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2009 Infiniti FX35 Review
More style, more performance for the bionic cheetah.
2009 FX35 Review Summary & Specifications
The Infiniti FX delivers a stylish crossover sport-utility with a healthy dose of amenities and solid performance at a decent price, and a palette of options to please almost anyone. If you prefer looking good and speed to practicality, comfort and fuel economy it's worth putting on your list.G.R. Whale filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com after his test drive of the FX models in Southern California.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | G.R. Whale |
| Model Lineup | Infiniti FX35 ($40,950); FX35x ($42,350); FX50 ($56,700) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.0-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 7-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 303-hp 3.5-liter V6; 390-hp 5.0-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 7-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | frontal airbags, front side airbags, side curtain airbags; electronic stability control, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, tire pressure monitors |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Intelligent Brake Assist, pre-crash belts |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Togichi, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-622-6200 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.infiniti.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 40950 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Infiniti FX50 ($56,700) |
| Standard Equipment | quilted leather seats, heated/cooled with power adjustments, leather shifter and power tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio controls, driver memory, air-purifying dual-zone climate control, split-folding and reclining rear seats, moonroof, navigation system, Maple wood trim, power heated folding mirrors with puddle lights, power door locks/windows, power hatch closure, 21-inch wheels, automatic bi-xenon headlamps, fog lamps, rear privacy glass, dark chrome grille, polished aluminum roof rails, Intelligent key, illuminated mirror visors with extensions, stainless logo scuff plates, HomeLink, Bose audio system with 9.3GB hard drive/iPod interface/CF slot/XM radio, Around View and rear-view monitor, variable/fixed intermittent front/rear wipers, trip computer, and space-saver spare tire |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Technology Package ($2900) with Lane Departure Warning, intelligent cruise/pre-crash belts/distance control, rain-sensing wipers; Sport Package ($3000) with auto leveling, adaptive, dark-tint headlamps, active rear steering, sport seats, CDC suspension; 265/45WR21 performance tires (N/C) |
| Destination Charge | 815 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 63415 |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 390 @ 6500 |
| Torque | 369 @ 4400 |
| Fuel Economy | 369 @ 4400 |
| Wheelbase | 113.6 |
| Length/Width/Height | 191.3/75.9/66.1 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.3/54.9/44.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.5/54.2/34.6 |
| Trunk Volume | 62.0 |
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| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 7.4 |
| Curb Weight | 4575 |
| Stock Tires | 265/45WR20 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 |
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