Monday, July 9, 2007

Infiniti FX45 information


Yes, most car owners, the car is very familiar. The krepenko shot down and quick "big torty" primelkatsya have time on our roads, especially in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Although officially Infiniti FX debut in Russia at the end of last year. The car I tested a couple of years ago in America, but could not deny ourselves the pleasure to get to know him at the Moscow roads. Shuttle on the face, in my view, it looks predetermined outstanding success Infiniti FX on the Russian (and any other) market. The former owners of the car did not stop even obviously exaggerated the price for which it had recently offered informal importers. Design FX, developed in 2003, remains valid. The unusual at the same time organichnost form has attracted attention. Many compare the model with turtles for almost appear in the corners of body wheel developed wings and taper Above rounded roof, and something is indeed reminiscent broken. Impeccable form and combined elements plus very aggressive and is now providing a model of the mainstream. Some design ideas embodied in FX have been continued in subsequent models of sedan-M, for example. Sports crossover charisma attracts those who are not afraid to stand out. Of course, if such a car affordable for the future owner. Indeed, only one inch tires, namely those on fixed tested FX45 and the proposed Acquisition Premium less powerful FX35, is a lot of money. But they perfectly complement vivid style. Even though these wheels, and a small ground force to refuse even the thought of driving off, but in the home, the urban environment car gives confidence. "Europeanization" model, in fact, nothing significant in the face of not introduced. Unlike the Americans' rear lights are officially supplied FX yellow direction indicators; On the top floor, under a rectangular notch plate number, and the front light Xenon headlamps meets European standards. Just using the front bumper, radiator grille slightly podretushirovannaya is and does stuff. All-out, all respectably Salon Infiniti FX45 plastic skin is a good leather. The natural material performed insert door panels that once said that the car was not designed for American garb. The same cake regulated in both altitude and departure, and by the power, and, what is more, along with the panel devices. Plastic front asking, no doubt, in his capacity as a refugee. Seats are comfortable, well-developed lateral support, as well as a complete set of electric adjustments in broad ranges. Despite the high waist line, which is a sense stay in sportkare with Visibility-no problem. Side mirrors are large and compact rear window only "limited space". However, this car is a camera fitted in the luggage compartment door, directly above the plate, but with our climate and the monstrous Moscow mud in bad days lens is fast becoming opaque, so what good is it slightly. It is unfortunate that the car is not equipped with conventional parktronikom. Incidentally, I note a big boot and spacious rear seats, which could come as a whole, or in parts. From the point of view of the driver no objections to the ergonomics FX not. Is the color monitor could touch that would avoid extra joystick and buttons. Although the deal, as it is not difficult to run. But audiotsentrom can command without removing his hands from the rolls, posted on the spokes of the keys to intuitively move with the tide and go to the tuner CD player, let us say, to fully enjoy the great sound Bose audio with 11 speakers and two subwoofers. I would go further - equipped news release Premium Infiniti point with a drop in the ceiling appeared color screen, fitted to the central console with a DVD player remote control, and two pairs of digital wireless headphones. ISMA fighter Well, the most powerful version of FX in 8-tsilindrovym petrol of 4.5 litres capacity and 328 hp Motor kg with 5-stupenchatoy AKP, so other options gearbox for the model range of FX and no. Then again, and not otherwise requires : a mixture of V8 and a lot "machine" created an explosive cocktail. Growing truly explosive acceleration literally provoking. Afghan border, I often do not even notice how quickly can move the arrow speedometer. Apparently only moves, and you vdavilo slightly in the back seat comfortable, and we can lose a driving licence for a significant speeding. Progressive power plant performance, which shows the maximum benefit after 4000 rpm, creating parallels with the present sportkarami. And this is a car to drive to all four wheels, allowing no difference in the loss off the second hundred at the speedometer of 6.8 seconds. In the great intellectual of the whole drive Attesa E-TS that is soft and smooth, raised in a strictly computer proportions, the time shift between the front and rear axle. And if road conditions permit, all power will be directed to the rear wheels. That, in turn, provides an excellent easy travel. Crossover remarkably resistant. In addition, all equipped FX45 sport chassis. Lateral acceleration, sudden braking and interruptions of all vehicles even late, it is not as if there limits. Although there are, and go through them, I would not recommend. The required concentration, precise and clear reaction, plus, of course, some experience of 4x4 vehicle. Of course, the cost of stabilizing the VDC system, which does not disable do, but even with the powerful FX demands focus. The model has an excellent and fairly sharp steering, with the clear feedback that easily allows you to track behavior in the car every time. The gravity rolls, and from the edge to edge, it is doing less than three revolutions, again raised its head in association with sports cars. Now, that, to complete the picture, the car does not get in the way of the more powerful brakes. No, with the slowdown appeared to be all fine, but sometimes it is more stubbornness machine. Demand is Specifically, demand has remained, despite the clear conclusion late model to the Russian market. Cost formally delivered the car, of course, less than that requested for the American version of the bicycle dealers. Prices start from as high as $ 69900 for the FX35, FX45 top-versiya would cost $ 82,900. Among the competitors highlight Lexus RX, BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz ML.

Infiniti FX45 test drive


The Nissan should be grateful "gray" dealers for that, that those three years raskrutili Russia in its American luxury brand Infiniti. The FX45 crossover, which can be regarded as a novelty market only. Debut FX family was four years ago. However, the car did not look old one iota, is immediacy. In 2003, Nissan made a bid for the design, and FX is one of the first Japanese car company, which changed the perception of its consumer products. The Infiniti is not only synonymous with high performance, rich finish and powerful engines, models stamps are primarily the most interesting design. The same FX, despite a respectable age, in its segment in this field competition so far. Sev driven FX45, I was surprised. Inside the car was more than I had expected. In fact, the machine is equipped with a giant kolesischami-20 inches. These rollers even the automobile body look slimmer and less showy position. So, I obmanulsya. He screams, the FX! The feeling is enhanced when sitting in the first row of seats. Pillows Seating is low, and the front panel is dominated by a large front, which has a gradient. Little windows, just a feeling of isolation zabortnoy life (perhaps "sense of security" - specifically, despite zatertost definitions). But there is also a flip side to the coin. Vision ago severely hampered small doors and windows fifth shirochennymi rear mounted. Are the back of the camera, but to me, it's much better to have "parktronik". The chamber is accustomed, feeling rear edges formed far from certain, and in tiny dark courtyards, Niyazov cars, initially had no taste. Incidentally, the circular form FX45 coupled with the limited glazing results in the difficult position even with the front edges. Look forward, but there "waves" hood, where he ends-not. In other words, nonstandard design produces somewhat unusual problem. In any case, all is routine. For example, I felt quite good size FX45 already on the fourth day of the test. Planting low, as in a car. Strangely, if it would be otherwise. Indeed crossover constructed to try to delete as the centre of gravity. The chairs set about on the floor. I note that one of the attributes of a sports car and, incidentally, the FX45 itself as a model, which was built on the sports platform. A close-to-FX is kind of sport and in some other parts. For example, the dashboard is fixed to the steering column, and when the rudder to move with it (such a decision taken at Nissan 350Z). The cake trehspitsevaya, obtyanuta skin and look back, again, to the 350Z. Rudder small, wide rim. The pedals are made of aluminium. Chairs robust, with a pronounced profile on the sides. Little surprise Bill skin, which obtyanuty seat. She openly as a rough feel, and appearance. Key "intelligent" (the intelligent key), and engine start turning obschenissanovskoy special "handle" the right of the steering column. Incidentally, chip-klyuch himself unlocking doors and locks, and if the car was standing under the hot sun, can be deleted front glass-is needed to keep the button to open doors for three seconds. Office onboard computer and other functions assigned by a "mission control centre", which we found at M45 sedan. In general, convenience, but to deal with the same tasks of different keys still slightly confusing. Rear room. Second row otformovan under two sedokov, ceiling windows in the seven-monitor multimedia system with a DVD player (with a couple of wireless headphones and remote control). Sitting on the second row will be able to get back, changing the angle back. It should be noted that these could be back down in a ratio of 60/40. Rack of big-FX 531 million. Having known peace with the rear seats can be increased to 1207 litres. Slightly more confused loading height. But in front of the under-floor space to store stuff. Not pleased that easy fifth door (made of composite materials in steel frame) is the electric door. The gunmen stole a car and escapes with underground parking, I immediately noticed that the rudder quite difficult. At parking speeds, and even with rapid taxicab with interceptions him to make a significant effort. Perhaps the ladies would not be very comfortable. On the other hand, fitness is more valid. With its powerful engine and sports suspension, which is the base for the FX45, with the first car metres towards sending the message that love hot drivers. Huge engine luck always and everywhere, and lot "automatic" with a well-chosen gear ratios well able to adjust the flow of power. The dynamic capability is not very easy crossover clearly 6.8 seconds to disperse up to 100 km / h. But especially hot drivers can take control automatic transmisssiey into their own hands, so to clear the case is. The car is built on a platform FM (Front Midship). This means that the power unit installed at the base of the front wheels, thus the near-perfect razvesovka. The front axle FX45 are 54% estate on the back of 46% (from 3,5-litrovoy versions are faring slightly better-53/47). Positive contribution to the stability and governability car on the road makes a complete system and intellectual drive E-TS Atessa. By default FX-car wheel (by the way, in the rear America is the most affordable version of Crossover). But when you start the engine power immediately sent to all four wheels, and if traffic conditions really difficult, the urge may be divided equally between the axles. In addition, the system simulates the work mezhkolesnyh locks, pritormazhivaya stalled wheels, thus allowing the car to move steadily on the road to ever-changing rate of adhesion. The FX45 hesitated when driving on any type of surface. Note that the American car adapted for Russian roads, the suspension was a little softer. Unfortunately, the train on the grey version I have not been able to, so I can only compare with competitors. This comparison suggests that the FX45 really town character. Several affect nearly perfect sports (of course, the "civilian" target machine) picture of how that much weight and still high center of gravity. Yes 20-dyumovye wheels have been placed in the sling secondary fluctuations when travelling bad roads. But if the smooth asphalt of aerobatics receive is fun! Crossover obediently respond to the movement tight grip, which is always stable feedback. The car turns into krenitsya little excellent is the rapid arc and firmly holding fast straight, even if the wheels of broken asphalt. Not surprisingly, it is structurally FX45 is a powerful universal car. And it is typical habits cars. FX45 serious attack on the road is not recommended. However, proselki and light muddy minivan will be no problem because of its high landing and short overhangs. Yet FX45-weather city and smooth highway. Generally, it is one of the first holders of luxury SUV is an example of a car equipped with amenities created without regard as to riding on the road while having a very expressive style. FX45 is available from dealers with V6 3.5 litre engine. (280 hp) and 4.5 litre V8. (328 hp). Transmission only automatic five-drive full. Two variants : Elegance and Premium. Car V8 offered only in the Premium version. The Elegance package includes : front and side airbags, ABS, EBD, BA, VDC, TCS, full elektropaket, "leather" salon with aluminium inserts and wood trim, front seats with elektroregulirovkami (driving from memory) and ventilation, on-board computer, bizonal HVAC, cruise control, Bose audio with CD-cheyndzherom, Xenon headlamps, rear camera type hatch, inch inch disks. The assembly Premium added : sports suspension, 20-inch drives, finishing salon inserts "under" Carboniferous, aluminum lining on the pedal, news center with a color display. FX45 addition to the foregoing is reylingi aluminum luggage on the roof, chrome moldings on the windows. Dealers sell the car from $ 69,900 for the FX35 version to $ 82900 for the FX45 to the greatest assembly.