The 2001 Infiniti Q45 Base was introduced to compete in the sedan market. The Base is a member of a series of two trim levels for the Q45 which include Base and T. The four-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Infiniti. There is strong competition from vehicles from Nissan.

Infiniti Q45 Engine Specs

The restyled Q45 Base is equipped with a Nissan 4.1-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 32 valves. The engine is paired with a Jatco 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Infiniti.

The Q45 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 2001 Q45 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 21.40 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Q45 Base are 71.70 inches wide by 199.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 56.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 111.40 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Q45 is 48 months, or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 72 months or 70,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $48,895, with an invoice cost of $44,014. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2001 Q45 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.

The vehicle is available in Aspen White Pearl, Aspen White Pearl/Platinum Frost Metallic, Black Obsidian, Hunter Green Pearl, London Grey Metallic, Pewter Pearl Metallic, Titanium Metallic, Titanium Silver Metallic, and Tuscan Beige Metallic.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Infiniti Q45 Base sold well in 2001. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Infiniti, specifically a Q45.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Infiniti Q45, Sedan, United States market

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