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-==First generation series JR50 (1997-2003)==
-{{Infobox Automobile
-|name=Infiniti QX4
-|image=[[Image:1997-2000 Infiniti QX4.jpg|250px|1997-2000 Infiniti QX4]]<br>[[File:Nissan Terrano Reglus 001.JPG|250px|2001 Nissan Terrano Regulus]]
-|manufacturer=[[Nissan]]
-|production=1997&ndash;2003
-|body_style=5-door [[sport utility vehicle|SUV]]
-|aka=Nissan Terrano Regulus
-|related=[[Nissan Pathfinder]]
-|wheelbase= {{Auto in|106.3|0}}
-|length= 1997-2000: {{Auto in|183.9|0}}<br>2001-03: {{Auto in|183.1|0}}
-|width= {{Auto in|72.4|0}}
-|height= {{Auto in|70.7|0}}
-|layout=[[Front-engine design|Front engine]], [[rear-wheel drive]] / [[four-wheel drive]]
-|assembly=[[Kyūshū]], [[Japan]]
-|engine=[[Nissan VG engine#VG33E|VG33E]] 3.3&nbsp;L [[V6]] <br>[[Nissan VQ engine#VQ35DE|VQ35DE]] 3.5&nbsp;L  [[V6]]
-|transmission=4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
-|fuel_capacity={{Convert|21.1|usgal|L impgal|1}}
-}}
-The '''Infiniti QX4''' is a [[mid-size]] [[sport utility vehicle]] (SUV) introduced in 1997 as a [[Badge engineering|rebadged]] [[Nissan Pathfinder]].  It was released a year after [[Acura]]'s introduction of the [[Acura SLX|SLX]] and [[Lexus]]'s larger [[Lexus LX|LX 450]]. The QX4 was [[Infiniti]]'s first entry into the SUV market segment.
-In the [[North America]]n market, it was marketed as the "Infiniti QX4" while in [[Japan]] it was sold as the '''Nissan Terrano Regulus'''. Major differences between these vehicles and the Pathfinder include a more advanced [[four wheel drive]] system, a more upscale interior, and unique styling. Although marketed as a [[luxury vehicle]], it is capable off-road service due to its low-range [[four wheel drive]] system and {{convert|8.3|in|0}} of ground clearance.
-The QX4 received its first major update in 2001, with a completely new VQ series [[Internal combustion engine|engine]] (also in G35 and FX35) increasing its power from a relatively weak  {{Convert|168|hp|kW|0}} to a comparative  {{Convert|240|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[V6 engine]]. The displacement went from 3.3&nbsp;L to 3.5&nbsp;L. The [[timing belt]] was replaced with a timing chain, and the more reliable ignition distributor was replaced with a problematic individual coil [[ignition system]].
-This 2001 facelift also gave the QX4 an updated exterior and interior body style, including features such as a new dash with integrated [[analog clock]], 17-inch (423&nbsp;mm) alloy wheels and [[xenon HID headlamp]]s. In Japan, the Terrano Regulus trim package was no longer offered.  Also, a [[rear-wheel drive]] model was added (1997 through 2000 were only available in 4WD).
-Year to Year Changes
-Infiniti QX: Cruise control designed to maintain a set distance from other traffic was the main addition for 2002. The QX4 shared Nissan's Intelligent Cruise Control with Infiniti's flagship Q45 sedan. Employing laser sensors, the system was designed to automatically speed or slow the QX4 to keep it a constant distance from cars ahead. Also new for 2002 was a revised audio system, plus audio controls for the available leather/wood steering wheel. The optional rear-seat video entertainment system offered a choice of VCR or DVD player.
-Infiniti QX: Additional standard equipment for 2003 included curtain-type side airbags, available for the first time. Several new standard features had previously been part of the Premium Package, including 17-inch wheels, a driver-seat memory system, and a leather/woodgrain steering wheel with audio controls. Options included heated front/rear seats and a videotape or DVD rear-seat entertainment system, as well as a power moonroof.
-The QX4 is essentially a dressed-up Nissan Pathfinder, and it competes against such rivals as the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Lexus RX 300 and Mercedes-Benz M-Class. Just one trim level is available. Nissan’s BirdView navigation system gives a panoramic view of the road ahead or a conventional video map, and this feature remains optional. Infiniti sold 18,735 QX4s during 2001, according to Automotive News.
-Exterior:
-The most notable design element of the QX4 is its unique and assertive front end, which is led by a twin-slot upper grille with a massive air intake below. Square xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights and fog lights in the front fascia help define the bold picture. Otherwise, the QX4 is conventional in SUV appearance.
-The QX4 measures 183.1 inches long overall and is slightly longer than the RX 300 and M-Class. Infiniti’s SUV rides on a 106.3-inch wheelbase, measures 72.4 inches wide and stands 70.7 inches tall to the top of its roof rack. The vehicle sits high off the ground and requires a steep climb into the passenger compartment. Narrow rear doors can make it difficult for backseat passengers to get in and out. The QX4 is also equipped with standard running boards, and its alloy wheels hold 16-inch tires.
-Interior:
-The QX4 seats five occupants and features power front seats and a reclining split-folding backseat. Folding down the rear seat creates 85.5 cubic feet of cargo space, and a covered bin below the cargo floor adds a little more storage area.
-Luxury amenities include leather upholstery, wood interior trim, automatic climate control, heated power mirrors and a Bose sound system with a cassette/CD player. Electrofluorescent gauges face the driver, and the power front windows have one-touch automatic up/down operation. Heated front and rear seats and a moonroof are among the few options. A rear-seat video entertainment system is also available.
-Under the Hood:
-Like the engine in the Pathfinder, the 240-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 works with a four-speed-automatic transmission and either rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD). A console switch operates the 4WD system, which allows three selections: RWD, automatically engaging 4WD, or permanent 4WD with the power split evenly between the front and rear wheels.
-Safety:
-Antilock brakes and side-impact airbags are standard. Intelligent cruise control uses laser sensors to keep the vehicle at a constant distance from the cars ahead.
-Driving Impressions:
-Performance from the 240-hp engine is satisfying and energetic, but it’s not quite record setting. The QX4’s ride quality is even more noticeable. Except for an occasional thud at the rear end when hitting an especially nasty bump, the ride is easy and enjoyable on the highway and almost as pleasing on rougher two-lane roads.
-Xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights produce an outstanding view of the road ahead. Marred only by difficult backseat entry due to the narrow doors and limited headroom in the rear, the QX4 is an appealing road machine.
-As of model year 2002, the Regulus was no longer available in Japan.
-The QX4 was discontinued in 2003, and its position in price was taken by the larger [[Infiniti G35|G35]]/[[Infiniti M|M35/M45]]-based [[Infiniti FX|FX35/45]] [[crossover SUV]].  The last QX4 was manufactured during November 2002.
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