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Does the 2023 Nissan Maxima need premium gas?

Yes. Premium.

$300extra a year

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.

Coupes97%Convertibles93%Sedans65%SUVs54%Hatchbacks36%Trucks20%Minivans0%
296 models (2023). One trim per model: the cheapest with a grade.
2023 Nissan Maxima: fuel grade by trim
TrimEngineGradeMpgRegular, a yearPremium, a year
SV FWD3.5L 6cylPremium24$1,600$1,900
SR FWD3.5L 6cylPremium24$1,600$1,900
Platinum FWD3.5L 6cylPremium24$1,600$1,900

Rivals

2023 Nissan Maxima and rivals: grade of the cheapest trim
CarCheapest trimGrade
2023 Nissan MaximaSV FWDPremium
2023 Cadillac CT5Luxury RWDPremium
2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 FWDPremium
2023 Genesis G702.0T RWDPremium
2023 Toyota CrownXLE AWDRegular
2023 Kia StingerGT-Line RWDPremium

What this cannot tell you

Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.

Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.

How values are checked