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2022 Nissan Maxima: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2022 Nissan Maxima is largely a carryover, with no major lineup-wide changes. The main update is that the Platinum trim adds heated rear seats as standard equipment.
About the 2022 Nissan Maxima
8th generation (2016-2023), late-cycle year after the 2019 update.
Nissan markets the Maxima as a “4-Door Sports Car,” which sums up its role well. It is a roomy sedan for drivers who want more power, sharper styling, and a more upscale cabin than a typical family car, but without moving to a luxury brand. Its core appeal is the standard V6, a driver-focused feel, and a long list of standard safety and phone-integration tech, wrapped in a low, sleek sedan body.
The SV is the well-equipped starting point, with a 300-hp V6, an 8-inch touchscreen with navigation, smartphone integration, and heated leather-appointed front seats. The SR is the sportiest version, adding a firmer suspension, paddle shifters, black exterior trim, and Alcantara seat accents. The Platinum focuses on comfort with quilted leather-appointed seats, climate-controlled front seats, a panoramic moonroof, a rear sunshade, and heated rear seats.
What changed, by category
Tech
The Platinum trim adds heated rear seats as standard equipment. There are no model-wide infotainment or screen changes.
2022 Nissan Maxima specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, Xtronic CVT | Automatic, Xtronic CVT | Automatic, Xtronic CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 300 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 261 lb-ft | 261 lb-ft | 261 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 14.3 cu-ft | 14.3 cu-ft | 14.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34.2 in | 34.2 in | 34.2 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| 360 Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Cooled Seats | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Rear Window Shades | |||
| Remote Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2022 Nissan Maxima compared with the 2021 model?
The main change is that the 2022 Maxima Platinum adds heated rear seats as standard equipment. The rest of the lineup is largely unchanged.
Did the 2022 Nissan Maxima get a different engine?
No. Every 2022 Maxima keeps the 300-hp 3.5-liter V6, continuously variable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive used for 2021.
Does the 2022 Nissan Maxima have all-wheel drive?
No. Every 2022 Nissan Maxima is front-wheel drive; all-wheel drive is not part of the lineup.
Is the 2022 Nissan Maxima meaningfully different from the 2021 model?
No, not for most shoppers. The 2022 model is essentially a carryover unless the Platinum trim's newly standard heated rear seats are important to you.
Which 2022 Nissan Maxima trim is the sportiest?
The SR is the sportiest 2022 Maxima trim. It has a firmer suspension, paddle shifters, black exterior details, a rear spoiler, and leather-appointed seats with Alcantara accents.
2022 Nissan Maxima Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Nissan Maxima.
4.4
2022 Nissan Maxima
(76 reviews)
“This is a good-performing, reliable, and attractive car which is a fine fit for anyone looking at sedans.”
“Nice car, powerful, but over priced and gas mileage not as good as others in the same category. Too many extra features that I won't use because they are unnecessary and require a monthly subscription (concierge service).”