Our Review of the 1997 Infiniti Q45 Base
The 1997 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 Toyota.
Infiniti Q45 Engine Specs
The Q45 Base is equipped with a Nissan 4.1 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Jatco 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Infiniti.
The fuel system for the 1997 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 21.10 gallons.
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.
Vehicle Statistics
The Q45 is 199.10 inches long, 71.70 inches wide, and 57.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 111.40 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $47,900 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $42,569. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1997 Q45 gets 24 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.
We Think...
The 1996 model began the promise of the Infiniti Q45. The 1997 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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