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Infiniti EX

2008-13 models
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SIDE IMPACT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

  Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage
Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg
Driver Good Good Good Good Good
Rear passenger Good Good Good Good

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Test details:

The Infiniti EX35 was introduced in the 2008 model year and renamed the EX37in the 2013 model year because the engine size was increased.

Two tests of 2008 EX35 models were conducted. The injury ratings for the driver are based on just the second test; measures for the driver in the first test were not obtained because of equipment failure. The injury ratings for the rear passenger and the head protection ratings for both the driver and passenger are based on both tests. Structural ratings also are based on both tests.

Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummies in the two tests indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Head protection:

Driver — In both tests, the dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Rear passenger — In both tests, the dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Watch crash test footage for this vehicle on YouTube Tested model year and trim level only; see "Tested vehicle specifications" below

Left to right:

  • View of the vehicle and barrier just after the second of two crash tests.
  • View of the vehicle after the second crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.
  • Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side curtain airbag in the second test.
  • Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag in the second test.

Additional features:

  • Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Electronic stability control
  • Antilock brakes

Tested vehicle specifications:

  • 2008 Infiniti EX35 Journey 4wd
  • Class: Midsize luxury SUV
  • Weight: 3,960 lbs.
  • Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Wheelbase: 110 in.
  • Length: 182 in.
  • Width: 71 in.
  • Engine: 3.5 L V6
  • EPA ratings: 16 mpg city | 23 mpg highway

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Last updated: December 20, 2012

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