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 SV trim has the highest ground clearance of 5.6 inches while the 2023 Nissan Maxima with the SV 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 |
| SV 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 |
| Platinum 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 |
| SV 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 |
| Platinum 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 |
| SV 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 |
| Platinum 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 |
| SV 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 |
| Platinum 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 |
| SV 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 |
| Platinum 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 |
| SV 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 |
| Platinum 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 |
| SV 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 |
| SL 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 |
| Platinum Sedan |
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 |
| SV 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 |
| SL 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 |
| Platinum 3.5L |
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 |
| SV 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 |
| SL 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 |
| Platinum Sedan |
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 |
| SV 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 |
| SL 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 |
| Platinum 3.5L |
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 |
| SV 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 |
| SR Premium 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 |
| S Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| Platinum 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 Reserve Sedan |
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 |
| SR 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 |
| S 3.5L |
3.5L | V6 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| Platinum 3.5L |
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 |
| SV 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 |
| SR Premium 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 |
| S Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| Platinum 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 Reserve Sedan |
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 |
| SR 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 |
| S 3.5L |
3.5L | V6 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| Platinum 3.5L |
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 |
| SV 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 |
| SL 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 |
| Platinum 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 |
| SV 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 |
| SL 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 |
| Platinum 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 |
| SV 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 |
| SL 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 |
| Platinum 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 |
| SV 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 |
| SL 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 |
| Platinum 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 |
| SV 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 |
| SL 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 |
| Platinum 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 |
| SV 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 |
| SL 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 |
| Platinum 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 |
| SV 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 |
| S 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 |
| SV 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 |
| S 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 |
| SV 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 |
| S 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 |
| SV 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 |
| S 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 |
| SV Premium 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 |
| S 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 |
| SV Premium Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable | FWD |
14 cm |
| SV Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable | FWD |
14 cm |
| S 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 |
| SV Premium 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 |
| S 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 |
| SV Premium Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable | FWD |
14 cm |
| SV Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable | FWD |
14 cm |
| S 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 |
| SV Premium 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 |
| S 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 |
| SV Premium Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable | FWD |
14 cm |
| SV Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable | FWD |
14 cm |
| S 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 |
| SV Premium 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 |
| S 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 |
| SV Premium Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable | FWD |
14 cm |
| SV Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable | FWD |
14 cm |
| S Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable | FWD |
14 cm |
2008 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance
The 2008 Nissan Maxima ground clearance is 5.5 inches.
2008 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SL Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 1 Spd Continously Variable | FWD |
5.5 in |
| SE Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 1 Spd Continously Variable | FWD |
5.5 in |
2008 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SL Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 1 Spd Continously Variable | FWD |
14 cm |
| SE Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 1 Spd Continously Variable | FWD |
14 cm |
2007 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance
The 2007 Nissan Maxima ground clearance is 5.5 inches.
2007 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SL Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 1 Spd Continously Variable | FWD |
5.5 in |
| SE Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 1 Spd Continously Variable | FWD |
5.5 in |
2007 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SL Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 1 Spd Continously Variable | FWD |
14 cm |
| SE Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 1 Spd Continously Variable | FWD |
14 cm |
2006 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance
The 2006 Nissan Maxima ground clearance is 5.5 inches.
2006 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SE Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
2006 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SE Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2005 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance
The 2005 Nissan Maxima ground clearance is 5.5 inches.
2005 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SE Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
2005 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SE Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2004 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance
The 2004 Nissan Maxima ground clearance is 5.5 inches.
2004 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SL Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| SE Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
2004 Nissan Maxima Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SL Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SE Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
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