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2009 Infiniti EX35 Quality Review

April 8, 2009

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

the interior is appointed like other Infiniti models...with modern, high-quality materials
Cars.com

sport-uselessity
Car and Driver

not much rear-seat headroom or legroom
Edmunds

not as roomy or practical as a midsize model
ForbesAutos

Most reviewers find the 2009 Infiniti EX35 satisfactory in terms of comfort and quality, though space is indisputably tight.

Front seats in the 2009 Infiniti EX35 garner neither raves nor rants (AutoWeek says, "It features high-quality materials and superbly comfortable seats"), but rear space is at a premium. "The EX35's greatest interior shortcoming is the size of its backseat," Cars.com comments, "which is especially frustrating, because the lack of space seems unnecessary." Motor Trend points out that compared to the Acura RDX, "Rear-seat legroom, at 28.5 inches, pales to the 37.7 in the RDX." Edmunds reports "solid ergonomics" all around. Some key ergonomic features, however, aren't included in the base EX35.

Cargo space is also tight in the 2009 Infiniti EX35. Motor Trend states that the "meager 16.8 cubic feet of cargo volume (only 3.3 more than that of a G35) is down by a couple of Miata trunks compared with the Acura's 27.8."

As far as materials are concerned, AutoWeek "found the interior extremely pleasant. It features high-quality materials and superbly comfortable seats." Cars.com mentions that "aluminum trim appears sparingly and is effective, as is the black-lacquer bezel on the center console and control panel." These are standard in the base model of the 2009 Infiniti EX35, but Edmunds reports that "the optional maple wood trim is much nicer." Edmunds adds a caveat: "interior materials aren't going to win any awards for quality," but those who are willing to pay extra can have genuine leather upholstery. Cars.com, however, remarks that "the interior is appointed like other Infiniti models... with modern, high-quality materials."

Conclusion

There are excellent materials in use in the 2009 Infiniti EX35, but the backseat is tight.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:the interior is appointed like other Infiniti models...with modern, high-quality materialsCars.comsport-uselessityCar and Drivernot much rear-seat headroom or legroomEdmundsnot as roomy or practical as a midsize modelForbesAutos Most reviewers find the 2009 Infiniti EX35 satisfactory in terms of comfort and quality, though space is indisputably tight. Front seats in the 2009 Infiniti EX35 garner neither raves nor rants (AutoWeek says, "It features high-quality materials and superbly comfortable seats"), but rear space is at a premium. "The EX35's greatest interior shortcoming is the size of its backseat," Cars.com comments, "which is especially frustrating, because the lack of space seems unnecessary." Motor Trend points out that compared to the Acura RDX, "Rear-seat legroom, at 28.5 inches, pales to the 37.7 in the RDX." Edmunds reports "solid ergonomics" all around. Some key ergonomic features, however, aren't included in the base EX35. Cargo space is also tight in the 2009 Infiniti EX35. Motor Trend states that the "meager 16.8 cubic feet of cargo volume (only 3.3 more than that of a G35) is down by a couple of Miata trunks compared with the Acura's 27.8." As far as materials are concerned, AutoWeek "found the interior extremely pleasant. It features high-quality materials and superbly comfortable seats." Cars.com mentions that "aluminum trim appears sparingly and is effective, as is the black-lacquer bezel on the center console and control panel." These are standard in the base model of the 2009 Infiniti EX35, but Edmunds reports that "the optional maple wood trim is much nicer." Edmunds adds a caveat: "interior materials aren't going to win any awards for quality," but those who are willing to pay extra can have genuine leather upholstery. Cars.com, however, remarks that "the interior is appointed like other Infiniti models... with modern, high-quality materials." ConclusionThere are excellent materials in use in the 2009 Infiniti EX35, but the backseat is tight. 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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Other Choices:

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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