2010 Nissan Maxima: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2010 Nissan Maxima is a light-update model, led by Bluetooth hands-free calling becoming standard across the lineup. Otherwise, it largely carries over from 2009.
About the 2010 Nissan Maxima
7th generation (A35), second model year after the 2009 redesign.
Nissan sold the Maxima as the “4-Door Sports Car,” not as a soft, traditional full-size sedan. The core appeal was a strong V6, quick steering, and a driver-focused cockpit, but with the comfort, room, and upscale touches expected from an everyday sedan. In Nissan’s own framing, it blended sports-car performance with sedan sophistication, giving it a more athletic personality than mainstream large sedans of the time.
The S is the core sporty sedan, with a 290-hp V6, a moonroof, dual-zone climate control, power front seats, and push-button start. The SV adds a more upscale cabin with leather seating, a nine-speaker Bose audio system, fog lights, and mirrors with turn-signal indicators.
What changed, by category
2010 Nissan Maxima specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 290 hp |
| Torque | 261 lb-ft | 261 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 14.2 cu-ft | 14.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34.6 in | 34.6 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| HID Headlights | ||
| Heated Mirrors | ||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||
| Power Moonroof | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Built-In Hard Drive | ||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| USB Ports | ||
| Video Input | ||
| Cooled Seats | ||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||
| Rear Air Conditioning | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||
| Memory Steering Wheel | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Rear Window Shades | ||
| Remote Start | ||
Frequently asked questions
What changed from the 2009 Maxima to the 2010 Maxima?
Bluetooth hands-free calling became standard across the 2010 Maxima lineup, and the SV’s power moonroof became standard rather than optional. The trim structure and main mechanical components otherwise carried over.
Was the 2010 Nissan Maxima redesigned?
No. The 2010 Maxima was the second model year of the generation introduced for 2009, so it received only a light equipment update.
Did the 2010 Nissan Maxima get a new engine or transmission?
No. The 2010 Maxima retained the 290-hp 3.5-liter V6 and continuously variable automatic transmission used for 2009.
Is Bluetooth standard in every 2010 Nissan Maxima?
Yes. Bluetooth hands-free calling is standard on both the 2010 Maxima S and SV.
What is the difference between the 2010 Maxima S and SV?
The SV is the more upscale 2010 Maxima. It builds on the S with leather seating, a nine-speaker Bose audio system, fog lights, and mirrors with turn-signal indicators; both trims use the same 290-hp V6 and automatic transmission.