Infiniti FX

Name: 2004 Infiniti FX
Brand: Infiniti

EPA MPG: 18 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: 18 mpg

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Road Test

The Infiniti FX35 delivers a driving experience more reminiscent of a sports sedan than a traditional SUV. Its strong and smooth V6 engine provides very quick acceleration and achieves a respectable 18 mpg overall on premium fuel. The high window line, low driving position and restrained body lean give one the feeling of being in a sporty coupe. But the window line also makes the cabin feel closed in. Further, the tradeoff for the vehicle's agility is a stiff ride that transmits pavement imperfections to the passengers. (Infiniti revised the suspension for 2006.) For some, the vehicle's exhaust note, intended to sound sporty, can become tiring. Additionally, the sloping rear hatch significantly limits cargo space. A rearview camera was made standard equipment for 2008.

2004 SUVs Reliability

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2004 Luxury midsized SUVs Ratings

2004 Infiniti FX

$4,825 - $5,500

EPA MPG 18 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2004 Cadillac SRX

$3,450 - $3,700

EPA MPG 17 mpg

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Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2004 Land Rover Range Rover

$4,425

EPA MPG NA

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2004 Lexus RX

$6,575 - $6,750

EPA MPG 20 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2004 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

$4,275 - $4,325

EPA MPG NA

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2004 Porsche Cayenne

$5,250 - $6,625

EPA MPG NA

Road test

Reliability

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2004 Volvo V70/XC70

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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Features & Specs

4-door SUV

2 front, 3 rear

AWD, Rear

3.5-liter V6 (280 hp)
4.5-liter V8 (315 hp)

5-speed automatic

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Model History

2009-

Current Generation

Infiniti's 2009 redesign brought more even powerful engines, a seven-speed automatic transmission, and high-tech driver's aids, including active cruise control and autonomous emergency braking. Responsive handling and an eager powertrain remained high points, but the snug cabin and impeded outward visibility carried over as well. The FX got a larger V6 and a name change to FX37 for the 2013 model year. While the basics of this car carried over to the 2014 model year, its nomenclature was changed once again, to QX70.

2003-2008

2003 Redesign Year

A midsized SUV that drives more like a sports sedan. The FX35 features a strong and smooth V6 engine, coupled with an excellent five-speed automatic transmission. Instant throttle response and impressive performance are the result. The FX45 (later FX50) version features a gutsy V8 and even better handling. The trade-off is a stiff ride that transmits every bump. The cabin feels snug, partly because of the high doorsills and low roof. The styling also compromises rear visibility and the wide turning circle makes parking cumbersome.