The 2006 Q45 is an important vehicle to Infiniti for the sedan market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the Q45 which include Base. 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 Infiniti.

2006 Infiniti Q45 Base Specs

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.

The fuel system for the 2006 Q45 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

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

Statistics

The dimensions of the Q45 Base are 75.80 inches wide by 189.10 inches long. It sits 65.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 112.20 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $37,800, with a dealer invoice cost of $34,750. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the Q45 is 48 months, or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 72 months or 70,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The Q45 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Infiniti Q45 Base sold well in 2006. 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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