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?

  • agedbeef@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    The BMW X3/5 will have the sportiest feeling driving experience I can think of. I can’t remember but I’m pretty sure there’s no V8 option in recent years but I wouldn’t sleep on the 6 cylinder either. It’s fast and it feels fast. Also likely the best suspension aside from the Porsche.

    I drive a Mazda cx-50 and love it. The sportiest thing about it is the looks and steering. The 4 cylinder isn’t anything to write home about, though.