, and for good reason. But the latest generation Maxima's have been using the D-Step logic Xtronic CVT's which have proven to be very reliable. I owned a 2014 Nissan Altima and while I never had problems with the CVT (traded it in at 152,000 miles), it did shift kind of odd. Not the 2020 Maxima, you would swear you are driving a very smooth shifting conventional automatic. Plus, although it's classified as a full size sedan, it's actually better described as a midsize sedan on steroids. What I love about it too, it's not your run of the mill sedan. Be prepared to get a lot of compliments. If you are looking for purely a "Dad's" family car to tote around the kids and the dog, you probably should look elsewhere. But if are looking for a classy, entry level luxury sedan, with sporty good looks and awesome acceleration, and is a sheer delight to drive, even to work, look no further then this gem. While it's not a sports car per se, and it's not a pure luxury car, Nissan did a damn good job of giving you a big taste of both. I'm betting you will love it 100%, I sure do!
Underrated
Vic, 09/11/2019
2019 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
I rented this car and liked it enough to do some more research on it and leave a review. I drove it 1000 miles on a road trip and it was extremely comfortable. It had more than enough horses to pass. Cabin is quiet. Cruise control is easy to use. Plenty of standard tech. I'm baffled why I don't see more on the road.
Love it
Anthony, 02/27/2020
2020 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
All car types are just right for some individuals, and not for others. I've owned my 2020 Maxima for over 90 days, and I am very happy with it. I went for the SV trim which has most of the bells and whistles, including leather seating and navigation, but doesn't have some of the items that have little or no value for me. Safety wise, it has more than I know what to do with, Intelligent … cruise control, Intelligent forward colllision warning, Automatic Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection, Lane departure warning, Blind spot warning, Rear cross traffic alert (has come in handy several times), rear view monitor, Traffic sign recognition (can glance at my dashboard and see what the last traffic speed sign was, in case you missed it) and much more. As far as handling goes, I'd compare it to a sumo wrestler, it's big, but agille, the car can handle cornering like a smaller car, and the ride is very good on level surfaces, not wallowy, it's firm but not harsh, so in bad pavement some of the bumps come through. Acceleration is excellent, and I've yet to notice any bad behavior from the CVT transmission as some reviews state. In sport mode handling is like a laser, solid and more sport-sedan like, a bit too stiff for uneven pavement. Don't believe reviews that say that the steering is hard for parking, they probably left the car in sport mode. As for space, I'm six foot tall and have plenty of room, including headroom, if you're taller I wouldn't recommend getting the moonroof, because it takes away from headroom.
As for looks, it is a looker. I've caught people admiring it at parking lots, and several times cars in the fast lane slow down to look at the logo in the rear. I got the pearl white paint, which is extra $, but this car shows off very well with it. Initial quality has been excellent, no problems of any type; my biggest challenge has been reading the thick booklets that explain how to use all the features. Although the car is large the interior is not cavernous, more like a mid-sized Kia Optima or so. That's why some reviews list it as a mid-size and other reviews list it as a full-size. For me, the size means safety, it is top rated in that area, and I don't have a big family or a car pool where I need to routinely carry around a lot of passengers. The trunk is pretty good size and the back seats fold down to carry long items. So far the only complaint is the size and shape of the center console, which is too deep so it makes finding items difficult, I would galdly give up one of the two cup holders to get a better shape for the console, but that is a minor issue. In review, it is not a car you will see every five minutes; so there is somewhat of an exclusive feeling. It looks, feels and performs as a premium sedan, but without the luxury brand baggage.
Expectations Exceeded
Cory, 11/23/2020
2020 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
I drove a 2011 Buick LaCrosse for years and loved it but when it came time to replace it, as Buick no longer makes the LaCrosse or anything similar, I was forced to look elsewhere. I considered the Chrysler 300, Kia Cadenza and Nissan Maxima before deciding on the Maxima. Shortly afterwards, I had to drive cross country, over 2,000 miles and really got to know the car. The Maxima has … exceeded my expectations completely. It gets excellent gas mileage, typically around 35-36 on the highway. It's comfortable, spacious and best of all fast, the V6 is really excellent. To my surprise, the CVT isn't a problem at all, which was one thing I had reservations about. The adaptive cruise control and automatic high beams are features I love now but didn't think I'd use. Overall, very happy I chose the Maxima and absolutely recommend it. I never thought I'd appreciate a Nissan after 9 years as a Buick owner but I am not looking back.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Nissan Maxima, so we've included reviews for other years of the Maxima since its last redesign.