2005 INFINITI Q45 Review
Price Estimate: $1,525 - $2,465





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Elegant and spacious interior, long list of standard luxury features, strong V8, excellent value.
Cons
- Unnecessarily complex interior controls, small trunk capacity, not as athletic as some competitors.
What’s new
For 2005, Infiniti's flagship sedan receives updated exterior styling with new front and rear fascias, a new hood, headlights with integrated foglamps, a new trunk deck lid, LED taillights and fine-line chrome trim. Instead of offering Luxury and Premium models this year, Infiniti will sell a base Q45 (with all the Luxury equipment) with an optional Premium Package. Inside, the Q45 features new "sport contour," double-stitched seats and a new instrument cluster, along with a metal-trimmed shifter bezel, metal knobs and dark maple wood and chrome accents. The transmission has been recalibrated for better response, and the performance-tuned active dampening suspension, previously available only at the Premium level, is now standard on all models. Base models get a new 17-inch alloy wheel design this year. Other enhancements include standard rain- and speed-sensing wipers, a revised DVD-based navigation system (also standard), and new brake-operated "pre-crash" front seatbelts, which tighten under emergency braking.
Edmunds says
Fast, luxurious and priced thousands of dollars less than most peers, the Q is a solid buy for comfort seekers on a budget. But if owning the best is what matters to you, drive the competition first.
For sale near Riverside, CA
1 listings
- 123,000 miles
- 1 accident, 3 owners, personal use only
- 16 City / 22 Hwy MPG
- Thrifty Used Cars and Tires (1,648 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Upgraded Headlights
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/22 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JNKBF01A85M101476
Stock: Aaaa1925
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-20-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in California
$307/mo for Q45 Base
Q45 Base
vs
$270/mo
Avg. Large Car
INFINITI Q45 Owner Reviews
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How Sweet it Is,Been Waiting 4 This
5 out of 5 starstippin4u, 05/29/2012
2004 INFINITI Q45 Luxury 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
Its only been a month now,but i have been waiting to purchase this car since its start.I am an Infiniti lover,and most of all a Q45 lover. Since i'm a car enthusiast,of course i knew all there was to know about the car,so no surprises here.It is however,the best car for ME to date,out of 23 previous cars, all types of makes and models. Pure Pleasure...nuff said!!!!
Obscure Power and Design
4.88 out of 5 starsMark DeMille, 10/02/2004
2005 INFINITI Q45 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
When I bought my Q45 I was excited just
to be an owner of classy, powerfull
car. After driving it for a year and
half I find myself admiring it every
time I get in or out, Knowing that
those who notice the sleek, obscure
design can't help but admire it. When
on a freeway I enjoy the power to be in
front of anyone.
Fun, powerful, why wast on a BMW?
4.88 out of 5 starsJoe, 10/31/2006
2005 INFINITI Q45 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
I drive 2005 Infiniti Q45 while my wife drives 2005 Lexus ES330 (got the Lexus first). Falling love with the Lexus right away, which does everything best. I thought the Lexus has finest steeling ever. Well, after the Q45, there is no way for me to trade with my wifes Lexus, the smoothest steeling ever! Solid and heavy. very firm handling. don't feel 4000 lbs at all when I curve the car … around. Manual mode (5 speed clutch-less) shift is so fun! Know how 340 hp can do, use the manual mode and 3rd gear,step on the gas! Now I know what is a difference between $40K and $60K cars! I am so spoiled by the Q45, I afraid I will have a hard time to think of other car.
Infiniti Q45
4.63 out of 5 starsParis Dunbar, 11/25/2009
2004 INFINITI Q45 Premium 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
Terrific car but focuses too much on back seat comfort-reclining and heated back seats. Would have preferred power folding side mirrors, power seat belt height adjuster, power front headrests adjuster and passenger side lumbar support instead. Too little leg room in the rear compartment when the seats are reclined. Quiet interior until pavement breaks send noise into the cabin--the … car's performance tires make more noise. Suggest swapping with quieter tires. Rides smoothly and handles extremely well on the straight and corners. High quality inside and out. Recommend over Lexus and German imports and is a better value.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2005 INFINITI Q45, so we've included reviews for other years of the Q45 since its last redesign.
2005 Q45 Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $56,400 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $307/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 13.7 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 60,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Q45 include:
- Back-up camera
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
- Pre-collision safety system
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintMarginal
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