2012 Infiniti FX
It’s astounding how much resemblance exists between the concept and production models of the Infiniti FX35. During the launch of the Infiniti FX35 back in 2003, the automotive culture for cross-over SUV’s had strong beliefs in either small sports utility vehicles, or large station wagons. Infiniti has lead the automotive industry into a new era of emphasizing style while pushing technology and performance beyond proving grounds.
There is no argument that the Infiniti FX35 drives as good as it looks. The muscular stance of the Inifiniti FX35 directly correlates with its power and handling capability. However, Infiniti has also reminded us of the imperfect world we live in. The subtle and bold styling of the exterior compromises for less cargo space and versatility compared to other SUV’s in its class.
The interior of the Infiniti FX35 gives you the feel of a warm welcoming every time the door handle is pulled. The cabin space is bordered and surrounded with soft quilted leather that is both comfortable to the touch and pleasant to the eyes. The seats are very well padded while offering stiff lateral support to supplement the sporty handling and feel. The smooth spline contours of the front dash module encased around Infiniti’s trademark analog clock truly accentuates the modern and elegant styling of the interior.
However, brawl for the front seats often occur when attempting to carry four additional passengers. While two passengers can fit comfortably well, fitting three full sized adults in the back seats leads to an uncomfortable ride and difficulty in working the seat belts. The pre-loaded features in the Infiniti FX35 falls nothing short of expectation for a luxury vehicle. The entertainment system features an 11-speaker Bose audio system capable of producing a very broad and flat frequency band. The result is a very crisp and colourful musical sound stage. The on-board 8” front display module complements well with the quality of the Infiniti FX35. The front display module is very user intuitive and ergonomically placed in the cabin space making it very accessible and easy to read even with the presence of direct sunlight.
The Infiniti FX35’s true talent excels in the “pedal to the metal” throttle range. With a near perfect 52/48 front to rear weight distribution structured around a stiff chassis, the Infiniti FX35 corners very well with minimal body roll. The on-board power train control system furthers the handling precision of the FX35 by dynamically transferring the optimal torque power onto individual wheels in real time. The brakes also supply plenty of stopping power when demanded under heavy load conditions.
Although the Infiniti FX35 comes equipped with a basic engine, the VQ 3.5L 24-valve DOHC V6 still produces a generous 303 hp and the notorious alluring sound from the VQ series engines. The VQ engine produces 262 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm while redlining at a 7500 rpm. All of this power is transferred through Infiniti’s seven-speed automatic transmission and onto all four wheels. The Infiniti FX is also offered with available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, double-wishbone front/multi-link rear suspension and large 4-wheel disc brakes, along with available Continuous Damping Control (CDC)®, Rear Active Steer, Intelligent Brake Assist and 21-inch super lightweight aluminum-alloy wheels designed by Enkei.
The sales of the Infiniti FX models sold in Canada equated to only 934 vehicles. This falls very short in comparison to other mid-size luxury crossover utility vehicles available such as the popular BMW X5 series, or the Mercedes-Benz M-Class, both achieving sales figures of 3844 and 4185 respectively – this demolishes the FX series by more than four folds. Perhaps consumers rely their trust more in German engineering when it comes to cross-over SUV’s, but nevertheless, the Infiniti FX is an appealing and competitive offer in its class.
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