Nissan Maxima 5 (A33B) Sedan (2000-2004)

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Nissan Maxima 5 (code A33B) is an affordable mid-size sedan in production from 2000 to 2004. It was available with a range of V6 engines that displaced 2.0 to 3.5 liters.
While the A33B Maxima was introduced in the end of the 1990s, it did not come with the level of flare and features that many had come to expect from that time. Nevertheless, Nissan assembled these cars in its Japanese plant, making it one of the last economy vehicle to be manufactured by Nissan in its home country.
Regrettably, Nissan moved to an all-V6 lineup for the Gen5 Maxima, even though what many today would love to have is the I6s (RB series) from the 90s.
As an economy car, the Maxima 5 had a basic suspension setup.

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Pros
  • Clean styling
Cons
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • No RB series engines

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Specifications

2.02.0 AT2.53.03.0 AT3.53.5 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity520 L / 18.4 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers5
Payload525 kg / 1157 lbs525 kg / 1157 lbs525 kg / 1157 lbs535 kg / 1179 lbs535 kg / 1179 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearSpring Strut
Tire Size205/65R15205/65R15205/65 R15215/55R16215/55 R16205/65 R15205/65 R15

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1435 mm / 56.5 in
Size | Length4920 mm / 193.7 in
Size | Width1780 mm / 70.1 in
Track Width | Front1530.0 mm / 60.2 in
Track Width | Rear1510.0 mm / 59.4 in
Weight1490.0 kg / 3284.9 lbs1490.0 kg / 3284.9 lbs1430.0 kg / 3152.6 lbs1500.0 kg / 3306.9 lbs1500.0 kg / 3306.9 lbs1460.0 kg / 3218.7 lbs1460.0 kg / 3218.7 lbs
Wheel Size15 in15 in15 in15 in16 in15 in
Wheelbase2750 mm / 108.3 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h11.3 sec14.1 sec8.2 sec9.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph10.7 sec13.4 sec7.8 sec9.1 sec
Fuel Economy9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (combined) | 12.3 L/100km / 19.1 MPG (urban) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (highway)9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (combined) | 13.5 L/100km / 17.4 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway)14.0 L/100km / 16.8 MPG (urban) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (highway)9.5 L/100km / 24.8 MPG (combined) | 13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (urban) | 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (highway)10.5 L/100km / 22.4 MPG (combined) | 15.1 L/100km / 15.6 MPG (urban) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (highway)11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway)11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed203.0 km/h / 126.1 mph184.0 km/h / 114.3 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph212.0 km/h / 131.7 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine | Bore76.0 mm / 3.0 in76.0 mm / 3.0 in85.0 mm / 3.3 in93.0 mm / 3.7 in93.0 mm / 3.7 in95.5 mm / 3.8 in95.5 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio9.5:19.5:111.0:110.0:110.0:110.0:110.0:1
Engine | Displacement2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc2.5 L / 152.3 cu-in / 2496.0 cc3.0 L / 182.3 cu-in / 2988.0 cc3.0 L / 182.3 cu-in / 2988.0 cc3.5 L / 213.5 cu-in / 3498.0 cc3.5 L / 213.5 cu-in / 3498.0 cc
Engine | Power140.0 hp / 104.4 kW @ 6400 rpm140.0 hp / 104.4 kW @ 6400 rpm209.0 hp / 155.9 kW @ 6400 rpm200.0 hp / 149.1 kW @ 6400 rpm200.0 hp / 149.1 kW @ 6400 rpm255.0 hp / 190.2 kW @ 5800 rpm255.0 hp / 190.2 kW @ 5800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output70.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in70.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in83.7 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in66.9 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in66.9 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in72.9 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in72.9 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke73.3 mm / 2.9 in73.3 mm / 2.9 in73.3 mm / 2.9 in73.3 mm / 2.9 in73.3 mm / 2.9 in81.4 mm / 3.2 in81.4 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque177 Nm / 130.5 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm177 Nm / 130.5 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm265 Nm / 195.5 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm271 Nm / 199.9 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm271 Nm / 199.9 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm333 Nm / 245.6 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm333 Nm / 245.6 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed4-speed4-speed5-speed4-speed6-speed4-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomaticAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomatic

Production

Availability2000 ~ 20042000 ~ 20042000 ~ 20042000 ~ 20042000 ~ 20042002 ~ 20042002 ~ 2004

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