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Nissan Maxima QX IV (A32) 2.0 (140 Hp) Automatic
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Nissan Maxima:
The Nissan Maxima is a five-passenger, front-engine, full-size car that was manufactured and marketed by Nissan as Nissan's flagship sedan primarily in North America, the Middle East, South Korea, and China — across eight generations. The Maxima debuted for model year 1982 as the Datsun Maxima, replacing the Datsun 810.
The Maxima was marketed as an upscale alternative to the Altima and prior to 1993, the Stanza, distinguished by features such as a premium interior and V6 engine. Most Maximas were built in Oppama, Japan, until North American assembly began in Smyrna, Tennessee, for the 2004 model year....(Read more on Wikipedia)
QX IV (A32) Overview:
Nissan Maxima (QX IV (A32)). With 177 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1431 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 14.1 s). The top speed reaches 184 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0 (140 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The automatic transmission paired with the 140 Hp 2.0L engine results in very sluggish acceleration, taking 14.1 seconds to reach 100 km/h. This makes it feel underpowered, especially outside of city limits.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy data is not provided, but it would likely be similar to the manual 140 Hp version, possibly slightly worse due to the automatic transmission's inefficiencies.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Comfortable and spacious interior for its class
- • Smooth and reliable V6 engines (3.0L and 2.5L)
- • Good build quality and durability for its era
- • Refined ride quality, especially on highways
- • Generous trunk space
Cons:
- • Base 2.0L engines are significantly underpowered
- • Some acceleration figures appear inconsistent or very slow for their power output
- • Fuel economy for the base 2.0L (90 Hp) is high for its performance
- • Styling is somewhat conservative and dated by modern standards
- • Limited advanced safety features compared to newer vehicles
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III (J30): 1988 - 1995).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Maxima |
| Generation: | QX IV (A32) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (140 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1995 |
| End of production: | 2000 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 140 Hp @ 6400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 70.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 177 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1995 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 76 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 73.3 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 14.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 14.1 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 184 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.2 kg/Hp, 97.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.1 kg/Nm, 123.7 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 13.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1431 |
| Max. weight: | 2005 |
| Max load: | 574 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 440 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4770 mm mm [10mm less] |
| Width: | 1770 mm mm [10mm more] |
| Height: | 1415 mm mm [10mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm mm [50mm more] |
| Front track: | 1530 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1510 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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