Infiniti FX II for 1,5 million - an SUV and almost a sports car in one body

When choosing a crossover, many have already gotten used to the idea that it is difficult to find something stylish in this category, especially with one and a half million rubles in your pocket. Until recently, for this amount it was really possible to purchase a new car of this class, but now you should rely only on the new Lada Vesta SV Cross.


If you choose a car on the used market, then in the 1,5 million category, the choice is wide and varied. Only a few really stylish crossovers that attract the eye on the roads.

For example, the second generation Infiniti FX - this car still looks stylish, modern and expensive. And the cost of the model starts from 1 rubles, although it is better to pick up something for one and a half million - there are more chances to get a car without serious problems.



When buying such a crossover, all the options you like should be checked at the service station. It is better to pay 10 for diagnostics than to spend 000 times more on repairs in the first days of ownership.

History of the model

The second generation Infiniti FX debuted in 2006. Then the model made a splash, although it could not compare with the popularity of the first "Phenicia" - it was really revolutionary.



The Infiniti FX II is not your typical SUV. The engine is shifted as far back as possible - as in a car. No wonder - the base of the crossover is the same as the Nissan 370Z sports coupe.



As it has already become clear, the off-road potential of the Infiniti FX II is small. On the other hand, no one, even in the first generation, positioned Finik as an SUV - it is a sports crossover.

Body and its features

The oldest cars were released in 2006, but it's hard to find rust on the Infiniti FX. But if you know where to look, it's possible.

The doors of Finik are aluminum, so you should not look for rusty edges here. But the sporty image also has a negative side - often these crossovers were bought by young and “hot” drivers, so there is a great chance of running into a car that has been in an accident, and in a serious one.

Minor accidents for an old car are not uncommon, but if the body repair was carried out according to technology, there is nothing wrong with that. But if in the area of ​​\uXNUMXb\uXNUMXbthe engine compartment or behind, where the spare wheel is, the condition of the welds hints at unskilled intervention, it is better to immediately refuse to buy.



More often rust can be seen on the bottom, the edge of the windshield, the fifth door, in hidden cavities. As a rule, these are just point foci.

The body looks good, despite the years of the car, but the paintwork is not of the highest quality, as it should be with most Japanese manufacturers. Compared to the Land Cruiser, the paintwork of the Infiniti FX differs for the worse.



Do not forget about crossover checks - these cars were once very popular with car thieves.

Hodovka

Buying Infiniti FX II, you need to be aware that this is a premium crossover. You should not expect from him sparing price tags for consumables for the suspension. Electrically controlled shock absorbers and thruster rear wheels are the tip of the iceberg. It's good that these "bells and whistles" are only in the "Sport" version.

Aluminum levers cannot be cheap in any way, and they will have to be changed often - as soon as the ball joint, which is non-separable here, fails.

In the first generation of Finik, the front suspension was of the MacPherson type - in the second regeneration it was abandoned in favor of double wishbones. The car began to behave more sharply and sportily on the track, but you will have to pay more for this.

The rear suspension is multi-link with a subframe, of course. You can't call it cheap either.



If you want to save as much as possible, it is better to look for a regular Infiniti FX II without electronic shock absorbers and rear wheel thrusters. If you need a crossover with the handling of a sports car, it’s better to look for the “Sport” version, where all of the above bells and whistles are available.

Drive unit

All Infiniti FX II with 4x4 wheel arrangement. But the all-wheel drive of the crossover is specific - this is its advantage. Due to the longitudinal arrangement of the engine, the rear axle, which is the leading one, mainly works.



The all-wheel drive system itself is reliable, but only under the condition of urban and highway operation. Off-road trips are possible, but you should not get carried away with this. If you often use the hydromechanical clutch, then it can fail - this happens with all crossovers.

Gear boxes

Choosing the Infiniti FX II, the buyer is faced with the situation that there is almost no alternative to the checkpoint. This is a seven-speed "automatic" from the company Jatco.

Made in Japan, reliable. JR6E boxes were installed on the version with V710, on powerful V8s and diesel engines, where the torque is higher, other automatic transmission modifications were JR711E.



The units themselves are reliable, but they have earned notoriety on the Infiniti FX II. The problem here is the drivers who imagine themselves as racers. An active driving style leads to an increased thermal regime of the gearbox. Accordingly, the oil is heated, quickly contaminated. If you do not change it every 30 km. run, then after 000 automatic transmissions may fail, requiring major repairs.
If you service the box regularly, then it will easily overcome the interval of 250 thousand kilometers.



The automatic transmissions that were installed on the Infiniti FX II have one characteristic feature. When driving dynamically, they kick and peregazovyvat. So the Japanese decided to implement sports behavior. To distinguish the nuances of work from breakdowns, you need to drive a car in a calm mode - there should not be any kicks or gas shifts.

Engines

Under the hoods of Infiniti FX II you can find 4 engines - 3 petrol and 1 diesel. They are considered to be reliable and trouble-free when properly and regularly serviced.



The base engine, which was installed on cars from 2009 to 2012, is a V6 with a displacement of 3,5 liters. It develops 307 hp. s, which already speaks of the sporty nature of the crossover, even in the budget configuration. The engine is set to operate in a high rpm range, so you can "twist" it without thinking.

The second motor appeared later, subsequently replacing the base 3,5. The working volume of the VQ37VHR is 3,7 liters. Power - 333 liters. With.
The "top" power unit is a V8 with the VK50VE index. With a working volume of 5 liters, it develops 400 liters. With.



For those who want to save on fuel and mandatory payments to the budget, there is a V9X turbodiesel version with a displacement of 3,0 liters and 238 hp. With. Transport tax - about 18 rubles a year, against 000-50 thousand for gasoline options.



The diesel engine goes against the Infiniti FX II concept - the engine is tuned for traction in the low rev range, that is, it is more off-road than sporty.

What option to choose? Here everyone should be guided by their priorities. We can only advise the "golden" mean - a compromise version of the Infiniti FX II with a 3,7-liter gasoline engine and a simple suspension.

But if you want a “top-end” version with a five-liter engine, you need to be prepared to spend even if you buy a copy in perfect condition.