Motive First Drive: Infiniti EX35

10-23-2007, 01:48 PM

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Motive First Drive: Infiniti EX35

Motive First Drive: Infiniti EX35

http://www.motivemag.com/pub/feature...iti_EX35.shtml

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The EX feels better than either the Acura or the Bimmer on the road. Compared with the front-biased Acura, the EX is better balanced and doesn't feel like an upscale Nissan, while the RDX does, at times, drive like a tarted-up Honda CR-V. The BMW X3's mid-cycle refresh fixed a lot of that vehicle's problems, but it still suffers from an overly harsh ride. By comparison, the EX35 is just about as good of a handler, without sacrificing ride quality.

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Our fingers are crossed for a 6MT EX37 Sport to fill that role, and think that it is very possible once the dust has settled and Infiniti has won over a few from the distaff side of the house. Until then, the EX35 will be the most enjoyable small luxury crossover on the market, and we'll recommend it to our moms, our sisters, even our football buddies. Sometimes, concessions to the masses aren't such terrible things.

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Originally Posted by stu@motivemag

I chatted with the head EX engineer at a rest stop along our drive route. They wanted to get the EX out as a refined, smooth, easy-to-drive vehicle to help bring new buyers to Infiniti--more women, as I mentioned in the article. He hinted that there's probably another EX coming in the near future with a 6-speed manual. He wouldn't say much more, but power could possibly come from the G coupe's 3.7-liter, and it would probably have a lower ride height, bigger wheels, and louder exhaust. "An EX for you and me" he said, smiling.

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10-23-2007, 02:09 PM

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My lady and I are hella jockin the EX. If they do make it in a 6mt, I may consider a trade down the line...

10-23-2007, 02:11 PM

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Nice find!

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10-23-2007, 02:13 PM

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Does anyone know the price range these are going to fall in?

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10-23-2007, 02:13 PM

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Good stuff but I'm not digging the pic.

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Thanks for the article GT-R, they cetainly gave it a good review. After reading the write-up the only thing the EX35 needs is a throatier exhaust.

10-23-2007, 02:48 PM

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Thanks for the article GT-R, they cetainly gave it a good review. After reading the write-up the only thing the EX35 needs is a throatier exhaust.

Hahahahah! I think Nissan/Infiniti have spoiled us too much with their G/Z/FX exhaust notes, now we want every Infiniti to have it!

10-23-2007, 02:53 PM

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Hahahahah! I think Nissan/Infiniti have spoiled us too much with their G/Z/FX exhaust notes, now we want every Infiniti to have it!

That is soooo true

10-23-2007, 02:55 PM

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Does anyone know the price range these are going to fall in?

Pricing for the EX35 hasn't been announced, but Infiniti tells us the base will be "very close to the G35x," which starts at $34,100. An AWD Journey model loaded up with options should soar well into the range of numbers that start with four.

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