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The 2009 Infiniti FX50 is a crossover SUV that thinks (and acts) like a sports car.

Close your eyes and stick out your hand. I am going to put a set of keys in your palm and give you some quick stats about which car they belong to. A seven-speed automatic transmission with manual mode and downshift rev matching. This is linked to a 5.0L DOHC V8 engine pushing out 390 horses and 369 lb-ft of torque to an Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system. Dual stainless steel exhaust pipes bellow out a raucous symphony and large brakes to bring the large wheels and tires to a stop. What kind of car is this? Trick question, it’s not a car; it is the 2009 Infiniti FX50 – a luxury crossover SUV. More...

The 2009 Infiniti FX35 is the epitome of the SPORT in a Sport Utility Vehicle.

I really enjoyed driving the Infinti G37s coupe a few months ago.  It was very sporty and comfortable at the same time, but it does lack some of the usefulness that comes with a larger vehicle.  Thankfully, I was handed the keys to a "platinum graphite" colored 2009 Infiniti FX35. With its potent V6, 7-speed paddle-shifted automatic and Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system, would it deliver the same thrill as the G coupe? Short answer – yes; longer answer–keep reading. More...