Infiniti JX SUV 2013 First Test Drive by RoadflyTV with Charlie Romero

[@jstnhnh]

This is the first Roadfly TV review I've seen with Charlie in it.

[@everycarSeattle]

This is the nicest driving crossover on the market

[@achuck4321]

I really like these industry interviews :) makes them really more in depth! great vid

[@roadfly]

The mansion we filmed the opening at had an incredible driveway. One of those classic very long, tree-lined driveways you see in movies. "The Notebook" was actually filmed there, Boone Hall Plantation. For the older fans that's not Boone's Farm. :-) Thumbs up if you had to drink it! :-) Charlie@RoadflyTV

[@Mike0in0Texas]

Thanks - appreciate you getting back to me. Now I am going to try and test drive one. My wife wants one and she told me to buy it :)

[@DrBrainrape]

This is a family hauler, it beats every other manufacturer for what a family wants and needs. Easy access to 7 seats, nice design great materials this is one of the. Better fuel efficient 7 passenger cuv out there

[@roadfly]

Man, I'd never seen 'em up close and personal like that. They were all over the place! ^CR

[@chigasaki06]

Great review as always. Only thing is that the background music makes it sound like the review took place in Miami. lol

[@PorscheCayenneLover]

Thanks for letting the viewers know the JX's performance is greater than that of the MDX. My Mom is considering either the FX35 or the JX35 and my Dad I were trying to coax her into the FX. Upon seeing the review, I like the JX a lot more than I thought. My concern was that it would be a lot slower than the Murano due to it being bigger and the fact that it has the same engine. From what you were saying and the way you drove it, it doesn't seem that way. Excellent review Charlie, thank you!

[@ccolivardia]

my family has had 3 infinitis and none have had any problems at all , we have had an M45 , an FX35, and a G37

[@radudeATL]

So THAT'S Charlie@RoadflyTV! Nice review/video. Thumbs up and faved.

[@weshootikill]

Ok just saw the new intro for the first time I am liking it

[@artfctsinmotion]

Charlie: "Woooooooo, weeeeeeeeee" So funny.

[@Johncarson9113]

Keep in mind the JX was built off the idea of being a 100% family oriented vehicle, hence its CVT which improves MPG ratings compared to its competitors however sacrifices performance. Over all Infiniti knows that a specific clientele shopping in this segment is not focused on performance but more so practicality, space, saftey & technology. Customers in search of a more athletic SUV would opt for the FX37 or QX56. The JX has been a huge hit since its debut. Athleticism was not thier main focus.

[@ExiledExia]

you sir are one hell of a reviewer!

[@roadfly]

Dude, i'm up 10 pounds and not happy about it. I've been working too hard and not working out enough. Simple diet, no carbs, workout everyday and make it a religion. :-) The hard thing is to maintain when traveling. I end up eating peanuts and beef jerky because the food on the planes and in the airports is so bad. -Charlie@RoadflyTV

[@Autofanatic28]

in about a month? still haven't seen a full review on this car yet

[@Acc0rd79]

Im not really feeling the front end but id still buy this over an Acura any day with their fail after fail list. Nissan/infinity does a really good job at making some sexy cars!

[@mamitsumamits]

A single direct competitor to this JX will be the upcoming 2014 Acura MDX which looks absolutely stunning.....jewel LED headlights!

[@suckah97]

I love the JX more than the next guy but those crocodiles were the most interesting bit of this video.

[@Johncarson9113]

In terms of pricing the Audi Q7 is relatively affordable considering its size, it is indeed a Full size Luxury SUV while the Infiniti JX is a full size Luxury crossover. The larger Infiniti QX56 on the other hand starts at an entry price of $60,000+ while the Q7 has a significantly lower $46,000 entry price tag which allows it to fall & compete in the segment in which cross shoppers in the market for a $45.000+ 7 seater SUV are looking for, hence the Infiniti JX.

[@norberto1090]

Charlie thanks for the review. Been waiting for this.

[@Pedal2TheMetal]

I really like it! You can tell the Pathfinder inspiration on it!

[@goru426]

I'm almost sure that I saw a review by Charlie several years ago, wearing exactly this same outfit. I think it was some Infiniti he was reviewing. Same shoes, same short pans and maybe the same shirt! Nice review by the way!

[@MEALTeamSixx]

Seems like a slightly smaller QX56, but a new addition is always good to hear!

[@bottomlayer]

Nice review Charlie!

[@roadfly]

So do you wanna come on the next trip and try that? I know the fans will love the video. ;-) -Charlie@RoadflyTV

[@roadfly]

The only CVT I've ever liked is the one in the Murano and this is very similar. Same basic engine and transmission with a little more performance and "Infiniti" tuned into it. CVTs need high horsepower to weight ratios to not stink. -Charlie@RoadflyTV

[@ThePsychodo]

Nice review Charlie- Sounds like you didn't mind having the CVT too much?

[@Barobran92]

I don't know what it is about this Infiniti but i think it's beautiful!

[@thebigwarthog]

The location is really awesome, I want to go visit SC now.

[@KhrissyDaDon]

My cousin brought it to my attention that Infiniti basically copied the silhouette of the Q7 and added their own features to it! And it's sooooo true the Jx35 does resemble the Audi Q7

[@computergames5]

I'm not saying it needs a 4 cylinder turbo. I just think the V6 needs a little boost in power.

[@KhrissyDaDon]

I love this Crossover !

[@mrmaturitydelinquent]

I see the JX fills a forgotten gap between the tiny EX, the Murano based FX and the QX which is almost as big as a bus

[@roadfly]

Thanks Doc! -Charlie@RoadflyTV

[@2Kriss2Kross]

Any teenager driving this is lucky!

[@DrBrainrape]

Great review as always Charlie, I'd pick this car over the MDX anyday and the MPG is superb for this CUV that can ferry 7 ppl

[@Jmanmadness23]

So is this a replacement to the QX?

[@vitocorleone57]

Charlie@RoadflyTV WHAT abt the dashboard, was reading online motorsports magazine, they said dashboard is hard plastics,is that true ?

[@kyleb350]

Looks like a decent SUV. I wonder why Infiniti isn't using their newer 3.7L V6 with this instead.

[@Mike0in0Texas]

I just want to know if it is quiet and how is the wind noise....I want a boat that floats on the road...does it do that. Will it hold 85 mph or 90. In texas speed limit is now in some interstates 75 mph which means you can go 85 :)

[@Royalorgans]

I think that the cuv looks great but it needs a hybrid system to save on gas

[@Johncarson9113]

No the QX56 was just redesigned, that is Infiniti's Flag Ship SUV. Infiniti is still extending their vehicle range, rumors are a new range of IPL coupes/SUV's & sedans are underway. A new compact entry level Electric sedan below the G sedan has been confirmed and rumors of a coupe based of the M sedan is circulating as well.

[@GOINFINITI]

You could have tested roomines and that rear sliding seat feature by loading those gators in passanger seats and buckle them up for safety :)

[@gowthamgowreetharan]

Why didn't they put the 3.7l engine from the g37??

[@yogesh892]

is this replacing the qx?

[@HackZiLLaQ8]

sweet! 3:32 "anti collision system from the BACK" , even newest expensive vehicles don't have that feature..I'm talking about mb s class, lexus ls, bmw7..etc..

[@thebigwarthog]

it probably has something to do with the CVT not working well with high powered engines. Typically CVT has only been used with 2000cc or under but as CVT evolves we are seeing higher torque engines being paired with the CVT.

[@i.aan02]

the rearlight really looks like that of the Sonata's. :P

[@achancha]

I really love this SUV.

[@fmmnta]

Nice Crossover!!!

[@IKhanNot]

It does everything right except the CVT part. Infiniti doesn't have to apologize for their interiors because it's absolutely gorgeous. I'm disappointed this whole CVT nonsense is making it over to Nissan's luxury brand, my Mom's Sentra is horrible because of that CVT. It's good for economy and not much else.

[@cm18cam]

this is a really nice suv. Id buy it

[@bass4life77]

u guys really need to redo the bmw 3 series review and get a lexus gs 350

[@WesSeid]

Beef jerky is the breakfast of champions. High protein, low carbs. Usually a lot of salt, though.

[@srephim]

Background music makes me wanna do the tango and the chachacha :-p

[@soulhfk1]

We had a q 7 and not while it was running it was a beautiful car and still haven't been able to find a suv that at 135 miles an hour felt like a car but damn did that thing break down a lot so we trade it in on a qx 56 and we were actually looking at the jx until I found out its front wheel drive :(

[@RealtimeReviews613]

Hi charlie. You lost alot of weight eh? How much? Howd us do it? And why?

[@juschill7]

Charlie, Im a fan of the connectivity of the new 3,but the review done by whatshername, was not the type of review any of your fans have come to expect from Roadfly. A brief segment to highlight the new features would have been great, but what the Roadfly fans got was a brief segment about the new 3 and a review on its connectivity.

[@gckammer]

nice ride =]

[@roadfly]

Hahaha. That was so cool. I have only seen one crocodile in the wild so to see 5 just a few feet away was very interesting. :-) -Charlie@RoadflyTV

[@Johncarson9113]

Yes it would be in terms of "pricing" but you would have to be kidding yourself if you actually thought a Mazda was comparable to an Infiniti. Mazda doesn't even compete in the same league as the Infiniti. Infiniti is a Luxury brand, Mazda serves as a conventional and affordable vehicle for the general public. Lexus, Audi, Infiniti, Mercedes Benz & BMW target a different clientele in terms of their target market opposed to manufacturers like Toyota, Nissan, KIA, Ford, Mazda & Hyundai

[@achuck4321]

what reliability issue is that?

[@DreadedTHEORY]

then how do you park?

[@KaranDhillon1234]

I still love my mdx

[@RealtimeReviews613]

This looks pretty good. What doesn't look good are having no mufflers or chrome tips showing out the back. That looks very cheap. The mufflers and chrome tips are what ppl see when you pass them. Also the matching beige steering wheel with the dash is awful!!!! Too much beige!

[@s0nnyburnett]

"In a mall parking lot" that's pretty much where this vehicle will be spending most of its life.

[@tomtom5418]

hmmm...looks good. I love Infiniti

[@tonythan1806]

amazing design "X

[@zer0246]

Great car, love infiniti. Its going to be a great competitor to the mercedes gl.

[@chikmaginet95]

Its funny because my mother would ask me to do that whole boundary thing, because she wouldn't know how to use it so kinda not working there haha

[@amathew711]

no actually, in todays world, where fuel economy matters..they're not. most people don't need a suv to go fast, or do 0-60 times. they want big, with decent mileage, and decent grunt. which is all provided with a cvt. so a cvt makes perfect sense here.

[@maxpayne518]

another gr8 car from infiniti

[@roadfly]

We're getting the new 3 sedan in about a month for a full review. While many guys don't want to participate in Twitter or Facebook, connectivity is the future. That car is selling like hotcakes and getting tons of attention because of connectivity apps. That's the market for the 3 series like it or not. -Charlie@RoadflyTV

[@T67GS300]

Charlie! We never see you in front of the camera anymore.

[@yopranay]

OMG IVE ALWAYS WANTED TO TALK TO CHARLIE!

[@roadfly]

Thanks RadDude in the ATL. ^CR

[@Johncarson9113]

On paper, yes it can. The Infiniti JX boast more features, amenities, saftey tech, comfort, space, and luxury gimmicks that the Q7 has yet to offer. However, in terms of styling, yes I would have to agree that the Audi Q7 is undeniably a beautiful car. In terms of power the Q7 has larger engine variants while the the JX only offers one nevertheless the JX has best in class MPG as well. Over all the JX is everything the Q7 lacks to offer while the Q7 is everything the JX lacks in design.

[@CRAZYXBLACKXMAN]

would of been crazy if he said "My daily driver is actually a bmw m3"

[@dwaynebolan2583]

2013 Genesis Coupe R-Spec 2.0T vs Subaru BRZ/Scion FRS comparo next. Thanks

[@toh3211]

Not that suvs and minivans are so different these days since they're not but the JX looks way too much like a minivan - almost felt like they wanted to build a minivan and decided instead to classify it as an SUV at the last minute (just look at the 2nd row seating configuration) - either way i think the design fails in that regard. BTW i'm assuming they switched to CVT since Nissan has CVT in a lot of their vehicles

[@speedmaster001]

agreed. Mazda does not even beat any of the brand Nissan lineup. Think about reliability too.

[@A_guan]

infiniti jx or audi q7!?

[@kolbis99]

the front end needs some work.. pretty cool car tho

[@bass4life77]

btw this thing is beautiful!!!!

[@kdu8004]

Q7 is a fullsize crossover just like the JX is a fullsize crossover.

[@roadfly]

Hahaha. I guarantee you did. I laughed too. Okay,okay, no more light blue Roadfly shirt. ;-) -Charlie@RoadflyTV

[@DocWolph]

I am of the opinion the JX was just another S/CUV. Nothing special to become interested in. But to be honest, it is the second best looking Infiniti thus far. The first being the G37 Coupe. I still prefer the G35 Coupe. I try not to consider a car ugly. But if I can't find even one reason NOT to call a car ugly, I will.

[@jvrdlc]

Anyone, this SUV or the MDX loaded

[@juukame]

i was kind of disappointed...not with the car but, when he said Robin Williams, I thought he meant Robin Williams, not Robyn Williams :(

[@fmmnta]

Love Infiniti.

[@mstnV]

Love It

[@CRAZYXBLACKXMAN]

i agree. After previously owning a touch screen in one of my cars, i found that is absouletly TERRIBLE to use while driving.much rather have buttons. Now everyone is going touch screen...

[@speedmaster001]

true. I used to like Acuras post 2009. The design people of Acura ought to be fired. What have they done to that beautiful car? For me, die hard Infiniti fan. My daily is the FX35

[@h4u123]

cool thanks... but in todays age we expect more out of the car companies when the gas prices are $4 plus a gallon... but they said they will create cars with better gas mileage but i don't see the benefit from that if you look at it from money stand point becasuse by that time the prices well be higher if the gas mileage are higher on most cars, so at the end you wont be saving that much when it comes to money, but i might be wrong.

[@blacuraRL]

More Ross, please!

[@alijalab]

cars ... can't decide on one since they're changing and improving less than a year.

[@Bellinghamster]

Lots of quality but WAY TOO MUCH quirky. I think Infiniti should run their cars through a couple more consumer clinics before finalizing a new model.

[@venom5809]

Great review as usual Charlie, you did the best you could with what was handed to you. The interior is nice and some of the tech is nice and I am sure it rides great but man is this thing ugly. And pardon my language, but I am sick of the p*ssies in this society that need tech to tell them where their kids are. If you don't trust your kids then you have failed as a parent and a human being. Most of us grew up with no cell phones or whatever and we are still alive. Tracking your kid, wtf?