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Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (2004-2023)

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team

Last Updated 2023-04-01

The Nissan Maxima ground clearance is between 5.3 to 5.6 inches as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.

The 2014 Nissan Maxima with the S trim has the highest ground clearance of 5.6 inches while the 2023 Nissan Maxima with the Platinum trim has the lowest ground clearance of 5.3 inches.

Check out the Ground Clearance specifications for other makes and models.

2023 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance

The 2023 Nissan Maxima ground clearance is 5.3 inches.

2023 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Platinum Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SR Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in

2023 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Platinum Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SR Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2022 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance

The 2022 Nissan Maxima ground clearance is 5.3 inches.

2022 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Platinum Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SR Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in

2022 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Platinum Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SR Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2021 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance

The 2021 Nissan Maxima ground clearance is 5.3 inches.

2021 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Platinum Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SR Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in

2021 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Platinum Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SR Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2020 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance

The 2020 Nissan Maxima ground clearance is 5.3 inches.

2020 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Platinum 3.5L	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
S 3.5L	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SL 3.5L	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SR 3.5L	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SV 3.5L	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
Platinum Reserve Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in

2020 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Platinum Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
S Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SL Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SR Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in

2020 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Platinum 3.5L	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
S 3.5L	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SL 3.5L	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SR 3.5L	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SV 3.5L	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
Platinum Reserve Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2020 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Platinum Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
S Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SL Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SR Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2019 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance

The 2019 Nissan Maxima ground clearance is 5.3 inches.

2019 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Platinum 3.5L	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
S 3.5L	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SL 3.5L	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SR 3.5L	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SV 3.5L	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
Platinum Reserve Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in

2019 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Platinum Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
S Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SL Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SR Premium Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SR Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in

2019 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Platinum 3.5L	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
S 3.5L	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SL 3.5L	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SR 3.5L	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SV 3.5L	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
Platinum Reserve Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2019 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Platinum Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
S Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SL Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SR Premium Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SR Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2018 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance

The 2018 Nissan Maxima ground clearance is 5.3 inches.

2018 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Platinum Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
S Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SL Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SR Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in

2018 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Platinum Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
S Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SL Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SR Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2017 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance

The 2017 Nissan Maxima ground clearance is 5.3 inches.

2017 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Platinum Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
S Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SL Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SR Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in

2017 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Platinum Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
S Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SL Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SR Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2016 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance

The 2016 Nissan Maxima ground clearance is 5.3 inches.

2016 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Platinum Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
S Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SL Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SR Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in

2016 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Platinum Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
S Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SL Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SR Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2014 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance

The 2014 Nissan Maxima ground clearance is 5.6 inches.

2014 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
S Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.6 in
SV Premium Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.6 in
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.6 in

2014 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
S Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SV Premium Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2013 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance

The 2013 Nissan Maxima ground clearance is 5.6 inches.

2013 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
S Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio \| FWD	5.6 in
SV Premium Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio \| FWD	5.6 in
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio \| FWD	5.6 in

2013 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
S Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio \| FWD	14 cm
SV Premium Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio \| FWD	14 cm
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio \| FWD	14 cm

2012 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance

The 2012 Nissan Maxima ground clearance is 5.6 inches.

2012 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
S Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable \| FWD	5.6 in
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable \| FWD	5.6 in
SV Premium Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable \| FWD	5.6 in

2012 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
S Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable \| FWD	14 cm
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable \| FWD	14 cm
SV Premium Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable \| FWD	14 cm

2011 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance

The 2011 Nissan Maxima ground clearance is 5.6 inches.

2011 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
S Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable \| FWD	5.6 in
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable \| FWD	5.6 in
SV Premium Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable \| FWD	5.6 in

2011 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
S Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable \| FWD	14 cm
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable \| FWD	14 cm
SV Premium Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable \| FWD	14 cm

2010 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance

The 2010 Nissan Maxima ground clearance is 5.6 inches.

2010 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
S Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable \| FWD	5.6 in
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable \| FWD	5.6 in
SV Premium Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable \| FWD	5.6 in

2010 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
S Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable \| FWD	14 cm
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable \| FWD	14 cm
SV Premium Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable \| FWD	14 cm

2009 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance

The 2009 Nissan Maxima ground clearance is 5.6 inches.

2009 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
S Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable \| FWD	5.6 in
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable \| FWD	5.6 in
SV Premium Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable \| FWD	5.6 in

2009 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
S Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable \| FWD	14 cm
SV Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable \| FWD	14 cm
SV Premium Sedan	3.5L \| V6 \| 1 Spd Continuously Variable \| FWD	14 cm