2003 Nissan Maxima Specifications

4-Door Sedan GLE Automatic
MSRP based on 4-Door Sedan GLE Automatic
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 20 mpg City/26 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V6, 3.5L
EPA Class Mid-Size
Style Name 4dr Sdn GLE Auto
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Mid-Size
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3275
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³) 102.5
Second Head Room (in) 37.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.9
Second Hip Room (in) 53.7
Front Head Room (in) 40.5
Second Leg Room (in) 36.2
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 55.3
Front Leg Room (in) 43.9
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.2
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in) 191.5
Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD -
Track Width, Front (in) 59.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.3
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 108.3
Track Width, Rear (in) 59.1
Height, Overall (in) 57.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 15.1

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 20

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Type Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 255 @ 5800
Displacement 3.5L/214
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 246 @ 4400
Fuel System SMPI
Transmission
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.54
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.27
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.78
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.69
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.79
Brakes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.65 x 0.94
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.94 x 0.35
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.6
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.6
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 40.0
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P215/55HR17
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size Compact
Front Tire Size P215/55HR17
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link Beam
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Independent Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Driver & front passenger airbags
Front seat side-impact supplemental airbags
Active head restraints
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
3-point front outboard seat belts
3-point rear seatbelts
Child safety rear door locks
Front/rear crumple zones
Trunk lid emergency release (inside trunk)

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) - TBD -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 110
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
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