2009 Infiniti Fx 50 s | Expert Evaluations

2009 Infiniti FX 50 S 35

Rating

71^%

By Luc Gagné

April 21, 2008

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2009 Infiniti FX 50 S 50

Rating

72^%

By Luc Gagné

April 21, 2008

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Bold silhouette
Engine performance
Bucket seats offer plenty of support (Sport)
Dashboard ergonomics
Very light doors

Rear seat for children only
Heavy hatch

Rearward visibility

2009 Infiniti FX 50 S 50

Rating

77^%

By Bertrand Godin

July 28, 2008

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Engine
Mind-blowing equipment
Design

Rear access and volume

Visibility
Access to mechanical components

2009 Infiniti FX 50 S 50

Rating

80^%

By Daniel Lafrance

Aug. 25, 2008

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Assist technologies (cameras)
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Design

Fuel consumption
Lateral visibility

Size of the interior rearview mirror

2009 Infiniti FX 50 S 35

Rating

76^%

By Amyot Bachand

Sept. 3, 2008

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Powertrain
Fuel consumption
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Trunk capacity
Heavy folding backrest
Noisy tires

Visibility

2009 Infiniti FX 50 S 50

Rating

76^%

By Rob Rothwell

Oct. 27, 2008

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Dramatic, standalone styling
Huge power
Premium digs
Highly athletic
NASA-like technology

Dramatic styling impedes Rearward visibility
Heavy fuel consumption

Pricey

2009 Infiniti FX 50 S 35

Rating

78^%

By Rob Rothwell

Jan. 19, 2009

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Cheetah-inspired styling
Powerful V6 linked to 7-speed autobox
Lots of attitude
Capable handling

Diminished cargo space
Throaty exhaust note
Expensive ride

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