The 2022 Nissan Maxima sedan offers a nice blend of luxury and performance, nearing the level of some premium luxury models but without the steep price tag.
The Maxima has always marched to the beat of its own drum. Although it faces stiff competition from cars like the Kia Stinger, Acura TL, and Toyota Avalon, the Maxima has more than a few tricks up its sleeve to lure in customers.
A powerful standard V6 engine is one advantage offered by the Maxima, although enthusiast drivers won’t be happy with the front-drive layout and continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Nissan’s largest sedan also comes pretty nicely equipped, with higher trims offering Nissan’s best technology and driver-assist systems.
2022 Nissan Maxima SV (starting at $37,240)
The 2022 Nissan Maxima SV starts at $37,240.
The SV offers buyers content and performance expected of a car costing nearly $40,000 but lacks some of the more upscale touches luxury buyers have come to expect.
Standard on the 2022 Maxima SV are 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights with automatic high-beam function, LED taillights, DRL (daytime running lights), and power heated side mirrors with integrated LED turn signals.
The Maxima SV includes an impressive list of standard safety systems and driver assists, including the required airbags, electronic traction and stability control systems, and a rearview monitor.
Nissan then adds forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. Rear automatic emergency braking can stop the car if it senses an object or vehicle in your path. Rear parking sensors and a rear-seat reminder system are also standard. A driver attention system monitors steering input to detect if the driver is fatigued or nodding off.
Nissan’s Intelligent Cruise Control keeps a set distance between you and the vehicles ahead and can even slow or speed up as traffic patterns change. Traffic Sign Alert watches for speed limit or other traffic signs and alerts the driver by displaying the sign in the car’s driver information screen. The Maxima SV’s proximity key fob allows access to the vehicle simply by having the fob in your pocket or purse. Once inside, that same fob enables the car to start with just a push of a button. The system also includes a remote start feature that works in conjunction with the climate controls. When temperatures drop below 47 degrees, the system activates the windshield defroster and heated side mirrors while simultaneously placing the ambient outlet temperature above 47 degrees.
SV owners enjoy leather-upholstered seats with contrast stitching on the dash, door panels, console, seats, and steering wheel. A leather-wrapped D-shaped steering wheel that tilts and telescopes includes audio, Bluetooth, and cruise control controls. Dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, an 8-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support, and a 4-way power passenger seat are standard.
Infotainment comes courtesy of an 8-inch touch-screen display hosting Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Siri Eyes Free, and SiriusXM satellite radio with Advanced Audio features. An eight-speaker premium audio system includes one Type-A and one Type-C USB port, a CD player, and an auxiliary input jack. NisssanConnect services include an available Wi-Fi hotspot, door-to-door navigation, plus SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.
There are no option packages offered, and the only options include a rear spoiler, splash guards, illuminated kickplates, and upgraded 18-inch wheels.
With the $975 destination fee, the 2022 Nissan Maxima SV costs $38,215. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to $687. See 2022 Nissan Maxima SV models for sale
2022 Nissan Maxima SV includes:
- 8-way power driver’s seat – Clad in leather and heated as well, this power-adjustable driver’s seat offers maximum comfort on long or short trips.
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – Allow easy integration of your smartphone’s apps, messaging, music, and navigation into the car’s infotainment system.
- 3.5-liter V6 – With 300 horsepower and 261 lb-ft of torque, the Maxima’s V6 provides brisk acceleration for passing and merging.
- Dual-zone automatic climate control — Allows drivers and passengers to create their own comfort zones, with additional vents for rear-seat passengers.
2022 Nissan Maxima SR (starting at $42,400)
The 2022 Nissan Maxima SR starts at $42,400.
The SR trim adds about $5,000 to the Maxima’s price tag, but the feature included in the price makes it the obvious choice for those seeking an actual performance luxury car.
In addition to the SV’s standard equipment, the SR gains 19-inch alloy wheels, an auto-dimming driver’s mirror, reverse tilt-down exterior mirrors, LED fog lights, front parking sensors, and a sport suspension. Black outer accent pieces and a gloss black grille give the SR a more menacing appearance.
A 6-way power passenger seat is a welcome upgrade, as are ventilated front seats, a dual-panel panoramic sunroof, a heated steering wheel with shift paddles, ambient interior lighting, and premium Ascot leather seats with diamond-quilted Alcantara inserts. The SR’s driver’s seat gets memory and manual extending thigh support, while charcoal-colored fabric covers the headliner and pillars.
An 11-speaker Bose premium audio system comes standard, with Active Noise Cancellation to help keep cabin noise to a minimum. Rounding out the SR equipment is a 360-degree monitor and lane-keeping assist.
With the $975 destination fee, the 2022 Nissan Maxima SR costs $43,375. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to $779, or just $92 more each month over the SV. See 2022 Nissan Maxima SR models for sale
2022 Nissan Maxima SR includes:
- Ventilated front seats – Help keep occupants cool and dry when conditions outside get hot and muggy.
- Dual-panel panoramic sunroof – This huge power glass roof fills the cabin with sunlight when closed and fresh air when opened.
- Heated steering wheel – Quickly warms the steering wheel, making it more comfortable to grip on cold winter mornings.
- Sport suspension – Adds a bit more agility to the Maxima, with a firmer ride and improved cornering.
2022 Nissan Maxima Platinum (starting at $42,550)
The 2022 Nissan Maxima Platinum starts at $42,550.
The Platinum is the most luxurious of the three Maxima trims. It includes all the upscale features of the SR, minus the sportier bits like the sport suspension, aluminum pedals, steering wheel paddle shifters, and black trim and accents.
The Platinum adds diamond-quilted Ascot leather seats, an Ascot leather-wrapped power tilt/telescoping steering, a power rear sunshade, rain-sensing wipers, and unique 19-inch alloy wheels. Rear outboard heated seats and Satin Birdseye Maple wood accents round out the in Platinum’s equipment list.
With the $975 destination fee, the 2022 Nissan Maxima Platinum costs $43,525. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to $782. See 2022 Nissan Maxima Platinum models for sale
2022 Nissan Maxima Platinum includes:
- Power tilt/telescoping steering wheel – Makes it easy to find the perfect driving position and is included in the driver’s seat memory function.
- Power rear sunshade – Helps keep the car cool when the sun is directly behind.
- Rain-sensing wipers – Automatically activate when rain, sleet, or snow hits the windshield.
- Heated rear seats – Allow back seat passengers to quickly warm themselves.
