Moderate overlap front: original test
Rating applies to 2014-17 models
Tested vehicle: 2009 Infiniti FX35 4-door 4wd
The Infiniti FX was redesigned for the 2009 model year. There were two models, the FX35 (equipped with a V6 engine) and the FX50 (equipped with a V8 engine). The FX was renamed the QX70 beginning with the 2014 model year. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Nissan as part of frontal crash test verification.
Overall evaluation | |
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Structure and safety cage | |
Driver injury measures | |
Head/neck | |
Chest | |
Leg/foot, left | |
Leg/foot, right | |
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
Test ID | VTF0803 |
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Footwell intrusion | |
Footrest (cm) | 2 |
Left (cm) | 3 |
Center (cm) | 5 |
Right (cm) | 5 |
Brake pedal (cm) | 5 |
Instrument panel rearward movement | |
Left (cm) | -2 |
Right (cm) | -2 |
Steering column movement | |
Upward (cm) | -1 |
Rearward (cm) | -3 |
A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 0 |
Driver injury measures
Test ID | VTF0803 |
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Head | |
HIC-15 | 242 |
Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
Neck | |
Tension (kN) | 1.5 |
Extension bending moment (Nm) | 18 |
Maximum Nij | 0.27 |
Chest maximum compression (mm) | 29 |
Legs | |
Femur force - left (kN) | 2.3 |
Femur force - right (kN) | 1.5 |
Knee displacement - left (mm) | 0 |
Knee displacement - right (mm) | 0 |
Maximum tibia index - left | 0.31 |
Maximum tibia index - right | 0.26 |
Tibia axial force - left (kN) | 1.4 |
Tibia axial force - right (kN) | 2.4 |
Foot acceleration (g) | |
Left | 50 |
Right | 75 |
Head restraints & seats
Seat type: Power leather seats AHR
Overall evaluation | |
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Dynamic rating | |
Seat/head restraint geometry |
Seat type | Power leather seats AHR |
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Geometry | |
Backset (mm) | 38 |
Distance below top of head (mm) | 30 |
Seat design parameters | |
Pass/fail | Pass |
Max T1 acceleration (g) | 12.6 |
Head contact time (ms) | 67 |
Force rating | 1 |
Neck forces | |
Max neck shear force (N) | 112 |
Max neck tension (N) | 572 |
How the head restraint & seat test is conducted
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.
Headlights
Ratings are given for 2 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.
Trim level(s)
- All trims
Low-beam headlight type | HID projector |
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High-beam headlight type | HID projector |
Curve-adaptive? | No |
High-beam assist? | No |
Overall rating | |
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on both right curves, fair on the sharp left curve and inadequate on the gradual left curve.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was good on both right curves and fair on both left curves.
Trim level(s) |
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Low-beam headlight type | HID projector |
High-beam headlight type | HID projector |
Curve-adaptive? | No |
High-beam assist? | No |
Overall rating Applies to 2017 models |
LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
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Straightaway right edge | 97.3 m | None |
Straightaway left edge | 59.9 m | None |
250m radius right curve, right edge | 71.4 m | None |
250m radius left curve, left edge | 50.9 m | None |
150m radius right curve, right edge | 63.4 m | None |
150m radius left curve, right edge | 50.8 m | None |
HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
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Straightaway right edge | 141.2 m |
Straightaway left edge | 110.4 m |
250m radius right curve, right edge | 77.8 m |
250m radius left curve, left edge | 71.4 m |
150m radius right curve, right edge | 65.2 m |
150m radius left curve, left edge | 59.9 m |
Trim level(s)
- All trims equipped with Technology package
Low-beam headlight type | HID projector |
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High-beam headlight type | HID projector |
Curve-adaptive? | Yes |
High-beam assist? | No |
Overall rating | |
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the left side of the road and fair on the right side. On curves, visibility was good on both right curves, fair on the sharp left curve and inadequate on the gradual left curve.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual right curve and fair on the sharp right and both left curves.
Trim level(s) |
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Low-beam headlight type | HID projector |
High-beam headlight type | HID projector |
Curve-adaptive? | Yes |
High-beam assist? | No |
Overall rating Applies to 2017 models |
LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
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Straightaway right edge | 92.2 m | None |
Straightaway left edge | 55.1 m | None |
250m radius right curve, right edge | 71.3 m | None |
250m radius left curve, left edge | 50.2 m | None |
150m radius right curve, right edge | 64.0 m | None |
150m radius left curve, right edge | 50.2 m | None |
HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
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Straightaway right edge | 137.1 m |
Straightaway left edge | 107.8 m |
250m radius right curve, right edge | 79.3 m |
250m radius left curve, left edge | 72.5 m |
150m radius right curve, right edge | 64.3 m |
150m radius left curve, left edge | 61.6 m |
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
Child seat anchors
Rating applies to 2017 models
Overall evaluation | |
Vehicle trim | Limited |
Seat type | leather |
This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.
It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor only.
Overall evaluation | |
Vehicle trim | Limited |
Seat type | leather |
G | Good |
A | Acceptable |
M | Marginal |
P | Poor |
Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated. | |
thether anchor symbol | Tether anchor |
lower anchor symbol | Lower anchors |
Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s) | |
No hardware available |
Details by seating position
1 | |
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Tether anchor | |
easy-to-find location | |
no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
Lower anchors | |
too deep in seat | |
not too much force needed to attach | |
difficult to maneuver around anchors | |
2 | |
Tether anchor | |
easy-to-find location | |
no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
Lower anchors | |
none available | |
3 | |
Tether anchor | |
easy-to-find location | |
no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
Lower anchors | |
too deep in seat | |
not too much force needed to attach | |
difficult to maneuver around anchors |
Seat position 21
Lower anchor A | |
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Open access rated | No |
Depth (cm) | 6-8 |
Force (lbs) | 31 |
Clearance angle (degrees) | 49 |
Lower anchor B | |
Open access rated | No |
Depth (cm) | 6-8 |
Force (lbs) | 27 |
Clearance angle (degrees) | 48 |
Tether anchor | |
Location | Middle seatback |
Confusing hardware present | Yes |
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
Yes |
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |
Seat position 22
Lower anchor A | |
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No lower latch for this seat position | |
Lower anchor B | |
No lower latch for this seat position | |
Tether anchor | |
Location | Middle seatback |
Confusing hardware present | Yes |
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
Yes |
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |
Seat position 23
Lower anchor A | |
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Open access rated | No |
Depth (cm) | 4-6 |
Force (lbs) | 26 |
Clearance angle (degrees) | 58 |
Lower anchor B | |
Open access rated | No |
Depth (cm) | 6-8 |
Force (lbs) | 31 |
Clearance angle (degrees) | 53 |
Tether anchor | |
Location | Middle seatback |
Confusing hardware present | Yes |
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
Yes |
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |