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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2008 FX45, so we've included reviews for other years of the FX45 since its last redesign.
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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What a blast to drive
Dave , 12/22/2006
2007 INFINITI FX45 4dr SUV AWD (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The FX45 corners better than a lot of performance cars I've driven plus you can really hammer it in a corner and it will respond well...not slide out. It accelerates hard and the manual shift side of the transmission is a ton of fun. It seems to drive heavier than it is but always behaves positively and consistently. Bottom line...it is a really fun car to drive.
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Solid reliable vehicle
Scott L, 06/08/2010
2008 INFINITI FX45 4dr SUV AWD (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is our 3rd Infinti, and 2nd FX35. Nice vehicle. Solid, reliable. Gives a stiff ride compared to Lexus RX350. Feels safe to drive. Backup camera and intelligent keys are nice features. In 24,000 miles it hasn't given us any trouble. Consumer reports rates the 2008 well in reliability and so forth. We may buy out our lease, or lease a 2010 or 2011.
Mid Live Crisis SUV
judy Balunda, 07/16/2005
2005 INFINITI FX45 AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is my "mid-life crisis car. The handling is great, and it gets a lot of looks. I feel like a kid again, when I am driving it. The only drawback is the gas mileage, but then what do you expect from an extreme sports car. I don't believe it should be considered a SUV. Oh, and the sound system is awesome. I would do it all over again.
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.