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Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries.
The 2021 Nissan Maxima is an upscale, full-size sedan that competes with the Ford Taurus, Toyota Avalon, and Dodge Charger.
Three trims are available: SV, SR, and Platinum.
It is powered by a standard 300-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 engine mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Fuel economy for the Maxima is an EPA-estimated rating of 20/30 mpg city/highway.