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I am stuck between MB C300 and EX35. So I stopped by at local dealer to take a fully loaded EX35 for a test drive this afternoon. The design is great with refined details. Voice-command NAV is a fun to play with and user friendly, I definitely love this function. 360-degree camera is a very cool feature that keeps you aware of nearby objects and reduces the chance of scratching. The driving quality is pretty nice. I was impressed by how well the suspension works on bumpy road and avoids the car bouncing around. In-carbon noise seems a lot higher than my expectation. It is even higher than 06 Murano I test drove before. I personally do not think Infiniti should put VQ35 HR engine in EX35, I really felt that the car lacks torque below 3000rpm and the shift point is higher than last generation VQ engine. Considering it is not a car you will alway rev the engine for speed, Infiniti should refine the engine for better torque at lower RPM. I was a bit disappointed because even with remarkable interior design, I can feel and tell how cheap the materials Infiniti use once I sit in the car. The in-carbin door handles are wrapped by leather,but I can noticably feel the hollow inside while I grabbed them.
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