Test drive Infiniti FX 2002 - 2008 SUV

Went 45th

And he walked so calmly and soundless that the testimony of the vestibular apparatus differed with the numbers on the speedometer. The first reassured: they say, the speed was still small, and the second warned: the guy, up to two hundred left just a little bit!
 

This is how the true essence of Infiniti revealed: although the car seriously mimicated under the SUV, its element is smooth, even, wriggling with serpentine or creeping a hospitable and straight carpet, asphalt!
 

Well, a crossover, even if so elite, should not be confused with real all -terrain vehicles. If possible, do not once again look for its off -road virtues. Not that they are not there, but the drive here is not the most complete, and the clearance is not the highest.
 

Prices
The most inexpensive Infiniti FX will cost at least $ 70 900. It will be an all-wheel drive car with a 3.5-liter 280-horsepower engine and a five-speed automatic checkpoint. By paying less than $ 4,000, you can get a car with a branded information and entertainment center, a sports suspension and inserts for carbon in the cabin. Infiniti FX45 with a 328-horsepower V8 and the maximum possible equipment costs $ 83,900.
 

Although for the assault on uneven asphalt, ice and ground roads of his gentleman's set is more than enough. As in order to move the tram tracks with chic: that is, without reducing speed. Here he is Infiniti FX: that the thirty -fifth, that is forty -fifth.
 

The rare owner of Infiniti will disappoint the accelerated dynamics. Unless at the moment when it is loaded beyond measure, and under its wheels, instead of asphalt, is soil.

  

However, the Infiniti all -wheel drive system, which distributes the torque up to the ratio of 50:50, solves part of the issues with the frictional properties of the surface. The main thing is not to take over excessive tasks on him. Infiniti FX45 is capable of much if he does not move from the highway.
 

You can even say that simple operations can rather cause difficulties in the mighty V8. For example, smooth acceleration. Trying it turns out too sluggish: so that it is driving. But you just have to stomp a little stronger, as all passengers smears along a deep and comfortable chair.
 

The procedure for spreading a person in a seat is repeated at any speed: at least from a place, at least with 120 km/h: a 4.5-liter eight will always have the strength to shoot so that it caught his breath!
 

But what raises questions in Infiniti FX45 is the inhibition process. The brake pedal is uninformative: at first the leg does not feel the effort of the pedal, and the stop seems ineffective. I press intensively more than a delay is still not at the proper level, but the pedal suddenly becomes stone.

  

ABS works well on the asphalt, but when sand under the wheels, the car stops completely reluctantly. No, definitely, the bulk surfaces are still not his element

By the way! Do I need to say anything about the situation in the cabin? (We remind you that we are in an American crossover worth about $ 80,000). Well, except that it is worth noting a possible difference in FX trim levels. It is very eloquent: all the difference is the presence or absence of a DVD with a monitor under the ceiling for the rear passengers. Otherwise, luxury and comfort in action.
 

Infiniti, as you know, is an American. And at least, at the moment, American Actoricans on our roads are no less than cars imported into Russia by representation. You can distinguish them without tension: the indigenous Americans have red lanterns and a place for a number not our standard.
 

At the same time, the car is by no means setting up for an impressive driving. Firstly, even at non-significant speeds, the steering wheel is very decent, actively recalling its connection with the wheels and the road. And secondly, the front seats strictly hold the driver and passenger as part of excellent lateral support. You can’t peel here! Here, sitting from behind, can really make sure with chic: in the literal sense of the word, collapsing.

  

Even more than the atmosphere in the cabin, delight causes the independence of Infiniti sitting in the interior from noise and vibrations. The smoothness of the stroke and the rare effect of soundproofing make you think that you are standing still, and the world flies towards you. Metaphor? Roll up, and then doubt it!
 

You can distinguish the Infiniti FX45 from the FX35 model by wheeled wheels (18 inches on FX35 and 20 on FX45), aluminum religions and chrome moldings, which are equipped with forty -fifth in the standard.
 

And, of course, according to the 4.5-liter 328-strong V8.
 

However, the last difference is noticeable only from the inside and does not allocate the car aesthetically or acoustically. And, in any case, this is not a reason for disappointment.
 

Later, when the road ceases to be straightforward, you have to return from heaven to earth. When you need to enter the turn, the numbers on the speedometer unanimously with common sense say: are you crazy?! No super-in-power drive helps you to cut out from this turn at such a speed!
 

And, despite the fact that the tires are enough for a more risky maneuver, and the work of the stabilization system on Infiniti M confirmed its right to exist, it is necessary to lose speed. And this is not the most pleasant procedure, remember?

 

As a result, the conclusion suggests itself that the FX provides its owner with somewhat more opportunities than he really needs. This, by the way, is characteristic of many Americans. Therefore, a special pleasure from such a car will receive an experienced person who enjoys almost extreme drive, but who knows how to resist the temptation to cross the line.
 



We thank the company Autoprodix, the official Infiniti dealer, for the car provided.


Text: Alexander Korobchenko
Photo: Roman Ostanin
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Source: Wheel magazine [No. 116/2007]