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2005 Infiniti Q45 Review
New features, fresh styling enhance performance luxury sedan.
2005 Q45 Review Summary & Specifications
The 2005 Infiniti Q45 is a superb performance luxury sedan, with awesome horsepower, unique styling, quality appointments, and a long list of clever conveniences. It's sportier than the LexusLS 430 and it's bigger and sportier than a Mercedes E-Class. The Q45 is smooth and sophisticated and a terrific companion out on the open road.New Car Test Drive editor Mitch McCullough is based in Los Angeles; Sam Moses contributed to this report.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Infiniti Q45 ($55,900) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.5-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 4.5-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic with manual mode |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, dual front side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution, Brake Assist, traction control, electronic stability control (VDC), tire monitor, RearView monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | run-flat tires |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Tochigi, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-NISSAN-1 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.infiniti.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 55900 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Infiniti Q45 ($55,900) |
| Standard Equipment | automatic dual-zone air conditioning with outside temperature display, air filtration system, remote keyless entry, automatic entry/exit system, illuminated entry/exit fade-out system, first-aid kit, xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps, analog clock, power sunroof, 300-watt Bose AM/FM/cassette sound system with dash-mounted six-disc CD changer, 10-way power driver's seat, wood trim, pre-wiring for cellular phone, tire pressure monitor, power windows with express up/down, leather-wrapped steering wheel with wood trim and audio controls, dual power heated mirrors with memory and automatic reverse tilt, full-size spare tire, DVD-based navigation system, active damping suspension with driver-selectable sport mode, RearView video monitor |
| Destination Charge | 590 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Premium Package ($5,800) includes climate controlled front seats, power reclining rear seats with heat, rear-seat audio and climate controls, perforated leather seat inserts, Intelligent Cruise Control with Preview Braking, XM or Sirius satellite radio, rear sunshades, 18-inch alloy wheels, 245/45VR18 all-season performance tires; splash guards ($130) |
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| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 62420 |
| Horse Power | 340 @ 6400 |
| Torque | 333 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/23 |
| Wheelbase | 113.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 200.8/72.6/58.7 |
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| Turning Radius | 36.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.4/56.5/44.0 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.4/55.0/37.3 |
| Trunk Volume | 13.6 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson strut, coil springs, active damping, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, coil springs, active damping, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 5.8 |
| Curb Weight | 4050 |
| Stock Tires | P245/45VR18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc, with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.4 |
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