The 2013 Infiniti JX is a three-row crossover that’s meant to slot in between the sporty FX and the full-size QX56 SUV. There’s some interesting styling on the outside and a well-appointed interior, says Cars.com editor Mike Hanley. Unfortunately, in this seven-passenger crossover there isn’t a lot of space for passengers or cargo, Hanley says.
While Infiniti is already full of quirky crossovers — like the EX and FX — it was still missing a conventional large luxury crossover that could compete with the likes of the Acura MDX.
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The JX fills that void. It’s a large, three-row crossover, with a starting price that undercuts its competition.
The new Infiniti JX is more proof that it's unwise to judge a car's styling by photos alone. The three-row crossover's FX-inspired grille seemed especially prominent in snapshots, but it doesn't seem excessive in person. The JX doesn't pretend to be something it's not, with a low stance and not a lot of clearance under the front bumper that precludes off-roading, something most owners wouldn't consider anyway.
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The back of the JX has a smooth look; even the bumper doesn't stick out that far. Like the Lexus RX, the rear window is angled forward. The design enhances the JX's profile, but it comes at the expense of usable cargo space. It looks like there's only room for a few small suitcases behind the third row.
Although Infiniti offers the sporty FX crossover and the QX56 full-size SUV, the luxury brand hasn't had a conventional luxury crossover in its lineup — the kind that has done so well for the likes of Lexus with its RX and Acura with its MDX. Enter the 2013 Infiniti JX, a three-row seven-seat crossover that aims to fill that hole in the brand's lineup. It hits dealerships in the spring with a starting price of $40,450 for front-wheel drive and $41,550 for all-wheel drive. (By comparison, the 2012 MDX starts at $42,930 with all-wheel drive standard.)
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The JX mixes design elements from current Infiniti models and also brings some new themes to the table. The large rectangular grille with chrome slats and a big Infiniti logo looks like it could have come right off the FX crossover, and the headlights have a trace of the FX's headlights, too.
Nissan is recalling about 1,800 2011 370Z vehicles and 2011-12 Infiniti G37 coupes because a faulty power window could cause a pinch injury before the window automatically reverses, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
On the affected vehicles, the power window switch controller is out of specification due to a programming error. In the case of an obstruction, like a finger or body part, the auto reverse — also called pinch protection — will still function, but there’s a chance of a pinch injury before the window reverses.
The affected vehicles were built between July 2 and Aug. 29. Dealers will replace the power window switches for free. The recall is expected to start around Nov. 28. For more info, Nissan owners can call 800-647-7261, and Infiniti owners can call 800-662-6200. Either can call NHTSA’s vehicle safety hotline at 888-327-4236.
A natural disaster can have a devastating impact on not just a country's people but also its economy. That's certainly the case with March's earthquake and tsunami in Japan that hampered the health of the country's automotive industry.
Last month, we saw the strongest signs yet that Japanese automakers are recovering, but there are still obstacles to overcome.
The Nissan Leaf has proven it’s possible to make an electric car with only a few trade-offs — besides limited range. Now, Infiniti hopes it can do the same with a luxury electric vehicle it will launch in 2014.
It teased the upcoming five-seater with the sketch above and only said it will offer some sort of performance capability. Considering the added cost of electric vehicles, making them more luxurious at a premium price might be a smart move.
The Infiniti M was redesigned for this model year, now featuring curvaceous lines not only on the outside, but also in the cabin. The new V-6 is so robust that you don’t need to opt for the available V-8, says Cars.com senior editor Joe Wiesenfelder, but the indecisive transmission doesn’t deliver seamless power. Also, the Infiniti’s price tag has slowly crept up, nearing the price of the BMW 5 Series. Is it worth the Benjamins?
Nissan this week announced pricing for its popular 2012 Nissan Maxima large sedan, along with other Nissan and Infiniti SUVs and trucks. This group of models — Maxima, Armada, Titan, QX56 and EX35 — consists mostly of carryovers, with few significant changes. That also means pricing stays pretty much the same compared with last year.
Starting with the most popular of the bunch, the 2012 Nissan Maxima (shown above) maintains the same pricing as the 2011 model. The Maxima undergoes an exterior refresh for 2012. The grille, taillamps and wheel designs are new. The interior gets a new instrument cluster, new trim colors, a new look for the center stack and a beige-colored interior option. In addition to the updates, the Maxima gets a new Limited Edition Package, which includes smoked-appearance xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights, 18-inch dark silver wheels, a rear spoiler and metallic trim in the interior. The package costs $710.
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