Infiniti FX45 4.5 l, 328 hp, 5-speed automatic, Premium equipment, 2,198,000 rubles.
bmw x6 3.0 l, 306 hp, 6-speed automatic, basic equipment, options, 4,113,635 rubles.
Everything is subject to strict rules. But there are always exceptions. Let's take the animal world: five babies are born, similar as two drops of water, and the sixth is an albino. The same in grammar - everything is laid out on the shelves, but you will definitely stumble upon a reservation. In our test, bright cars converged, well deserving of being considered exceptions to the rules of the automotive world.
Bavarians dubbed the BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe - literally translated as "a coupe for a sports and active lifestyle." In terms of growth, the off-road vehicle, with contours, resembles an elegant sports car. There are now gaps in the division of bodies by type. However, why now? Take a look at the counterpart of the "German": the "Infiniti-FX45" has similar shapes and sizes, a powerful engine, all-wheel drive. The ideology is undoubtedly the same, but how could designers from different continents implement it?
GLASS, TIN, WOODEN
In ancient times, a Russian language teacher approached the window and consistently pointed at the glass, the handle, the frame. So the students better memorized adjectives that do not obey the rule. I, sitting behind the wheel of the Infiniti, touched either solid plastic, or rosewood trim, or aluminum lining, until I came across a foreign body. I did not expect to see hard plastic panels in the rich interior - the instrument visor and the center console seemed to be rearranged from another car, at an order of magnitude less price.
The sporty genes of the coupe are literally crushing. And so much so that it’s a bit crowded behind the wheel even for a not very well-fed driver. The right leg meets either the steering column cover or the wide console. In addition, the latter pressed the seat belt buckle against the seat, which caused the belt bracket to be lengthened. Because of him, you feel the feeling of an elbow - in the literal sense.
An interesting solution: the steering wheel moves up and down along with the instruments. I'm afraid not everyone will like this kind of fun. For example, I quickly found a common language with the design, and a tall colleague complained that the steering wheel rim overlaps part of the speedometer and tachometer. Despite the rich set of adjustments, it is not possible to take a comfortable position immediately. Even a person of average height feels with his shoulder blades where the short back of the seat ends.
It's time to move - the selector is in position ... I wonder if you got into the "drive"? Blind red dots next to the lever fit to look at under a magnifying glass. Fortunately, I found a duplicate indication on the dashboard. I’m sitting well, I’m looking far away ... but only forward! Behind the high "window sills" an insidious column or an open well can easily be hidden - maneuvering in the parking lot, it's just right to look out of the window. Yes, and taking back in a passenger car, looking through the small window of the fifth door, is not safe, it is more reliable to rely on mirrors and a video camera (by the way, it is even in the minimum configuration). “These cars are made to drive forward, not to spin in one place,” a colleague interrupted when I complained about the visibility of the Infiniti.
Having escaped into the open, you really forget about the shortcomings of the FX45. A powerful "eight" rips off a two-ton colossus, like a feather. You fly, not noticing how the automatic transmission snaps off. Inside, confidence and calmness reign, which is facilitated by solid dimensions and tenacious brakes. The Infiniti stands firmly on the road, and the informative steering and well-tuned suspensions exactly fulfill the desires of the driver. In the corners, huge and wide tires firmly dig into the asphalt, and when their traction is depleted, the car begins to smoothly slide off the path with all four wheels. Moreover, the electronics do not interfere if the driver returned the car on time to the right path. But if necessary, it works clearly. True, for such diligent behavior one has to pay a small dues. On a mediocre surface with pits and waves in the cabin, it shakes, and the steering wheel walks in your hands, as if alive.
And yet, you get a good portion of pleasure from communicating with Infiniti. Interesting, is there more? Switching to BMW...
WRITTEN IN CAPITAL LETTERS
Despite the strict design, the X6 cabin seems cozier. Perhaps, such a feeling is evoked by a two-tone design with harmonious inclusions of metal and wood. Here nothing presses and does not rub. For example, even in the lower part of the center console there are soft inserts so that a bruise on the leg does not fill in the turns. There are more places behind the wheel in a BMW, and the seat is very comfortable. Is the pillow too short? Squeeze the lever, and the center insert will extend so that even the legs of a basketball player will not bend at the knees. Blades hanging in the air? So after all, you can separately adjust the upper part of the back. And you don’t expect at all, sorting out, like on a button accordion, numerous buttons, that the lateral support is ready to adapt to the figure. Moreover, the chair squeezes in its arms not like a metal vise, but rather like a faithful friend.
I got acquainted with an interesting innovation of the Bavarians - the original gearbox selector at the presentation of the second generation X5 (ЗР, 2007, No. 2). Funny, beautiful, but unusual. This time, for quite a long time, I got used to the non-standard switching scheme, now and then looking at the cunningly curved lever, but when I got used to it, I came to the conclusion: it’s convenient. It will take even longer to adjust to maneuvers in narrow passages. The glazing line here is lower than in the Infiniti, but a lot still floats overboard unnoticed. What is the review back? In a BMW, you don’t have to strain yourself, because ... you can’t see anything at all! Well, the technique has already been mastered - I use mirrors (they are, perhaps, even more convenient than in FX) and, alas, graphic parking sensors instead of a rear view camera.
Amazing! The X6 accelerates faster and the maximum speed is higher, although under the hood there are two cylinders and a couple of dozen “horses” less, and the curb weight of the cars is almost the same. Obviously, the secret of playfulness is in the perfectly matched gear ratios of the gearbox. Good machine on the "Infiniti"! But only until you try the new "six-shot weapon" BMW. Sometimes it seems that the switching does not occur at all, they are so soft and timely. The transmission does not just understand the driver perfectly, but anticipates his actions.
Oohs and aahs smoothly move from one area to another - now I revel in masterfully honed handling. I confess, I even forgot for a while that I was sitting in a car with a ground clearance of more than 200 mm - with a good ride, the X6 changes direction without much thought and with minimal rolls. In the turn, where I was forced to correct the trajectory on the Infiniti, the BMW fits, pardon the banality, like a high-speed train. You feel only lateral acceleration, and then the car seems to be slightly twisted around the vertical axis by a certain force. I'm trying to add. And again everything happens without my participation, only out of the corner of my eye I manage to snatch out a light bulb blinking on the dashboard: the stabilization system has worked.
If the X6 is capable of this in normal mode, what can we expect from it by turning on the "sport"? But after the experience, you feel a little disappointment: essentially nothing changes. It seemed that the steering and suspension became a little more assembled, the engine responds more actively to the accelerator pedal. Perhaps this button has more psychological than physical impact.
The already middle-aged Infiniti (we regret that the new modification, the FX50, whose sales will begin by the end of the year, did not arrive in time for the test) is hard to compete with the newborn BMW. But I will give him his due - even against the background of such a strong competitor, the FX45 looks worthy. For the "Japanese" this is not a defeat, but rather an inoffensive loss, because the German company has really raised the bar very high. I wonder who else will compete with the X6, will the class of high all-wheel drive coupes develop at all? And by whose rules will it be played?
BY CARS!
Getting into a tall car is not easy. In the presented machines, the task is complicated by the fact that the doorway is small. To get into the driver's seat, even a person of average height has to bend down his head and at the same time perform almost a split, rising on his left leg, and transferring his right to the salon. The floor in the BMW is slightly higher than in the Infiniti, and the threshold is wider, so a good muscle stretch for the driver of the X6 will not hurt, otherwise he will stain his trousers. In FX, another danger lies in wait - the far protruding edge of the instrument panel, which is easy to put your knee on. A seat that slides back when the ignition is turned off will help protect yourself a little from bruises and bumps (this feature can be turned off).
As for the second row, it's easier to get into the Infiniti: both the opening is higher and the threshold is narrower. And leaving the "gallery" is more difficult, especially for owners of large shoes - the stamping of the body interferes with the legs.
Maxim Sachkov:“Even before the experts had placed the points, the advantage of BMW became clear. The company managed to make a car that has almost no flaws.
27.01.2008, 14:01
I apologize for the large number of letters.
So, in connection with the upcoming addition to our family, we decided to take a more spacious and practical car.
To begin with, I am a real fan of the BMW brand, because. I love the drive and get great pleasure from driving.
Now we have a Mini Cooper S in operation, which we bought new from a BMW dealer. The car is just a lighter!!! But, as you understand, it is very small, purely for two.
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb76/Baburov/2-1.jpg
Previously, I had two three-and-a-half BMW coupes in the previous two bodies.
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Now I would also take myself a three-coupe e-92 (new body), but the situation dictates to us that it's time to take a four-door car, and I just wanted to try something new.
The choice fell on the Infiniti FX, because. always thought this car is very attractive, with its charisma. By the way, Infiniti FX is the only car that I like from BMW :roll: .
I also faced a choice between Infiniti and BMW X3 and X5.
X5 is a completely different price category, let's say: 2 times more expensive, and X3 is like FX for money, but I don't like it in design. We are talking about new dealer cars.
There is a report on the BMW forum about how I tested FX, X3 and X5, if you are interested, read message No. 136: http://www.bmwclub.ru/vb/showthread.php?t=171824&page=5 By the way, I'm there arranged a poll, half bmvistov voted for FX. Read, there are many pages turned out, an interesting thread.
Yesterday I took a comparative test 35 and 45 in Autoprodix. To be honest, the 35th is enough for me, and even more so for my wife. Yes, 45 picks up better, but I have a strong opinion that 35 is very good.
27.01.2008, 14:11
bobby,
1. super.
11. Brake sucks. Never changed pads every 10,000 km on one car before. In the rest, after replacing the disks, more than twenty km. all OK.
111. More or less normal.
4. Rather, it can be said about BMW. Ifi doesn't break.
Take a test drive and try it yourself. One raea is not enough, brie more.
For taste and color ................
27.01.2008, 14:11
1. FH35 merges 1.5 X3 3.0si cases, so my advice is to take FH45.
2. The brakes are quite enough, the official ones are a little better. But since we have only riders on the forum, many are exchanged for tuned ones, the pleasure costs good money.
3. Lighting is definitely better than on the E60, I know for myself.
4. Infiniti does not break down, maintenance is cheap compared to BMW.
Even the old FH do not crumble.
Even though everyone is different...
X3 is not a competitor to FH-su, even outwardly IMHO.
27.01.2008, 14:14
Hello, read the topic on the BMW club.
In general, I will say this, if there is 140kb, then I would take X5 4.8 (but overclocking will be worse than FH45, outwardly for an amateur, there are definitely more show-offs) or Kai S restyle ...
And so for 70-80kb there are simply no competitors ... Acura? X3? Lexus? = all this shnyaga!!!
Thanks, 4.8 is really good but not in our budget.
It turns out that for the same price, FX has no competitors, everyone is more expensive.
27.01.2008, 14:18
It's just that FX is a really nice car that drives and handles on a level.
PS Sasha, InfinitI
P.S.S. On the BMW forum, no one recognizes other brands except BMW, but you need to be objective, BMW X3 and 1 failed
27.01.2008, 14:32
1) Are you satisfied with how the 35 rides?
Yesterday I took a comparative test 34 and 45 in Autoprodix. To be honest, the 35th is enough for me, and even more so for my wife. Yes, 45 picks up better, but I have a strong opinion that 35 is very good.
2) Since I like to drive, within reason, I often like to slow down. Question: how much better are the brakes on official cars? On the BMW forum they say that the brakes on FX are full Mr. :upset: Is that so?
3) Lighting. Someone said that the headlights are not very good or shine somewhere else. Yesterday I specifically took the test in the evening, I did not notice anything like that. The cars were Bi-Xenon. Your opinion?
4) And the last question. Quote from the BMW forum: "If you saw an Infiniti on the road, it means he is going to the service." :upset:
Do you agree with this postulate?
Thanks in advance, Alexander.
1) Very satisfied ... but many gonscheg lack)))))
2) I don’t know how much they have become better .... but I have enough of them on the unofficial)))) although there was a beating ... but everything was decided by changing the rear pads)))
3) I did not notice such problems ....
4) For a year of operation, I was at the service to change the oil and rear brake pads)))) the prices were very surprised))))) especially after the Subaru))))
(Subaru Legacy 2004 was taken new in U-service)
27.01.2008, 14:56
Nitro was in a good mood and he crap on the bmw forum our (including his) wonderful car,
Essentially:
1 brakes are shit
2 rain sensors - no
3 car - super
HZ it seems to me not worth it
27.01.2008, 14:57
Japanese cars are more reliable than Germans. When I ordered a V-ribbed belt, I became a witness, the X5 owner ordered one of the timing chains (judging by the conversation there are two of them) and other gears, because the chain was broken. Nirazu did not hear about the broken timing chains of the Japanese.
And the Bmw X3 in Russian reading sounds like H.Z. :) yes, and she looks like a gluttonous one from the same manufacturer.
27.01.2008, 15:32
I agree with everyone +100.
for a wife 35 will be just right ...
27.01.2008, 15:47
I think you should take FX35
27.01.2008, 16:24
And what about the theft of EfXs? :upset:
27.01.2008, 16:29
And what about the theft of EfXs?
like everyone else .... there is an order, there is a theft ...
additional signaling + hull = sleep well ...
if there is a place to sleep the car, then the problems are minimized ..
because usually hijacked at night...
27.01.2008, 16:49
During the year of owning Fx-ohm, except for the replacement of consumables, no stocks were found. Very strong and decent car. There was one joint when the car had just been brought from the States - it did not always start up hot. After cleaning the throttle body the problem went away. If you tested this car, then you probably realized that everything is harmonious in it and, as you can see, there are no analogues in this price category. But there are cons that annoy me personally:
1) soundproofing (treated by investing from 1 to 2 k$);
2) No rain sensor;
3) There is no air pollution sensor in the cabin (although there was a topic on the forum that it is there) - for a year of owning a car, I have never been able to observe its operation;
4) brakes!!! although if you do not drown in the floor is quite enough;
5) there is no function to open the 5th door from the key fob (not very convenient in dirty weather);
6) as a music lover, I don’t really like the regular system.
But all these little things (except for brakes) are easily replenished (for relatively little money), unlike additional options on Bmw.
All of the above is purely personal opinion.
27.01.2008, 16:57
I think you should take FX35
if there is not enough power - you can put the compressor. By the way, it costs (in comparison with tuning for German cars), inexpensive.
You seem to love trendy and innovative design. So, well, NOT X3: d
Does installing a compressor affect the warranty?
How much power does this give?
How much is it cheap? For someone, Caen Turbo is not expensive.;)
Bobby added 01/27/2008 at 03:57 PM
vsimonov, official cars do not have this loud exhaust, this is both an advantage and a disadvantage. On the test, I did not feel bad sound insulation, the roar of the turbine in my Cooper is much louder.
27.01.2008, 16:57
removed from the warranty. It's true.
Now I think soon the owners of such machines will write directly. They will explain better to me =)
27.01.2008, 17:03
Bobby, aaaaa now you're here too? :D
Shall we do a poll here too? X3 or FX? :roll:
In general, of course, the installation of a compressor affects the warranty, although Stillen in the USA gives a GUARANTEE on the ENGINE, when installing the compressor, that everything will be OK with it ...
But there are two points, for FX "and the guarantee, as it were, is not particularly needed, because the car (pah-pah-pah) has NO problems AT ALL (the brakes do not fall under the warranty) and it does not break
And yet, I know 1 person (and I’m not the only one who knows him) who put a 3-stage compressor on the new official FX35 2006 and agreed to maintain the warranty, so everything is possible
Gives approximately
1 stage ~330
Stage 2 ~370
Stage 3 ~400
Price in Moscow with installation $7500
If you need a roar at the official - change the exhaust (and if you have money, also the collector at once) to Stillinovsky and get a roar, better than in stock ....
Exhaust price in Moscow will be ~50.000r
27.01.2008, 17:35
NiTrO, Misha, excellent information.
The car has not yet taken, so while leading questions.
Does the whole exhaust need to be replaced or just the rear?
Regarding the compressor: what kind of stages are these and what stage is 7500?
Thanks in advance.
And Lomik invited me here.
27.01.2008, 17:47
Bobby, I haven’t seen cans separately, Stillen has exhaust from catalysts (but if you only need a can, I have my old one: d not burned out)
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/5710/1001811ll8.jpg
Stage 1 differs from stage 2 in the absence of an intercooler
Stage 2 from 3 with some other video, a slightly different program and, accordingly, the number of PSI
There is another 4th stage, but Stillen does not give a guarantee for it, and there the engine internals need to be changed ... I don’t know the price for this kit ... as a result, the car produces about 460 forces
Prices for stage 1, 2 and 3 are almost the same - 7500
28.01.2008, 00:19
Bobby, you probably won't need a compressor.
At least at first, for sure.
In general, the question of FH or X3 is immoral.
28.01.2008, 00:42
I can say one thing that tuning the FH is much cheaper than the Bavarian
28.01.2008, 01:26
forgot to add - there are no available methods to install a compressor on fx45, only on fx35.
So take 35 and if there is not enough dynamics, put a compressor.
29.01.2008, 17:34
People,
why does everyone have such a negative opinion about the X3? Why is this car bad, except for the design? One of the most reliable models from BMW, it's not that expensive, the 3.0si goes faster than the 35th, the brakes are an order of magnitude better, more compact, what's convenient in the city? Plus, it is less noisy and softer.
29.01.2008, 17:39
"If you saw an Infiniti on the road, it means he is going to the service."
.... they envy, oh and envy ...: d: d: d
29.01.2008, 19:41
On the BMW forum they will say that BMW is the best, on the cat forum they will say that this is a car for the gods ... I will say one thing, I took a new date, 4.5, passed 38 thousand, except for pads and oil, I didn’t change anything, I like the brakes very much, on BMW I also went, my choice is a date
29.01.2008, 21:11
I took Finik 3 days ago .. Before that, I tested everything! Phoenix the best foreva!!)))))
30.01.2008, 00:03
Take a date, you will not regret it)))), when I bought it, I also tormented myself with thoughts of either x5, taureg or kai))), I settled on a date! Value for money)!
P.S. I began to pay attention to the dates, I did not know that there were so many of them.:upset:
30.01.2008, 08:26
P.S. I began to pay attention to dates, I did not know that there were so many of them.
X5 is much larger, although people seem to have become crazy and now there are more and more dates, I think this is no accident...
30.01.2008, 12:49
X5 is much larger, although people seem to have become crazy and now there are more and more dates, I think this is no accident...
+1
30.01.2008, 14:45
30.01.2008, 15:02
I think that in a few years Infiniti will rise in price ... they will smell on demand ... :d
30.01.2008, 15:05
I don’t know about you, but in general, in Moscow, FX-s are just to hell. Wherever you look - either a chord, or FH :))))
30.01.2008, 15:16
and in Tambov, for example, only Camry and Lada: d
30.01.2008, 16:04
But since we have only riders on the forum
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
FSE seems to have written ... I have a car for the fifth year! Changed during this time: one hub, one bearing, battery recently, brake discs (front and rear for wear on the type of perforated) and FSE!:)!
Get a car! :)
In order to choose a suitable crossover from the many offered here www.gs-trade.ru, let's compare the two main rivals in this class: BMW X5 and Infiniti FX. Many car enthusiasts would prefer to choose the BMW X5, as BMW is a global brand whose name speaks for itself. But the brand is worth more. If he compares the prices of both models, then an Infiniti FX car of the same year of manufacture and having the same engine size will cost its future owner $ 5,000-10,000 cheaper than the BMW X5.
Conducting an external comparison of the two models, I prefer the Infiniti FX, since the BMW X5, which has a classic design, does not look as original as the aggressive Infiniti FX. Infiniti FX is a sports crossover. In addition, the Infiniti FX has a rear-view camera, a tilting overhead display, a trunk lid closer, radar cruise control, which is not observed in a rival. But BMW is not losing ground: the ignition key has a built-in microchip that stores in “memory” all information about the car and the driver (the position of the steering wheel, seats and mirrors), the rear seat backs are equipped with servo drives.
Future owners of both models should immediately be warned. Due to the aggressive driving nature of their owner, these vehicles may have been involved in accidents. Therefore, when buying a used car, immediately check for sticky rust.
Let's talk about visibility. The Infiniti FX loses out to the BMW in rear view, due to its bulky C-pillars. BMW, on the contrary, lacks visibility when cornering due to the A-pillars.
The Infiniti FX has fragile power front seat adjustments that are easy to break if a rear passenger pushes their knees into the seat. For BMW owners, with active driving, already after 150 thousand kilometers, breakdowns of the hydraulic pump and friction clutches begin.
BMW X5 is equipped with 3.0, 4.4, 4.6, 4.8 liter engines. Infiniti FX - more often 3.5 liters. Both cars are all-wheel drive. Both models have automatic transmission. But all-wheel drive is different. The "German" up to 62% of the power falls on the rear wheels, the Infiniti FX torque is concentrated on the rear wheels, and when they start to slip, then 50% of the torque goes to the front.
The X5 performs well both in urban and off-road conditions. You can't say the same about the Infiniti FX, whose drive only works well on hard roads. Infiniti FX is designed for active maneuvers on urban pavement, off-road racing is not for him.
Acceleration time to hundreds of kilometers for a BMW with a 4.8 liter engine is 6.8 seconds versus 7.1 seconds for the Infiniti FX35. In the BMW X5, the rear suspension does not like overloads, so you can’t carry much in the X5.
The trunk of the Infiniti FX775 liters versus 465 liters of the X5. But in practice, you can put more in the trunk of the X5. In both models, three people can sit in the back, but in the X5, due to the not as voluminous tunnel as in the FX, it is more comfortable for the average passenger to sit.
The dynamics of both models is based on large power units, making them powerful "sports cars". FX with a 3.5 liter engine is much more dynamic than all modifications of the X5 and is second only to the model with 4.8 liters.
The weak point of both models is that they are very sensitive to "left" and diluted fuel. The X5's fuel injectors can fail, while the FX's catalytic converter can break down over time, which can lead to engine failure. The plastic clips of the "German" cooling system during operation become not so elastic, and, due to loss of tightness, the engine may overheat. On the FX model, the throttle valve requires frequent cleaning, after which the electronic unit must be readjusted using a special tool. As for breakdowns, now in specialized service stations they will professionally eliminate any breakdown.
By nature, both cars are similar - their management is a great pleasure.
Comparative test drive of premium segment crossovers. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of them, and which car to prefer? More on this below.
Appearance Infiniti QX70 and BMW X5
It is nothing more than an FX model that has survived the rebranding and is now positioned as a product that represents the brand's new direction.
However, the name change did not affect the appearance of the crossover in any way and it is almost completely preserved in its original form, with the exception of a different radiator grille with a chrome trim and large cells, more aggressive bumpers, new side mirror housings and rims.
In general, the car is still attractive and does not lose its charisma after many years, but the slanted lighting optics and fog lamps look rustic by today's standards and betray the age of the model.
But if appearance is a matter of taste, then Infiniti definitely has problems with geometric cross-country ability. In particular, its ground clearance is only 184 millimeters - such figures are unlikely to overcome a deep rut, and even a high curb can become an insurmountable obstacle for the "Japanese".
If we talk about, then he also retained the features of his predecessor, while his design went to a fundamentally different level and the Bavarian car looks very avant-garde, but at that time respectable and strict.
Fully LED headlight optics with arc-shaped daytime running lights, low body kit, massive bumpers, huge exhaust pipes and a rear spoiler are striking.
With all this, despite the clear accent of the exterior towards sportiness, the crossover clearance is quite impressive 214 millimeters. Therefore, on light off-road, he certainly does not save.
Car interiors
Luxurious in terms of finishing materials, well-assembled and ergonomic. However, its design may seem conservative and outdated to many.
This is especially noticeable on the dashboard. It has a beautiful bluish illumination of the indicators, but the on-board computer display lacks high-quality animation and is not very informative.
The large monitor of the multimedia entertainment complex does not have touch controls - all commands go through the keys of the block. On the one hand, it is convenient, on the other hand, it is archaic. The climate control is also controlled through the buttons, and finally, analog chronometers are installed on the console - obviously, as a tribute to the traditions from which the Japanese stubbornly refuse to deviate.
The driver's seat with powerful side support rollers has a well-adjusted profile and multiple adjustments. It will fit any driver configuration, while it will securely fix it during overloads.
As for the rear sofa, it can accommodate up to three people in width, but there is little space in the legs and head even with 180 centimeters of height, so only not the tallest people will be at ease.
The interior of the BMW X5 is, without a doubt, more modern and modeled in a somewhat youthful style. At the same time, it is very cozy and has a background LED backlight, a calm color scheme of neutral tones.
The virtual "toolkit" captivates with colorful readings with a very high level of animation elaboration, excessive information content. At the same time, it is easy to read and does not glare even on a very sunny day.
Multimedia has voice, analog (using the joystick on the tunnel), touch control. In addition, you can give commands to the system and gestures. However, doing this is not very convenient even while standing still, because the iDrive interface is too intricate.
The driver can sit comfortably in his seat and will certainly praise the landing geometry, wide ranges of settings. But with active driving, such tenacity as that of the Infiniti seat is no longer there. The rear gallery is optimal for accommodating two people up to 190 centimeters tall, but the third one may complain about tightness in the shoulders.
In move
The Infiniti QX70 hides a revving naturally aspirated 3.7-liter engine under the hood. Its 333 horsepower is sent to all four wheels via a seven-speed automatic transmission.
The motor has juicy traction throughout the entire rev range, but the feeling of dynamics is somewhat smoothed out by an automatic transmission with a long gear ratio. At the same time, it changes steps very quickly and smoothly, without disturbing the smoothness of the car.
The steering of the crossover is informative and has good responsiveness. On a straight line, the model is stable, but in corners, despite insignificant body roll, it has a tendency to oversteer, which can frighten an inexperienced driver.
The suspension is short and stiff. It transfers the slightest defects of the roadway to riders, so it will not work to relax on the trip.
The BMW X5 has at its disposal a three-liter turbo engine with a return of 340 forces. It is combined with 8AKP, all-wheel drive.
The dynamics of the Bavarian crossover compared to the Japanese one is noticeably better. The supercharged powertrain also has excellent traction throughout the rev range, but here it appears brighter and more unbridled, which, coupled with the close gears of the transmission, allows you to quickly pick up speed.
The car is driven very recklessly and the point here is not only in a very sharp steering wheel, the absence of rolls and buildup, but also in neutral steering in turns - even at the limit, the X5 retains clear behavior and allows you to fully control the situation, avoiding dangerous situations.
At the same time, the suspension provides a minimum of shaking on small and medium bumps, providing the ability to confidently race on imperfect road surfaces.
Options and prices
The following variations are available for Infiniti QX70: Premium + NAVI, Sport + NAVI, Hi-tech Black quartz. The initial cost of a crossover with a 3.7-liter engine is 3 million 70 thousand rubles.
As for the BMW X5, it is available in the following versions: 40i, 40iXLine, 40i M Sport. The most affordable version of the supercharged 3.0 liter will cost 4 million 760 thousand rubles.
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Better than its rival in almost everything - it has a more modern and stylish design, technological equipment and gambling driving properties. However, this is a much more advantageous offer in terms of price, and it is this fact that can lure buyers to it.
In order to choose a suitable crossover from the many offered here www.gs-trade.ru, let's compare the two main rivals in this class: BMW X5 and Infiniti FX. Many car enthusiasts would prefer to choose the BMW X5, as BMW is a global brand whose name speaks for itself. But the brand is worth more. If he compares the prices of both models, then an Infiniti FX car of the same year of manufacture and having the same engine size will cost its future owner $ 5,000-10,000 cheaper than the BMW X5.
Conducting an external comparison of the two models, I prefer the Infiniti FX, since the BMW X5, which has a classic design, does not look as original as the aggressive Infiniti FX. Infiniti FX is a sports crossover. In addition, the Infiniti FX has a rear-view camera, a tilting overhead display, a trunk lid closer, radar cruise control, which is not observed in a rival. But BMW is not losing ground: the ignition key has a built-in microchip that stores in “memory” all information about the car and the driver (the position of the steering wheel, seats and mirrors), the rear seat backs are equipped with servo drives.
Future owners of both models should immediately be warned. Due to the aggressive driving nature of their owner, these vehicles may have been involved in accidents. Therefore, when buying a used car, immediately check for sticky rust.
Let's talk about visibility. The Infiniti FX loses out to the BMW in rear view, due to its bulky C-pillars. BMW, on the contrary, lacks visibility when cornering due to the A-pillars.
The Infiniti FX has fragile power front seat adjustments that are easy to break if a rear passenger pushes their knees into the seat. For BMW owners, with active driving, already after 150 thousand kilometers, breakdowns of the hydraulic pump and friction clutches begin.
BMW X5 is equipped with 3.0, 4.4, 4.6, 4.8 liter engines. Infiniti FX - more often 3.5 liters. Both cars are all-wheel drive. Both models have automatic transmission. But all-wheel drive is different. The "German" up to 62% of the power falls on the rear wheels, the Infiniti FX torque is concentrated on the rear wheels, and when they start to slip, then 50% of the torque goes to the front.
The X5 performs well both in urban and off-road conditions. You can't say the same about the Infiniti FX, whose drive only works well on hard roads. Infiniti FX is designed for active maneuvers on urban pavement, off-road racing is not for him.
Acceleration time to hundreds of kilometers for a BMW with a 4.8 liter engine is 6.8 seconds versus 7.1 seconds for the Infiniti FX35. In the BMW X5, the rear suspension does not like overloads, so you can’t carry much in the X5.
The trunk of the Infiniti FX775 liters versus 465 liters of the X5. But in practice, you can put more in the trunk of the X5. In both models, three people can sit in the back, but in the X5, due to the not as voluminous tunnel as in the FX, it is more comfortable for the average passenger to sit.
The dynamics of both models is based on large power units, making them powerful "sports cars". FX with a 3.5 liter engine is much more dynamic than all modifications of the X5 and is second only to the model with 4.8 liters.
The weak point of both models is that they are very sensitive to "left" and diluted fuel. The X5's fuel injectors can fail, while the FX's catalytic converter can break down over time, which can lead to engine failure. The plastic clips of the "German" cooling system during operation become not so elastic, and, due to loss of tightness, the engine may overheat. On the FX model, the throttle valve requires frequent cleaning, after which the electronic unit must be readjusted using a special tool. As for breakdowns, now in specialized service stations they will professionally eliminate any breakdown.
By nature, both cars are similar - their management is a great pleasure.
