http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/in-the-autoblog-garage-2008-infiniti-ex35/ Autoblog Comments for In the Autoblog Garage: 2008 Infiniti EX35 [w/VIDEO] http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/in-the-autoblog-garage-2008-infiniti-ex35/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/in-the-autoblog-garage-2008-infiniti-ex35/Two numbers really jumped out at me from the article though: 9 inches less rear legroom and 12 cu. ft. less room in the back than an Acura RDX,... it seems like a really snug fit under all that swoopy sheet metal.
That said, I like how it looks. and I suppose the article summed it up best: "...buyers will have to consider if good looks, trick technology and a sweet powertrain are worth sacrificing some practicality..." I dunno... Infiniti does great interiors, practical gadgets and that VQ V6 is pure magic. I guess for me it's a definite "maybe".]]>Feb 20th 2008 12:16PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/in-the-autoblog-garage-2008-infiniti-ex35/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/in-the-autoblog-garage-2008-infiniti-ex35/
However, once you get inside, the likeness to a hatchback stops. The most noticeable difference to me after the apparent lack of room was that the floor was raised about three inches in addition to the suspension increase. It means that you feel higher up, but you also have a lot less head room (I'm 6'4", so I notice these things).

Actually, on the topic of hatch backs, I find it silly that all of the "CUVs" out there are nothing more than glorified hatchbacks with taller suspension (that no one has a use for), much worse fuel efficiency, and at considerably greater cost. My first priority in buying my GTI wasn't its utility, yet its cargo area is about the same size as you-name-the-small-suv. Now granted, its hard to find a four-door hatchback with AWD, so that's a valid reason to shop CUV, but its still very amazing how most car-buyers base their purchases on perception as opposed to reality.]]>Feb 21st 2008 9:42AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/in-the-autoblog-garage-2008-infiniti-ex35/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/20/in-the-autoblog-garage-2008-infiniti-ex35/Apr 8th 2008 11:53AM