CD Article: 2009 Infiniti FX35/FX50

[CD_Editor]

First Drive:


With a longer wheelbase, wider track, and a new front suspension, the 2009 Infiniti FX has a smoother ride and even sportier handling, reports Senior Editor, Paul Williams.  The FX45 has been replaced by the FX50 with a 5.0-litre V8 engine.  

 More:
Read the article | View the photos | All The First Drives

[2hondas]

Wow...did anyone else see a Highlander at first?

[UmroAyyar]

This is quite an interesting niche vehicle, not a typical SUV. The BMW X6 appears to be an answer to the FX series.

I would like to see these two compared. High strung, expensive cross over vehicles, designed for 4 people maximum and not much cargo space. These do stand out among the crowd.

[auto_enthusiast]

Looks aggressive but I think I like the look of the previous version better.

That said, that new V-8 probably means there's a M50 or Q50 in the pipeline.  Maybe even a G50 to compete with the M3?

[mmret]

I generally liked the looks of the previou gen FX35, but this one is horrific.

[tpl]

5 litre engine at $1.20/litre gas.   I wonder how much 21" winter tires cost.   "dark tinted headlights" is a new one on me.  I have become accustomed to the idea that automatic transmissions can be "even sportier"

Not for me.

[sailor723]

Strikes me as "The answer to the question nobody asked"

[carcrazy]

I liked the look and sound of the previous generation. This is an ugly one though. This is a very strange segment and I see BMW bought into it too with the X6.

[airbalancer]

5 litre engine at $1.20/litre gas.   I wonder how much 21" winter tires cost.   "dark tinted headlights" is a new one on me.  I have become accustomed to the idea that automatic transmissions can be "even sportier"

Not for me.

That probably more like 1.30 since it probably takes 91

[dave]

Looks aggressive but I think I like the look of the previous version better.

I agree.  The previous generation appealed to me a lot more.  This one looks like a beluga whale from head-on.