Overview

Released in April 2009, the Nissan J32 Maxima was a large, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Kyushu, Japan, the J32 Maxima was available with either 2.5- or 3.5-litre V6 petrol engines (Nissan’s VQ25DE and VQ35DE engines, respectively). As per the table below, the J32 Maxima range consisted of 250 ST-L, 350 ST-S and 350 Ti models.

VQ25DE and VQ35DE engines

The VQ25DE and VQ35DE engines both had aluminium blocks and heads, four valves per cylinder, double overhead cams and Nissan’s Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control (CVTCS). While regular unleaded petrol (91 RON) was recommended for the 2.5-litre engines, premium unleaded petrol (95 RON) was recommended for the 3.5-litre engines.

Both engines were mated to continuously variable transmissions (CVT, or Nissan’s ‘Xtronic’) which had six preset ratios for sequential shifting and an Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) function that adapted to the driver’s driving style.

Dimensions and body

Compared to the J31 Maxima , the J32 Maxima was 15 mm longer (at 4850 mm), 30 mm wider (1795 mm) and 15 mm higher (1485 mm), though the wheelbase was unchanged (2775 mm). Furthermore, the J32 Maxima achieved a 40 per cent increase in torsional stiffness, with front lateral stiffness increased by 85 per cent, through the use of an X-shaped cowl structure and ultra-high-tensile steel.

Suspension

The J32 Maxima had MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment for the J32 Maxima included dual front airbags, front-side airbags, full-length curtain airbags (i.e. for front and rear occupants), ABS, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control, active front seat head restraints and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters.

Brakes

The J32 Maxima had 296 mm by 24 mm vented front brake discs and 292 mm by 9 mm solid rear discs.

Features

Standard features for the Maxima 250 ST-L included included 17-inch alloy wheels with 215/55 R17 94V tyres, a six speaker sound system with a six -disc CD player, MP3-compatibility and auxiliary input, dual-zone climate control air conditioning, leather seats, power adjustable front seats (eight-way adjustable for the driver and four-way adjustable for the font passenger), cruise control, front and rear fog lights, xenon headlights, automatic headlights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity, remote central locking, power windows and folding mirrors, a trip computer and an immobiliser.

The Maxima 350 ST-S was further equipped with heated front seats, rear parking sensors, a proximity key, illuminated vanity mirrors and a rear spoiler.

Beyond this, the Maxima 350 Ti added an eleven speaker Bose sound system, Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity, satellite navigation with a seven-inch touch screen, a DVD player, reversing camera, park assist display and driver’s seat memory settings.

November 2011: Maxima update

The Maxima was updated in November 2011 as Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity with steering wheel controls were fitted across the range. The Maxima Ti was also fitted with:

• Nissan’s Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) which adjusted headlight direction based on steering inputs and, when stopped at a crossroad, the left-hand low beam headlight would illuminate the indicated direction of travel;
• A forward-facing ‘Side View Camera’ that was positioned on the front passenger door mirror; and,
• A rear sunshade which automatically retracted when reverse gear was engaged.

Brochures

• Brochure: Nissan J32 Maxima (December 2011)
• Brochure: Nissan J32 Maxima (May 2012)

Related links

• Specifications: Nissan J32 Maxima (May 2009)
• Specifications: Nissan J32 Maxima (March 2011)
• Wikipedia.org: Nissan J32 Teana/Maxima

Review: Nissan A33.I Maxima (1999-01)

Overview

Released in December 1999, the Nissan A33 Series I (A33.I) Maxima was a large, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Oppama, Japan, the A32 Maxima was powered by a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. As per the table below, the A33.I Maxima range consisted of S, ST and Ti variants.

VQ30DE engine

The A33 Maxima was powered Nissan’s 3.0-litre VQ30DE V6 petrol engine which had an aluminium block and heads, micro-finished crank journals and camshaft lobes, molybdenum-coated piston skirts and valve shims, double overhead cams (per cylinder bank), four valves per cylinder, Nissan’s Variable Induction System (VIS), digital knock control and a compression ratio of 10.0:1. Compared to the VQ30DE engine of the A32 Maxima , the A33 Maxima engine featured revised camshaft profiles and the introduction of a variable flow inlet manifold.

Dimensions

Compared to the A32 Maxima predecessor, the A33 Maxima was 150 mm longer (at 4930 mm), 10 mm wider (1780 mm), 20 mm higher (1435 mm) and had a 50 mm longer wheelbase (2750 mm).

Suspension

The A33 Maxima had MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link beam rear suspension; for the A33 Maxima, the lateral link was relocated behind the rear axle.

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment for the A33 Maxima included dual front airbags, ABS and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters; the Maxima Ti was also fitted with front-side airbags and active front seat head restraints.

Brakes

The A33 Maxima had 280 mm by 26 mm vented front brake discs and 278 mm by 9 mm solid rear discs.

Features

Standard features for the Maxima S included 15-inch alloy wheels, four speaker sound system with CD player, air conditioning, cruise control,  a leather-wrapped steering wheel, 60/40 split and folding rear seats, remote central locking, power mirrors and windows, a height adjustable steering wheel, tinted windows, a trip computer and an immobiliser.

The Maxima ST was further equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels, a six speaker sound system with boot-mounted six-stack CD player, climate control air conditioning, velour upholstery and a power adjustable driver’s seat.

Beyond this, the range-topping Maxima Ti added leather seats, heated front seats, front fog lights and a power sunroof.

Review: Nissan A33.II Maxima (2001-03)

Overview

Released in September 2001, the A33 Series II (A33.II) was a minor update for the Maxima range. Inside, the A33.II Maxima featured a new ‘Drive Computer’, steering wheel and cruise control system. Visually, the A33.II could be identified by its updated Nissan logos.

Features

Standard features across the range were extended to include five-spoke 16-inch alloy wheels; the ST and Ti were also fitted with an in-dash six-disc CD player.

October 2002: Maxima update

The A33.II Maxima underwent a minor update in October – the entry-level S variant was discontinued and an ST-R variant was introduced. As part of the update, a six speaker sound system with an in-dash six-disc CD player became standard across the range. Based on the ST, the ST-R was distinguished by its 17-inch alloy wheels, front fog lights, power sunroof, side skirts, rear spoiler and ‘gunmetal’ dash and door surrounds.

Related links

• Wikipedia.org: Nissan A33 Cefiro/Maxima

Review: Nissan J31.I Maxima (2003-06)

Overview

Released in December 2003, the Nissan J31 Series I (J31.I) Maxima was a large, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Kyushu, Japan, the Maxima was powered by a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine (Nissan’s VQ35DE) that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. As per the table below, the J31.I Maxima range consisted of three variants: ST-L, Ti and Ti-L.

VQ35DE engine

The 3.5-litre VQ35DE engine had an aluminium block and heads, four valves per cylinder, double overhead cams, variable valve timing, forged steel connecting rods, a microfinished one-piece forged crankshaft, low-friction molybdenum-coated pistons and a high-flow tuned induction system. The engine also required premium (95 RON) unleaded petrol.

Dimensions and suspension

Compared to the A33 Maxima , the J31 Maxima had a 25 mm longer wheelbase (at 2775 mm), yet was 40 mm shorter (4890 mm), 15 mm narrower (1765 mm) and 35 mm taller (1470 mm). The J31 Maxima was also fitted with revised MacPherson strut front suspension and new multi-link rear suspension.

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment consisted of dual front airbags, front side airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, electronic stability control, active front seat head restraints and front seatbelts with double pretensioners and load limiters. The Ti and Ti-L were also fitted with full-length curtain airbags (optional on the ST-L).

Brakes

The J31 Maxima had 296 mm by 24 mm vented front brake discs and 292 mm by 9 mm solid rear discs.

Features: Maxima ST-L, Ti and Ti-L

Standard features for the Maxima ST-L included 17-inch alloy wheels with 215/55 R17 93V tyres, a four speaker sound system with CD player, dual zone climate control air conditioning, an eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat, cruise control, front fog lights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift, remote central locking, power windows and mirrors, a height adjustable steering wheel, trip computer and an immobiliser.

The Maxima Ti was further equipped with a six speaker sound system with six-stack CD player, leather seats, a four-way power adjustable front passenger seat and a power sunroof. Beyond this, the Maxima Ti-L added MP3-compatibility, rear parking sensors and a DVD player with wireless headphones.

2005: Maxima update

The J31.I Maxima underwent a minor update for 2005: the ST-L gained leather seats and a power adjustable passenger’s seat; the Ti and Ti-L were also fitted with a proximity key with keyless start.

Related links

• Specifications: Nissan J31 Maxima (December 2003)

Review: Nissan J31.II Maxima (2006-09)

Overview

Released in February 2006, the J31 Series II (J31.II) Maxima introduced a revised line-up, with the Ti-L variant discontinued. Significantly, the J31.I Maxima’s four-speed automatic trnamission was replaced by a continuously variable transmission (CVT) which also enabled the driver to select from six preset ratios if desired.

Visually, the J31.II Maxima could be identified by its square fog lamps, twin exhausts, alloy wheel designs, new rear tail-light lenses, chrome trim and updated instrumentation. Inside, the faux wood trim was replaced by brushed metallic highlights for the centre console, dashboard and doors.

ANCAP crash testing

In ANCAP crash testing , the J31.II Maxima Ti – equipped with dual front, front side and curtain airbags – received a four star adult occupant protection rating with a score of 30.09 out of 37. In the offset crash test, protection from serious leg injury was marginal for the front occupants. In the side impact test, there was only a slight risk of serious chest injury for the driver.

Features

Compared to its J31.I predecessor, standard features for the J31.II Maxima were largely unchanged. As a result of the Ti-L variant being discontinued, a rear-seat entertainment system was made available as an option for the Ti variant.

Related links

• Wikipedia.org: Nissan J31 Teana/Maxima

Review: Nissan A32.I Maxima (1995-96)

Overview

Released in February 1995, the A32 Series I (A32.I) Maxima was a large, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Oppama, Japan, the A32 Maxima was powered by a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine (Nissan’s VQ30DE) which had an aluminium block and heads, four valves per cylinder, double overhead cams and a compression ratio of 10.0:1. The Maxima was available with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. The A32.I Maxima range consisted of three variants, 30J, 30G and 30GV.

Compared to its J30 predecessor, the A32 Maxima was 10 mm shorter (at 4770 mm), 10 mm wider (1770 mm), 15 mm taller (1415 mm) and had a 50 mm longer wheelbase (2700 mm). The A32 Maxima was fitted with MacPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link beam rear suspension. Furthermore, the range-topping 30GV variant was fitted with active damper control which varied suspension damping according to driver behavior and road conditions.

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment for the Maxima 30J and 30G included a driver’s airbag and ABS. The 30GV variant was further equipped with a front passenger airbag.

Brakes

The A32 Maxima had 280 mm by 24 mm vented front brake discs and 278 mm by 9 mm solid rear discs.

Features

Standard features for the Maxima 30J included a four speaker sound system with a radio and cassette player, air conditioning, central locking, power windows, power mirrors and an alarm.

The Maxima 30G was further equipped with 15-inch alloy wheels, a six speaker sound system with CD player, climate control air conditioning, cruise control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and remote central locking.

The range-topping Maxima 30GV was distinguished by its leather seats, front fog lights and power sunroof.

Review: Nissan A32.II Maxima (1996-97)

Overview

Released in October 1996, the A32 Series II (A32.II) Maxima introduced a revised range as the 30J was replaced by the 30S Touring variant and manual transmissions were withdrawn.

Safety equipment

Compared to its A32.I predecessor, standard safety equipment was unchanged; the 30GV continued to be differentiated by its front passenger airbag.

Features

Compared to the 30J, the Maxima 30S Touring was further equipped with 15-inch alloy wheels and leather-wrapped steering wheel; the 30S Touring was also the only variant within the Maxima range to be fitted with a rear spoiler.

For the Maxima 30G and 30GV, however, standard features were unchanged.

Review: Nissan A32.III Maxima (1997-98)

Overview

Released in August 1997, the A32 Series III (A32.III) Maxima was a minor update as remote central locking was fitted as standard across the range (previously omitted from the 30S Touring).

Review: Nissan A32.IV Maxima (1998-99)

Overview

Released in September 1998, the A32 Series IV (A32.IV) Maxima could be identified by its new 15-inch alloy wheel designs and clear-lens rear indicators; the 30S Touring was also fitted with the same chrome grille as the 30G and 30GV. Inside, there were minor trim changes and a lap-sash seatbelt for the centre rear seat passenger was introduced.

Features

Standard features for the 30S Touring were extended to include a CD player, while the 30G and 30GV were fitted with a six-disc CD changer. The 30G and 30GV were also offered with an in-built Clarion television with a 14.5 centimetre screen as an extra-cost option.

Related links

• Wikipedia.org: Nissan A32 Cefiro/Maxima

Recalls: Nissan A33 Maxima

Overview

Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.

Recalls: Nissan A33 Maxima

• In June 2002, a recall was issued for Nissan A33 Maxima vehicles for potential steering failure due to the transverse link pins in the front suspension breaking under severe conditions. The recalled vehicles were produced from June 2001 to January 2002 and had VINs in the range JN1CCUA33A 0093507 to JN1CCUA33A102090 (PRA 2002/5456).
• In June 2014, a recall was issued for Nissan A33 Maxima vehicles due to airbag inflators containing propellant wafers of insufficient density. As a result, the combustion rate of the propellant may increase inside the inflator, causing internal pressure to rise suddenly during airbag deployment. Such deployment could cause the inflator housing to rupture and metal fragments to scatter (PRA 2014/14182).

Search online for recalls by VIN

To see if a Nissan vehicle has been recalled due to the fitment of Takata airbags, you can conduct a search on the Nissan Australia website using its VIN.

Problems and faults: Nissan A33 Maxima

Overview

This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.

To report a problem or fault to the AustralianCar.Reviews team, please use the Contact Us form. Note that AustralianCar.Reviews does not offer advice on automotive problems or disputes; such enquiries will not receive a reply. For vehicles purchased from dealers after 1 January 2011, please see our Australian Consumer Law fact sheet.

Problems and faults: Nissan A33 Maxima

• If the Nissan Maxima’s engine lacks power, runs rough or surges, the mass airflow sensor may have failed.
• Humming and/or ticking noises from the air conditioning (blower) motor may be fixed with the installation of a revised insulator cover.
• The Maxima’s headlights may cease to operate due to a problem with the connector plug.
• Squealing noises from the front brakes may be corrected by fitting revised brake pads.
• Vibrations from the front brakes likely require the rotors to be machined and the pads replaced.
• If there are noises from the rear brakes when going over bumps or speed humps, the parking brakes may require adjustment.

Recalls: Nissan J31 Maxima

Overview

Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.

Recalls: Nissan J31 Maxima

2003-08 Nissan J31 Maxima V6: air intake duct may disconnect

In June 2009, recalls were issued for Nissan J31 Maxima vehicles that had 3.5-litre VQ35 engines and were manufactured between August 2003 and January 2008. In these vehicles, the engine air intake duct may become disconnected due to the combination of thermal loading and normal engine vibrations. If this occurred, the engine may exhibit rough idling and, at worst, may stall. The recalled vehicles had VINs in the range JN1BBUJ31A0 000014 to JN1BBUJ3A0 302117 (PRA 2009/10860, PRA 2009/10877, R0902).

2003 Nissan J31 Maxima: Takata airbag recall

In June 2015, a recall was issued for Nissan J31 Maxima vehicles that were manufactured between April 2003 and December 2003 – this recall was an amendment to previous recalls that were issued in 2013 and 2014. In these vehicles, the front passenger air bag inflator may have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. In the event of a collision, the combustion rate of the propellant may increase inside the inflator, causing internal pressure to rise suddenly during airbag deployment. Such deployment could cause the inflator housing to rupture and disperse metal fragments, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant. The recalled Nissan J31 Maxima vehicles had VINs in the range JN1BBUJ31A0000014 to JN1BBUJ31A0002114 (PRA 2015/14751).

2004-07 Nissan J31 Maxima: Takata airbag recall

In June 2015, a recall was issued for Nissan J31 Maxima vehicles that were manufactured between January 2004 and March 2007. In these vehicles, the front passenger air bag inflator may have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. In the event of a collision, the combustion rate of the propellant may increase inside the inflator, causing internal pressure to rise suddenly during airbag deployment. Such deployment could cause the inflator housing to rupture and disperse metal fragments, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant. The recalled Nissan J31 Maxima vehicles had VINs in the range JN1BBUJ31A0002121 to JN1BBUJ31A0300471 (PRA 2015/14752).

Nissan J31 Maxima: Takata airbag recall

In July 2015, Nissan extended its recall of Nissan J31 Maxima vehicles with front passenger airbags for the same defect as described in the recall above. Although the recall notice did not provide the dates of manufacture or VINs of these additional vehicles, it is understood that the recalled vehicles were manufactured from April 2007 to December 2008 (PRA 2015/14821).

2003-08 Nissan J31 Maxima: Takata airbag recall (‘like for like’ replacement)

In November 2018, recall campaign R1803 was issued for 2003-08 production year Nissan J31 Maxima vehicles. This recall was issued for vehicles that had already had their Takata passenger airbag inflator replaced with a Takata airbag inflator of the same type (i.e. ‘like for like’ replacement) under a previous recall. For this recall, however, the airbag inflator was to be replaced with one that did not have the same defect as the original and its ‘like for like’ replacement whereby the airbag inflator propellant could degrade over time such that excessive pressure on deployment could cause the metal inflator housing to rupture and project metal fragments into the cabin. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2018/17163.

Search online for recalls by VIN

To see if a Nissan vehicle has been recalled due to the fitment of Takata airbags, you can conduct a search on the Nissan Australia website using its VIN.

Problems and faults: Nissan J31 Maxima

Overview

This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.

To report a problem or fault to the AustralianCar.Reviews team, please use the Contact Us form. Note that AustralianCar.Reviews does not offer advice on automotive problems or disputes; such enquiries will not receive a reply. For vehicles purchased from dealers after 1 January 2011, please see our Australian Consumer Law fact sheet.

Problems and faults: Nissan J31 Maxima

• The Maxima’s front engine mount is susceptible to wear and is affected by driving style.
• The high pressure power steering hose may fail, causing power steering fluid to leak and the steering to become heavier (particularly during low speed manoeuvres).
• When the anti-lock braking system (ABS) engages, it may make chattering or clicking noises and be accompanied by vibrations through the brake pedal – this is normal. Furthermore, the ABS will conduct a self-test after starting the vehicle and reaching about 15 km/h.
• Up to 1 litre of engine oil consumption per 10,000km is considered acceptable; anything more should be investigated.

Recalls: Nissan J32 Maxima

Overview

Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.

Recalls: Nissan J32 Maxima

• In November 2009, a recall was issued for Nissan J32 Maxima vehicles due to potentially incorrect routing of the curtain airbag strap. If incorrectly routed, the strap could cause displacement of the trim on the A-pillar (PRA 2009/11263). While there had been no reported cases of this occurring in Australia, the recall included vehicles in the following VIN ranges –
  • 3.5-litre models: MNTBAUJ32A0000016 to MNTBAUJ32A0001416; and,
  • 2.5-litre models: MNTBBUJ32A0000006 to MNTBBUJ32A0000669.

Problems and faults: Nissan J32 Maxima

Overview

This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.

To report a problem or fault to the AustralianCar.Reviews team, please use the Contact Us form. Note that AustralianCar.Reviews does not offer advice on automotive problems or disputes; such enquiries will not receive a reply. For vehicles purchased from dealers after 1 January 2011, please see our Australian Consumer Law fact sheet.

Problems and faults: Nissan J32 Maxima

No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Nissan J32 Maxima.

Recalls: Nissan A32 Maxima

Overview

Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.

Recalls: Nissan A32 Maxima

No recall information is available for the Nissan A32 Maxima. To search for recalls of Nissan models, please visit Product Safety Recalls Australia: Nissan.

Problems and faults: Nissan A32 Maxima

Overview

This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.

To report a problem or fault to the AustralianCar.Reviews team, please use the Contact Us form. Note that AustralianCar.Reviews does not offer advice on automotive problems or disputes; such enquiries will not receive a reply. For vehicles purchased from dealers after 1 January 2011, please see our Australian Consumer Law fact sheet.

Problems and faults: Nissan A32 Maxima

No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Nissan A32 Maxima.

Released in December 1999, the Nissan A33 Series I (A33.I) Maxima was a large, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Oppama, Japan, the A32 Maxima was powered by a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Furthermore, the A33.I Maxima range consisted of S, ST and Ti variants… Read full Nissan A33 Maxima review

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Images: Nissan A33.II Maxima (2001-03)

Released in September 2001, the A33 Series II (A33.II) was a minor update for the Nissan Maxima range. Inside, the A33.II Maxima featured a new ‘Drive Computer’, steering wheel and cruise control system. Externally, the Nissan A33.II Maxima could be identified by its updated Nissan logos.

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Released in December 2003, the Nissan J31 Series I (J31.I) Maxima was a large, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Kyushu, Japan, the Maxima was powered by a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine (Nissan’s VQ35DE) that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Furthermore, the J31.I Maxima range consisted of three variants: ST-L, Ti and Ti-L… Read full Nissan J31 Maxima review

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Images: Nissan J31.II Maxima (2006-09)

Released in February 2006, the Nissan J31 Series II (J31.II) Maxima introduced a revised line-up, with the Ti-L variant discontinued. significantly, the J31.I Maxima’s four-speed automatic trnamission was replaced by a continuously variable transmission (CVT) which also enabled the driver to select from six preset ratios if desired. The Nissan J31.II Maxima could be identified by its square fog lamps, twin exhausts, alloy wheel designs, new rear tail-light lenses, chrome trim and updated instrumentation. Inside, the faux wood trim was replaced by brushed metallic highlights for the centre console, dashboard and doors.

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