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Nissan Maxima QX IV (A32, facelift 1997) 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, facelift 1997) Overview:
Nissan Maxima (QX IV (A32, facelift 1997)). With 177 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1440 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.3 s). The top speed reaches 201 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
Provides basic transportation with the convenience of an automatic, but performance is limited and best suited for urban environments.
Fuel Economy
Slightly improved fuel economy over the manual 2.0L, making it a reasonable choice for urban commuting where performance is not a priority.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Refined and powerful V6 engines (3.0L)
- • Comfortable and spacious interior for five adults
- • Excellent reliability, especially the VQ-series engines
- • Smooth ride quality, ideal for long journeys
- • Good value on the used car market
Cons:
- • Base 2.0L engine is underpowered and not very fuel-efficient
- • Styling can appear dated compared to modern sedans
- • Limited advanced safety features by today's standards
- • Some interior plastics may show wear over time
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(QX IV (A32): 1995 - 2000).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Maxima |
| Generation: | QX IV (A32, facelift 1997) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (140 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1997 |
| 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: | 12.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.2 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.3 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 201 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.3 kg/Hp, 97.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.1 kg/Nm, 122.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1440 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 440 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4800 mm mm [30mm more] |
| Width: | 1770 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1450 mm mm [35mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1520 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1500 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 | Disc |
| 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 | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
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