The 2012 Infiniti FX is a prime example of how sometimes first impressions really do hold true. With its aggressive, curvaceous form and rakish, hunkered-down profile, it’s one of the raciest-looking crossover wagons on the market. And it turns out, that’s exactly what the FX delivers: Rorty V-8 or V-6 performance, with rear or all-wheel drive and an attitude much more like a sport sedan than a utility vehicle. Of course, quite a bit of practicality does get sacrificed in the process. For 2012, Infiniti has given the FX a new front-end appearance — with a different look to the grille and headlamps, and a completely resculpted front fascia to blend it all together.
Otherwise, not much has changed since the FX was last redesigned, for 2009. The design is a bit busy in places, and the metallic ducts just behind the front wheels, in our opinion, interrupt some nice fender lines.
With its last redesign, the Infiniti FX also became a bit warmer and more sophisticated, but with the lack of an all-encompassing interface like iDrive or MMI, it’s also undeniably more cluttered compared to other vehicles in this class (something many will be happy to live with). Two different models of the 2012 Infiniti FX are offered—the FX35 and FX50.
