2013 Infiniti JX

Wouldn't buy again

By Larry (PA) on Tuesday, April 02, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 6,000

Pros: "Look good, interior is nice"

Cons: "CVT transmission, lack of power, very awkward ride"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 2

"The JX looks good and the interior is very nice. Yes it is comfortable. Unfortunately the CVT transmission that comes with the JX does not belong. If you have not experienced this new style of transmission educate yourself first!!! The CVT will just rev up unexpected at times,this makes it feels as if your transmission and engine are slipping and working way too hard. It is a very unnatural feel If your used to the performance of a traditional transmission. This effects the power of the JX Which Boggs down between 1100 and 2000 RPM before picking back up. I also experienced downshifting. Having said this, if your not a driver and use the JX just to run around town you should be ok. If your someone that enjoys driving and the feel of a quality ride stick with a vehicle with traditional transmission. You should not have to sacrifice in this price bracket."

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JX

By Jesse (NC) on Wednesday, November 07, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 9,000

Pros: "Comfortable and fun to drive. Great safety feature"

Cons: "Can't think of any right now."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"We have had this car for 6 months now and have put 9000 miles on it. I love the way this car drives. It is extremely comfortable and the power is more than adequate. It is a great car for little kids and road trips. The quality of this vehicle overall is excellent. We compared this to a few other cars and found that bang for buck was the best on this vehicle."

33 people out of 42 found this review helpful

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Best SUV for family with kids

By Good_JX (NJ) on Thursday, January 03, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 9,500

Pros: "Comfort, Roomy, excellent navi & 360 cameras"

Cons: "Not yet"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"If you are looking for comfortable, roomy, smooth driving, safe SUV for your kids, the answer is JX. I did test drive other rivals, Acura MDX, Benz ML, BMW X5 and Lexus and finally went to JX. Excellent interior, good navi, and cameras as well as most comfrotable riding among them. Best SUV for family with kids. BUT if you're looking for driving-fun, go BMW X5; looking for balance between driving-fun and comfort riding, go to Acura MDX."

10 people out of 15 found this review helpful

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Very Nice

By BobOB (WA) on Friday, February 15, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 10,000

Pros: "Excellent value for all the technology."

Cons: "Lower towing capacity"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I researched all the SUVs in the luxury class and chose the JX. My wife and I purchased the fully loaded AWD and found the price to be very competive and actually for all the technology, I feel it is under priced. The ride is very smooth and quiet. It has more than enough power and coupled with the CVT transmission, it gets excellent gas milage. I average 20 mpg in mixed driving and got 24.1 on a long trip, driving at 65 mph. The car handles ver well on windy roads and with the ability to manually shift, it makes driving fun. The back up collision intervention has saved me from one accident already. It will stop you when backing even before you can apply the brakes. The surround view cameras and sensors are something I would never give up in a future vehicle. You can clearly see your vehicle's position when backing or nosing into a parking space. The sensors work well on the blind spot warning and intervention systems. The car does have a blind spot, but with these features, blind spots are not an issue. By keeping the third row seats down, that helps improve visibility and provides a lot of cargo space. The third row seat is easy to access and the best of all the competitors. The second row seats are comfortable, but a bit low. When a person with long legs or big feet sits in them, we raise the driver and right front seats to their maximum position to allow the person in the back more foot room. Its the only negative, but not a deal breaker. The JX has an excellent turning radius and easy to drive. All the features are easily accessible from the driver's position. The Infiniti Connection is a great service. They can send a route to your vehicle while you are driving and in a couple situations, the operator was able to find an alternative route that I would never have found on my own without a computer. The sound system and blue tooth integration is excellent. This is not a sports car, so those that are used to other Infiniti models will notice a difference. Out of all the cars we've ever owned, this is the nicest. I sure this will be a long time vehicle. Its the only car that I've driven that I am comfortable driving on long trips."

7 people out of 11 found this review helpful

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Traded my MDX for JX

By Entmum (TX) on Saturday, January 12, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 156

Pros: "Bang for your buck, great ride, MPG"

Cons: "Price, floats in tight turns"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I just traded in my 18 month MDX for the new JX this weekend. Though I adored my MDX, the fit and finish just wasn't as compelling as the JX. A continued annoyance was the inability to truly reach the touted 16 mpg in city driving. I found 15 MPG was a frustrating and expensive stretch. I was't in awe of the drive experience in the MDX and was apprehensive of test driving the JX due to the reviews regarding the lack of power and handling. Ridiculous. The JX has plenty of giddy up and has just as much pep as the MDX. The handling around sharp turns floats a bit but we opted for AWD and it has been fine. The fit and finish puts the JX far ahead of the MDX. I was disappointed with the wear of my MDX after 40K miles. It looked and acted older than its age."

10 people out of 16 found this review helpful

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