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TheCarConnection.com's editors have driven the Infiniti EX and have written this review from their road-test impressions. Editors have compared the EX35 to other luxury compact crossover vehicles to help you narrow your shopping choices. Finally, editors have written a summary of opinions from other trusted Web sources as a full review-to give you the most comprehensive look at the Infiniti EX possible.
Likes:
- Attractive coupelike shape
- Sporty dynamics
- Snug-fitting front seats
- Top-drawer interior quality
Dislikes:
- Very small cargo space
- Tight-fitting backseats
- Dim visibility to the rear corners
The 2010 Infiniti EX35 returns for its third model year with few changes and with a much larger group of compact luxury crossover vehicles sharing the limelight. Among them, the EX35 is one of the best in terms of handling and sporty feel, but it's among the least practical for carrying adults and cargo. The base price begins at $33,800, with the most expensive all-wheel-drive version starting at $37,400. The Infiniti EX competes against the Audi Q5, BMW X3, Benz GLK, Cadillac SRX, Acura RDX, Land Rover LR2, and Volvo XC60.
With styling cues on loan from the larger FX crossover and other Infiniti models, the 2010 EX35 has a handsome, sporting stance that just barely looks like a utility vehicle. Big wheel wells and widely flared fenders taper into an arching roofline, all blending together to give the EX more of a four-door coupe look-more Panamera than Explorer. The tall roofline is tamed with subtle sculptural surfaces on the body, and few cutlines and few unneeded details give the EX an especially clean look for its class. The cabin is just as sophisticated, with a more technology-friendly look as with the Acura RDX. The cockpit-style layout wraps into a wide center stack a big LCD screen and secondary controls. The instruments look elegant and refined in soft-white lighting, and the wood and leather wear matte finishes and a noticeable lack of metallic trim that echoes the subtle, tasteful design-without the excessive detailing that plagues some other vehicles in this class.
