Fifth Gear Web TV - Infiniti FX50S

[@RK1FX]

I have one and why I bought it? Well simple. RELIABILITY. Porsche, Range Rover, BMW dont have that. Also for every freakin option in a german car You pay double! Though I must say, the competition has its + and thats overall quality and different looks and so on. Not that im bashing the german cars, I do love them for what they are, but hate the reliability on them and the bills for repairs.

[@Salatiso]

RazorFX What is the car like so far seeing you've had yours longer? Don't care much for the review as even though the Infiniti competes with the cars mentioned its naturally aspirated, likely to last 4 times as long and all things considered costs half as much. There was a time when German cars were exclusive, now that every Tom Dick & Harry owns one why would you want to blend in by having one?

[@RK1FX]

Salatiso Mdeni Well my FX is running like a champ and it has around 130k miles on it. Tbh I didnt have any sort of problem with the car, but after driving it around I upgraded my brakes and calipers to big brembos. The car has really shitty brakes in my opinion.The overall quality isnt top notch, its really nowhere near German (interior wise and exterior). Some of the undercariage parts begin to rust. But other than that it never broken down on me. I drive like I stole it almost every day (ofc I let the car warm up properly and I change all my fluids when its time)....

[@Salatiso]

RazorFX​ Let's keep in touch, took delivery of the car as an upgrade to the Nissan Murano. Personally I love it, I call it a sledgehammer in a suit because the power & grip is amazing. My brakes are fine as is all else so no need for an upgrade from my side. Everything is fine so far, way ahead the Murano ; technology mind-blowing and overall the car is a bargain for the price.

[@RK1FX]

Salatiso Mdeni I still have my MK I Murano 3.5 SE AWD as a second car in the family. Great car. So You've bought a new FX? Where are You from ? Because I imported my from US to Europe. What engine did You get ? 3.7 or 5.0 ?

[@Salatiso]

RazorFX I must say the Murano is a great all round but underrated car, in South Africa anyway which is where I'm from. I bought the a 2013 5 litre model, there's no way I would have been able to afford it new. Besides they depreciate badly for the first year or 2 because Infiniti is a new brand in my country and demand is still low.

[@Sitti2300]

Fifth Gear is usually soft on European cars and very very tough on Japanese cars......except GT-R. EVERYBODY love GT-R, I guess that tells how good it is. Anyway, I owned 2009 FX50S and I am confident to say that it surpasses its european competitors in every way. Never underestimate Nissan's ultimate engineering ;-)

[@ProgressingStepxStep]

Why is she comparing this to the Range Rover? The only thing they have in coming is that they both have 5.0 L V8s that power all 4 wheels. The FX competes with the BMW X6 and the Porsche Cayenne, nothing else.

[@hamshussein]

I dont get why brits and brit shows are so biased, for eg i love top gear to death but their just soo biaased.

[@samugab6125]

Still after these many years, the most reliable of them all, still fresh look... Best package ever

[@jayjay3195]

I'm a Car Dealer and just bought 2010 FX50s at the auction for $2000 with 159k miles, literally a steal. I don't even want to sell it because it drives so damn good.

[@demri123]

​@@jayjay3195what??? Those go for 10k plus usually

[@matssavoie6757]

more reliable than every brand she said , With Rover Beamer Porsche you at the dealership way too often

[@s.s4455]

You are right its nowhere close to Porsche cayenne, range rover sports or the bmw x5. Fx50 is is lot faster and better handling than them. I see lot of fx with around 200k miles for sale. German cars are designed to last for 50k miles only.

[@intuitivecat]

I have a 2003 Fx45 w 197,000 miles that still drives nearly like new and has only needed minor repairs of worn out suspension parts. Absolutely love it.

[@JeepXtreme4x4]

I love my FX35!

[@jaskopdx6342]

I hate when they bash the car because it's not British. . What about the fact that it's reliable? Why don't u mention it?? Never woes about it, the fact that with just regular oil changes and basically things that all cars need, infiniti will take you past 200k miles without ever doing any major repair.. more then u could say about range rover.. face it, Japanese build better value cars and their cars are much more reliable, much cheaper to maintain. German cars are good, but who needs a 4 door car that costs more than a house. For me Lexus and Infiniti and Acura are much better choice then bmw, merc, and audi. I would chose those any say next to German.

[@andybone117]

I have owned a 2010 FX50S since new, almost 80,000 km's on it now. Superb car. I test drove the BMW X5, and the Cayenne and thought the FX50S was the better car all around ...at significantly less money. It's been extremely reliable, ZERO warranty repairs, only scheduled services have been required, and the style is still fresh 8 years later. I don't know what she is going on about with the leather interior. My seats still look like new...and the leather wears very well. My 30 year old son borrowed it for 6 weeks recently while we were travelling and he was blown away by the features and technology in a ten year old design. I have mounted winter tires on 18" rims and other than the increased noise will say the daily driving characteristics of the car are better, much better, without those massive 21" tires. My wife drives the car too and I often ask if she would like to get something new - Hell No!!.. is her reply.

[@gruber0135]

@@andybone117 I couldn´t agree more. I have a 2017 Qx70s 5.0 and this car is pure joy every single day.

[@IFPanama]

Yes, I agree I prefer Infiniti, Lexus and Acura. I enjoy every ride in my QX70, it is so realiable, fast, good and durable car, with a nice engine and sound system. The best one.

[@RK1FX]

The reviewer forgot to mention that while the other rival cars are at the service engine shop, this bad boy keeps on going and going and going. IT WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!! Porsche will break sooner or later, so will the BMW.

[@u-know-this]

So will the mercedes lol. Fx50 with the sports car engine is a classic

[@contrarian604]

These have proven reliable over the past two decades. Even the first-gen from 2003-2008 in north america hold up very well and are surprisingly reliable. the parts and service commonality with the 350Z, G35, G37 and 370Z means service issues are not a black box, and parts cost are borderline reasonable. the VQ engine series from Nissan has been an award-winner on the Ward's 10 best motors annually since the early 1990s.

[@DGCarsAndWheels]

Gorgeous Infiniti. Beautiful car design even nowadays. ⚠️ BTW. Biased reviewer Don’t trust her, this Infiniti is fun to drive and reliable.

[@mikailedwardinfiniti5093]

look how sexy that infiniti is and the interior is super

[@pS-sv3pm]

Basically she used to be a racing driver, and thinks she knows what makes a good car. It has the awd system from a gtr with 4 wheel steering. It doesn’t need adjustable suspension, it’s a sport suv. Planted on the ground, while range rovers break down and tip over. It ain’t a car for farmers. You want an offroad car, get a pickup. Or get this, and drive it 300k miles

[@demri123]

The 5.0 racing enging proved much more reliable than any of those european brands tho.....even the later qx50 with 3.7 v6 is also MUCH more reliable

[@syedhussain3810]

FX50S💪

[@omenik321]

This monster have everything in standard what i bought as option in bmw plus better quality and much more prettier Lol

[@miamiluck001]

Very true. Its sad because German cars are amazing performance cars but have the reliability and electrical issues. Not to thrilling. And as much as I like Range Rovers, I have never seen a consumer report (short or long term) that gives them a good rating. Unless you are extremely wealthy and have the time to keep taking you vehicle to the dealership, then sure buy one. Time is too valuable. Plus I like the sportiness of the FX. I was extremely impressed by its handling and power.

[@TWHISPERER]

I've read 0-60 times in the low 5s. Where is she getting her information?

[@Devilsfan3332]

from the factory.

[@RPaulo8k]

Got to be from the factory, because my brother has one and he got 0-60 in 4.9 and 5.1 at the track.

[@TWHISPERER]

RPaulo8k I've seen those times before and I believe that those times are correct.

[@IKhanNot]

@jaymum23 Which kind of Porsches did you check out? My neighbor had an old MB 190E and boy did those have solid doors, felt like you locked yourself in there for an eternity. I know the doors on my 2000 Maxima feel about as strong as paper and glue stick and you can pull them with 1 finger to shut it.

[@demri123]

Thats old mercedes tho. Sure, 1980s and early 90s were solid

[@Sitti2300]

FX50S is not in the same league as X5? That's right. FX is above X5. It is very obvious that she is quite biased. I can't say anything about Range Rover, but I can say FX50S is superior to X5. I had X5 and traded it in for FX50S.

[@dukviper90]

@clarda1 0-60 depends on many variables so it's different for every location.

[@Alvaricokemaureira]

new nissan luxury brand? infiniti is 22 years old :s

[@mojojojo911]

wonder how her review would've went if it had a BMW badge

[@maverickm4]

@yiubun in North America, yes. Nissan is making Infiniti worldwide now.

[@Johncarson9113]

@vanquishman Yes, Its Infiniti's "invention", its called "Self healing Piant" a relativley new technology to the auto industry. The Scratch Shield process can take anywhere from one day to a week depending on the ambient temperature and depth of the scratch and uses special highly elastic resin. This resin is combined with a conventional clear coat to increase the paint's flexibility and strength by raising the resin density. The car is basically scar free. =)

[@f1g1t1]

@cheyennedogsoldiers I have never had that problem and I live in Canada here it snows much over 10 inches sometimes. I am thinking you didn't have the setting right at all.

[@nova2759]

@yiubun I think that is just coming to Europe and the UK, It has been in the US for quite some time.

[@binyamj]

@yiubun Infiniti didn't start selling cars in the UK until late 2008, so to them it's still pretty new.

[@DisposableWarrior]

@yiubun for european market, it is. nissan has just introduced infiniti to europe less than 2 years ago.

[@Dilong26]

its been around in the US for about 20 years, but is just introduced in europe

[@Brucewayne519]

She doesnt like nissan

[@Jigsjigz]

@yiubun yeah its been around for about 2-3 years now.

[@f1g1t1]

@justcallmegod2 I would do quiet the opposite, drop a range rover sport and its scary if you go in a corner too fast (made a mistake of). With the FX so far I never had to worry about it.

[@OneOfaKind949]

Say what you like in terms of shortcomings for the FX... Where it really wins compared to it's competition is the fact that is a 100 times more reliable. Therefore you spend less money owning one, and less time in a garage having to fix something.

[@assenTINIO]

@yiubun In USA yes, but not in Europe. Its new there.

[@LiquidRetro]

@yiubun Its probably a new brand to the UK

[@mtktm]

@yiubun Not in the UK. They just brought over the Infiniti brand like last year.

[@tuolumne9]

@tuolumne9 sorry didn't mean to include the Tl in that comparison. But if we are talking about the Tl, it's interior materials are not up to an A4/IS/3

[@HB45175]

@Johncarson9113 The current figures (Q1-2) show that Mercedes-Benz trail Lexus by 3730 units, not 75k. As for the cost, that's differences in taxation and market readiness. Car and fuel taxes pay for roads, hospitals, schools, public transport etc.

[@StressFreeWorldWide]

@clarda1 so true, the fx50 is one of the best ever made

[@an50331]

@yiubun infiniti is a new brand in the uk and many other countries as nissan only recently decided to extend the brand beyond the american market

[@clarda1]

@n8neiTen8n is that why nissans vq35de/hr and vq37hr were on the worlds top ten engines list for a combine total of 8+ years?

[@kchilaka]

@yiubun Infiniti was newly introduced to the UK in 2009 and this is a show in the UK

[@clarda1]

@HB45175 Actually Infiniti has been proven to be far more reliable than pretty much every German car here in the U.S.A .. not to mention less expensive and far more comfortable and luxurious

[@getlow1985]

my dad has one of these and dang does it have power

[@lMlIlKlE8D]

i guess they havent been around for long in europe. i see one every minute where i live in chicago.

[@abelhoul]

@clarda1 also fx50s is zillion times cheaper than top of the range cars mentioned, cheaper repair bills, better gas milliage ,and cheaper spare parts. So yes my advice to all people is to formulate your own opinions and see which is best fitting to yourself instead of listening to missleading tv programs

[@tuolumne9]

@clarda1: I'm glad you gauge quality and fit and finish based off the shapes you see when you look at photos on google images, but in reality, she is 100% correct. The fit/finish, materials quality and overall build is not up to the European rivals she mentions. Good call on showing the seat controls and power window switches that are right out of the Nissan parts bin.

[@tallen35875]

@yiubun not in europe. infiniti used to be only USA, but then nissan decided to sell infiniti worldwide

[@JoeBugatti509]

@yiubun yes they have but only in the US now they are going global

[@HB45175]

@Johncarson9113: If people want cloth seats, let them have cloth seats. Having the option to customize your car exactly how you like it is one kind of luxury. In the US you build a set number of vehicles and then hope someone buys them, instead of building to order. Which means you guys have to chase around to find a car with the options you want in a colour you like. About Infinity; BMW alone outsells infinity 2:1 in the US. Mercedes outsell BMW.

[@TheSlimsol]

She said fx50 is no where near porsche cayenne or bmw x5? in which department? infiniti fx50 handles better and faster than cayeene and x5. She obviously havent driven cayenne or x5. they both are top heavy and dont handle corners like infiniti does. cayenne and x5 are lot heavier(curb weight) than fx too. she should stick to reviewing European cars

[@miamiluck001]

Nonetheless, she is comparing it to SUV's not in the same class.

[@Johncarson9113]

@bbfreak101 Infiniti is new to the UK for 09. For the most part they have been a limited global manufacturer but they have recently started to spread their brand into major market across the globe like UK & Spain. Today Infiniti is now available in 35 different countries across the globe due to its increasing popularity. They are considered to be BMW's major luxury performance contender in many market across the globe. Infiniti has been very successful in the US and has spread to other markets.

[@tuolumne9]

@Johncarson9113 Continuing on, I will say that the construction of the BMW interior is strong. Plastics ARE high quality, there is sufficient attention to detail (ambient lighting in doors, heft of doors, articulate weather stripping, sound when you close said doors, etc. I don't find these qualities on the Infiniti G, which just feels less well packaged, and like this review mentions, has parts and switches right out of the Nissan parts bin, that could have come from any Maxima.

[@quincy965]

@yiubun These are the first infiniti in the UK

[@BMan100]

NEW?! well for england YES but not the US or over here in Canada.

[@IFPanama]

Infiniti FX / QX is the best one, we all know Jaguar and Land Rover issues around the world. All friends still have their FX running like new, not the case of Rangr Rovers.

[@hayksamvelyan]

@yiubun not in UK

[@Johncarson9113]

@vitessemeister Not true buddy, you guys might be "well established" but that doesnt stop Europeans from buying Infinitis. Infiniti created the Limited Millionaires Edition of the FX50 last year in the UK, the FX50 Millionaire Edition sold in the price inflated UK market for a princely €95,450 which is about $144,000 US dollars, yet you guys still bought them and sold out in a month. If you think no one will drive them, think again, im sure the well established dont mind, after all it is €95K!

[@tuolumne9]

@Johncarson9113 I don't agree with the findings of that video. The exterior issues are due to heat without a doubt. In fact, my IS had the same weather stripping issue. My Accord has the cheap paint on the chrome surround flaking off. Inside, I've seen that same "stripping" one very car i've owned, I don't see how this is a BMW-only phenomenon. Yes, my G35, with it's awful cheap hollow plastics on the dash, had the same wear problems on the door handles, go figure.

[@Johncarson9113]

@HB45175 And by the way German Luxury in the US is on Par with Japenese luxury, Infiniti may not have Impressive sales number like BMW but they manage to come close with the smaller range they have over the larger range of vehicles BMW offers here in the US. The Germans offer more than twice the number of choices than the Japanese, and yet, Lexus sold seventy five thousand more units in the US than did Mercedes-Benz. It goes both ways.

[@Johncarson9113]

@tuolumne9 See this where I dont understand your point. Now I dont judge cars simply for the sake of being biased I have been an owner of both the 07 BMW 328i sedan and 09 G37 sedan. If its one thing I will walk away knowing from BMW is that quality is far from being thier strong arm. The plastics are beyond horrible, the radio display fades over time way to quickly, the door panel plastics ware off aswell, the cup holders in the dash become stuck due to heat. Exterior door trims fade aswell

[@PorscheCayenneLover]

@yiubun I think it's "new" Europe. They should've been clearer. Infiniti has been here for almost 21 years :) .

[@IKhanNot]

@jaymum23 The BMWs materials are slightly better but not a hell of a lot better as it's price would suggest. Both the Audi and BMW have nice precise and smooth shifters though, I've driven a friends A4 B6 and test drove a 323i E90 and they were nice and involving to drive. Nothing will top an old 80s Benz for quality door closings.

[@phantomloita]

@sphinxofthenewage it's not cheaper in Europe where this program is made....

[@talaxis]

Well i´m from Germany and i have to agree with @clarda1 the Infiniti fx50s is way better then i think every German SUV No Porsche or something can top it.. The Gear of the FX is so amazing

[@245thegreat]

@librano exactly

[@Sanpedranoazul]

Maybe it´s new for UK

[@neil3858]

Euro made cars are so overrated. Paying above premium price, deal with service (if your lucky to be treated as premium customer) anxiety wether or not if you'll even make it through the whole trip is not with the time and money.

[@TWHISPERER]

The Range Rover is a piece of junk. As a few Range Rover owners say "I'm always fixing something on this car".. However, I agree with her, for the price, this car should have a few more...luxuries.

[@bbfreak101]

since when has infinite been new?

[@clarda1]

@sphinxofthenewage Agreed!

[@tanner1ie]

@yiubun This is the first time they're selling the brand outside of America.

[@treehugger87]

@yiubun It's new to the UK (which I guess is the centre of the universe)

[@bg1379]

In America, Range Rovers etc. cost considerably more than the FX, but that isn't the case in Europe.

[@demri123]

Which one will last 200,000 + miles? We all know the answer

[@HB45175]

Infinity is a completely uncompetitive brand in Europe, prices are high but the performance, build quality, comfort and pedigree are nowhere near those of the German premium brands that this japanese frenchman wants to compete against. I have actually seen one Infinity on the roads, carrying dealer stickers, which is not surprising.

[@abelhoul]

thsi car is not on the same range as a x5 why do u think they made x6? cuz its a whole different class. itsfor those who want spotiness with alittle more utility than a regural sports car.

[@tuolumne9]

@Johncarson9113 thats wonderful, again we don't gauge quality based on feature content. You can have all the gizmos you want, but if the overall presentation and finish are poor, it ruins the deal. BMW (and every other German manufacture) may not offer features tit for tat like the Japanese do at a certain pricepoint, nor be as visually "flashy", but they get the fundamentals right - quality materials and quality construction. Close the door on any BMW and you'll know it's from Germany.

[@topgearulz]

Lmfao my FX50s does 0-60 in 5.1 seconds (hope to have the vid up soon) but seriously I didn't buy a range rover because I didn't want a 4x4, I didn't buy a BMW because everyone has an X5/X6 and everything is an option on them and I didn't I buy the Porsche because it is still one of the most ugliest SUV's in the world. I bought the FX50s because I love it and it is one of the most rarest road. Live in the city and I still haven't seen another one driving around.

[@jchem]

the FX is better looking than the square box range rover and the BMW X5.we an all agree on that.

[@Boocho88]

3:54 is the car big or Vicky smal ? :P

[@hamdanae]

my friend bought this one the FX 50s, it was so powerfull,but the leather quality was so cheap!

[@kiwi328i]

It different, and thats why it will sell, I prefer the styling myself, and the only car that is roughly in the same niche is the BMW X6 which I really like esp with 4.4 V8 twin turbo. What do you expect from a big V8 AWD? It aint going to be a sports car is it? or an MPV? or frugal? She shouldve gone a little off road, on the beach and towed a trailer...then test the f'n thing!

[@tuolumne9]

@Johncarson9113 Again I don't agree. The interior of my Accord has shown it's age must worse than the 335 and Passat 2.0T. Leather fades, the cheap plastics get scuffed, and the paint...oh god. Infiniti is nice, I like the G35 a lot, but I stand by my own observations, which this video also touches on, that the packaging is not as strong as a German car - there are too many corners cut. I find the door heft and door sound to be the perfect example.

[@AridersLifeYT]

RANGEROVER Supercharged 500HP, FX50 385hp standard - FX is faster but overall its about 1 second slower then the rangey.... So if you supercharge the FX50 and get 500hp, it smashes the Rangerover

[@Johncarson9113]

@tuolumne9 The only postive aspects of owning a BMW is its driving dynamics which is undeniably the best among the german rivals however its japanese rivals such as Infiniti performs just aswell as BMW and offers alot more power then any entry class BMW model, thier is nothing your gaining out of a BMW 3 series that you dont get in a G37 so thats just based on preference. The interior of a BMW aesthetically looks like its done simple and elegant but give it a year and it begins to deteriorate.

[@giovanni233]

my father owns a FX35 2003 model it has powersteering problems and engine/transmission problems one time it slipped from D to R and well imagine grinding two cheese grators together and it did not go into P or any other gear the infiniti FX35 is known to have steering and engine/tranny problems but the engine is fast and peppy and comes in handy when you are trying to out run a guy whoose road rage chasing you lets see 2006 honda cvic hybrid 4-CYL vs 2003 infiniti FX35 3.5 V6 AWD anyways the later and older model infiniti FX are better and sound great at 7800 rpm redline ;) i really reccomend them

[@giovanni233]

royalbengal101 yea

[@clarda1]

@n8neiTen8n So what do you say to that Mr.Europe?

[@tuolumne9]

@Johncarson9113 All I can say is that if you truly believe the 3-series has poor plastics inside (and yes, i've owned one, in addition to Accords, an G35, and a Passat), then really, you should also be complaining about the interior quality of the G37, which really does have more piss poor plastics than the 3-series ever has. It's funny, I never see the automotive press harping on the Lexus RX/GX/ES for having the hard as a doordrum plastics on the doors? The BMW has soft touch materials

[@u-know-this]

Compared to all the others range rover BMW and Mercedes and cayenne this is the cheapest V8 to own in terms of maintenance and longevity. To this date these are still hard to find on sale cause those who bought them are still enjoying the power while those who bought the euro V8 are on their 2nd vehicle since this one came out. LAST ONE STANDING. the last of the Best of Nissan

[@clarda1]

@3n82 And on to the engine, Once again, you have no Idea what you are talking about. Are you aware you can make power without turbos?? The VQ35DE was on the top 10 engines of the WORLD for 5+ Years in a row for performance AND reliability, and what was it replaced by? THE VQ37HR making even more horsepower and being just as reliable. Im sure rich people care when there 100,000 dollar car breaks down on the interstate because bmw forgot to install proper coolign for the turbos,

[@telj1]

@CometMcNaught LOL.... it's like they dug in their parts bin from 10 years ago.

[@JaredDiBartolo]

paint that fixes itself???

[@dandc2011]

They used a special clear coat that was very soft

[@AdrianC12345]

@yiubun new to the UK I guess.

[@HB45175]

Infinity is a completely uncompetitive brand in Europe, prices are high but the performance, build quality, comfort and pedigree are nowhere near those of the German premium brands that this japanese frenchman wants to compete against. I have actually seen one Infinity on the roads, carrying dealer stickers...

[@XuleGua]

@clarda1 true!

[@clarda1]

@3n82 Audi is most sensible but still block-y , Sure Because sure your Camry goes through 3ft of snow and pulls a 33ft pontoon boat with 7 people safely in the truck. Sooo your Camry is?... faster? Perhaps, depending on the year it could be, but that's not what I bought the durango for, and im sure the durango would keep up with your Camry, probably just the four banger you have anyway, in that case it would rape it. Unless you have a newer camry the only thing you got o the durango is MPG.

[@dianthusboy]

I HAD A BMW X5 AND IT HAD PROBLEMS AFTER THREE DAYS OF OWNERSHIP. MY X5 SPENT MORE TIMES IN THE DEALER SHOP THAN THE MACHANICS. I GOT RID OF THE BMW X5 AS SOON AS THE FACTORY WARRANTY OVER. TRADED IT IN FOR A LEXUS SUV. NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT OWNING A RANGE ROVER OR ANY BRITISH CARS IN MY LIFE TIME----SO UNRELIABLE AND RIDICULOUSLY OVERPRICED WITH TERRIBLE QUALITY AND CRAFTMANSHIP---AND THE ENGINES ARE KNOWN TO BLOW UP AND CATCH ON FIRE ON THE FREEWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! JAPANESE CARS FOR LIFE!!!!!!

[@justcallmegod2]

have the range rover v8, not a snowball's chance in hell I'd trade it in for an infiniti