2005 Infiniti FX45 New Car Buyer's Guide

What's New for the 2005 Infiniti FX?
The biggest change for the 2005 Infiniti FX is the addition of an optional Lane Departure Warning system, which alerts potentially drowsy drivers that the FX is drifting out of the intended lane with a rumbling noise. Other minor alterations for 2005 include a new rollover sensor and a standard tire pressure monitor system, which was previously available only in a package. Inside, you'll note a new cargo cover and etched aluminum trim brightening the interior. On the exterior, the chrome grille is darkened.

Advantages of the 2005 Infiniti FX:

• Genuinely fun to drive
• Front and rear seat comfort
• Impressive levels of performance from both the FX35 and FX45

Objections to the 2005 Infiniti FX:

• Harsh ride when equipped with the huge 20-inch wheels
• Poor outward visibility, especially to the rear

Editor's Advice:
Choose the Infiniti FX to make a statement rather than for outright utility, though it will hold four adults in comfort and can carry more cargo than you might expect. And while it performs more capably than most SUVs when the road turns twisty, wouldn't you prefer something with greater handling limits if performance is your thing? The 2005 Infiniti FX is about style, pure and simple.