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Infiniti Announces Pricing for the All-New 2002 Q45


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    GARDENA, Calif., March 1 Infiniti, the luxury division of
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced pricing for its all-new 2002
Q45 premium luxury sedan.  With a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)
of $50,500, the new vehicle will be available April 1 at all Infiniti
Retailers nationwide.  This price, based off of the Luxury model, has more
than $4,200 worth of added equipment compared to the 2001MY Q45.

    "The all-new, third generation 2002 Q45 represents a total revision and
re-thinking of Infiniti's flagship performance luxury sedan," said Mark
McNabb, vice president and general manager, Infiniti Division.  "The new Q45
is a remarkable sedan, one that sets a new standard for Infiniti and the
luxury class."

    The Q45 comes standard with a host of amenities, including a sunroof,
leather appointed seats, dual zone automatic climate control, Infiniti Voice
Recognition, Vehicle Information System with 5.8 inch color LCD, tire pressure
monitor, a Bose(R) 300 watt, 8 speaker audio system with AudioPilot(TM) Noise
Compensation, a six disc CD-changer and more.  The 2002 Q45 also features a
myriad of safety and driver systems, including dual-stage driver and passenger
supplemental air bags, supplemental side-impact airbags, front-seat active
head restraints, supplemental side-impact curtain air bags, vehicle dynamic
control and Electronic Brake force Distribution.

    To accommodate various consumers' tastes, the Q45 can be ordered with a
number of option packages, they are as follows:

    --  Sport Package - $1,500 - adds an active damping suspension with driver
        selectable sport mode, 18-inch wheels/tires, champagne-colored wheels,
        graphite-colored wood trim and blue-toned headlight trim & back-up
        light lenses.

    --  Premium Package - $8,000 - includes the active damping suspension with
        driver selectable sport mode, 18-inch wheels/tires, navigation system,
        heated front/rear seats, rear window sunshades, RearView Monitor,
        power reclining rear seat with exit assist, rear a/c & audio controls,
        rear B-pillar vents and front seat-back grips.

    --  Navigation Package - $2,100 - DVD-based navigation system with an
        upgraded 7-inch display screen.

    --  Sunshade Package - $500 - Includes power rear-window sunshade, manual
        side rear-window sunshades.

    The Q45 promises a truly exhilarating driving experience from an
innovative 340-horsepower 4.5-liter V8 engine, 4-wheel independent suspension,
and an enthusiast's dream list of state-of-the-art technology.  Its
distinctive exterior styling, highlighted by the multi-lens projector HID
xenon headlights and unique driver-oriented luxury interior, sets the Q45
apart in the highly competitive performance luxury marketplace.  "This car is
going to put us back on the map," said McNabb.  "Once consumers drive this
car, they're going to say, 'wow, I've got to have it,' and when they see how
we've priced it, they're going to say, 'I've got to have it now!"

        INFINITI                                        2002 Q45
    PRICES
    Effective Date: March 1, 2001

    MODELS:
                                               SUGGESTED (1)
        MODEL                                     LIST PRICE

        Q45 Luxury Performance Sedan                $50,500*

        OPTIONS:
                                               SUGGESTED (1)
        FACTORY                                   LIST PRICE

        Full Size Spare Tire w/Matching Alloy Wheel     $180

        Heated Front Seats                              $450

        Navigation Package                            $2,100

        Premium Package                               $8,000

        Sport Package                                 $1,500

        Sunroof Delete Package                        ($500)

        Sunshade Package                                $500

        Run Flat Tire                                    TBD

        Intelligent Cruise Control                       TBD

        PORT

        Painted Splash Guards                           $120

        *Destination and Handling                       $545