December 6, 2008 6:00 AM PST
2009 Infiniti FX50S AWD
Editors' rating: 4
The good: The 2009 Infiniti FX50S is surprisingly fast and nimble for a vehicle of its size. The Around View Camera makes short work of all but the tightest parking spots and rounds out an impressive safety tech package.
The bad: The power steering cuts out completely when the vehicle is stopped, making parallel parking difficult. Aggressive fuel cutoff makes manual shifting imprecise and, at times, scary. Fuel economy is low, even for a vehicle of this size.
The bottom line: The 2009 Infiniti FX50S will surprise you with its level of performance, the luxury of its cabin, and its very advanced cabin and safety tech. What you shouldn't be surprised by is the big SUV fuel economy.
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Price range: starts at $56,700; review model cost $65,015
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