The 2021 Nissan Maxima is now available at Nissan dealerships across the United States. Despite what some may say about sedans, not every consumer is sold on a truck or an SUV. Although there may well be an SUV on every street in America, the Maxima has soldiered on, garnering positive accolades from J.D. Power and achieving a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for five straight years. 

Here are the important details if you are thinking about parking a 2021 Nissan Maxima in your driveway. 

What Does The 2021 Nissan Maxima Cost" 

There are three trim levels for the 2021 Maxima: SV, SR, and Platinum. The SV starts at $36,990, while the SR begins $42,150. The Platinum, at the top of the range, starts at $42,220. A special 40th Anniversary Edition package is available for the Platinum for an additional $2,125.
Regardless of which Maxima you pick, tack on another $995 for destination and handling. 

2021 Nissan Maxima 40th Anniversary Edition. Photo: Nissan North America.

2021 Nissan Maxima: Engine & Powertrain

Under the hood of the new Maxima is a 3.5-liter VQ-Series V6 with 300 horsepower and 261 lb-ft. of torque. Paired to the engine is Nissan’s Xtronic transmission with a wide gear ratio to help with acceleration and fuel economy. Nissan’s largest sedan is front-wheel drive only.

The new Maxima comes with a Drive Mode Selector too, which includes a Sport mode fo...