Infiniti EX37 GT review
Infiniti EX 3.7 V6 37 GT Road Test
Test date 18 November 2009
Price as tested £38,405
For Interior quality, punchy performance, blend of agility and comfort
Against No diesel until next July, interior packaging, steep running costs
Nissan luxury arm Infiniti is a new brand to the UK, but enthusiasts will be familiar with the marque; it has been successful in the US since 1989.
Indeed, it will probably be these enthusiasts who opt into Infiniti during its launch period, because it currently only sells big-engined petrol cars. A diesel V6 inherited from Renault is on its way into the Infiniti range next year, but for now the 3.7-litre petrol V6 fitted to our EX test car is the only engine available in all of Infiniti’s models, although a 5.0-litre V8 is also an option in the big FX SUV.
The smaller EX37 is forecast to be the biggest-selling Infiniti in the UK. Its size, shape and price put it closest to cars such as the Audi Q5 and BMW X3, but Infiniti has tried to give the EX37 more focused performance and handling than any class rival. The distinctive coupé styling also differentiates it from more conventional 4x4s, but the way the EX drives will be key to its success.
So is this coupé-like SUV really that different and, more important, is it good enough to tempt British buyers into an unknown brand?
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