mrdeeno

not feeling the recessed grille.

Besides that, looks very familiary but different. Headlights don't look all that bad as people made the spy pics out to be. Score another one for Infiniti's rim selection! (current score - Infiniti rim selection: 100, Acura rim selection: -1.25E+12)

JnC

iTrader: (12)

Speaking of wheels, I am not sure if its design strategy or if acura cuts corners when it comes to wheel design cause Enkei (sp?) is the company that designs wheels for both Acura and Infiniti. Those 21" wheels on the FX50 are indeed gorgeous

Mokos23

I like the new refreshed FX actually now!

I'm glad that the headlights don't exactly have the same shape as the G35/G37 and EX35. The headlights have this pissed off look going for it.

Gosh Acura got embarassed by Infiniti now.

JediMindTricks

big fawkin

didn't know enkei did infiniti wheels too.

whoever's in charge of approving wheels for honda/acura should be

AsianRage

I knew I would like this car more after seeing the final production images. Much more aggressive looking than ever!

Trackruner228

iTrader: (1)

I like it all expect I am not too fond of the front. That new engine sounds awesome but the bad part is its going to drink gas. The interior is clealry the best part of this car.

nokiaman

Interior 11/10
Exterior 8.5/10
Engines 9/10
I want one 10/10

phile

^ interior is very very good, I'm amazed at how fast Infiniti improved, so glad they're moving away from the matte finish wood.

Not liking the exterior, I think the current one looks better on the outside.

chungkopi

i like it overall, but wish they didn't over design the headlight.

chungkopi

i'm already getting bored with that interior though.

titan

The FX is HOT. I was worried, but the front looks like it'll eat anything on the road for lunch; especially the X6. What's interesting is what this predicts for the Infiniti's upcoming Q; this engine makes 390HP in the FX. In the last V8 FX (FX45), the V8 was detuned a bit (along with the M45's V8) to let the Q sit on the top of the heap. I have a feeling this engine is easily capable of 440-450HP, though the new Q will probably get 405-415HP of so the marketers can use the magic 400HP+ number in their advertising, and progressively up the HP as needed in the upcoming years. It would also easily make it more powerful than the LX460, S550, and 750IL, and we all know Infiniti prides itself in being the HP king. Also, this is the first time Infiniti's offered 21's on a production model; VERY COOL. I can't help but wonder if they'll be offered on the next "Q50." Also, the interior is a HOME RUN.

titan

Not keeping the matte finished Rosewood is their biggest mistake, IMO. I love it; it's classy and different, and it helped Infiniti stand out. The maple is beautiful, for sure (I test drove an EX35 with the wood trim). It's beautiful, but the Rosewood is unique.

SeCsTaC

I believe the Q is still a ways off. Read an article recently that different markets had different expectations of the next Q and that they also had to come up with a solid business plan that'll turn a profit to present to Ghosn before he gives the OK.

I wonder what's next for Infiniti. Hopefully they introduce a G37 Convertible or something next.

titan

This thing looks SINISTER! I'm really liking it. The grill inserts are a continuation of Infiniti's "wave theme." ... definitely feeling it.

phile

I...cannot....wait...for...the new Q!!

JediMindTricks

thing is just mean looking.

ostrich

This new FX is BEAUTIFUL!

The more I look at Infiniti the more I feel sad about Acura. Every single model that Infiniti comes up with now is stunning - first the EX and now the FX. They are simply gorgeous and they look every single inch like a luxury car. On the other hand, Acura still looks like a wannabe luxury car and now it comes with a mighty ugly grille too.... isn't that just so sad?

MaximaPower

wasn't too sure if was gonna like this new fx from the photos we've seen...but now with the real production pix, it looks AMAZING!!! looks like a beast and the specs look like a winner

can't wait for the M50 and return of the Q......Q50 sounds yummy

SeCsTaC

Infiniti version of the GT-R sounds great too

AsianRage

Awesome side profile, very lean yet muscular and athletic.

Mokos23

We should rename Acurazine to Infinitizine

Loseit

iTrader: (1)

like it alot....not sure about the wavy grill, though.
But overall looks mean.

F23A4

Funny thing is the last V8 M (M45) came out on top in the last C/D comparo of premium V8s even though having notably less hp. Looks the bar will be raised once more.

mrdeeno

Wonder what the 7-speed does for fuel efficiency? This was always a weak-point in the Infiniti lineup...not that it was that big a deal considering people still bought Infinities.

ImportsRhot

Infiniti is moving up FAST!! Acura is, well...falling behind FAST!! *Sigh*

mrdeeno

The rims they choose go along with the designs of their cars...conservatively designed rims for conservatively designed cars. I'm sure there's cost cutting involved also as in more simple rims are probably easier (cheaper) to manufacture, and its taken Acura a long time to upsize their rims.

titan

I have high hopes for the next M... I'm hoping it's my next car. Infiniti has to royally screw up the car for me not to buy it. The M50 sounds yummy, but the M37 w/330HP also sounds good (it'd better, because that's what my budget will allow, lol).

nokiaman

is300eater, you better jump shit when this becomes available

is300eater

naw, I'm happy with mine... I bought mine used and didn't pay $50k for it so I can't complain... now, IF I had bought a new FX45 just a year ago... yeah... I would NOT be a happy camper right about now. I get a lot of compliments and looks... I don't doubt that will end anytime soon...

the funny thing is... over at the FX forum... someone started a poll... and majority of them aren't too keen on the new style I like it... A LOT!

bgsm1th

Yup, I thought this was hot even in the spy pics...
However, I think the side vents are starting to get a little played out, but at least they're functional.

JediMindTricks

i think this is one of those cars where the new design is so out there and drastic, it'll take time to accept it and like it. especially since the 1st gen was so popular.

it's definitely grown on me. i'm not too big on the headlights, but it's outweighed by the rest of the car. and the headlights help make the car look so mean.

zamo

Dunno if the front resembles a Hyundai or Buick. Can you imagine if someone say "Hey, look at that Hyundai, looks nice"

is300eater

I dunno man... that front doesn't resemble like anything to me... pretty original IMO

bigman

Absolutely amazing. Honda needs to make something like this for acura. They need to pay Nissan designers to jump ship.

titan

Are you serious? Buick's grills are taller, and have a waterfall feature with vertical slats. This is a narrower, wider grill with wavy horizontal grill slats and two chrome accent bars to bookend the top and bottom of the grill. Buick's Enclave's headlights are sculpted teardrops with blue rings in the inside of them; the FX's are then slits with projectors that look like eyebrows furrowing downward like it's about to demolish the car ahead of it... don't even get me started on Hyundai's generic, stale forms they call front fascias. This looks like nothing on the road, save an evolution of the current FX.

zamo

mrdeeno

What is the point of comparing a grille on a production model to a 2 concept models?

AsianRage

Or just NonAcuraZine or *>Acurazine

Infiniti's producing some exciting cars. Can't deny that. I'm not a fan of SUV, but I'd certainly get the FX50.

AsianRage

Mizouse

good to know I'm not the only one that doesn't like it.