What's New For the 2020 Nissan Maxima?

Approaching the end of its eighth production cycle with its 2020 model, the Nissan Maxima receives several changes. Chief among them is the addition of the Safety Shield 360 driver-assistance suite as a standard feature. Also worth mentioning are specific upgrades to one of the trims (SR) and an update of this sporty midsize sedan's chassis for improvement in ride quality and handling. Get full details below and then view new Maxima sedans for sale near you!

Which Trims & Features are Available in 2020?

The 2020 Nissan Maxima offers the S, SV, SL, SR, Platinum, and Platinum Reserve trims. With a maximum occupancy of five people, the Maxima starts off with interior features such as an 8-way power driver's seat, a 4-way power front passenger seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, a smart key system with push-button engine start, remote engine start, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, Bluetooth hands-free phone calling and audio streaming, hands-free text messaging, an eight-speaker stereo system with an AM/FM radio tuner and a single-disc CD player, a three-month SiriusXM All Access trial subscription, two USB ports and an auxiliary audio jack for playing media from mobile devices, and the NissanConnect infotainment system with an 8-inch touchscreen.

At the SV trim level, the Maxima is enhanced with leather seat trim, steering-wheel and front-seat heating, driver-seat power lumbar, two additional USB ports, HD Radio, three-month trial subscriptions to the SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link, and 8-inch touchscreen navigation. In addition to being the only Maxima trim with aluminum foot pedals and a driver-side memory system, the SL is enhanced with front-seat cooling, a garage-door opener, and an 11-speaker Bose premium stereo system. Only the Platinum and Platinum Reserve trims have three-year Select and six-month Premium Plus NissanConnect Service subscriptions for functions and services such as roadside assistance, automatic collision notification, remote door lock/unlock, vehicle health reporting, and a stolen car locator.

A Perfect Blend of Power and Fuel Efficiency

The 2020 Nissan Maxima has a 3.5-liter V6 engine, which generates 300 horsepower and 261 lb-ft of torque and comes with a continuously variable transmission. The engine is placed in the front, with power sent to just the front wheels.

Safety Features in the Forefront for 2020

Among the 2020 Nissan Maxima's standard safety features, in addition to the previously mentioned Safety Shield 360 suite, are an eight-airbag system, a rearview camera with rear parking sensors, electronic vehicle stability control, traction control, a back door alert, active ride control, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, brake assist, electronic brake-force distribution, driver-assist display, intelligent trace control, and a theft-deterrent system.

Safety Shield 360 combines blind-spot warning, high beam assist, lane departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic rear braking, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. Upper-level trims are more likely to have additions or enhancements such as front parking sensors, traffic sign recognition, intelligent cruise control and lane intervention, driver attention alert, and a 360-degree camera.