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2009 Infiniti EX35 Review

April 8, 2009

STYLING | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

built by a company devoted to style
Motor Week

sportiest ute yet
Car and Driver

sleek shape for a crossover
Edmunds

attractive styling inside and out
ForbesAutos

The 2009 Infiniti EX35 is a well-designed vehicle: tasteful, contemporary, and clean, according to a wide range of review sources.

ForbesAutos praises the sleek design "inside and out." Motor Week points out that the 2009 Infiniti EX35 is "built by a company devoted to style," so it's not surprising that the 2009 EX35 "embodies plenty of it...[with] an arching, coupelike roofline, a double-arch grille, L-shaped headlamps, and aggressive proportions." Most reviews read by TheCarConnection.com are impressed with the appearance of the 2009 Infiniti EX35. The Auto Channel is especially complimentary, extolling the "EX35's sculpted elegance [that] expresses a timeless appeal—sleek lines that portray speed, grace and finesse."

Cars.com notes the "rear end recalls Infiniti's larger FX model, for better and for worse." While it presents a "sporty and stylish" appearance, this design comes at a cost, making "for a relatively tight cargo area."

Inside, there's plenty of praise for the 2009 Infiniti EX35. Cars.com likes the interior: "The interior is appointed like other Infiniti models, which is to say nicely, with modern, high-quality materials and design. Aluminum trim appears sparingly and is effective, as is the black-lacquer bezel on the center console and control panel." Edmunds describes the dashboard as "distinctive...[the design] flows around the driver in soft waves." The optional maple interior trim "spruces up the cabin," according to Motor Week; overall, the vehicle has "style...and sport."

Conclusion

The 2009 Infiniti EX35 is a good-looking vehicle—and it feels fresh, modern, and ultimately luxurious.

STYLING | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:built by a company devoted to styleMotor Weeksportiest ute yetCar and Driversleek shape for a crossoverEdmundsattractive styling inside and outForbesAutos The 2009 Infiniti EX35 is a well-designed vehicle: tasteful, contemporary, and clean, according to a wide range of review sources. ForbesAutos praises the sleek design "inside and out." Motor Week points out that the 2009 Infiniti EX35 is "built by a company devoted to style," so it's not surprising that the 2009 EX35 "embodies plenty of it...[with] an arching, coupelike roofline, a double-arch grille, L-shaped headlamps, and aggressive proportions." Most reviews read by TheCarConnection.com are impressed with the appearance of the 2009 Infiniti EX35. The Auto Channel is especially complimentary, extolling the "EX35's sculpted elegance [that] expresses a timeless appeal—sleek lines that portray speed, grace and finesse." Cars.com notes the "rear end recalls Infiniti's larger FX model, for better and for worse." While it presents a "sporty and stylish" appearance, this design comes at a cost, making "for a relatively tight cargo area." Inside, there's plenty of praise for the 2009 Infiniti EX35. Cars.com likes the interior: "The interior is appointed like other Infiniti models, which is to say nicely, with modern, high-quality materials and design. Aluminum trim appears sparingly and is effective, as is the black-lacquer bezel on the center console and control panel." Edmunds describes the dashboard as "distinctive...[the design] flows around the driver in soft waves." The optional maple interior trim "spruces up the cabin," according to Motor Week; overall, the vehicle has "style...and sport." ConclusionThe 2009 Infiniti EX35 is a good-looking vehicle—and it feels fresh, modern, and ultimately luxurious. 2009 INFINITI EX35 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Motor Week: "built by a company devoted to style" Car and Driver: "sportiest ute yet" Edmunds: "sleek shape for a crossover" ForbesAutos: "attractive styling inside and out" The 2009 Infiniti EX35 is a well-designed vehicle: tasteful, ...

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The EX35 is much more compact and streamlined than most other utility vehicles, and it appeals to those who want a taller sport wagon, or to SUV buyers who want something a little lower and nimbler. As with the larger FX35, the EX35’s interior is better than most in its class. The GLK and Q5 are all-new entries in this class for 2009; while the Mercedes GLK offers some measure of off-road ability, the Q5 is geared more for on-road performance. The BMW X3, the original premium compact SUV in this class, retains more ruggedness than the EX and is less exciting to drive than the EX or BMW’s cars. The Acura RDX is one of TheCarConnection.com’s favorite vehicles in this class to drive, though its ride is very firm and its turbocharged engine isn’t to everyone’s liking. The Lexus RX 350 is a larger and more comfortable option, though it’s not nearly as much fun to drive.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By Ed Koke #1, Posted: 10/28/2009

    Our EX35 has snow tire hum coming from the front tires, the dealer said this is caused by the front tires being out of alighment slightly causing the tires to be "feathered"
    supposedly this will go away after being re-alighned after 10-15000 K does this explanation seem reasonable?? or is this smoke & mirrors??
    Ed Koke

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