Cars.com Family Reviews the 2012 Infiniti FX50

By Jennifer Newman
March 5, 2015
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The 2012 Infiniti FX50 isn’t the most practical family car on the market because of its cramped backseat and small cargo area, says Cars.com Family contributor Courtney Messenbaugh. However, if practicality isn’t high on your must-have list, the FX50 could work for your family. This luxury crossover with a V-8 engine and standard all-wheel drive makes driving the kids around a wildly fun task.

2012 Infiniti FX50 Review
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Jennifer Newman

Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Newman is a journalist with more than 25 years of experience, including 15 years as an automotive journalist at Cars.com. Jennifer leads the Editorial team in its mission of helping car shoppers find the vehicle that best fits their life. A mom of two, she’s graduated from kids in car seats to teens behind the steering wheel. She’s also a certified car-seat technician with more than 12 years of experience, as well as member of the World Car Jury, Automotive Press Association and Midwest Automotive Media Association. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennilnewman/ Instagram: @jennilnewman

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