Nissan Maxima Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1984–1988) — Second Generation
The second generation Nissan Maxima moved the nameplate firmly upmarket, offering a roomy front-wheel-drive layout across sedan, hardtop sedan and five-door estate bodies, with comfortable cruising manners and a smooth six-cylinder character at its core.
The typical Nissan Maxima engine here is a 3.0-litre gasoline six driving the front wheels, a powertrain chosen for quiet, effortless pulling rather than drama. Sedan and hardtop examples came as 3.0 MT with a manual gearbox or 3.0 AT with an automatic, so the transmission largely shapes the car's character.