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.