You might not notice the Infiniti FX's swoopy body at first because your eyes will be immediately drawn to its enormous wheels. BMW's hottest X5 also 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 "bionic cheetah" styling begins to sink in.The Infiniti design team wanted "cool fusion," or "the blending of a substantial, SUV lower body with a sleek, elegant upper body more reminiscent of a classic sports car or GT.'' In other words, the FX is supposed to look like a sports car from the beltline up. It does, sort of.
Its proportions are certainly striking, starting with a wide stance and long hood under the tucked-tight roof. The overhangs are short, exaggerating the distance between its front and rear wheels. An oversized grille greets oncoming traffic, and the bulging hood looks high. A peek underneath the hood shows it doesn't need to be, as the engine is tucked well below.