Infiniti Used To Make A V8-Powered Crossover For People Who Like Driving: Holy Grails - The Autopian
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From 2009 to 2014, you could buy a crossover from Infiniti with coupe looks and a 5.0-liter 390 HP V8. This is the rare FX50 and QX70 5.0.

Currently driving and loving an 08 Lexus GS460. V8 power and Japanese reliability. chefs kiss

However as my only car I’m looking for more room inside and gravitating towards sporty SUVs.

I test drove a Lexus GX460 and boy is it sturdy and plush, love the Lexus experience. But it’s definitely slower, and just 6 speeds compared to my 8, so no long gearing for highway mpgs either.

I thought about the Acura TSX wagon because I thought it was offered with a manual, alas, only the sedan. Besides its just a 4 popper and crouching down and cranking my neck for groceries and bikes and junk is getting tiresome.

I’m not prepared for a “reliable” Porsche Macan either. It just doesn’t have the piece of mind I’m looking for.

Location: U.S.A.

Is the V8 Infiniti QX 70 my only choice?

  • @SkiptraceEnglish
    1•1 year ago

    Why not a Model Y? If you want something zippy and sporty that is also an SUV, a Model Y would be a good option.

    I also doubt that Lexus would make the GX460 worse for highway mileage than an older car. V8’s are honestly dying due to Emissions requirements getting tighter and tighter. I would also consider looking at the Toyota Venza, it’s a Hybrid, cheaper than a Lexus, but has a lot of the Lexus luxury features.