Introduction:
Infiniti is the luxury division of Nissan, but they Infiniti would prefer that you think of each Infiniti vehicle as unique and distinct from it's Nissan cousins. As the Infiniti SUV and crossover lineup continues to evolve, that is getting easier and easier. The Infiniti EX, FX and QX SUVs each share styling cues with each other and with the rest of the Infiniti lineup. They also share some parts and equipment with Nissan vehicles, but they have a distinct identity all their own, with performance and luxury at its core. Each Infiniti SUV comes with a 4-year/60,000-mile basic warranty and a 6-year/70,000-mile powertrain warranty.
EX
The Infiniti EX debuted as a 2008 model. For 2012, it is available in four models: EX35 RWD ($35,800), EX35 Journey RWD ($38,100), EX35 AWD ($37,200) and EX35 Journey AWD ($39,500). It is the most compact of the Infiniti SUVs, riding on a 110.2" wheelbase. The overall length of the vehicle is 182.3"; overall width is 71.0"; height is 61.9"; and curb weight is 3,753 lbs - 3,980 lbs, depending on options and equipment. Luggage capacity is 18.63 cubic feet behind the second row. Each EX35 is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that's tuned to produce 297 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque, hooked up to a seven-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is available for $1,400. Fuel economy is estimated at 17 mpg city/24 mpg highway.
2008 Infiniti EX35 Journey AWD Test Drive & Review.
2008 Infiniti EX35 Journey AWD Photo Gallery.
FX
The Infiniti FX is now in its second generation. The first generation ran from the 2003 model year through 2008; the current generation began in 2009, and has received cosmetic updates in the years since. A mid-size crossover, the FX shares a platform with the rear-wheel drive Nissan 370Z. For 2012, FX is available in three configurations: FX35 ($43,450), FX35 AWD ($44,900) and FX50 AWD ($59,350). FX35 models get the same 3.5-liter V6 that's in the EX35, here tuned to produce 303 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. FX50 models get a 5.0-liter V8 that cranks out 390 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. Both engines receive a seven-speed automatic transmission. FX is 191.3" long and rides on a 113.6" wheelbase. The vehicle is 75.9" wide and 66.1" wide, and weighs in at 4,162 - 4,557 lbs, depending on options and equipment. 24.8 cubic feet of luggage will fit behind the second row, and 62.0 cubic feet of cargo can be hauled with the second row folded. The EPA estimates fuel economy at 16 mpg city/23 mpg highway for FX35, 16/21 for FX35 AWD and 14/20 for FX50.
2012 Infiniti FX35 Limited Edition Test Drive & Review.
2012 Infiniti FX35 Limited Edition Photo Gallery.
2011 Infiniti FX35 RWD Test Drive & Review.
2009 Infiniti FX50 Test Drive & Review.
2009 Infiniti FX50 Photo Gallery.
2006 Infiniti FX45 Test Drive & Review.
2006 Infiniti FX45 Photo Gallery.
QX
The 2012 Infiniti QX56 is part of the third generation of QX. The first generation QX4 (1997 - 2003) was a mid-size SUV based on the Nissan Pathfinder. The second generation (2004 - 2010) was renamed QX56, and was based on the full-size Nissan Armada, sharing a platform with the Nissan Titan pickup truck. The current third generation QX56 was all-new for 2011, no longer based directly on a Nissan model, and received minor updates for 2012. Two versions of QX are on sale for 2012: QX56 2WD ($59,200) and QX56 4WD ($62,300). Both receive the 5.6-liter V8 that produces 400 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque, hooked up to a seven-speed automatic transmission. QX is a full-size SUV with traditional body-on frame construction, riding on a 121.1" wheelbase. Overall length is 208.3", width is 79.9" and height is 75.8". The vehicle weighs in at 5,595 - 5,855 lbs, depending on equipment, and is rated to haul up to 1,645 lbs and can tow up to 8,500 lbs. QX's interior can be configured to seat 7 or 8, with 16.6 cubic feet of luggage space behind the third row. The EPA estimates fuel economy at 14 mpg city/20 mpg highway.
2012 Infiniti QX56 Test Drive & Review.
2012 Infiniti QX56 Photo Gallery.
2011 Infiniti QX56 Test Drive & Review.
2011 Infiniti QX56 Photo Gallery.
2008 Infiniti QX56 Test Drive & Review.
2008 Infiniti QX56 Photo Gallery.
