Getting 25 Miles a Gallon: The Infiniti Q45 for 2002
The Q45 Base is equipped with a Nissan 4.5 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Jatco 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Infiniti.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Q45 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Q45 Base Statistics
The dimensions of the Q45 Base are 72.60 inches wide by 199.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 58.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 113.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
There is a 60,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $50,500 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $45,672. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel is handled for the Q45 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 21.40 gallons.
The Q45 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty five when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
Conclusion
The 2001 model began the promise of the Infiniti Q45. The 2002 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Infiniti hopes that the Q45 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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My cousin had bad luck with this sedan. Sours me to the whole Infiniti line.