A lot has been said about the Infiniti Q45 for 1996. As Infiniti's entry in the sedan market the Q45 (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a good reputation. The 4-door Q45 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Infiniti as a brand in general.

Infiniti Q45 Engine Specs

The restyled Q45 Base is equipped with a Nissan 4.5-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 fuel system for the 1996 Q45 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 22.50 gallons.

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.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Q45 Base are 71.90 inches wide by 199.80 inches long. It sits a comfortable 54.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 113.40 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $53,520 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the Q45 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

Fuel Efficiency

The Q45 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty two when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.

Conclusion

The 1995 model began the promise of the Infiniti Q45. The 1996 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.

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

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