Infiniti FX
2009-13 modelsMODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST
OVERALL EVALUATION:
| Structure/safety cage | Injury measures | Restraints/dummy kinematics | |||
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| Head/neck | Chest | Leg/foot, left | Leg/foot, right | ||
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Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
Good
Acceptable
Marginal
Poor
Test details:
The Infiniti FX was redesigned for the 2009 model year. There are two models, the FX35 (equipped with a V6 engine) and the FX50 (equipped with a V8 engine). Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Nissan as part of frontal crash test verification.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. The driver side curtain and side torso airbags deployed during the crash.
Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Additional features:
- Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Rollover sensor: designed to deploy the side curtain airbags in the event of an impending rollover
- Electronic stability control
- Antilock brakes
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 2009 Infiniti FX35 4wd
- Class: Midsize luxury SUV
- Weight: 4,414 lbs.
- Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Wheelbase: 114 in.
- Length: 191 in.
- Width: 76 in.
- Engine: 3.5 L V6
- EPA ratings: 16 mpg city | 21 mpg highway