INFINITI to reveal all-new model in LA
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Banjos-n-Beer
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- 2014 QX70 3.7 AWD
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- Steve
zeph
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- 2005 FX35 AWD
I saw the new QX50 at the LA Autoshow yesterday and it looks fine in a bland kind of way. Infiniti has clearly decided to go where the market is, transverse-mounted engine, FWD-bias, CVT. Honestly, if it still drives great, none of it matters, but it will never be an FX, of course.
First thing I missed when I sat in it was the extendable armrest. That is a brilliantly simple solution to a real issue on long drives, so simple and brilliant I wonder why it has not been more widely adopted?
I spoke to a rep and she confirmed that the QX70 has officially been discontinued for 2018, with no plans for a replacement. It’s the end of an era. Acura did the same with the RDX, and sales skyrocketed.
I sat in a lot of cars yesterday, and when I stepped back in my FX, I was reminded of just how much they got right with its initial design.
First thing I missed when I sat in it was the extendable armrest. That is a brilliantly simple solution to a real issue on long drives, so simple and brilliant I wonder why it has not been more widely adopted?
I spoke to a rep and she confirmed that the QX70 has officially been discontinued for 2018, with no plans for a replacement. It’s the end of an era. Acura did the same with the RDX, and sales skyrocketed.
I sat in a lot of cars yesterday, and when I stepped back in my FX, I was reminded of just how much they got right with its initial design.
wyatth
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Nice pun!
And I agree. I am not into Nissan/Infiniti generally, and the only reason I (probably most here) have a QX70S is because of its playful engine, RWD bias, and sporty chassis/suspension. It's a lot of fun in a practical package. If the FX replacement goes CVT/FWD then you can be sure I'll switch brands.