Infiniti FX second generation

Infiniti FX second generation
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The Infiniti FX second generation (2009–2013): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 34 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: S51

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,870 mm RDW4,860 mm TC4,854–4,859 mm
Width1,930 mm RDW1,930 mm TC2,029 mm
Height1,670 mm RDW1,680 mm TC1,651–1,679 mm
Wheelbase2,890 mm RDW2,890 mm TC2,885 mm
Front track1,635 mm ASTRA1,640 mm TC–
Rear track1,640 mm ASTRA1,640 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,912–2,075 kg RDW1,954–2,080 kg TC–
Mass in running order2,012–2,175 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,520–2,700 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer2,000–2,200 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer750 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW––
Doors4 RDW––
Performance
Top speed212–250 km/h RDW–225–300 km/h
Torque360–550 Nm ASTRA–355–520 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 265/45R21, 265/50R20

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
9–12 years85.9% (84.0–87.6)77.9%1,460

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres24.0%31.2%
Brakes18.3%27.3%
Suspension18.0%27.3%
Noise, emissions and leaks9.0%7.6%
Lights and electrics8.2%17.6%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)7.1%8.4%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

74 complaints for model years 2009–2013. 2 crashes · 5 injuries

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 34 versions of the Infiniti FX second generation

Show all 34 versions

European Union 14 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2011–20133.0 L175 kW (238 PS)Diesel235–239 g/km5,429
20133.0 L–Other fuel238 g/km224
2011–20135.0 L287 kW (390 PS)Petrol307 g/km537
2011–20133.7 L235 kW (320 PS)Petrol279–282 g/km483
2011–20133.0 L175 kW (238 PS)Diesel238 g/km869
20135.0 L–Other fuel307 g/km12
20133.0 L175 kW (238 PS)Petrol225 g/km10
2010–2012––Petrol292–296 g/km40
2011––Diesel238 g/km12
20103.0 L–Diesel234 g/km984
20103.7 L–Petrol281 g/km732
20105.0 L–Petrol307 g/km328
2010––Other fuel285 g/km18
20103.0 L–Petrol238 g/km12

United Kingdom 6 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2013–2014FX30D3.0 LDieselAutomatic8.6 L/100 km NEDC225 g/km
2013–2014FX373.7 LPetrolAutomatic12.1 L/100 km NEDC282 g/km
2013–2014FX505.0 LPetrolAutomatic13.1 L/100 km NEDC307 g/km
2012FX30D3.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic9.0 L/100 km NEDC238 g/km
2010–2012FX37 4WD3.7 LPetrol6-speed automatic12.1 L/100 km NEDC282 g/km
2010–2012FX50 4WD5.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic13.1 L/100 km NEDC307 g/km

France 3 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2012–2013FX30D–175 kW (238 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic8.6–9.0 L/100 km NEDC225–238 g/km
2012–2013FX37–235 kW (320 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic12.1 L/100 km NEDC282 g/km
2012–2013FX50S · FX50–287 kW (390 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic13.1 L/100 km NEDC307 g/km

United States 7 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
20133.7 LPetrol7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA286 g/km
20133.7 LPetrol7-speed automaticAll-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA300 g/km
2010–20135.0 LPetrol7-speed automaticAll-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA340–345 g/km
2009–2012CLKUP3.5 LPetrol7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
2010–20123.5 LPetrol7-speed automaticAll-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
2009CLKUP3.5 LPetrol7-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
2009CLKUP5.0 LPetrol7-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km

Canada 4 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2013Sport utility vehicle: Small3.7 LPetrol7-speed automatic12.8 L/100 km 5-cycle294 g/km
2013Sport utility vehicle: Small5.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic14.5 L/100 km 5-cycle334 g/km
2009–2012Sport utility vehicle3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic13.1–13.2 L/100 km 5-cycle301–304 g/km
2009–2012Sport utility vehicle5.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic14.3–14.4 L/100 km 5-cycle329–331 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.