2010 Infiniti FX

Nissan’s luxury sub-brand sells stylish vehicles that deliver mixed results. Fit and finish is usually good, especially in the quiet, luxurious interiors. But Infiniti often falls short of competitors in fuel economy and handling. Some of its vehicles also score low in our owner satisfaction surveys, and most new models scored average for predicted reliability. New vehicles come standard with a full suite of active safety and driver assist systems. The brand’s lowest-priced option is a two-row compact SUV with a variable compression engine that attempts to deliver both fuel economy and sporty performance. The brand’s larger midsized, three-row SUV is roomy and quiet, with competitive fuel economy and quick acceleration. The largest Infiniti is a large three-row, high-end SUV that competes against Land Rover and Mercedes-Benz. With options, its price can cross $100,000. Among Infiniti’s discontinued vehicles, some sedans and coupes can be recommended among used luxury cars.

Infiniti's 2009 redesign brought more even powerful engines, a seven-speed automatic transmission, and high-tech driver's aids, including active cruise control and autonomous emergency braking. Responsive handling and an eager powertrain remained high points, but the snug cabin and impeded outward visibility carried over as well. The FX got a larger V6 and a name change to FX37 for the 2013 model year. While the basics of this car carried over to the 2014 model year, its nomenclature was changed once again, to QX70.