2002 Infiniti QX4: Road Test
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- MSRP: $34,150 -$35,550
- Invoice: $30,987 -$32,253
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Our road test for the 2002 Infiniti QX4 includes a full evaluation of the 2002 Infiniti QX4 from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2002 Infiniti QX4, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2002 Infiniti QX4 help you decide if a 2002 Infiniti QX4 is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Base 2WD | Base 4WD w/nav.sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 4.7 |
Test QX4s did 0-60 mph in 9.0 sec, good for midsize 6-cyl SUVs. But tapping full power requires a determined throttle foot, and automatic transmission can be slow to downshift for passing.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Base 2WD | Base 4WD w/nav.sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3.8 |
Test QX4 averaged 14.2-16.5 mpg, depending on conditions. That's about par for this class, but premium gas is required.
RIDE QUALITY
| Base 2WD | Base 4WD w/nav.sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 4 |
Firm but acceptably comfortable over bumps and ridges that feel jarring in Pathfinder.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Base 2WD | Base 4WD w/nav.sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3.5 |
Taut suspension aids control, keeps body lean in turns moderate. Steering feels properly weighted in turns but suffers vague on-center feel at highway speeds. Turning radius larger than most rivals.
QUIETNESS
| Base 2WD | Base 4WD w/nav.sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 4 |
Wind and road noise well muffled. V6 emits throaty roar in hard acceleration, but cruises quietly.
CONTROLS
| Base 2WD | Base 4WD w/nav.sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 6 |
Functionally sound dashboard. Nicely integrated navigation system system works well once you master its programming. Cabin decor is classy.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Base 2WD | Base 4WD w/nav.sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 6.2 |
Ample room and comfort for adults. Driving position is good and adjustable enough, but thick roof pillars impede visibility.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Base 2WD | Base 4WD w/nav.sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 5.1 |
Leg space barely adequate for adults if front seats are more than halfway back. Seat is low to the floor and deficient in back support. Step-in height is relatively high. Narrow door openings further complicate entry/exit.
CARGO ROOM
| Base 2WD | Base 4WD w/nav.sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 7.7 |
Cargo volume is good and flip-up back glass is useful, but folding rear seat is more complicated than it should be.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Base 2WD | Base 4WD w/nav.sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.5 |
It's too old a design and too cramped inside to qualify as a compelling value, but the QX4 packs lots of features into an upscale package, and owners benefit from Infiniti's red-carpet customer service.
Total Score
| Base 2WD | Base 4WD w/nav.sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | 51 | 49.5 |
Total Score: 51
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