Performance was also great for a large car, as the Maxima was powered by the 3.5-liter version of Nissan's popular VQ engine, ...

That changed in 1989, when Nissan positioned the Maxima as a performance sedan. Dubbed a “four-door sports car” at various points in its history, the Maxima began as a high-volume, six ...

View all 2012 Nissan Maxima specs. The good ... It’s an unfortunate look, but it’s large and at least it stands out. Performance If you’re a car enthusiast, a car with a standard 290 ...