Infiniti Q45

Name: 2000 Infiniti Q45
Brand: Infiniti

EPA MPG: NA

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CR's Take

In the rarefied luxury class that includes the Lexus LS400 and Mercedes-Benz E430, the Q45 doesn't stand out. A lavish interior replete with the latest luxury features is a must, but Nissan's flagship sedan has a relatively cramped cabin. The Q45's 4.1-liter V8 is strong and smooth, however. Front side air bags and front safety-belt pretensioners are standard, as is traction control, especially useful with the Q45's rear-wheel drive.

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2000 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

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IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

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Driving Experience

Comfort

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Marginal

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Marginal

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2000 Ultra luxury cars Ratings

2000 Infiniti Q45

$3,200

EPA MPG NA

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2000 Audi A8

$3,375 - $3,425

EPA MPG NA

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2000 BMW 7 Series

$3,250 - $3,725

EPA MPG NA

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2000 Jaguar XJ

$3,275 - $5,625

EPA MPG NA

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2000 Lexus LS

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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2000 Lincoln Town Car

$3,050 - $3,575

EPA MPG NA

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2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

$3,675 - $5,100

EPA MPG NA

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Features & Specs

sedan

2 front, 3 rear

Rear

4.1-liter V8 (266 hp)

4-speed automatic

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Model History

2002-2007

2002 Redesign Year

The flagship of the Infiniti line, the Q45 sedan boasts a powerful V8 and strong acceleration, though it is too big to be agile. The Q45 was marketed as a sporty alternative to the Lexus LS, but handling wasn't sporty, and the car lacked the spacious rear-seat and rich cabin materials found on direct competitors. The "Q" was redesigned for 2002, when it picked up a 340-hp V8, but the ride and handling still aren't world-class. Rear seat room is still disappointing. At least the "Q" offers a wealth of safety equipment and high-tech gadgets, such as a navigation system and backup camera. The Q45 was discontinued after the 2006 model year.

1997-2001

1997 Redesign Year

The flagship of the Infiniti line, the Q45 boasts a powerful V8 and strong acceleration, though it is too big to be agile. The Q45a features a hydraulically operated "active" suspension; the ride is fine even without it. The Q45t has a stiffer suspension for sportier handling. The Q45 was redesigned for 1997, trading in its sporty personality for more of a luxury-cruiser feel. Nevertheless, it lacked the rear-seat roominess and rich cabin materials found on direct competitors.