Infiniti FX 50S road test
Nissan has launched its luxury arm in the UK with a five-model line-up. Of those, the biggest, most powerful and priciest variant in the Infiniti range is the FX SUV. Everything about the flagship FX50S’s appearance tells you it’s not to be messed with. Vast from all angles, it has undeniable road presence and is already the most popular model in the brand’s stable. Who could ask for more?
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Where Infiniti really plans to score is in the ownership experience. Rather than wave customers goodbye once they’ve collected their new vehicle, the brand expects to create and nurture a long-term relationship with owners. So the cost of ownership is relative – expensive by some standards, but possibly worth every penny by others. And as you might expect from a large SUV with five litres of V8 power, economy is pretty dire at 21.6mpg on the combined cycle and a dreadful 16mpg on the urban scale. Not exceptional for its class by any means, but painful on the wallet nonetheless. Insurance is in the highest (group 20) rating, as well. Still, the self-healing paint will minimise the need for minor cosmetic repairs. A purchase price of £53,800 places the model firmly in the premium SUV sector; by comparison, the Q7 4.2 FSI S line is £50,585 and the X6 xDrive 50i, £53,775. Take into consideration the comprehensive spec, the 20,000-mile service intervals and potentially outstanding aftersales back-up, and the benefits of FX ownership start to stack up. The only downside is the small dealer network, however expansion plans are on the cards.
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