2008 EX35 Review - More 'Sport' Than 'Utility'
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2008 EX35 Review - More 'Sport' Than 'Utility'
Looks nice - apparently this can outgun an X3 but has about 1/2 the cargo space. All I can say is - how come we don't get leather interior like this in the G?!
The funny thing is that, despite the slightly longer wheelbase of the G35 sedan (upon which it's based), Edmunds called the rear seat cramped. I don't think the G35 sedan rear seat is cramped at all - maybe the EX has bigger, more bolstered seats? Can't wait to see what the FX is gonna look like. And a 6-speed stick ~450hp G sedan would be cool, too.
This should kick some serious RDX a.ss and give the fugly X3 a run for its money. I don't think there's anything appealing in the small luxury crossover category now, so this should do pretty well in the marketplace.
The one super cool feature on this vehicle is the all-around view. If you watch the video (on the Edmunds website), you'll see a brief clip of the AroundView monitor in action. Would love to see a live demo of this.
Read the article here:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...otopanel..1.*#
Vehicle Tested:
2008 Infiniti EX35 4dr SUV
MSRP of Test Vehicle: $45,000
What Works:
Responsive, communicative controls; balanced sport-tuned chassis; nicely done luxury features.
What Needs Work:
Cramped rear seat, half the cargo space of a BMW X3.
Bottom Line:
It might look like a crossover, but it drives like a G35 sport sedan.
Featured Specs
It's technically a carlike crossover, but the proportions suggest it's simply a tall wagon.
Curvaceous character line and dramatically sloped rear window add some style to the familiar Infiniti look.
Even the EX's stretched wheelbase and improved headroom can't make it what you would call spacious.
The fourth-generation VQ V6 has been tuned to deliver 297 hp, and its crisp power delivery makes it unique among V6s.
Five-speed transmission seems ordinary, but multimode programming and rev-matched downshifts deliver sporting potential.
Optional leather upgrade shows us that the Infiniti designers have finally figured out what luxury looks like.
The navigation system is based on a 9.3GB hard drive that has plenty of room left over for MP3 music storage.
The EX's longer wheelbase directly benefits the rear seat, although it's still not exactly spacious.
Power-operated folding rear seatbacks make it easy to configure the EX for cargo.
There's only another 0.5 inch of rear-seat headroom than the G35 sedan, so don't bother to wear your hat.
Some 16.8 cubic feet of cargo is barely enough, as an under-floor spare tire consumes space and raises liftover height.
A full array of vehicle electronics copes with sporting speed, including stability control, brake assist and electronic brakeforce distribution.
V-rated P225/60R17 tires come as standard equipment, while P225/55R18s are optional.
The EX35 delivers on the promise that Infiniti makes, not only with performance but luxury, too.
Curvaceous character line and dramatically sloped rear window add some style to the familiar Infiniti look.
The funny thing is that, despite the slightly longer wheelbase of the G35 sedan (upon which it's based), Edmunds called the rear seat cramped. I don't think the G35 sedan rear seat is cramped at all - maybe the EX has bigger, more bolstered seats? Can't wait to see what the FX is gonna look like. And a 6-speed stick ~450hp G sedan would be cool, too.
This should kick some serious RDX a.ss and give the fugly X3 a run for its money. I don't think there's anything appealing in the small luxury crossover category now, so this should do pretty well in the marketplace.
The one super cool feature on this vehicle is the all-around view. If you watch the video (on the Edmunds website), you'll see a brief clip of the AroundView monitor in action. Would love to see a live demo of this.
Read the article here:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...otopanel..1.*#
Vehicle Tested:
2008 Infiniti EX35 4dr SUV
MSRP of Test Vehicle: $45,000
What Works:
Responsive, communicative controls; balanced sport-tuned chassis; nicely done luxury features.
What Needs Work:
Cramped rear seat, half the cargo space of a BMW X3.
Bottom Line:
It might look like a crossover, but it drives like a G35 sport sedan.
Featured Specs
It's technically a carlike crossover, but the proportions suggest it's simply a tall wagon.
Curvaceous character line and dramatically sloped rear window add some style to the familiar Infiniti look.
Even the EX's stretched wheelbase and improved headroom can't make it what you would call spacious.
The fourth-generation VQ V6 has been tuned to deliver 297 hp, and its crisp power delivery makes it unique among V6s.
Five-speed transmission seems ordinary, but multimode programming and rev-matched downshifts deliver sporting potential.
Optional leather upgrade shows us that the Infiniti designers have finally figured out what luxury looks like.
The navigation system is based on a 9.3GB hard drive that has plenty of room left over for MP3 music storage.
The EX's longer wheelbase directly benefits the rear seat, although it's still not exactly spacious.
Power-operated folding rear seatbacks make it easy to configure the EX for cargo.
There's only another 0.5 inch of rear-seat headroom than the G35 sedan, so don't bother to wear your hat.
Some 16.8 cubic feet of cargo is barely enough, as an under-floor spare tire consumes space and raises liftover height.
A full array of vehicle electronics copes with sporting speed, including stability control, brake assist and electronic brakeforce distribution.
V-rated P225/60R17 tires come as standard equipment, while P225/55R18s are optional.
The EX35 delivers on the promise that Infiniti makes, not only with performance but luxury, too.
Curvaceous character line and dramatically sloped rear window add some style to the familiar Infiniti look.
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