Insurance Group: 50
MPG: 23.4
CO2: 282
0-62 Mph: 6.8 secs
BHP: 315 BHP
Range: 463 miles
PROS: The FX 37 is powerful, good looking and great fun to drive.
CONS: It's expensive to buy, will be expensive to run and isn't as spacious, luxurious or desirable as its German rivals.
The FX 37's 3.7-litre V6 engine develops 315bhp and 265lb-ft of torque which translates into a 0-62mph time of 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 145mph. This is truly staggering performance for such a large car and the Infiniti is sure to put a smile on your face.
It's also good fun to drive with sharp, direct steering and limited body roll through the bends but the ride is absolutely shocking. You honestly could not live with this car every day if comfort is an issue to you.
The engine noise is nicely hushed and there is very little noise from the wind, although those massives tyres do create a lot of road noise at higher speeds.
The FX37 looks great thanks to its muscular stance and aggressively-styled front end. The interior is also very stylish although some of the interior plastics looks and feel cheap which is a big disappointment on a £46k car.
The FX37 also has a long-lasting paintwork thanks to its Scratch Shield paint which self-heals. When exposed to heat, the fine scratches are repaired allowing the finish to maintain its shine and brilliance.
The FX37 features Adaptive bi-xenon headlamps with Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) which can be adjusted 15 degrees to the right and 17 degrees to the left to provide better visibility on different kinds of roads. Other features of the FX37 include central locking, climate control, heated and cooled front seats, leather trim, electrically adjustable front seats, electric door mirrors, electric front windows, cruise control, sunroof, cruise control, a rear view camera, and a 2GB hard drive music system.
The FX 37 is surprisingly snug on the inside for such a large car with space at a premium in both the front and rear seats. The boot isn't all that huge either, with just 410-litres on offer with the rear seats up and 1305-litres available with the rear seats folded down.
To make parking easier, the FX 37 is equipped with left and right, and front and rear parking sensors. To prevent accidents, the Infiniti FX37 has 4-wheel anti-lock braking system with brake assist. It also has a laser sensor that anticipates the braking of the vehicle in front and readies the braking system.
For impact protection, the Infiniti FX37 has an Advanced Air Bag System (AABS). This cushioning system includes dual stage front supplemental air bags, roof-mounted curtain side-impact air bags and seat mountain side-impact air bags. The Infiniti FX37 has therefore received a 5 star NCAP rating for overall passenger protection.
The FX37 has a three-year/60,000 mile basic warranty.
The Infiniti FX 37 is very expensive indeed at £46,750. For this sort of money you can get a Porsche Cayenne, a Land Rover Discovery or a BMW X5. For a few grand more you can even get a Range Rover Sport.
It won't be cheap to run either, returning just 23.4mpg (combined) and emitting 282g/km of CO2, putting it under the highest road tax band, M. It's also in the highest insurance group, 50.
Resale values are also expected to be very poor.
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