An ergonomically friendly interior that includes large and clearly marked buttons.- Motor1
Step into the cabin of the 2021 Nissan Maxima, and you will find ample seating for 5 people. The well-executed cabin is full of soft-touch materials, simple controls, and tons of high-end features. The D-shaped steering wheel strikes a sporty edge and is supported by the digital driver display and the multifunction buttons adorning it. If you upgrade to the 40th Anniversary Edition trim, the cabin will also adorn dual-tone leather upholstery. In the lower trims, hard plastics, and cloth or leather upholstery is standard fitment.
Thanks to the Nissan zero-gravity seats, which are very well contoured with upper thigh support and equipped with large bolsters for longer rides. Front passengers get decent headroom, but intrusions in the footwells and high armrests make things feel cramped. Rear passengers endure even less legroom and headroom. And getting in and out of the Maxima, particularly for those in the rear seat, is slightly harder than usual. Another quirk is that there is lots of room in the front, while the rear is slightly on the shorter side.
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Model
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2021 Nissan Maxima
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2021 Toyota Avalon
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2021 Chrysler 300
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Seating Capacity
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5
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5
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5
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First Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in.)
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39.4 / 56.7 / 45.0
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37.4 / 57.8 / 42.1
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38.6 / 59.5 / 41.8
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Second Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in.)
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36.7 / 56.7 / 34.2
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37.5 / 57.1 / 40.3
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37.9 / 57.7 / 40.1
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Cargo Capacity (cu-ft.)
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14.3
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16.1
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16.3
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With only 14.3 cu-ft. at the back, the Maxima offers the least trunk space in the segment. Be that as it may, the Maxima has enough character to make you disregard its minor weaknesses. Compared to the others, the Toyota Avalon offers the best space in the back followed by the Chrysler 300. In terms of keeping you entertained, an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system is standard across the Maxima range. Every trim beside the SV is fitted with an 11-speaker Bose Premium Surround Sound audio system.
Base-level functionalities include full smartphone integration with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth audio streaming with hands-free phone functionality, and voice-recognition commands. Though the system is crisp and simple, it does seem dated a lot of times. The following are the highlight features of the interior and infotainment system of the 2021 Nissan Maxima:
- 7" Advanced Drive-Assist Display
- Power adjustable front seats with heating
- Memory system for front seats and steering wheel
- Multifunction D-shaped steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustment
- Leather upholstery on seats and steering wheel
- Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control with rear vents
- Power windows with front windows one-touch auto-up/down
- NissanConnect 8" touch-screen display
- Apple CarPlay integration
- Android Auto
- SiriusXM Traffic
- Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System
- NissanConnect with Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Bose Premium Audio System with 11 speakers, including Centerpoint 2 surround technology
- Nissan Door to Door Navigation
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