Infiniti's small, stylish CUV competes in a crowded segment - Globe and Mail
Small SUVs save big bucks – and consumers are stepping out of gas-guzzling monster SUVs and into smaller, practical vehicles that cost less and save more at the pumps. The choices are endless – there’s the Mazda CX-5, Ford Escape, BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLK, Audi Q5, and Infiniti EX, to name a few. A reliable resource is the U. S. Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) and its list of Top Safety Picks – the best in frontal, side, rollover and rear impact crash tests. Many vehicles receive top marks, but at least it’s a starting point. The 2013 Infiniti EX37 is one of those vehicles named a Top Safety Pick. For 2013, the Infiniti EX gets a new 3. 7-litre V-6, which replaces the previous 3. 5-litre V-6. The name also changes to reflect the new engine. It’s now called EX37 instead of EX35. The 3. 7-litre V-6 engine is rated at 325 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque. Despite its tall, narrow body, it has minimal body lean when cornering. Infiniti’s Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system also handles well on rain-slicked roads. Outside, the EX37 is sporty looking with powerful arches, a long hood, short front and rear overhangs, and trademark Infiniti touches such as a double-arch grille and large L-shaped headlights with integrated fog lights. Source: www.theglobeandmail.com
