2011 Infiniti FX50s Review - An SUV With The Heart Of A Race Car!

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    0:00 - Intro
    1:23 - Drivetrain
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  • @b.f.378
    @b.f.378 Рік тому +72

    I always wanted this car when I was younger. Still looks modern to this day when I see them out on the road. I miss this era of Infiniti, when they were the Japanese BMW

    • @isend2c
      @isend2c Рік тому +11

      especially compare to the garbage that they are now :(

  • @TasteTheRambo
    @TasteTheRambo Рік тому +15

    What an absolutely gorgeous SUV in a gorgeous color. That appearance package makes a big difference too. I'd rather have this than anything Infiniti is currently making.

  • @ksich8142
    @ksich8142 Рік тому +6

    Infiniti started putting V8s in the 2003 FX45. They didn’t copy or follow the Jeep SRT cayenne or X6

  • @maxheadroom224
    @maxheadroom224 Рік тому +16

    Very rare to find those in decent condition. They got murdered by hooddrats once they became cheap cars

  • @NileshR12
    @NileshR12 Рік тому +8

    They need to bring this back as a QX65! This would be a great seller for them if it was RWD/ AWD & had the 3.0L twin-turbo V6 from the Q50 & Q50 Red Sport with the interior from the current Q50 & the new QX60

  • @damianford5338
    @damianford5338 8 місяців тому +3

    I've got a 2014 qx70s with the 5.0v8. Essentially this car but a bit younger, all the bells and whistles.
    Pretty much unknown down here in Australia, it's a fantastic car.
    When you plant the foot it is a bit thirsty, but holy mackerel, it goes!
    It handles beautifully onroad, it really is like a sports car despite the weight, and we were very surprised by how well it handled wet, greasy dirt roads, really didn't expect it to be so capable.
    I urge anybody who sees one, buy it! And hold out for the v8.
    It's a Porsche cayenne that doesn't break down
    Love it!

  • @marcoperez4555
    @marcoperez4555 Рік тому +20

    Awesome video man! I work for carmax and we had an FX50s for sale in a extremely rare purple color and it was so clean! And with 40k miles. They wanted 30k if I remember. I would've bought it if my funds were bigger haha.

    • @hyattgotti3052
      @hyattgotti3052 Рік тому

      That midnight purple/brown color is an extremely rare color especially if you find purple with Java interior

    • @nickjenkins7565
      @nickjenkins7565 Рік тому +2

      Bought a black 2013 50S with 68k miles for 30k on car max. No regrets. So hard to find in that color, year, with low miles.

  • @philhenderson3516
    @philhenderson3516 Рік тому +9

    Infiniti was always so ahead of their game! A shame what they've become nowadays. The FX is such an iconic vehicle, especially when it launched back in 2002. Same with the Skylines/G35. This 2nd generation FX, while not as handsome, was quite an improvement in quality, technology, reliability, and performance. It was a polarizing design that looked like an angry catfish, but it has aged quite gracefully. Infiniti desperately needs to go back to its roots and re-discover itself. Genesis is picking up their slack and it'll prob be too late for them to overturn the error of their ways.

  • @MA-it3ps
    @MA-it3ps Рік тому +5

    The G35 coupes were available with rear active steering too!

  • @Ocky313
    @Ocky313 Рік тому +4

    Ive recently got into your review videos and I love your FX videos. I actually have a beautiful condition fully loaded and slightly modded FX50 that id love for you to do a review on. The custom exhaust note itself is well worthy of a review! Im located in Wisconsin 🧀

  • @DrummingFromTheHeart
    @DrummingFromTheHeart Рік тому +1

    I bought my Wife one of these last year. It’s so fun and a great daily/road-trip car. I try to drive it as much as I can when she’s not using it. It has the Ark exhaust on it and it sounds so good! Trying to find one to buy at the time was a pain in the butt, but is worth the time and effort!

  • @sumnersmith808
    @sumnersmith808 Рік тому +1

    such an awesome car, love this color too. nice vid as usual!

  • @ModelA
    @ModelA Рік тому

    The new invisible selfie stick thing is pretty awesome. Fine job (as always)!!

  • @plaubelmakina8916
    @plaubelmakina8916 Рік тому +8

    I have always love d this car. I rented one once to do a 250 mile each way trip to visit family. Rained heave the entire way there and it was rock solid. Poor visibility out back. I keep my eye on them but the prices are still a little high.

  • @buddy8225
    @buddy8225 Рік тому

    Definitely adding this car to my list of vehicles to look at when i get ready to buy

  • @justinblanco3121
    @justinblanco3121 Рік тому +2

    These are pretty cool. I picked one up a few months ago. A little hard to find a 50 slightly harder for a 50S

  • @paulm6481
    @paulm6481 Рік тому +5

    Looks good but prior gen was even better looking.

  • @jonathanmenjivar18
    @jonathanmenjivar18 Рік тому +5

    Damn for a 2011 car it has a lot of good features

    • @Ocky313
      @Ocky313 Рік тому

      Some of these features by infiniti were introduced even later than 2011 when the first generation fx were released in 2003

  • @dave11686
    @dave11686 Рік тому

    Amazing factoids!

  • @mobin5547
    @mobin5547 Рік тому

    They come with a bose subwoofer which fits in the spare tyre area but it was missing in this one.

  • @Milhamman79
    @Milhamman79 Рік тому +2

    I have the 2009 version. Has every option but the power tailgate. It's also the very rare midnight mocha color which is kind of purple. I've had an f80 M3, and E39 M5, ML55 AMG Mercedes and this is my favorite of the bunch so far! It gets mistaken for a Porsche regularly but it's reliable! Haha! I've watched quite a few videos on the FX50 and something that rarely gets mentioned is the unbelievable freeway performance. This vehicle is quick around town but absolutely pulls like crazy doing 60 or 70 mph 🤷 I have mine fully chrome deleted and the calipers painted bright yellow!

    • @sunnohh
      @sunnohh Рік тому

      My working porsche regularily drives past a broke fx in the neighborhood, not so sure about nissan reliability as there are several broken infinity cars sitting in my and near neighborhoods…. Never seen a broken porsche sitting on anyones driveway, well not since the 944 was cheap, lol

    • @T3rm3nator
      @T3rm3nator Рік тому +2

      ​@@sunnohh got 2011 fx50s, very reliable, better cooling,more tech, much faster than a cayenne gts which has 30 hp more, cayenne is reliable, drives much better on rough surfaces, a little better on smooth pavement, luxurious on the inside, but lacks much tech in 2011, its 400hp v8 or 420 hp in gts feels lack luster and drives 0.4 sec slower than an fx, still points for better handling and more luxurious cabin than the Infiniti.
      looks wise the fx aged much better.

  • @kjprettyboi99
    @kjprettyboi99 Рік тому +2

    I wanted one of these soooo bad !!

  • @HardParking
    @HardParking Рік тому

    This one has the optional aero parts which add to it tremendously well visually.

  • @jonathanroldan2804
    @jonathanroldan2804 9 місяців тому +1

    There is one for sale near me and I want to go this Friday so bad. I hope no one picks it up before me.

  • @huyen.s
    @huyen.s Рік тому +2

    if you get your hands on an 05 fx45 i'll be surprised

  • @paulm6481
    @paulm6481 Рік тому +4

    This vehicle was designed before French and Carlos Ghosn did their best to ruin Nissan and Infiniti with the CVTs.

  • @bigjoewebb
    @bigjoewebb Рік тому +4

    I have an 09 fx50S with 268k miles on it, it's just a solid ride!!! 💯

    • @JNguyen07Max
      @JNguyen07Max Рік тому

      Original transmission?

    • @bigjoewebb
      @bigjoewebb Рік тому +1

      @@JNguyen07Max as far as I know, I bought it WITH 245k miles on it, yeaaaaaah I took a gamble, but it was driven by a travel nurse, and she took VERY good care of it. I've replaced the front brakes, radiator, and upgraded the wheels.

    • @JNguyen07Max
      @JNguyen07Max Рік тому

      @@bigjoewebb that's insane. Nissan have the worst transmission but they look so nice. Used to have a 07 maxima. Has to get rid of it due to cvt issues.

    • @bigjoewebb
      @bigjoewebb Рік тому +2

      @@JNguyen07Max the 7 speed was fairly new then and did pretty well, I believe it was still being used up until recently on most infiniti vehicles.

    • @alanholmes2366
      @alanholmes2366 9 місяців тому +1

      @@JNguyen07MaxNissan CVTs are horrid! Those were not used in these so none of the same reliability issues. I loved the Maxima but refused to go near one when they put those trash CVTs in them!

  • @kiantt11
    @kiantt11 Рік тому +2

    This car looks really really good for being 11 years old

  • @EpicWarDog
    @EpicWarDog Рік тому

    At what mileage should I avoid buying one of these. It has been on my radar really since they came out . I'm thinking of getting one but not sure wherebthe citboff would be fornthis vehicle. Thanks for any and all advice.

  • @gabriellevillagonzalo8220
    @gabriellevillagonzalo8220 Рік тому +2

    Man i miss my fx50 i totalled it in an accident 4 days ago :(

  • @kylenewberry2598
    @kylenewberry2598 Рік тому

    Now would you take this or the rwd fx37 your buddy has?

  • @tleoipl37
    @tleoipl37 11 місяців тому +1

    If the IPL had the v8 the g line would have. Been existing today

  • @SvenQ45
    @SvenQ45 Рік тому

    @12:30
    Funfact: Many FX owners in Germany (or maybe Europe) came from a Chayenne when it was new (at least the first generation). 😁

  • @JolliAllGenGamer
    @JolliAllGenGamer Рік тому +3

    Miss the FX/QX70 because the new Infiniti QX50 and QX55 don’t hold a candle in speed to this.

    • @demri123
      @demri123 Місяць тому

      Qx50 up to 2017 still had vq37 v6 with 330 hp. Not bad!
      After 2017 they went to the 4cly with cvt like everyone else

  • @kevinm2025
    @kevinm2025 Рік тому

    What a beast

  • @RealSB83
    @RealSB83 Рік тому

    Didnt the Acura legend had rear steering as well? Anyway great video

    • @wigletron2846
      @wigletron2846 Рік тому

      Quite a few cars did back in the day. Old Preludes, 3000gt, a bunch of Nissans.

  • @dianminev6583
    @dianminev6583 6 місяців тому

    Ma favorite SUV ,my favorite engine v8

  • @Cubemaster
    @Cubemaster Рік тому

    I didn't know you could add or delete intros without reuploading the video. Maybe that's how Throttle House uploaded their latest video (Rivian R1S I think) without the intro.

  • @jesserivera870
    @jesserivera870 Рік тому +1

    How much for the car

  • @joedogg9836
    @joedogg9836 3 місяці тому

    That car looks incredible for 143k miles!

  • @petrolheadforever196
    @petrolheadforever196 Рік тому +2

    Too bad you weren’t in Canada. I would let you test drive my 2010 fx 50. It’s fully catless, borla cat back with a custom up rev 94 octane tune that makes 368 awhp, probably about 410 crank hp, it has 203 000 km and still running strong. Only things I’ve replaced are the radiator, brakes, ignition coils and spark plugs. It’s been a pleasure to own. I truly don’t know what to replace it !

    • @slowspecv69
      @slowspecv69 Рік тому

      Bolt on tuned on 94 should be making more then 20 over the stock crank horsepower…

    • @petrolheadforever196
      @petrolheadforever196 Рік тому

      @@slowspecv69 no it’s NA, you don’t gain that much on NA engine, I i’ve seen other fx 50s with similar mods the most gained is 25hp, they were already highly tuned from the factory so there isn’t much left on the table .

    • @petrolheadforever196
      @petrolheadforever196 Рік тому

      @@REQXIEM absolutely, would you like one with static revs or in cabin driving?

    • @petrolheadforever196
      @petrolheadforever196 Рік тому

      @@REQXIEM I’m not sure how to send the video through the comments. I think I will have to post the videos to my username

    • @slowspecv69
      @slowspecv69 Рік тому

      @@petrolheadforever196 you typically can tho, idk about the vk50, but pretty much any v6 (J series, VQ hr or vhr etc) make solid power fbo tuned on pump gas, usually near or right on it’s rated crank hp but to the wheels after tuning, like a 40-55hp gain.

  • @Sir.VicSmasher
    @Sir.VicSmasher 7 місяців тому

    I flew out of state to pick up a black/ black 09 FX50S with 135k for $11,700 to use as my Dad mobile. I did the exhaust and put in a JL 10w6 before I registered it.

  • @RealityIsNot
    @RealityIsNot Місяць тому

    I own one, silver color, 2011 , 200,000 kms in mileage. Still runs like day 1

  • @monteperry6605
    @monteperry6605 Рік тому

    Just curious... the FX50 or the M56??? Both amazing vehicles in my opinion. Just wondering what some other enthusiasts think? 🤔

    • @nickjenkins7565
      @nickjenkins7565 Рік тому +1

      If you can find the FX50S with low miles, get it. But very hard to find these days.

  • @merunesdagon9617
    @merunesdagon9617 Рік тому

    Brendan Frazer is reviewing cars now

  • @johndoe9672
    @johndoe9672 Рік тому

    Just 2 years ago no one knew about these, literally were going for same cost as a fx35. Now it seems like prices are going because all the enthusiasts know. Now Low mileage ones go for 25k and up

    • @justinblanco3121
      @justinblanco3121 Рік тому +1

      Picked mine up for 11k in mocha/purple I call it my Japanese SRT 😂

  • @demri123
    @demri123 Місяць тому

    Realistically ur getting 10mpg in the city on an old fx50 but hey, maybe worth it

  • @quintonnava1441
    @quintonnava1441 Рік тому +1

    Lmao, it weighs 4600lbs! Absolute tank

  • @DavidHeater-qm8pk
    @DavidHeater-qm8pk Рік тому

    If it's still for sale i am intrested'

  • @cadocommmando
    @cadocommmando Рік тому +1

    I would put this engine in a 350 or 370z

  • @jacobyo99
    @jacobyo99 Рік тому +1

    That 7 speed actually is a Mercedes transmission

    • @bosef1394
      @bosef1394 Рік тому

      @Jonathan A well, I believe some Merc models (certainly here in the EU) were available with this Jatco

  • @kc0lif
    @kc0lif Рік тому

    nice car but kinda small.

  • @carlosc2849
    @carlosc2849 Рік тому +1

    hi

  • @sabyralitoktobaev6252
    @sabyralitoktobaev6252 Рік тому

    И сколько стоит она

  • @SetAlecFree
    @SetAlecFree 9 місяців тому

    Buying one sooner then later .hint 🧡

  • @stupidvideos1449
    @stupidvideos1449 Рік тому +1

    Pretty exterior, shame they have those cvts now

  • @jesserivera870
    @jesserivera870 Рік тому

    I want to buy your car how much

  • @tleoipl37
    @tleoipl37 Рік тому +7

    Infiniti is sadly a dead brand since they discontinued the G line tbh

    • @michaeljackson9125
      @michaeljackson9125 Рік тому +3

      I wouldnt say they are dead, they are just not as popular as they used to be.

    • @tleoipl37
      @tleoipl37 Рік тому +2

      @@michaeljackson9125 they are now the Qs are done after 2023. All it is is crossovers and suvs now

    • @wigletron2846
      @wigletron2846 Рік тому +2

      @@tleoipl37 the Qs lost the sharpness that the Gs had anyway.

    • @SeanPennII
      @SeanPennII Рік тому

      @@wigletron2846 no.

    • @wigletron2846
      @wigletron2846 Рік тому

      @@SeanPennII salty Q owner detected

  • @FinishLineFactory
    @FinishLineFactory Рік тому

    Good video but the laugh after the acceleration test was so cringe and forced, gotta work on that

  • @mattlimberg5763
    @mattlimberg5763 Рік тому

    Wow,and here I thought this and the JX were just cheap ugly crossovers that were way overpriced when new.

  • @Yohasbing
    @Yohasbing Рік тому +1

    I seriously want one of these cars. They are seriously rare around me and from what I understand they ONLY put this engine in the FX50 for ONE year. Please someone tell me if I’m wrong about this, but I cannot find anyone selling one of these on the entire east coast.

    • @tylerr9935
      @tylerr9935 Рік тому +1

      This engine was in all fx50's from 2009 to 2013 and was available as an option in the qx70 for 2014. You're right, there aren't many to pick from. But I know that precise Automotive Group in VA has one. I know that cuz I just bought the other one they had for sale 😂

  • @mrerick0363652
    @mrerick0363652 Рік тому +1

    This car drinks gas lol I own 1 but I love stepping on the gas wow