Quick Drive: 2012 Infiniti FX50S AWD - Winding Road Magazine

Despite these high power figures, delivery is rather broad and predictable, with a high degree of usable power on offer. Stomp the throttle at speed, and the six-speed automatic (with a properly good manual mode) obediently swaps into the most effective cog, delivering more V-8 thrust and a ear-pleasing exhaust note that has no business on what is, for all intents... The FX is pretty strict on what goes in it. While it has five seatbelts, this is realistically a four-passenger vehicle. Four passengers securely belted in, the Infiniti FX50 belies its 4500-plus-pound curb weight with a striking level of agility. Body roll is progressive and predictable, and is part of what gives the FX such great feedback for an SUV. That poor ride is the FX50s biggest comfort demerit. If you happen to live in a world where the roads are smoother than velvet, then you’ll likely dig the FX. There’s truly a fair bit to recommend on the comfort scale, with supportive, nicely bolstered seats, and a well-sorted interior that still... Available tech in the Infiniti is quite good, with advanced features. Source: www.windingroad.com