The windows, mirrors, and door locks are power-operated, and the driver's window operates with one touch down and up. There is plenty of trunk space. Good soundproofing and high-quality seat materials help to make the Maxima a quiet, relaxing car, no matter which trim level is chosen. The Maxima's chassis is built with front and rear crush zones and standard antilock brakes. Dual front airbags are standard, with side bags available.
All occupants have three-point harnesses.
A rigid chassis structure and firm but supple suspension tuning give the Maxima SE a near-perfect balance of ride comfort and handling ability. It's a bit softer than hardcore sports sedan, but works very well in the real world of questionably- paved roads. The 20th Anniversary Edition package includes a viscous limited-slip differential for improved traction. Its locating linkage keeps the rear wheels perpendicular to the road, without camber change, for good traction, and prevents unwanted lateral movement. In almost any real-world condition, it's as good as or better than any common independent rear suspension system.