STANDARD  FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

MAXIMA

Maxima
Maxima


MODELS: GXE,SE, GLE

FUEL ECONOMY: 22 City/27 Hwy mpg**
(1997 EPA Mileage)

SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
Dual Air Bags
Pipe-Style steel side-door guard beams
Child safety rear door locks
3-Point ALR/ELR seat belt system
Energy-absorbing steering column
Hood buckling creases
Front & Rear crumple zones

INTERIOR:
Multi-adjustable driver's seat
2-way Lumbar support
Adjustable front head restraints
Cloth insert upper door trim
Full cut-pile carpeting
Luxury velour seat cloth
Front-door map pockets

SE:
Sport velour seat cloth

GLE:
Leather seating surfaces
Wood-tone trim
Simulated leather upper door trim
Rear seat trunk pass-through
Leather-wrapped steering wheel & manual shift knob

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE:
Tilt steering column
CFC Free A/C
Remote trunk, fuel door, & hood release
Electric rear window defroster
Dual visor vanity mirror
2-speed intermittent wipers
Illuminated Power Windows & Door Locks
Cruise control
Side window demister

GLE:
Automatic temperature control
Power trunk release
Variable intermittent wipers

ENGINE:
3.0 Liter DOHC 24 Valve V6 Engine
Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
190 hp @ 5,600 rpm
205 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm

DRIVETRAIN:
Front Engine/front-wheel drive
5-Speed manual overdrive transmission

GLE:
Electronically controlled 4-speed overdrive transmission (Manual transmission not available) (Optional for SE & GLE)

SUSPENSION & STEERING:
Front & rear subframe-mounted independent MacPherson struts
Multi-link Beam,™ stabilizer bar
Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
Front & rear stabilizer bars

SE:
Sport tuned suspension - Firmer shocks and springs;
larger rear stabilizer bar

GLE:
Enhanced suspension system
Electronically controlled liquid-filled front engine mount

BRAKES:
Power assisted 4-wheel disc brakes - vented front disc

OPTIONAL XE, SE.GXE & GLE: ABS Brakes

WHEELS & TIRES:
All Season steel belted radial tires
Styled steel w/full wheel cover(GXE)
16" sport aluminum-alloy (SE)

GLE:
15" Alumium-Alloy Wheels

EXTERIOR:
Flush-mounted halogen headlights
Body-Color front grille
Tinted Glass
Dual Power outside mirrors

GXE,SE & GLE:
Body-color side moldings

SE:
Fog lamps & cornerings lights
Rear spoiler and side sill extensions

GLE:
Body-color side moldings and mirrors
Cornering lights

OPTIONAL GXE,SE, & GLE:
Power Sliding Glass Sunroof w/tilt feature

INSTRUMENTATION:
Tachometer
Speedometer
Trip Odometer
Fuel level guard
Coolant temperature gauge
Low fuel warning light

AUDIO SYSTEM:
AM/FM Cassette audio system -
(Standard on SE & GLE)
(Available with SE and GLE in packages)

  ** Actual mileage may vary with options, driving conditions, and vehicle condition.
 + Always wear safety belts, even with air bags.