2014 Nissan Maxima Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$31,290 to $34,380

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When the thought of shameless self-promotion via driving around in an Infiniti is just too not-PC, the 2014 Nissan Maxima might be a more socially acceptable alternative. This semi-luxury-oriented 5-passenger midsize sedan totes a slew of high-end goodies, V6 power and a stately profile, but even without the allure of its posh Infiniti cousins, this family-slanted 4-door also totes a hefty MSRP. In any case, this classy commuter car is again available in 2 trims, the base Maxima S and the up-featured Maxima SV, with both offered in front-wheel-drive-only (FWD) configuration.

Rumors are flying that the Maxima is to be re-issued in 2015 with a whole new look, not to mention a bunch of performance and creature-comfort tweaks. Therefore, the only changes notable in the 2014 edition are a new available S Limited Edition Package and some added standard goodies in the top-shelf SV.

Though touted as a sport sedan by the folks at Nissan, the Maxima is, at heart, a feature-laden, comfortable, well-tuned and fairly agile down-home automobile that looks good in the driveway or on the highway. Trunk capacity, however, remains 14.2 cubic feet, just a bit less than is usual in most other midsize 4-door cars.

Powering the 2014 Maxima is the traditional variable-valve-timed (VVT) 3.5-liter V6 engine that again mates with a standard continuously variable transmission (CVT) to toss out 290 hp and 261 lb-ft of torque. Look for mileage estimates of 19 mpg city/26 highway in this FWD 4-door, burning recommended premium gasoline.

The base Maxima S boasts 18-inch alloy wheels and a power sunroof aboard its distinctive profile, with cloth upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, simulated alloy accents and full power accessories adorning the cabin. Cruise control is again standard, as are telescoping tilt-wheel steering, dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth hands-free communications and a 6-CD changer with 8 speakers.

The upscale Maxima SV, meantime, adds leather upholstery and a remote garage door opener, along with a rear-view camera and a 7-inch dashboard display (both newly standard in 2014) to handle the video monitor, satellite radio and USB port that bolster the already impressive audio system.

Reviewers are a bit disappointed that most options available to this well-wrought sedan can only be had in pricy packaged form. The Premium Package… or the SV Premium Package as Nissan calls it… includes a dual-panel sunroof, upgraded wood cabin accents, 9 premium Bose speakers, heated front seats and outside mirrors, and unique mood lighting inside. The Tech Package, again, only available to the top-shelf SV, boasts a hard-drive-based navigation system, NavTraffic and music streaming, while the SV with Sport Package flaunts a number of items from the Premium Package, as well as a sport-tuned suspension, rear spoiler and upgraded alloy wheels. Finally, the new-for-2014 S Limited Edition Package features 19-inch upgraded wheels, xenon high-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights, front fog/driving lights, and an updated grille and exterior chrome.

Safety-wise, look for the 2014 Maxima lineup to again boast 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front side-mounted airbags and front head restraint whiplash protection. A remote antitheft alarm is standard for both Maxima trims, while the flagship SV comes delivered with front fog/driving lights and turn-signal-integrated mirrors, both optional in the entry-level S trim.

Published May 31, 2022 by Eric Tallberg

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by Dwayne B
Nov 28, 2024
Its the right one for me and price is perfect Nov 28, 2024
by Anonymous
Jul 24, 2024
Car was spray painted black and all sorts of scratches and dings on this car. When you crunk it up it sounded like a backed up sewage pipe‼️ It send to me that ever car out there had issues like paying falling off…. Engines extra loud and if you test drive any car you’ll definitely see what i meanJul 24, 2024
by Jeff A
May 30, 2024
I think this car has plenty of power , comfort , and ready to test the reliability!!! May 30, 2024

2014 Nissan Maxima Pricing

Original MSRP
$31,290 to $34,380
Price range
$7,853 to $8,730
Average price on CG
$7,937
YoY price change
$8,726 to $7,937

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 8

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.1 · Rear brake width: .63 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door sill trim: aluminum · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: sunglasses holder · Sunshade: windshield · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: accent color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low washer fluid

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 26 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 21 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Power windows: remote operation

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.1 · Rear brake width: .63 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door sill trim: aluminum · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: windshield · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: accent color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 7 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low washer fluid

Lights

Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 26 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 21 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: remote operation

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