2010 INFINITI FX35 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
Not wanting to be left behind, Infiniti added several features to its 2010 FX35, a vehicle that was redesigned just last year. Bluetooth,...
Not wanting to be left behind, Infiniti added several features to its 2010 FX35, a vehicle that was redesigned just last year. Bluetooth, along with a USB port and iPod interface, previously optional, are now standard on all FX trims and models, and a 2GB hard drive has been added to trims without the optional navigation system. However, if you choose to add the optional nav, you’ll also get streaming audio via Bluetooth and several software updates including NavWeather and the Zagat restaurant guide. The exterior has also been tweaked, with a re-sculpted rear taillight section and added side vents, all of which add up to a reduction in drag coefficient of .02.
These exterior changes do nothing to quell complaints since the 2009 redesign – and you have to admit the FX35 does look like some kind of mutant Dr. Moreau hybrid of a modern crossover vehicle and a late-'90s Hyundai Tiburon – but the FX35 has had a wealth of admirers as well. Graceful aggression is achieved with its bulging quarter panels and low-slung grille, and the profile is low enough to avoid any of the stodginess attributed to many SUVs.
Although available in rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) configurations, the FX35 is restricted to one powertrain combination – a 303-hp, 3.5-liter V6 with a seven-speed automatic transmission. With AWD, it offers a maximum towing capacity of 2,000 pounds, not exactly impressive. Fuel economy isn’t all that impressive either, as the FX35 registers 16/23 mpg with RWD and 16/21 with AWD, both with premium fuel.
Infiniti makes up for those shortcomings in standard features, but you’ll pay for them in the sticker price. Things usually found on the options list - leather upholstery, heated power mirrors, bi-xenon headlights, keyless entry and start, and a rear-view camera – are all standard. You also have the option of Infiniti’s Lane Departure Warning System and Lane Departure Prevention, which will alert the driver or stop the vehicle if it wanders outside the intended lane, respectively. Around View Monitoring offers a 360-degree view of the outside of the vehicle, and Infiniti’s Intelligent Brake Assist warns of imminent crashes and will even apply the brakes if a crash is unavoidable. All those options, along with front pre-crash safety belts, adaptive cruise control, rain-sensing wipers, and steering-linked adaptive headlights are included in the optional Technology Package, which also requires the Navigation and Deluxe Touring Packages.
Standard safety features are similarly plentiful, with six standard airbags, four-wheel antilock disc brakes, an anti-skid system, and front-seat active head restraints, although the NHTSA hasn’t tested the FX35 and isn’t expected to.
Visibility has been an issue for the FX series for many years, and nothing in 2009 or 2010 has fixed that. In fact, Infiniti’s answer has been the Around View Monitoring system. While an impressive and useful piece of technology, it’s still a band-aid for bad design. For the money you’re spending, even for the smaller of the FX brothers, I’d much rather be able to use my eyes.
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 2010 INFINITI FX35 are very pleased with their vehicles, highlighting its sporty performance and comfort as key features. Many drivers love the powerful V6 engine, handling in various conditions, and luxurious interior. On the downside, some found the gas mileage lower than expected and noted occasional transmission issues. However, the ride quality and design continue to be frequently praised."
Absolutely love this car/truck as it is listed by infiniti, I wanted to purchase n all wheel drive for the wife because she has a hard time driving the mustang in the snow looked at several different manufacturers of all wheel drive vehicles and the second I saw the FX35 I knew this was the car I wanted and the wife was over the moon for the car, it comes loaded with all kinds of features that come on most high end autos and some that are not on more costly autos comes with a V6 with 305 hp which is plenty of get up and go and best of all it was not a disappointment in the snow, when the snow plow went past my house it made a huge snowbank beside the FX And I got in started the car put it in gear and drove right over that snowbank like it did not exist, and even with the ice on the roads there was great control over the car and it provided lots of grip with the winter tires and not once did I feel like I was not in control, no slipping and sliding at all so I fell good about the wife driving to work in this car knowing I will not get a call from her saying that she was in an accident and that is worth more than gold to me. would I buy another FX? YES without a doubt one of the best cars I have ever owned and I am use to performance cars as with the mustang and this ranks right up there with performance and sportiness. Five stars all the way
February 13, 2023Such a great car. Performance is amazing, it handles so well. I traded in a 2003 infiniti g35 coupe and was worried about getting a SUV but my fears have been unwarranted, its just so much fun. Its the perfect balance between comfort and sport. Technology is amazing, everything from amazing ipod interface, weather reports, in dash DVD player, "music box" that records CDs automatically and stores them and their information for later, above view camera system, and the touch screen, redundant buttons for touch screen, redundant steering wheel controls, and voice command make using all the features incredibly easy and you can do it four different ways. I got one with Nav, Deluxe, and Premium packages, a similarly equipped Mercedes or BMW MSRP was at least 6-10 thousand more. And the Mercedes didn't even offer ventilated seats.(Something I'm very excited about for the summer.) Gas mileage could be better I guess, but I'll be honest its an SUV and I didn't even look at the mileage ratings before buying, I still don't know what it is. But according to the car I'm averaging about 16.7 mpg and I get about 22-25 on the highway I think. Interior styling is gorgeous. Exterior is controversial but I love it because it differently stands out and doesn't look like your garden variety crossover. Only bad thing is transmission. The car seems to hunt for the exact right gear from its 7 gears. Occasionally I notice it shifting down too soon in the city when I'm just cruising around, like its in sport mode or something and thinks I'm about to want to accelerate hard. Other than that this car is amazing
December 27, 2009I love everything about this car. it is awesome!
March 16, 2023What owners say
Absolutely love this car/truck as it is listed by infiniti, I wanted to purchase n all wheel drive for the wife because she has a hard time driving the mustang in the snow looked at several different manufacturers of all wheel drive vehicles and the second I saw the FX35 I knew this was the car I wanted and the wife was over the moon for the car, it comes loaded with all kinds of features that come on most high end autos and some that are not on more costly autos comes with a V6 with 305 hp which is plenty of get up and go and best of all it was not a disappointment in the snow, when the snow plow went past my house it made a huge snowbank beside the FX And I got in started the car put it in gear and drove right over that snowbank like it did not exist, and even with the ice on the roads there was great control over the car and it provided lots of grip with the winter tires and not once did I feel like I was not in control, no slipping and sliding at all so I fell good about the wife driving to work in this car knowing I will not get a call from her saying that she was in an accident and that is worth more than gold to me. would I buy another FX? YES without a doubt one of the best cars I have ever owned and I am use to performance cars as with the mustang and this ranks right up there with performance and sportiness. Five stars all the way
February 13, 2023Such a great car. Performance is amazing, it handles so well. I traded in a 2003 infiniti g35 coupe and was worried about getting a SUV but my fears have been unwarranted, its just so much fun. Its the perfect balance between comfort and sport. Technology is amazing, everything from amazing ipod interface, weather reports, in dash DVD player, "music box" that records CDs automatically and stores them and their information for later, above view camera system, and the touch screen, redundant buttons for touch screen, redundant steering wheel controls, and voice command make using all the features incredibly easy and you can do it four different ways. I got one with Nav, Deluxe, and Premium packages, a similarly equipped Mercedes or BMW MSRP was at least 6-10 thousand more. And the Mercedes didn't even offer ventilated seats.(Something I'm very excited about for the summer.) Gas mileage could be better I guess, but I'll be honest its an SUV and I didn't even look at the mileage ratings before buying, I still don't know what it is. But according to the car I'm averaging about 16.7 mpg and I get about 22-25 on the highway I think. Interior styling is gorgeous. Exterior is controversial but I love it because it differently stands out and doesn't look like your garden variety crossover. Only bad thing is transmission. The car seems to hunt for the exact right gear from its 7 gears. Occasionally I notice it shifting down too soon in the city when I'm just cruising around, like its in sport mode or something and thinks I'm about to want to accelerate hard. Other than that this car is amazing
December 27, 2009I love everything about this car. it is awesome!
March 16, 2023The FX35 has a very sharp look and handles extremely well. The seats are very comfortable and there is plenty of room in the back seat for passengers. I have not had to take the car to the shop at all for repairs, just the regular maintenance. For an SUV, I was very satisfied with the gas mileage, averaging near 20 mpg. I loved the performance of the vehicle. Plenty of power and acceleration and handled very well. I always felt like I was in control of the vehicle. Very fun car to drive!
December 10, 2014I love this car. Just have to part because of priorities otherwise I would keep this car forever. It is fast, responsive and just a great car to be behind the wheel of. You feel the power once you hit the gas pedal and that by itself says a lot.
February 28, 2013I briefly test drove this car for about an hour. The handling was surprisingly good for such a large and heavy car. I wouldn't say it handled like a sports car (as Infiniti would like you to believe) at all, but it was pretty good. The car has nearly no body roll while cornering. The 4WD system manages the traction in a very controllable way, with a bias to the rear to make the car more agile. Only under hard cornering in low speed and short corners, the car would show its weight by understeering. But you must be a fool to drive this car like that. The diesel engine is a fun powerplant with lots of couple and no problem whatsoever with the truck-like weight of this thing. The gearbox is a marvel. Active suspension presets work as designed, but are still not my cup of tea. The sport ride is good, but not hard enough while the comfort setting is not weak enough to justify the tag. I'd advise to call it differently and add a really comfy setting. No remarks on the brakes, they do what they are supposed to with congratulations of the jury. The build quality is near but not yet up to level with Lexus (that itself is not quite up to Audi-standards yet). They use less tactile-ly appealing materials. Unforgiveable are the plastics on the boot lid that should imitate a chrome metal plate above the number plate. The plastic plate is so light that I can ply it with my fingers when closing or opening the lid. Some work has to be done there, especially with these steep ambitions in Europe and such a price tag. On an environmental level, this car is only marginally better than it's petrol brethren. Pointless and irrelevant.
June 25, 2010The 2010 Infiniti FX 35 is one of the best cars I ever had. This car is very sporty, and is very good for taking your family to vacation. I love this car because of the new design that Infiniti has made. Both the interior and the exterior is very amazing.
January 26, 2010one great car that I was really pleased to own, i've tried it in several conditions and it proofed that it was one of the best among my other cars. you can really enjoy speeding in such car while having a quite environment interior. it has a unique look that most of the companies tried to copy the design. just drive it and you will understand what I am talking about :)
November 27, 2011On the road, especially on the highway, when people see the FX behind them, they just move out of the way. Those that do not, just see a grill in their rear-view mirror. Can't get better than that. Overall, if you like it, you love it. If you do not like it, you hate it.
April 26, 2013Trims & specs
Base MSRP $42,400 | Seating 5 |
Engine 3.5L 303 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 24.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 19 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $43,850 | Seating 5 |
Engine 3.5L 303 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 24.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 18 | Drivetrain AWD |
