The Maxima is powered by a 290-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 linked to a continuously variable transmission with available paddle shifters. The big front-wheel drive sedan delivers 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. The Maxima includes: leather upholstery, a driver-seat manual thigh-support extender and power lumbar support, and a nine-speaker Bose audio system with satellite radio. Other options include: an RCA auxiliary audio-video jack, a rearview camera and an iPod/USB audio interface. Safety features on all models include dual-stage frontal, side-impact and side-curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes with brake assist, Vehicle Dynamic Control (electronic stability control), Traction Control, tire-pressure monitoring, and active front head restraints.