Used 2006 INFINITI FX45 SUV Consumer Reviews
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Really sharp SUV
kevinginny, 09/05/2010
2006 INFINITI FX45 4dr SUV AWD (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great performance SUV. Everyone has their take on the styling, I happen to love it. My wife has a Nissan Maxima and I had a hard time believing that the 3.5 V6 could push this big SUV around, so that's why I went for the FX45. Great power, great torque and I love the engine "note". The SUV really handles very well. The compromise to the styling is a pretty small cargo area. The "stiff ride" everyone talks about works VERY well for me. My Chevy Avalanche felt like I was driving a sofa around corners, the FX45 is very tight, but it's not a cushy ride. So far I love my FX45.
Buy This Super AWD Crossover
D. M. Weed, 10/04/2020
2006 INFINITI FX45 4dr SUV AWD (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my FX45 in 2018 at a deep discount from the original MSRP: these are wonderful vehicles that have become affordable, especially considering that they are well built, reliable, and mechanically sound. The quality of Nissan Corporation’s vehicles was deteriorating by 2006, but Infiniti engineered the FX45 to impeccable standards. Some reviewers have called the ride harsh, but that statement is misleading. To be sure, the ride does not cosset passengers in heavenly isolation from the road, but the balance between comfort and handling is excellent. In fact, my favorite aspect of the FX45 is its handling: turn in is sharp, it has feline responsiveness, and it tracks true on the highway. It’s ride and handling mirror its sporty pretensions, and it doesn’t ride like a truck. I do have a few quibbles. New parts from Infiniti are expensive: the company expects luxury buyers to pony up for parts. On the other hand, the secondary market is sufficiently replete with used parts, so some diligence and tolerance for risk can save you thousands of dollars. The interior is beautiful (mine has brick red trim and leather, which is particularly attractive), but the leather is a bit thin, and I have heard that the seat upholstery is prone to wear and tears. Mine is holding up well, however, and I condition it regularly to try to keep it supple. While the front doors close with a resounding thud, the rear doors clang, which is one of the few compromises to the overall luxury feel. Maybe Infiniti scrimped on sound-deadening material to save weight, but closing the rear doors is the moment when the vehicle sends a cheap note. The most serious annoyance is initial acceleration in a V8 that is otherwise strong and capable. The vehicle can feel sluggish leaving stop signs and lights, and it wants to upshift quickly (I suspect that the transmission programming is the result of Infiniti trying to optimize gas mileage). In other words, when I baby the throttle, the vehicle bogs. More deliberate throttle input helps tremendously because the FX45 certainly has the power to move its weight. None of these issues detracts much from the overall FX45 experience. Everyone involved in the development, engineering, styling, and construction should be commended for making a striking and enjoyable vehicle. It’s a gem that not everyone knows of, which makes it a tremendous bargain on a high value crossover. It offers moderate cargo capacity and s sporty driving experience. Infiniti succeeded at developing its “bionic cheetah,” and if you buy one, you likely won’t feel cheated.
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FX45 - A very good choice
emkayzen, 01/02/2007
2006 INFINITI FX45 4dr SUV AWD (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
So far I have put 1400 miles on this car. It is a fun to drive car. But initially i did not enjoy it so much, maybe because I have been driving a Toyota Camry V6 for past 10 years and that is a dead silent car which soaks all the potholes in the road. FX45 has very good power and very good handling. Looks are quite aggressive.
Whoosh!
TB, 07/29/2008
2006 INFINITI FX45 4dr SUV AWD (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Have now put about 15k on my FX45. It is a blast to drive! It corners like a sports car and is very fast. My only suggested change is to offer a softer suspension option. Some people do not like the sports car "feel." You do notice the expansion joints and potholes but no more so than in a Grand Cherokee Overland (my last vehicle). The rear camera is fabulous and the sound system is near perfect. Seats are great and the handling is superb. I have had no mechanical problems at all. Storage space is a little tight for an SUV, but the FX45 is all about driving, not hauling gear. If you love driving but need to carry a load sometimes, this is the vehicle for you. Well done Infiniti!
Love the car - but it's not effortless
JCB, 04/30/2008
2006 INFINITI FX45 4dr SUV AWD (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Love the car; quick and responsive; good handling; roomy and plenty of head room (husband 6'3"). Love the backup camera. You have to hold on to the steering wheel to drive this car - gets a little tiring.