Insurance Group: 50
MPG: 21.6
CO2: 307
0-62 Mph: 5.8 secs
BHP: 385 BHP
Range: 428 miles
PROS: Handsome looks, good to drive, luxurious interior
CONS: Too expensive, running costs will be extortionate
The FX 50 S Premium is fitted with an enormous 5.0-litre V8 engine which develops an impressive 385bhp and 368lb-ft of torque. The engine is very good indeed and propels the FX from 0-62mph in 5.8 seconds and an electronic limiter has to physically restrain the FX 50 at 155mph.
The handling is very good indeed. The four-wheel drive system is excellent and keeps the car planted and the steering offers plenty of feel. Body control is also superb and the ride is very smooth indeed.
The FX is a great looking car with swooping lines and a neatly designed front end. Inside it's similarly stylish and although the interior quality doesn't quite live up to the German opposition, it's not far off.
It's also very well appointed with alloy wheels, climate control, cruise control, rear parking sensors, leather seats, Sat-nav, Bluetooth, a CD player and MP3 connectivity all included as standard. You can also spec metallic paint for an extra £680.
The FX scored the full five stars in the Euro NCAP crash tests in 2009 and should therefore be a very safe vehicle.
It should be reliable too. The car feels well made and Nissan have a superb repuation for building reliable cars. For extra reassurance, you also get a three year/60,000 mile warranty included as standard.
Surprisingly, practicality is where the FX falls down. You get a miserly 410-litres of boot space, which is significantly less than the FX's competitors offer, and the rear seats are cramped and will prove unsuitable for taller passengers.
The Infiniti FX 50 S Premium 5dr is available for a massive £58,250. This is a lot of money for an Infiniti and, at this price range, many buyers will be tempted away by the BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne.
You'll also need deep pockets to keep the FX on the road. Infiniti say that you should average 21mpg but we think that figure might be a tad optimistic. CO2 emissions of 307g/km mean that the FX falls under he highest VED band, M. The FX also falls under the highest insurance group, 50.
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