2012 Infiniti EX35
Starting MSRP $35,800–$39,500
By Cars.com Staff
Cars.com National July 12, 2011Vehicle Overview
The EX35 is Infiniti's luxury midsize crossover. With seating for five, the EX35 competes with the Acura RDX, Audi Q5 and BMW X3. It features V-6 power and comes with rear- or all-wheel drive.
New for 2012
A HomeLink garage-door opener has been added to Journey trims. Aside from that, there are no other significant changes for 2012.
Exterior
The EX35 fits right alongside its Infiniti stablemates: L-shaped headlights, a twin-port lower air dam and a curvy profile are all part of the mix. The horizontal taillights don't seem as chiseled as the ones on Infiniti's larger FX crossover. Exterior features include:
- Standard 18-inch alloy wheels; optional 19-inch rims
- Standard dual chrome exhaust
- Standard heated side mirrors
- Standard fog lamps
- Available power sunroof
- Standard keyless entry
- Optional bi-xenon headlights
- Optional directionally adaptive headlamps
Interior
Five people can fit inside the EX. It features a standard tilt/telescoping steering wheel and a standard 60/40-split rear seat. Interior features include:
- Leather upholstery with real wood trim
- Standard automatic dual-zone climate control
- Heated, powered front seats
- Optional voice-activated navigation system
- Optional 11-speaker Bose stereo
Under the Hood
Rear-wheel drive comes standard, and all-wheel drive is optional. The EX35's car-based chassis has a four-wheel independent suspension with extensive aluminum components. Mechanical features include:
- 297-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 with 253 pounds-feet of torque
- Seven-speed automatic transmission
- Rear- or all-wheel drive
Safety
The available Around View Monitor uses four cameras to give the driver a simulated top-down view of the EX35 to reduce blind spots when parking. The available blind spot warning system signals when other vehicles are close by. Safety features include:
- Front-seat side-impact and side curtain airbags
- Front active head restraints
- Electronic stability system
- Traction control
- Backup camera
- Optional lane departure warning system
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| Kristin Varela | Cars.com National | March 16, 2012 |
| Cars.com Staff | Cars.com National | July 12, 2011 |
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