2003 Infiniti FX45 Review
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
A stylish melding of form and function. More than just a tall station wagon, the FX45 has several unique features to recommend it to the pseudo-SUV buyer.
Pros
Very good use of interior space, unique styling inside and out, powerful V8 engine.
Cons
Only seats four passengers.
What's New for 2003
The FX45 is an all-new crossover SUV from Infiniti. It is performance-oriented, and therefore boasts V8 power, sharp handling and standard all-wheel drive.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Love This Thing
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Infiniti FX45 AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
Review
I bought this car used and it's the best car I ever owned. If you are undecided between the FX35 and the FX45, don't even think about it go with the 45. The performance is amazing. The features it came with are ahead of its production years (keyless ignition, radar cruise control, back up cam, 20 inch Rims). I average about 17.5 mpg city/highway combined. It has become my daily driver. In three months of ownership I have put 9500 miles on it. I have to let it rest and drive my other car. You won't regret it!
Favorite Features
Keyless ignition, performance. Great Styling. 20 inch rims. Rear passenger video with headphones. You don't have to slam the hatch. Once it engages the lock switch it closes the rest of the way (doesn't close on its own).
Suggested Improvements
At this point the newer ones addressed these improvements. Passenger seat does not go up or down. Heated seats could produce more heat. More power. Steering wheel shifters.
FX 45 Infiniti wonder-car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Infiniti FX45 AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
Review
We have put 101,000 miles on this car. We have not spent a single penny on repair. Not one. I am blown away. I ran it to Amarillo the other day, 90 MPH most of the way and pulled 19 MPG. This car is fabulous. It looks like a cat on steroids and handles like one, rain, snow or shine. Best car I have ever owned, and I have owned many.
Favorite Features
Reliable. Fast. Reliable. Comfortable. Reliable. Pretty. Reliable. Great handling. Did I mention is has been very reliable?
Suggested Improvements
None
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Love My FX!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Infiniti FX45 AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
Review
There are no words how much I love my FX45! All the power and handling you need! Basically it's a sports car, not an SUV!
Favorite Features
Look! Power! Handling! The tight feel!
Suggested Improvements
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Really Unsatisfied
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Infiniti FX45 AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
Review
This car has had more problems than I could count. The rear hatch had a plastic strip detach and bend my roof (there's a recall for this). The engine knocks when cold (there's a recall for this). The dealer still hasn't fixed it after 3 tries. The tires keep losing pressure and then there's an annoying beep (dealer says that comes with the terriorty of having tire pressure sensors.) The most serious problem, the steering wheel knocks when turning to the left.The dealer changed the Rack & Pinion on it 3 times (that's a SERIOUS mechanical problem) and the SAME problem keeps coming back.You would think this car is a lemon but NO. The dealer says it's not. I'm stuck with a car that's not worth the price
Favorite Features
Has performance potential but unfortunately never meets them because of many mechanical problems. Nice looks.
Suggested Improvements
Improve on the many mechanical problems.
fun
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Infiniti FX45 AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
Review
This is a fun to drive vehicle. 3 years later and the fun is still there. No maintenance problems so far, and any problems have been addressed by dealer. Very fast acceleration and superb handling in dry or wet surface.
Favorite Features
design, performance, handling -
Suggested Improvements
Stock Goodyear RSA tires could be better (snow).
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