The 2009 Maxima is a 4-door, 5-passenger sports sedan, available in two trims, the S and the SV.
Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 290-horsepower engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A variable-Speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
The 2009 Maxima is redesigned for 2009.