By
Fuel Economy / MPG »
5
GREEN | 5 out of 10
Expert Quotes:
16 mpg city, 23 highway (FX35 rear-wheel drive); 16/21 (FX35 AWD); 14/20 (FX50 AWD)
U.S. EPA
Because of its thirst, the 2012 Infiniti FX models simply aren't very green—and that goes for whether you opt for the FX35 or the FX50. And especially considering the FX's rather cramped interior, it's not a very efficient choice.
The V-8's gas mileage might be below some shoppers' threshold, at 14 mpg city, 20 highway; and all FX models require premium gas.
Based on several different driving experiences, our editors have seen mid to upper teens in mixed driving with the V-6 and low teens with the V-8.
Conclusion
For what they are, the 2012 Infiniti FX35 and FX50 simply aren't very green.
