Infiniti Q45

Name: 2002 Infiniti Q45
Brand: Infiniti

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First Take

An all-new version of this rear-drive luxury sedan was introduced as a 2002 model. The new Q has a smooth, refined V8, but its ride and handling are not quite world class. Rear-seat room is also disappointing. Up-to-date safety equipment includes active front-seat headrests and standard side-curtain air bags front and rear. An optional voice-activated system allows the driver to control major audio, climate-control, and navigation functions with verbal commands. Mastering this system takes practice, however. Other high-tech options include a rear-view camera system and an adaptive cruise control that uses laser sensors to keep the car at a preset distance from the vehicle in front of it.

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2002 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2002 Ultra luxury cars Ratings

2002 Infiniti Q45

$3,425

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$3,500 - $3,625

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$3,675 - $4,000

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2002 Jaguar XJ

$3,275 - $6,500

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2002 Lexus LS

$ NA

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2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

$3,850 - $5,725

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Seating

2 front, 3 rear

Drive Wheels

Rear

Warranty

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sedan

5-speed Automatic

4.5-liter V8 (340 hp)

Model History

2002-

Current Generation

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.