Infiniti FX Review: Difference between revisions

2007 Infiniti FX

See also the main fact sheet for the Infiniti FX.

High Points

Low Points

Off-road capabilities are all show (AutoWeek)
Options are grouped into pricey packages and cannot be ordered separately (Kelley Blue Book)
Vehicle is wide and a magnet for door dings
Short tread life with the stock Goodyear RSA tires
Cargo capacity is much smaller than the Nissan Murano
Rear visibility blocked by headrests

Performance and Handling

Gas Mileage

As seen on Autos.com, in the luxury SUV MPG rankings, the 2007 Infiniti FX is as follows:

FX35 is in 3rd place with 17/23 MPG
FX45 is in 12th place with 14/18 MPG

Safety

The Infiniti FX series comes standard with the following features:

Dual-stage supplemental front air bags
Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
Roof-mounted curtain supplemental air bags
Front Active Head Restraints
Slide-away brake pedal assembly
Break-away driveshaft
LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
Tool kit and first-aid kit
Electronic Brake force Distribution
Brake Assist
4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Traction Control System
Remote keyless entry system

Reliability and Maintenance

Infiniti offers a warranty covering:

4-year/60,000-mile basic coverage under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty
4-year/60,000-mile Federal Emission Defect Limited Warranty
6-year/70,000-mile Limited Powertrain Coverage
7-year/unlimited-mileage Corrosion Coverage
10-year/unlimited-mileage Seat Belt Warranty
48 months/60,000-mile Towing service to the nearest Infiniti dealer

Interior and Comforts

Exterior

The Infiniti FX looks like the muscle-crossover it is, particularly with the monster 20-inch wheels. The BMW X5 comes with 20-inch wheels, but on the curvy FX they look disproportionately larger. The FX35 comes standard with 18-inch wheels, which are larger than what you'll find on most SUVs. Once you get used to the monster wheels, Infiniti's poised-for-takeoff styling begins to sink in.

The FX is supposed to look like a sports car from the beltline up with its elegant, gracefully curved upper body, while evoking feelings of substance with its heavy SUV lower body.

The proportions of the FX are striking. Its wide stance and short overhangs (the body work that extends beyond the bumpers) are dimensions normally associated with sports cars. Its long, bulging hood looks high and its oversized grille adds to its aggressive appearance.

The 20-inch wheels, a shiny chrome grille, darker accents around the headlights and taillights, and polished chrome roof rails help visually distinguish the FX45 from the standard FX35, though the Sport Package gives the FX35 the same look.

The engine in the FX sits behind the front axle, giving it a front-mid-engine layout. This gives the FX excellent balance; the FX 2WD achieves a near-optimal weight balance of 52 percent front, 48 percent rear, which enhances handling.

Even the protruding, stylized taillights have performance functions beyond their looks. The lip of the lights that extends past the rear hatch adds aerodynamic downforce on the rear end, like a spoiler.

Styles and Options

The Infiniti FX is available in FX35, FX35 AWD, or FX45 AWD.

FX35

2007 FX interior

The FX35 is your base model coming standard with:

275hp V6
Vehicle information system w/ 7" color LCD screen
300 watt Bose audio system
RearView monitor

FX35 AWD

The FX35 AWD is the All wheel drive model standard with:

ATTESA E-TS All-wheel drive system (AWD)
275hp V6
Vehicle information system w/ 7" color LCD screen
300 watt Bose audio system
RearView monitor

FX45 AWD

The FX45 AWD is the V8 model coming standard with:

ATTESA E-TS All-wheel drive system (AWD)
320hp V8
Vehicle information system w/ 7" color LCD screen
300 watt Bose audio system
RearView monitor
Bluetooth phone system
Sport-tuned suspension

Main Competitors

External Links

WikiCars Contributor Favorites

Infiniti Manufacturer Sites

Infiniti FX - Official US Site
Infiniti FX - Official Canadian Site

Community Sites

FX infinityhelp.com - Bulletins and Recalls Information
infinitifx.org - Infiniti FX Owners Forum

@@ Line 59: / Line 59: @@
 ==Exterior==
+The [[Infiniti]] FX looks like the muscle-crossover it is, particularly with the monster 20-inch [[wheel]]s. The [[BMW X5]] comes with 20-inch wheels, but on the curvy FX they look disproportionately larger. The FX35 comes standard with 18-inch wheels, which are larger than what you'll find on most [[SUV]]s. Once you get used to the monster wheels, Infiniti's poised-for-takeoff styling begins to sink in.
+The FX is supposed to look like a sports car from the beltline up with its elegant, gracefully curved upper body, while evoking feelings of substance with its heavy SUV lower body.
+The proportions of the FX are striking. Its wide stance and short overhangs (the body work that extends beyond the bumpers) are dimensions normally associated with sports cars. Its long, bulging hood looks high and its oversized grille adds to its aggressive appearance.
+The 20-inch wheels, a shiny chrome grille, darker accents around the headlights and taillights, and polished chrome roof rails help visually distinguish the FX45 from the standard FX35, though the Sport Package gives the FX35 the same look.
+The engine in the FX sits behind the front axle, giving it a front-mid-engine layout. This gives the FX excellent balance; the FX 2WD achieves a near-optimal weight balance of 52 percent front, 48 percent rear, which enhances handling.
+Even the protruding, stylized taillights have performance functions beyond their looks. The lip of the lights that extends past the rear hatch adds aerodynamic downforce on the rear end, like a [[spoiler]].
 ==Styles and Options==

Infiniti FX Review: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 15:30, 13 November 2006

Contents