It seems that Infiniti is on to something with its way-small crossover.
While the Lexus RX 350, Acura RDX, and BMW X3 have all been around for years, each is larger and more "traditional" in their SUV-ness.
The EX35 is much more compact and streamlined than any other available SUV or crossover.
Following the EX into the market in 2009 will be two new entries, one each from Mercedes-Benz and Audi: the GLK and the Q5.
Existing or yet to come, each of these competitors is (or will be) attractive on some plane, but the EX35 will remain the most sedanlike premium crossover out there.
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 2008 INFINITI EXBrowse Used Listings |  2009 Audi Q5Browse Used Listings |  2008 Acura RDXBrowse Used Listings |  2008 BMW X3Browse Used Listings |
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Because of the Infiniti EX35, 2008 could be year of the right-sized crossover. Many people are looking for SUV style without SUV size, and they should be particularly attracted to this offering. |
The 2009 Audi Q5 sports the sleek lines of a sweet German sedan, a date-worthy cabin, and good, hefty, but gimmicky handling. |
The 2008 Acura RDX gets its edge from turbo power and crisp handling, but it can feel a little nervous and cramped. |
The 2008 BMW X3 gets much-needed improvements to its ride and its interior, but it's still more rugged--though not as refined--as the Acura RDX. |
| MSRP From | |||
| $31,900 | $37,200 | $33,195 | $38,600 |
| Gas Mileage | |||
| 16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||
| Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas I4 | Gas I6 |
| EPA Class | |||
| Small Station Wagon | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Style Name | |||
| RWD 4-Door | quattro 4-Door 3.2L Premium | 4WD 4-Door | AWD 4-Door 3.0si |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Rear Wheel Drive | All wheel drive | 4 Wheel Drive | AWD |
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||
| 4 Door SUV | 4dr SUV | 4 Door | 4 Door |
| Transmission | |||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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| 2008 INFINITI EX vs. 2009 Audi Q5 | 2008 INFINITI EX vs. 2008 Acura RDX | 2008 INFINITI EX vs. 2008 BMW X3 | |
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