I must say that I too, am impressed with this entry. It is not as visually polarizing as the RDX (IMHO), nor does it scream cheap like the X3. It is an exciting time to be an automotive enthusiast with so many new products coming out. Here is yet another vehicle that I cannot wait to see in the "flesh"

 

 

This looks great! But I wonder what the production vehicle will actually look like? As for the pricing, starting in the mid 30's is good, but I hope they have a fully optioned trim level that brings the price higher to prevent Infiniti from looking like a discount luxury mark like Acura is presently.

 

... that's a good looking XUV.............

 

As the article mentioned, something tells me that this is 95% of what we get. The lower front facia (bumper) openings will probably be a little different. The fancy concept translucent roof will go... but the look is basically what we'll get.

 

mmmm b9 tribeca

 

It is going to get the 3.5 VQ, but it is unknown at this point if it will be the DE or the HR.

 

Bah, I don't think it's better looking than the RDX. Look at those Subaru Tribeca tail lights. Ick. And the sides make me think of a Hyundai. Not a bad effort, but the RDX is every bit as good if not better looking.

Call me biased as an RDX owner!

 

<---- Ignorant about VQ terminology.

Whats the difference between DE and HR? I presume the 306 HP version in the new G Sedan is the HR.

 

you're just as biased as an RDX owner.

 

HR is the "high revving" version in the G.

DE is the...uh..."Decreased Energy" version.

 

Yeah, but something tells me it'll get the 3.7 sooner than later. I'm sure it'll be the HR; it's the engine found in the G35.

 

i'll take this over RDX in a heartbeat

 

Hey Garnet I peeped at G35driver and there were mixed feelings about the Ex over there.

 

Dom, the DE is the 275-280 HP VQ that is currently in the M35, FX35, and G Coupe (amongst various Nissans). The HR is the newer VQ in the 07 Sedan that is higher reving (7600 rpm redline).

I suspect the EX will have the HR, but I also wouldn't be surprised if they dropped the DE in it either.

 

Yeah, just like everything else I guess, some will like it while some won't. I personally think it's going to be a hit for Infiniti as the Crossover segment seems to be growing.

 

All I know is that this Ex is a lot nicer on the outside than the Fx, which to me the styling was too way out there for me.

 

Nah, not me.......to me, the FX is the sexiest looking SUV on the market.

 

+1

I thought the FX was the only SUV that had some sex appeal. That's why I bought one

 

That's an understatement.
It does not take much to look better than the RDX.

 

We disagree. The FX was the sexiest. Now it's the EX (curvier, updated FX styling details), and more fluid. That makes it sexier to me. The FX is a very close second. Something tells me the next GEN FX will blow us away, and reclaim it's title.

 

EX looks great! good job infiniti

 

Sweet, they are such a hot looking SUV. I drool everytime I see one. Gotta love that exhaust note too!

 

My thoughts exactly.

Although this thing is among the best looking in the class. I would totally get one if I could.

 

Yes, I agree that this one is HOT!!! Infiniti has a winner on their hand! So much better looking than the X3 and even the RDX (sorry, my fellow RDX owners!). Maybe after all, I will trade in my TSX for this...........

 

it's all good...

 

1. I don't know about the sex appeal apart. yeah a car can be nicely designed, but it's weird to compare it to a woman.

2. The Infiniti concept looks really nice - much better than FX's design, which is overly aggressive and looks like high on steroids. However, the front is more or less borrowed from G35, so it's nothing new with this design exercise.

3. My question is: what will differentiate the new model from FX35? Seems to me that they'd overlap somewhat. If you have this, why bother with the FX35? Anyway, according to Edmunds, FX35 AWD sells below invoice at $36,765 in my area (without other packages), RDX with tech package sells at $35,005 (about $900 above invoice).

 

you say that like it's a bad thing

 

According to the FX forum guys, Infiniti will shortly introduce a newer facelifted FX sometime this year. Regarding your question 3, Infiniti is trying to get into the same market as acura, bmw, mazda, toyota, and any other car companies that have smaller cross over vehicles. With the facelift, FX will be differentiated from the EX by its size, powerplant and design. This is exactly what you see with Acura (RDX & MDX). They will be two different vehicles catering to two different markets.

 

most automakers have overlaps like this, and the differentiating factor is size.

you can package out an BMW 3-series that costs about the same as a lower-end 5-series, but size is the most obvious difference. You can package out a IS350 that costs about the same as a lower-end GS, and again, and again size is the most obvious difference. Same with the M35 and G35.

Acura is in a totally different boat since they don't have the price overlap since they only offer limited trim lines, but their size differences are much less obvious.

 

Here is a video clip of Infiniti's AVM (Around view Monitor) that is on the EX. Pretty cool stuff if you ask me.

Video Clip

 

^^ The sensor that popped out of the grille was suite!!!

 

OK I guess I didn't pay too much attention to the size of the current FX. 3 SUVs - Infiniti has it all covered for Americans.

FX competes with RX, right?

 

oo very nice, this is gonna the RDX...

 

That camera lens coming out under the Infiniti logo seems like a Bondesque to me, which is sweet

I wonder what will happen to the sales of the RDX when this Infiniti Ex hits the street. If Acura is already having a hard time selling the RDX with just the X3 and Cx7 as competition, what more when the Ex comes out??

 

Yup, they're up to Lexus with 3 SUVs. Although if Lexus moves into the cute ute game, they'll have 4.

 

Doesn't take much to do that. Acura really effed that one up.

 

here are the EX's dimensions

112" WB, 185.2" Length, 72" Width, 63.2" Height


compared with the FX

Same wheel base, 189.1 length, 75.8 width, 65.9 height


vs. RDX

104" wb, 180.7" length, 73.6" width, 65.2" height


vs. X3

110" wb, 179.7" length, 73" width, 66" height

 

Oooh! I like these dimensions! I personally thought that both the RDX and X3 were just a tad too small... at 185" it is likely going to have better cargo and passenger space. And it is not as tall as either of them too. That is great!

 

Well guys, here is some interior shots of the EX. The interior looks incredible!!