The sixth generation Maxima, code-named A34, was only sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico (all countries where the Altima is sold). In the US, it comes with the venerable VQ35DE, a DOHC V6 engine that now produces 265 hp (198 kW).

Manufacturer: Nissan · Model tested: Maxima 3.5 SL · Model year: 2004-2006 · Price as Tested: $33,160 · Engine type: 3.5-liter DOHC 24-Valve V6 · Horsepower: 265 hp SAE @ 5,800 rpm · Torque: 255 ft lb @ 4,400 rpm · Redline: 6600 rpm · Wheels and Tires: Continental, 225/55R-17 · Drive type: Front wheel drive · 0 - 60: 6.1 secs. · 1/4 mile: 14.9 sec @ 95.8 mph

	2004 Nissan Maxima Performance
-  3,498 cc 3.5 liters V 6 front engine with 95.5 mm bore, 81.4 mm stroke, 10.3 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder VQ35 -  Unleaded fuel 87 -  Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 28 and EPA city (mpg): 20 -  Multi-point injection fuel system -  20 gallon main unleaded fuel tank -  Power: 198 kW , 265 HP SAE @ 5,800 rpm; 255 ft lb , 346 Nm @ 4,400 rpm
	2004 Nissan Maxima Handling
-  Four-wheel ABS -  Brake assist system -  Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs -  Electronic brake distribution -  Immobilizer -  Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel -  Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
	2004 Nissan Maxima Exterior
-  Body side molding -  Body color front and rear bumpers -  Coefficient of drag: 0.28 -  Driver and passenger power body color door mirrors -  External dimensions: overall length (inches): 193.5, overall width (inches): 71.7, overall height (inches): 58.3, wheelbase (inches): 111.2, front track (inches): 61, rear track (inches): 61.2 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 40 -  Front fog lights -  Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights -  Heat reflective glass -  Luxury trim alloy & leather on gearknob, suede on doors and alloy look on dashboard -  Pearl paint -  Fixed rear window with defogger -  Tinted glass on cabin -  Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,432 -  Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
	2004 Nissan Maxima Interior
-  12v power outlet: front and 2 -  Air conditioning with climate control and rear outlet 2 -  Diversity antenna -  Peripheral anti-theft protection -  Audio anti-theft protection: integrated in dash -  Audio system with AM/FM, CD player and cassette -  Automatic drive indicator on dashboard -  Cargo area light -  Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 15.5 -  Clock -  Coming home device -  Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel -  Full dashboard console with covered storage box , full floor console with covered storage box , partial overhead console with covered storage box -  Cornering lights/curb illumination -  Delayed/fade courtesy lights -  Cruise control -  Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed -  Door ajar warning -  Door entry light -  Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat -  External temperature -  Floor covering: carpet in load area -  Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors -  Bucket electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, four adjustments and tilt adjustment , bucket passenger seat -  Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners -  Front seat center armrest -  Garage door opener -  Lockable glove compartment -  Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats , two height adjustable head restraints on rear seats -  Headlight control with time delay switch-off and dusk sensor -  Illuminated entry system -  Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.1, rear headroom (inches): 37.3, front hip room (inches): 53.5, rear hip room (inches): 54.8, front leg room (inches): 43.9, rear leg room (inches): 36.5, front shoulder room (inches): 57.9, rear shoulder room (inches): 56.5 and interior volume (cu ft): 103.6 -  Low fuel level warning -  Low washer fluid level warning -  Remote power locks includes power windows -  Power steering -  Front power windows with two one-touch , rear power windows -  Front and rear reading lights -  3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side -  Rear seat center armrest -  Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments -  Automatic operation rear view mirror -  Remote audio controls -  Remote fuel filler door release -  Remote control remote trunk/hatch release -  Front and rear roof airbag -  Front seat back storage -  Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour -  Seating: five seats -  Service interval indicator -  Front side airbag -  Eight speaker(s) -  Leather covered multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment -  Tachometer -  Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror -  Ventilation system with recirculation setting and micro filter