2012 INFINITI FX35 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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While other manufacturers rolled into the crossover SUV market with little panache, Nissan’s Infiniti division made a splash with its FX series, offering a sportier look than most. The FX35 is the smaller vehicle in the lineup, with a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 303 hp, 262 lb-ft of torque and an electronically controlled 7-speed automatic with manual shift mode and a rear-wheel drivetrain; AWD is also an option.
For 2012, Infiniti adds even more dazzle as it introduces a new Limited Edition AWD trim, with distinctive Iridium Blue exterior, 21-inch dark alloy spoke wheels and graphite interior.
Packages available include the Premium, with a hard-drive-based navigation system with 8-inch display, streaming Bluetooth and an in-dash CD/DVD player with an 11-channel Bose speaker system. If you want to go even sportier, the Deluxe Touring package livens things up with 20-inch spoke wheels and maple interior accents. For an even safer ride, the Technology package includes intelligent braking, lane departure warning and intelligent cruise control, which automatically adjusts speed depending on traffic conditions. These sound great in theory, but in practice, they may tend to annoy.
The FX is a good-looking vehicle, no doubt, with the 2012 version given a slight refresh in the front grille and fascia design, influenced by Infiniti’s Essence Concept. It’s got curves in all the right places. With the exception of the Limited Edition, the color palate of the FX35 is a glossy array of grays, browns, and blacks.
In the driver’s seat, you truly feel in command. Leather-appointed 10-way adjustable seats make sure the ride is comfortable, and all FX models now come standard with heated seats, so you’ll be cozy as well. The distinctive instrument panel with its luminescent gauges adds a touch of class.
And while visibility may be an issue, Infiniti has its unique Around View Monitor, which uses exterior cameras to create a bird's-eye view of your car and any surrounding obstacles, making parking a snap; this is available as an option for the FX35.
Safety-wise, the FX35 comes standard with dual-stage front as well as side-impact airbags for the front seat and roof-mounted side curtain airbags for the rear. A special, simplified anchoring system for child seats is also included.
The question is, if you are going this far, shouldn’t one just ramp up to the FX50 for all that V8 goodness? People seem to be divided on the issue, with some saying the FX35 has plenty of pickup and power and others saying there's just no comparison between the two. Our advice is to be sure to test-drive both models, and then check with your heart (and your bank account) before reaching a final decision.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2012 INFINITI FX35
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by Deshaun P
Nov 26, 2024
I like it, sorta what I’m looking for this holiday for my family to get around in Nov 26, 2024
by Daniel R
May 29, 2024
Love the vech well equipped for any journey,rain snow ,sleet sun it does what it needs too do comfortably along trips outta state great on gas an cooled seats feel great on hot day.change oil on services reg an u got a classic SUV worthy too role with any big boy out there heads will turn .always May 29, 2024
by Teddy M
Jul 30, 2023
One of the best vehicles Ive ever owned. They should continue to redesign this model body style. Its fast and sound aggressive. I would buy again. Jul 30, 2023
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by Deshaun P
Nov 26, 2024
I like it, sorta what I’m looking for this holiday for my family to get around in Nov 26, 2024
by Daniel R
May 29, 2024
Love the vech well equipped for any journey,rain snow ,sleet sun it does what it needs too do comfortably along trips outta state great on gas an cooled seats feel great on hot day.change oil on services reg an u got a classic SUV worthy too role with any big boy out there heads will turn .always May 29, 2024
by Teddy M
Jul 30, 2023
One of the best vehicles Ive ever owned. They should continue to redesign this model body style. Its fast and sound aggressive. I would buy again. Jul 30, 2023
by Olivia W
Jul 18, 2023
Very updated for a 2012! Feels luxurious and is a smooth ride.Jul 18, 2023
by Marilyn O
Mar 28, 2022
Got to see one & drive one. Very comfortable carMar 28, 2022
by Major k
Dec 04, 2021
The Car seats needs to be replaced asap and the price needs to be changedDec 04, 2021
by Michael N
Aug 05, 2021
Would not even start, need a new starter. And more. It has been in an accident. They say it has not. You can tell by the parts on the car that I have a blue round dot. Aug 05, 2021
by jonathan p
Mar 29, 2021
Missing components inside vehicle ( trim
Parts ) vehicle may have lots of minor repairs Mar 29, 2021
by Golden W
Sep 23, 2020
Nice car but the price is too high for a 2012Sep 23, 2020
by Alhajie D
Sep 17, 2020
I like all the features it has, I LOVE IT Sep 17, 2020
by Anonymous
Feb 18, 2015
The 2012 FX35 is the real deal. Easy on the eyes and with the moves of a sports car - kind of like a prom queen who is also a champion kick boxer. The V6 is smooth, with no stumbles and a broad power band. One trick - through the shifter in Sport Mode once or twice and thank me forever. Seriously. The gas mileage is nothing to write home about in “normal” mode anyway, so you might as well have fun driving the FX as it was meant to be driven. The tech features are cutting edge. People still ooh and ahh when the car goes in reverse and the cameras on all four corners of the car make it look like you are guiding your car from a satellite orbiting above the earth. And it sees in the dark. Really. Can’t say enough good about this car. Oh, one more thing. Super reliable and great Infiniti service wherever you go. Ok, one nod to the styling - you won’t mistake it for a minivan for its cargo room. But it sucks up more than you imagine with the rear seat folded down. Buy this car!Feb 18, 2015
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Has anyone else had a problem losing things in the console?
I've had my FX about 4 months now and love it, but I've had one small issue. The console/armrest in between the front seats has a small upper storage area and a much larger lower area. To get to the lower area the upper area flips up. I thought that upper area would be a great spot of all the "loyalty cards" that you get from your grocery store, coffee shop, car wash, restaurants, etc. I'm not one to lose things, but I kept losing these cards and it was driving me crazy. A few weeks ago, I opened the larger compartment and saw one of my cards sticking out of the back, just about to fall through a seam in the console and down into an "abyss"! I can't see them, let alone how to get them out. My dealer recommended that I get in the back seat and take off the panel with the two vents and the accessory jack. I thought that would do it, but they are going in above that. Has anyone else had this problem and been able to retrieve their lost items? I'd prefer not to be charged an hour or more labor, at dealership rates, and was hoping to do it myself. Thanks for your help!
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2012 INFINITI FX35 Pricing
Original MSRP
$43,700 to $52,000Price range
$10,107 to $10,469Average price on CG
$10,107YoY price change
$10,428 to $10,107Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Hard Drive: 9.3GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · XM with NavTraffic satellite radio · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 300 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.1 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Door sill trim: aluminum · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: dual level · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat and steering wheel · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.36
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: accent color · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in. · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt · Roof rack: with crossbars
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: aluminum
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · USB auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 2GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 300 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.1 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Door sill trim: aluminum · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat and steering wheel · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.69
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: accent color · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in. · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: self-leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: anti-trapping feature · Roof rack: with crossbars
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: aluminum
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: Class II · Trailer wiring: 4-pin
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 9.3GB · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 300 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.1 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: dual level · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.69
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: accent color · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: blacked out · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Roof rack color: aluminum
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: Class II · Trailer wiring: 4-pin
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent