This 2009 Infiniti FX50s is a Ridiculous V8 Powered Crossover, and I Love It *SOLD*

SOLD 0-60 in 5ish seconds. The quarter mile in 13.6 at 104MPH. .87 on the skid pad. 390HP. 369 pound-feet of torque. Generally, these are not numbers associated with a Crossover or SUV, and most certainly not a non-German crossover or SUV. But the Infiniti FX50S has them. This was the flagship of the Datsun lineup in 2009, with a pricetag in the mid-sixties and more horsepower than anything else they offered. It would out-accelerate a Mustang GT of the same year, match straight-line performance with a Porsche Boxster S, and had 10 more HP than the Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Amazing.
The "S" at the end of the designation represents the Sport Package, with added adaptive front headlamps, adjustable shocks, and electric 4-wheel steering. The Tech Package added more geekiness than a Star Trek convention at MIT. The interior was rich and lovely, with mahogany wood and quilted leather all around, and an 11 speaker (or so) premium audio system.
All in all, this is an SUV for either car guys or really angry soccer moms. It's got a chip on its shoulder, and looks the part. As an SUV, it's not really up to snuff in the romminess category, and as a sports car, it's a lot more like an SUV. So what is this thing? Honestly, I don't know, but I do know that I love it. Maybe that's enough. SOLD

[@BerettaShotThanYou]

Back after two years to say this is one of the best looking/coolest suvs ever made

[@sixdegreesofgaming4719]

Agreed 💯😎

[@jdmguy44]

One of the coolest SUV's around. There's nothing else like it.

[@sixdegreesofgaming4719]

Yessss💯

[@thump2727]

Damn, looks perfect for 2009...

[@aqrzoryan3166]

Look like 2018 car

[@thump2727]

@@aqrzoryan3166 sure does

[@klmbaby6]

I don't know who I was impressed with more, the SUV which made me want one or the presenter, who made me constantly laugh. Either way great video!

[@alclk1777]

I love my FX. It's an amazing vehicle. It's a crime it was discontinued.

[@andy-james-]

People think it's an SUV that acts like a sports car, others say it's a sports car acting like an SUV. Has anyone asked the vehicle how it feels? No, people are too scared to ask it...

[@goaldigger2314]

😆

[@imkona87]

I purchased my 2010 FX50S brand new in August of 2010. It has been my daily driver ever since , which presently has almost 105,000 miles on the odometer. Mine has the Sport and Technology packages, which includes the surround cameras and radar cruise control. Right after I got this car I deleted the resonator, which makes it sound like a proper V8....think AMG G63 or Cayenne Turbo. My wife drives a 2019 Lexus LX570, and with the exception of the rear heated and cooled seats

[@Chill_Papi_]

What common issues have you found or encountered with this car? Thinking of purchasing a 2009 this year same model

[@tavy7200]

@@Chill_Papi_ hello, do you bought it? thanks I looking to buy one 2010 fx50s

[@michaelruble3508]

Thank you, Bill. I appreciate that you have done a couple of Infiniti videos, and are singing their praises. I have owned three of them (other models), and have always been a satisfied owner. Keep doing the entertaining, fun-fact-full, videos you do!

[@RyanBowie1]

I gotta say, the part I look forward to most in your videos is the part where you make that right turn and drop the hammer. Love hearing these cars!! Thank you!!

[@TheVertigohtm]

I bought one in Iridium blue qx70s 5.0 and I LOVE IT! A very fun car to drive

[@lisandrogenao7860]

Yours must be a 2014 as 2014 was the only year Infiniti limitedly produced the QX70 V8. They only produced V8's 2015 and newer as special orders. Enjoy yours, I'm enjoying mine.

[@shaunr5450]

How many miles on it now? I'm looking at getting one but worried about repairs.

[@OpenBarGarage]

You are excellent at reviewing!! Love the non-stop flow of fun information full of jokes!

[@joundi007]

i own one and i never seen one in my city i fall in love since first time i saw her it got a great reliable engine 55000miles for 12.5k $ when i drive everyone keep looking like it is a 12.5k $ not a ferrari and the price wont buy me a porshe cayenne 2008 with more miles in my country and horrible reliability :P this car is stupidly cheap and good with luxury great sounding Bose speakers...wow

[@isiahacarriero9992]

Shesh. 55k miles for $12.5k?

[@joundi007]

@@isiahacarriero9992 yes , but sold it ,sadly as soon as it reached 89k miles everything start breaking , all kind of electric and mechanical problems

[@sinanmuhsin6089]

I have FX50S and this car is phenomenal in acceleration and power. Great powerful 5.0 Naturally Aspirated Engine with almost 400 HP. One of few SUVs that combine high end luxury with ultra high performance especially with the Sport Package. You truely have it all when you drive this beast. Paddle shifters with damping control feature make you feel you are in a race high profile car! Gigantic 21" wheels that add luxury ride and performance. This Crossover competes with Porsche Cayman GTS and BMW X5. The amount of Technology loaded in this car was outstanding back when it was built and still has so many technology features that you may not find in some of nowadays luxury cars. Downside to this car are fuel economy with Low MPG and high cost of maintenance, if any, but overall, it's an amazing luxury and high performance Crossover.

[@peaceful4you408]

I agree. These Fxs are built like tanks. Very reliable top quality. They better be since they’re luxury Nissans. I don’t have the FX50. I have the 2009 Fx35.

[@shaunr5450]

How many miles on yours now?

[@sinanmuhsin6089]

@@shaunr5450 134K miles

[@shaunr5450]

@@sinanmuhsin6089 thanks, in the market for one now.

[@sinanmuhsin6089]

@Shaun R Best of Luck!! You cannot go wrong with the FX50. I would try to find one with the Sport Package! It offers in this car the sport platform that you would miss otherwise with other trims. Very reliable and solid crossover. Now I have owned it over 3 years, entering the 4th year, and really no major issues at all and I am having fun with it every time I am behind the wheel. One common concern/issue is with the bulky side mirrors that may block the side view when turning. The other is the stiff ride sometimes, depending on the quality of the road, due to the sport low profile tires with 21 inch gigantic wheel! That nice look of wheels compromises the ride quality sometimes, but I honestly do not care much about that. It is a lot of car for the money! Good luck.

[@germanbenzdriver]

Just love this car So different yet so unique Would buy it

[@kgisabeast]

These are pretty rare. That’s a good find in that condition

[@thatsyrianguy487]

My fx35 has 282k on it now and I love it. I hope I can get this for my next car, can't seem to find a clean one near by

[@stephenprice1519]

I luv this guy - best review of the FX50 I have ever watched!!!!

[@ryansrides9714]

One of the most interesting looking Infiniti’s I have ever seen. I am willing to say that the front end is definitely a required taste! Great video.

[@Username-sf1bk]

I thought it was weird at first. But it really grew one me after a while.

[@lekanogungbeni6581]

I have an fx45. 315hp, that thing sounds great and puts a smile on my face. I have often wondered what i would get as a replacement for it. I just found it. One step higher with the fx50. If i was the owner of this particular car, i would delete all the chromes, imcluding the wheels. People tell me how my fx45 looks mean and badass. Great car, funny reviewer.

[@ayoalao6384]

My Naija bro, I had a FX35 which is really a fx45 with a V6. When I sold it, I got the FX50. In comparison though, I must say I liked the FX35 just a little better. I think it (FX35) rides better possibly because the FX50 has the low profile and bigger 21 inch wheels making it a little stiff and you are much more sensitive to road bumps. I actually considered getting non-low profile tires at some point but I finally got used to it .The FX50 has amazing torque and most people have no idea it is packing 390hp till you disgrace them :) So there are pros/cons. The FX50 is somewhat hard to find in the right condition. I picked mine up several years ago from Texas, I live in NC. Also to note, You might also consider the FX70s which is essentially the newer upgrade of the FX line

[@CelticSpiritsCoven]

2010 FX50S No oil change is complete w/o the mechanic asking how much I would consider selling it for. Do not black it out - that removes the little bit of refinement on the outside and makes you look like a dick who just thinks he's a badass. Keep the chrome, keep them confused when you pass them. Women will think you are a Dr.

[@Widemouth1832]

I was driving in rural Missouri with a deleted chrome FX50. I was so impressed with the looks of it, I looked this car up. Beautiful and fast.

[@ModernDayMixtapes]

It is insane that Infiniti is still using this interior/tech/displays to this day pretty much...

[@chukob5]

signdetres you clearly don’t keep up with new models

[@alexvoissard6497]

@@chukob5 No, you clearly don't. Infiniti has been using the same basic setup in their cars for over a decade now.

[@hossemadian7127]

@@alexvoissard6497 You must not. This engine in this crossover discontinued in 2013 and QX70 replaced it and was discontinued in 2017

[@alexvoissard6497]

@@hossemadian7127 The original comment was clearly about tech/interior stuff, it had nothing to do with the engine. I suggest you read more carefully next time before embarrassing yourself.

[@bekabeka71]

Yeah they’re so old school 😂😂😂

[@CelticSpiritsCoven]

As someone who has a 2010 Infiniti FX50S with everything.... I have to swat off my mechanic from giving me offers to buy everytime I stop in for an oil change. And women.... well women think they are getting into the car of a Dr. I could have held a pen out the window to have jerk boys who thought they could race me between stop lights. They could sign over their titles. Don't speed children - this is a public service reminder. This car whispers into your ear to speed. It's like the little devil sitting on your left shoulder telling you that you won't get caught.

[@savage4343]

😂😂

[@apb1236]

Love this SUV. We have a QX70S 5.0 in white and it’s fantastic. MPG is appalling in city but can eek out 20+ on the highway. Power everywhere in the powerband and sometimes suspect shifting from the 7 speed JATCO. AWD with locking center diff, 4 wheel steering, 4 piston front brakes, 2 piston rear, adaptive headlights, adaptive suspension, adaptive cruise control with full stop and start capability, lane keep assist, 360 view cameras, paddle shifters....all of that and all of it is completely reliable. Truly underrated vehicle...only sad thing is that 2009 featured in this video looks exactly like our 2014 inside other than the little display between the speedo and tach. They really should’ve updated this thing...

[@shaunr5450]

How many miles on it?

[@apb1236]

@@shaunr5450 105k at the moment. Preparing to change out the 2-way shocks at almost $2k for parts alone 😳. Probably need the diff bushing replaced as well. Still runs fantastic!

[@shaunr5450]

@@apb1236 that hurts, but at 100k not crazy. Are parts still easy to find?

[@apb1236]

@@shaunr5450 yes, most parts are still easily available. You won’t need much other than batteries (they seem to crap out at exactly 3 years) and tires. Just did a 105k maintenance for $1400 that replaced all of the fluids and the spark plugs and filters. Looking to do the hoses/water pump, alternator and belts as well. At over 100k, it’s time to just replace things to prevent breakdowns since my wife drives it… I posted a link to a clean 2013 FX50 for sale but they must’ve removed it.

[@dudebud72]

I owed one. It was an absolute blast to drive, beat everything in its class, and comfy. The description is absolutely hilarious! We named our FX “bubble”

[@modernvintagelifestyles]

The fx35, g35 and even jx35 all use the same oil filters. Easiest cars to maintain and easily go past the 100000 mile mark with no issues.

[@vel6979]

Modern Vintage Lifestyles any car can go past 100k can it go double that though ?

[@modernvintagelifestyles]

@@vel6979 I've seen many g35's and FX35's on forums with mileage past the 200k mark. Personally, I own these vehicle models and I'm past the 150k mile mark on both.

[@DGFr0sty]

feodufg3r4weozjmkdwopsqkf3 I do have a 10 g37x and it has 105k miles but does have the oil galley gasket issue but other than that it’s reliable, but this dude saying instant throttle, yea not having that in the g, I have driven the q50 with the same laggy throttle, this dude is over exaggerating a lot lol

[@joshpukin143]

As someone who owns this car with the sport package, I can attest to the fact that I still have no idea what those buttons on the bottom left do.

[@SS-ug1qy]

They adjust your thigh and side bolsters supports

[@Ocky313]

Its for the sensors for staying in your lane when driving and brake assist if you get too close a car or steer out of your lane

[@CelticSpiritsCoven]

I constantly forget what those buttons do. I look over to my date and tell her I can't figure it out - which is a good thing because they don't think you are obsessed with a car.

[@shaunr5450]

How many miles on yours now? Reliable?

[@ricardohernandez5063]

Oh man I laughed so hard when that compact flash cover shot out 🤣🤣🤣👍

[@peaceful4you408]

I will be buying this exact SUV sometime in early January. I will get be getting an 09 also. Everyone keeps saying the 09’s are the best year because that year offers the most options. Even more than the newer years.

[@feg3akatrey144]

I ordered/received one of the first FX45 SUVs in my area DC/NoVA) and in bright red, it literally stopped traffic. It was SO unusual at the time, nothing else looked like it and when i would go to the gas station it attracted crowds of people. It was a fun car, not a lot of space for an SUV, and the V8 at the time had an oil issue. Coolest 1st-gen feature, other than looks, was the entire instrument cluster tilted with the wheel.

[@zoidzoid87]

The first gen still turns heads when in the right color and if its clean.

[@Jimmy-wr3uc]

Thanks mate A great realistic review

[@goaldigger2314]

I really enjoyed this review

[@ralphjuharust]

Hilarious review. Made my day especially since I own one.

[@ShashankKatiyar0]

Appreciate the review of Roberts.

[@sirjamescale]

Hands down best car review ever.

[@lisandrogenao7860]

Great video. I absolutely love my 2013 Infiniti FX50S

[@shaunr5450]

How many miles on it?

[@kevanhaynes4405]

Best car reviews anywhere! Poor Canadian businessmen. 😂 I hope to meet Bill from Auto Europa, Naples, one day. Hilarious narrative combined with top class car critique. Keep it up, Bill.

[@stuartpeacock8257]

Thank you Bill for more insightful, informative hilarity

[@Whyteeford]

I have a 2011 FX35...still 305hp and a blast to drive. And with todays gas prices, kinda glad i have the V6 and not the V8 lol

[@nickbooth9685]

3 minutes in and I know about this man’s friend that I do the car. Also, the best reviewer on KZbin. Says what everyone wants to know

[@srt4788]

I'm falling in love with this car

[@thomastalks3841]

Great car, we only got this Infiniti about 8 years ago in the UK

[@ercsan]

I remember when these came out new in 2009. I couldn’t afford one so I ended up with it’s smaller sibling- an Infiniti EX35 Journey which was also a pretty fast suv for its time. This was back when Infiniti was at its highest before Johan De nyssen completely destroyed the brand and now are just considered overpriced Nissans

[@shiftautomotive854]

This car was featured in couple of racing games like midnight club 3. Pretty dope car

[@Darkskindiplo]

It’s 2024 and this car is still an absolute masterpiece.

[@HardParking]

I love my FX35 sport. Fold down the rear seats and you get a LOT of functional storage for runs to HomeDepot and IKEA.

[@BorisGPR]

That "Robert" sounds like a true pal.😁

[@Fordguy1997]

LOVE this reviewer

[@onesandzeroes]

This video approved by Canadians.

[@gtslicksta9143]

Love my 09 FX50.. Still surprises me when i floor that pedal!!!#

[@ericbanks327]

Nissan also pioneered the design language that the Germans and other automakers are doing with their athletic SUV’s.

[@MrT-nh6di]

Beast highly reliable, gorgeous interior and exterior.

[@eddiecardinal3615]

This is by far the best looking SUV on the road. Too bad it was discontinued from the US market!

[@pedromiranda4045]

@@curiouscars9282 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@peaceful4you408]

Yea. I feel the same way about the Acura ZDX. That was another outstanding crossover SUV that was discontinued.

[@javonthomas3958]

Dear god please bless me this car 2019

[@veeteevee7952]

They are bringing them back rebadged qx55

[@emoney6191]

@@veeteevee7952 where did you here this?

[@paolozanconato3665]

Mario you have good voice... hahaha you are good video man + pilot driver hahaha. You are born in march? Good job

[@StarFox85]

if i had the money for maintenance and fuel would had bought one..still 10 years later❗ in my view this is the best of both worlds __ the crossover car__ monstrous v8..

[@churchgest]

This man is a wordsmith

[@djgoldthing7166]

Infant containment net. I hope that was a no cost option.

[@gaae2000]

If you light it - "It will go down like the Hindenburg"...ahahaha 18:32

[@donteadoss]

Seat controls in the front are for the bolsters ... wanted the FX50S but the dealer sold the two they have so I settled (glad I did) with the G with the same sport set up

[@bbrenddon]

Love that ringtone

[@CHEVYSORCROWNS]

I'm saving up to buy it right now!

[@GraitBritton]

Everyone is falling over themselves behind BMW's X6 and Benz GLC...but this was the original bad boy...backed by Japanese reliability...and would haul ass too

[@jared993]

I'm not in the market for a car at the moment, but this guy is absolutely hilarious. He should do stand up comedy shows on the side. Check out his review of the 2007 Copper-Red Mazda MX-5....

[@nourmandassociates3620]

Buying one this weekend a FX50

[@BerettaShotThanYou]

I think it's time for a q50s or q70 5.6L bill

[@ericbanks327]

Nissan/Infiniti also pioneered the back up camera and Birdseye View.

[@NumbaOne]

Crazy 03 m45s came with backup cameras 🤯

[@Matt_from_Florida]

I don't know about the 'FX', but on other Infiniti models you got better brakes as part of the 'S' package.

[@rico4you]

Godzilla 🐲 SUV ! Love it

[@romans828.]

That blue Pontiac front left. That's what I want to see!

[@chrisonyeso8529]

What’s the reason behind the saying that it’s not good for off-road use. Am dying for this machine and most roads in my country are off-road equivalent, though not all. Someone pls explain to me

[@veeteevee7952]

So glad they bringing them back this year in the fall rebadge qx55. If Nissan is smart they put this motor in it most suv doesn’t even had this power yet. That’s what made these cars so desirable because it had the balls and the luxury all wrapped in one. So now that they coming back they got a lot to live up too it’s like mj coming out of retirement lol. Nissan don’t mess this up fx50 motor, all new infotainment setup,apple and android features, and any other modern gizmos you can squeeze in there.

[@peatyxxjxxx1494]

Compact flash card slot that’s really 2009. USBs and smart phones were still a newer thing. I’m guessing that’s for pictures to display on screen not music but then again I could be wrong.

[@509evergreen]

oh how i would love to buy one of these!

[@a7d3nmedia]

mans really going 85 on the street 23:30😂

[@tamiarouse2902]

Bill I Gotta Disagree. The Paddle Shifters Are Better When They're Attached To The Wheel. Because Around Curves You Can Easily Tap Away To Downshift. I Had Them in A 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SE.

[@elilebron9215]

Beautiful infiniti ❤️🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@thomastalks3841]

It reminds me of the Murano from the side :D

[@jesseheb6063]

This video's intro is also the Rob Roast lmao 🤣

[@cecimigr20]

This guys has me dying, so hilarious..!!

[@ammarbarakat1494]

how is reliability?

[@luxurreview]

Datsun was resurrected in 2013 and went on sale in South Africa, India, Russia, and Indonesia.

[@bob808]

Always been interested in these, but, I think the fuel bills (here in Aus) would be crazy LOL

[@MrSamPhoenix]

Would love for this guy to review some more newer cars… Especially Acura TLs.

[@onemanonestory1029]

I still own mine. Still breaking necks.

[@maxpainmedia]

Yes its a classic .. put a lip kit on it and keep it! Very rare

[@NewJerseyPhiladelphiaDelaware]

Do you still have it? Has it been reliable? I agree it's still a head Turner, an old co-worker owned one last year and people still commented how beautiful and aggressive it looked.

[@maxpainmedia]

Muh stackz i still have mines and no issues besides maintenance

[@NewJerseyPhiladelphiaDelaware]

@@maxpainmedia thanks for the reply. Sorry to bother you but I have One more question, since Infiniti is a luxury brand , does the maintenance on the car kill your bank account? Also My old co-worker also said the car eats through tires alot because of the power is this true? Thanks again.

[@maxpainmedia]

Muh stackz the maintenance, the tires and all the parts definitely are more expensive,, it doesnt kill the bank account if u own it out right and if the previous owner has maintained the car

[@atari2k10]

I hate when non car ppl do car reviews

[@andreholmessr5464]

He still refers to Nissan as Datsun 😂😂😂😂

[@Darkskindiplo]

Imagine three infants smelling each other in the back of this Datsun

[@ericbanks327]

It’s actually a rarity. It’s the vehicle in the Nissan/Infiniti lineup that used Nissan’s 5.0 liter V8.

[@cornman8252]

Robert, my long lost twin

[@paolozanconato3665]

Oh man good morning ciao from italy venezia

[@brianhechinger6726]

“Little Datsun SUV”. 🤣

[@JB-zo7ln]

I traded a QX56 for an LX470. I have to say I'm glad I did. I tow my scarab with it.

[@Mathew1985mathew]

God i love this car!

[@joshua6200]

Wow, you have no filter.

[@nismonissan87]

Whats the average miles per tank you'll get with this?

[@emoney6191]

Not the same but i drive a 2016 qx70 3.7 and i get around 225-250 miles for a 60 dollar fill up.

[@cowboys9418]

14 mpg

[@FlimsTV]

Does Rob still have this truck?

[@robertbidochon7949]

I sure have great car tastes :)

[@romans828.]

I am Mr OCD. Clutch, stickshift, tach, steering wheel. My 85 Mustang GT vert is my tech level.

[@serlaws]

At 12:45, Seems like the battery is weak. It shudders at start up.

[@bretttiller9453]

Well Bill there was quite a lot of preconceived prejudice about the car, UNTIL you drove it!! Who cares if it doesn't make any sense. When you went WOW after putting your foot down, there is really no higher accolade than that. We all want a WOW when we drive and thats why I own an EX37. No other reason period, except oh yeah I forgot to say - they are fairly reliable and do high mileage if serviced on time.

[@mckou1547]

Please do a highlight reel of insults and snarky comments!!

[@bigdogbulldog9912]

Should of used the paddle shifts😂