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2023 Nissan Maxima: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest news is that 2023 is the Maxima’s final U.S. model year. The car itself is largely a carryover, with updated Nissan exterior badging and a few cabin upgrades for the Platinum trim.
About the 2023 Nissan Maxima
8th generation (A36, 2016-2023), final year; the 2019 facelift carries into this last model year.
Nissan positions the Maxima as a “4-Door Sports Car,” not just a traditional large sedan. Its core appeal is a strong 300-hp V6, a driver-focused cabin, and a more upscale feel than many mainstream rivals. The Maxima is for shoppers who want brisk acceleration, bold styling, and a richer interior than a typical family sedan, while still keeping everyday comfort, navigation, smartphone connectivity, and a full safety suite.
The 2023 Maxima lineup includes the well-equipped SV, sportier SR, and more luxurious Platinum. Every trim has a 300-hp V6, front-wheel drive, and a continuously variable automatic transmission. The SR stands apart with a sport-tuned suspension and paddle shifters, while the Platinum emphasizes comfort with quilted semi-aniline leather, heated rear seats, and a power rear sunshade.
What changed, by category
Styling
All trims received Nissan’s newer exterior badging. Platinum also gained upgraded semi-aniline quilted leather seats and standard illuminated kick plates.
2023 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 | |||
| Privacy Glass | |||
| 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
Is 2023 the Nissan Maxima’s final model year?
Yes. The 2023 Maxima is the final U.S. model year of the eighth-generation sedan.
How different is the 2023 Nissan Maxima from the 2022 model?
The differences are minor. The 2023 Maxima has newer Nissan exterior badging, while the Platinum trim gains upgraded semi-aniline quilted leather seats and standard illuminated kick plates. The engine, transmission, front-wheel-drive layout, and three-trim lineup carry over.
Did the 2023 Nissan Maxima get a new engine?
No. Every 2023 Maxima retains the 300-hp 3.5-liter V6 and continuously variable automatic transmission from the prior year.
Which 2023 Nissan Maxima trim changed the most?
The Platinum changed the most. It received upgraded semi-aniline leather seats with quilted inserts and standard illuminated kick plates, along with the updated exterior badging fitted to every trim.
Does the 2023 Nissan Maxima have all-wheel drive?
No. Every 2023 Maxima is front-wheel drive; all-wheel drive was not offered for this model year.
2023 Nissan Maxima Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Nissan Maxima.
4.4
2023 Nissan Maxima
(63 reviews)
“My car is sporty and luxurious. Has plenty of pick up. If you want a sports car and a luxury car, buy a Nissan Maxima.”
“Lots of fun, comfortable, tons of standard features and lots of power for its class.”