This 2009 Infiniti FX50s is a Ridiculous V8 Powered Crossover, and I Love It *SOLD*

SOLD 0-60 in 5ish seconds. The quarter mile in 13.6 at 104MPH. .87 on the skid pad. 390HP. 369 pound-feet of torque. Generally, these are not numbers associated with a Crossover or SUV, and most certainly not a non-German crossover or SUV. But the Infiniti FX50S has them. This was the flagship of the Datsun lineup in 2009, with a pricetag in the mid-sixties and more horsepower than anything else they offered. It would out-accelerate a Mustang GT of the same year, match straight-line performance with a Porsche Boxster S, and had 10 more HP than the Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Amazing.

The "S" at the end of the designation represents the Sport Package, with added adaptive front headlamps, adjustable shocks, and electric 4-wheel steering. The Tech Package added more geekiness than a Star Trek convention at MIT. The interior was rich and lovely, with mahogany wood and quilted leather all around, and an 11 speaker (or so) premium audio system.

All in all, this is an SUV for either car guys or really angry soccer moms. It's got a chip on its shoulder, and looks the part. As an SUV, it's not really up to snuff in the romminess category, and as a sports car, it's a lot more like an SUV. So what is this thing? Honestly, I don't know, but I do know that I love it. Maybe that's enough. SOLD