2022 Nissan Maxima vs 2022 Toyota Camry

Finding the right sedan for your daily commute can be daunting. There are literally dozens of options out there, from basic commuter-style cars to more luxurious models loaded with features. Two longtime standouts in the full-size sedan category are the 2022 Nissan Maxima and the 2022 Toyota Camry.

Not sure which sedan is right for you? That’s what our team is here for at Maus Nissan North Tampa. Let’s put these two fan-favorite sedans to the test!

Overview

Sedans like the Nissan Maxima and Toyota Camry offer seating for five along with ample features and options to make the most of your drive, whether you are commuting to work or going on a road trip.

The Maxima has been around since 1981 but was in the compact car segment for the first seven years of its life. Nissan enhanced its size in 1988.

The Camry has been on the market since the early 80s as well and started out as a compact car too.

Let’s see how these sedans compare in a head-to-head test!

Performance

The 2022 Nissan Maxima comes equipped with a 3.5 L V6 engine that produces 300 horsepower. The 2022 Toyota Camry offers two engine options: a 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine and a 3.5 L V6 with 202 to 301 horsepower respectively.

Nissan has always referred to the Maxima as a “Four-Door Sports Car,” and it goes from 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds.

The Camry with the smaller 2.5L engine can reach 60 mph in 8.5 seconds, while the V6 iteration reaches 60 mph in 5.8 seconds— just like the Maxima.

Fuel Economy

The Nissan Maxima has been fairly consistent regarding miles per gallon and fuel efficiency. The current EPA-estimated is 20 in the city and 30 on the highway.

The Toyota Camry gets 28 mpg in the city and 39 on the highway.

Technology

The base SV model of the Maxima is equipped with:

• Standard automatic headlights & automatic high beams
• LED daytime running lights
• Parking lights
• Heated side mirrors
• Keyless entry
• Push-button start
• 0-inch instrument cluster display
• Dual-zone climate control
• Heated eight-way power driver seat
• Four-way power passenger seats
• 8-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Navigation
• 8 speakers
• Apple CarPlay
• Android Auto

The 2022 Toyota Camry comes with various technology features as well:

• 7-inch touchscreen display
• 6 speakers
• Navigation
• Bluetooth
• Apple CarPlay
• Android Auto
• Dual-zone climate control

Cargo Space

The 2022 Maxima offers 14.3 cubic feet of trunk space for cargo, while the 2022 Camry offers 15.1 cubic feet.

While the Camry wins in this case, there isn’t much of a difference in cargo capacity, so both sedans are a great option if you need to haul luggage or groceries.

Safety

Both sedans received a 5-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 2022 model year.

When it comes to safety features, the 2022 Nissan Maxima has plenty! Here are just a few of the vehicle’s essential safety features:

• Blind-spot monitoring
• Lane departure warning
• Forward collision warning
• Assisted emergency braking
• Rear emergency braking with pedestrian detection
• Birds Eye View
• Intelligent Cruise Control
• Lane warning
• Street sign warning
• And more!

The 2022 Toyota Camry also has several safety features including:

• Pre-collision system with pedestrian detection
• Full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control
• Lane departure alert with steering assist
• Automatic high beams
• Lane tracing assist
• Road sign assist
• Blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert
• Bird’s eye view camera
• And more

Bottom Line

As you can see, these two sedans come quite close in this head-to-head challenge! You couldn’t go wrong with either vehicle, but we believe that the Maxima offers a better bang for your buck, and we aren’t biased!

The 2022 Maxima offers better driver amenities such as the 8-inch infotainment display and eight-way heated driver seat. Plus, it has a keyless entry and a push-button start.

Test Drive a 2022 Nissan Maxima

If you are ready to see all these amazing safety and technology features for yourself, come out to Maus Nissan North Tampa for a test drive today! We know you are going to love the 2022 Nissan Maxima!

Want to learn more about the Maxima? Give us a call at (813) 800-6287! We’re happy to chat!