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The idea of creating an suv that thinks it's a sports car has always struck us as somewhat daft. Home / reviews / infiniti fx45 - road testroad testinfiniti fx45an suv that thinks — and runs — like a sports car. Feb 2003 by csaba csere photography by aaron kiley share tweetthe idea of creating an suv that thinks it's a sports car has always struck us as somewhat daft. The bmw x5, however, proved there is a market for suvs that put more emphasis on paved-road performance than on off-road sloggability. Now infiniti is taking this concept to the next level with its all-new fx45. Replacing the conventional qx4 in infiniti's lineup, the fx45 is dedicated to the proposition that an suv can be successfully crossbred with a sports car. Based on nissan's fm chassis, which forms the basis for the 350z and the infiniti g35, the fx45 is blessed with the sophisticated aluminum independent rear suspension from those cars, a new strut front suspension, a rigid structure, and a comparatively light 4497-pound curb weight. (a bmw x5 v-8 can weigh between 4800 and 5100 pounds.)powered by a 315-hp version of the 4. 5-liter q45 v-8, coupled to a five-speed automatic transmission with obedient manumatic override, the fx45 rushes to 60 mph in 6. 3 seconds and through the quarter-mile in 15 seconds flat at 93 mph. That makes the fx45 the quickest production suv we've tested since the long-dead gmc typhoon. The fx45 is even able to show its fat tailpipes to the bmw x5 4. 6is and mercedes ml55 amg (6. 5 seconds each). Handling and braking are similarly capable. Thanks to firm springs, taut shocks, and thick anti-roll bars, the fx45 responds with singular precision on a twisty road. We haven't tried the system in the snow yet, but it sure delivers traction on dry pavement. With this system coupled to 265/50 goodyear eagle rs-a gumballs mounted on standard 20-inch wheels, it's not surprising that the fx45 generates serious cornering grip. We measured 0. 87 g on the skidpad. Both of these figures are the best we've ever measured for a sport-utility vehicle. Infiniti designers have given the fx45 an appearance that matches this sporty demeanor. Inside, the fx45 looks and feels rich, with genuine aluminum trim used to highlight the prominently grained leather upholstery th. Power Locks✔ Power Windows✔ Tachometer✔ AM/FM✔ Climate Control✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ Cruise Control✔ Bluetooth
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