Model OverviewThe Maxima S and SV both come with a 290-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine and a continuously variable transmission with manual mode. Anti-lock brakes and electronic brake-force distribution are standard equipment, lus speed-sensitive powers steering. The Maxima's sporty styling is evident in its dual mufflers with chrome-tipped finishers, ED taillights, nd power sliding moonroof. It's even got 18-inch alloy wheels, hough 19-inchers are available with the Sport Package. The Maxima isn't all about looks though. All of its safety features are standard equipment, like traction control, ire pressure monitoring, n energy-absorbing steering column, nd the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System. Even with all these systems on board, he Maxima still manages 19 mpg in the city and 26 on the highway.The interior has leather seats, hift knob, nd steering wheel. The 8-way power driver's seat has lumbar support, hile the passenger has to make do with a 4-way power seat. The rear bucket seats fold down with a 60/40 split. Dual-zone climate control with air filter is standard, ncluding rear-seat air conditioning controls. Everything in the Maxima is power, rom the push button start to the remote windows down function.The packaged options for the SV add quite a bit to the already long list of features. The Monitor package adds a 7-inch monitor with rear-view camera and a 2GB Music Box flash drive, and the Cold package heats the mirrors, ront seats, nd steering wheel.The Sport package gives the Maxima SV a sportier feel with a tuned suspension and 19-inch wheels, lus a rear spoiler and metallic interior trim. The Premium package plays to the more luxurious side of the Maxima, ith a dual-panel moonroof, eated and cooled driver's seat, and eucalyptus wood-tone interior trim. Both the Sport and Premium packages include the Monitor package, lus paddle shifters and HID xenon headlights.