Infiniti cars have long been considered an attribute of a successful person. The original and luxurious exterior helps to stand out from the general stream of bored Audi, BMW and Mercedes.
The FX series underwent its first restyling in 2006, and the second generation of this line of models was demonstrated at the Geneva Motor Show in the spring of 2008. In the autumn of the same year, the Infiniti FX37 became available in the salons of official dealers of the Japanese brand.
Exterior
The body design of the Infiniti FX37 combines the features of an SUV and a sports car. The sloping roof speaks of the high aerodynamics of the car in the same way as the 21-inch wheels with low-profile tires and diffusers located behind the arches of the front wheels.
The weak point of the updated Infiniti is still considered the luggage compartment: its volume is insignificant 376 liters, which is a ridiculous indicator for a very large-sized Japanese crossover.
Interior
Salon Infiniti FX37 is strikingly different from the interior space of ascetic German cars or conservative American cars: the interior is so luxurious and representative that it even seems indecent. Given the average price tag for this car - about 80 thousand dollars - the interior fully lives up to expectations.
Owners of the Infiniti FX37 in the reviews note the following trim elements characteristic of sports cars:
- The design of the leather seats, made in sports style, provides enhanced lateral support.
- Steering wheel adjustment is carried out using a special joystick and electric drive that changes the vertical position of the steering wheel.
- The three-stage ventilation and seat heating system maintains the optimal temperature in the Infiniti FX37 cabin, increasing the ride comfort level.
- The front and dashboards of the car are made in the classic style of high quality plastic. Genuine leather was used to trim the gear lever and steering wheel.
Despite all the advantages and a truly luxurious interior, the Infiniti FX37 interior also has its drawback: the lack of back support in the seat structure. Simply put, during a long trip, not very comfortable chairs in the absence of lumbar support can provoke pain in the back.
Technical specifications Infiniti FX37
The car is not only distinguished by a luxurious interior and a beautiful exterior, but also by good technical equipment. Acceleration to the first hundred is carried out in less than seven seconds, which for a very dimensional Infiniti seems to be an excellent result. The car is obedient, it easily follows the steering wheel turns and adheres to the chosen course of movement, having good stability when entering sharp turns at high speed.
This behavior of the FX37 is largely due to a seven-speed automatic transmission and a 3.7-liter gasoline engine. Excellent dynamic performance, however, entails considerable consumption of both fuel and engine oil: Infiniti FX37 consumes about 20 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers in the urban cycle. In mixed mode, on a relatively flat track, the crossover's appetites can be reduced to 10 liters.
Options and prices
Russian official Infiniti dealers offer the model in several trim levels at once, each of which is equipped with a proprietary option - a sports brake system. Top variations of Hi-Tech and Elite are equipped with the AVM all-round visibility system, sports suspension, DCD system and luxurious sports seats. The minimum cost of Infiniti FX37 is 45 thousand dollars.
Summary
The Japanese Infiniti FX37 is a luxurious and by no means a cheap car designed for those who love status items and know their value. The model is suitable for lovers of high-speed driving and those wishing to demonstrate their own success. Infiniti has a beautiful exterior, luxurious interior and excellent technical characteristics, coupled with good dynamics and handling.
However, the Infiniti FX37 also has its drawbacks: some car owners say that for such a dynamic crossover a more effective brake system would be suitable instead of the standard one. Weak brake pads during sharp braking heat up quite a lot, resulting in a return to the steering wheel. Despite this flaw, in other aspects the Infiniti FX37 is beautiful and definitely worth the acquisition.