The 2012 Infiniti EX35 continue holding down the spot as the smallest, most car-like crossover in Infiniti's lineup. The price tag also comes with the lightest of the group since the FX and QX check in a few slots above. The 3.5-liter V-6 engine produces 297 hp and takes the "sport" in the sport utility vehicle.

While the 2012 Infiniti EX gets high marks for his sportsmanship, it's not so great when it comes to usefulness, despite the hatchback shape. The back seat is tight, and the load is smaller than you would expect from the size of the vehicle. Still, it looks nice, drives well and comes with a wide range of standard features and optional cooling. If you like the idea of ​​a sports sedan, but want a crossover drive like all the cool kids do, the EX is worth a look. But if you load the versatility inherent in most crossovers need, you should take a look at the game of this Infiniti's well.

Body: Crossover SUV

Engine: 3.5-liter V-6

Transmission: seven-speed automatic transmission

Models: EX35 RWD, EX35 AWD, EX35 RWD Journey, EX35 AWD Journey.

New to the EX 2012, HomeLink Universal Transceiver and is standard on the EX35 Journey. A new body color, Malbec Black, also makes its debut for 2012.

Standard tire and wheel combination on the EX include 18-inch eight-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in P225/55R18 all-season tires. A 19-inch five-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in P245/45R19 is also offered all-season tires. Automatic headlights, fog lights, heated mirrors and adorn the outside of the EX. Infiniti continues to bend sheet metal bent into curves that can be found in the wheel wells and fender skirts.

The interior features a power sliding tinted glass moonroof that tilts on the Journey model. A sliding sunshade is also available on the Journey model. Bluetooth handsfree phone system, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and maple-colored interior accents line the interior. A telescopic steering column, heated front seats are also offered on RWD models (standard on all EX35 AWD models). The 2012 Infiniti EX35 also features an available Around View Monitor, a bird's eye view of the surroundings of the vehicle during parking maneuvers shows.

A 3.5-liter V-6 produces 297 horsepower shall be the only engine available for the EX35. It is linked to a seven-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode, DS mode and Adaptive Shift Control. Control is enhanced by a speed-sensitive system that endorsed the EX35 to turn on a dime. Rear-and all-wheel drive are offered for 2012.

The 2012 EX35 includes anti-lock brakes, electric brake force distribution and Brake Assist as standard safety features. Other safety features include driver and front passenger airbags, side-mounted airbags and a tire pressure monitoring system. Belt tensioners and belt force limiters, Lower Anchor and tethers for children system and active headrests are also standard.

EX35: 17 mpg city/24 mpg highway

EX35 AWD: 17 mpg city/24 mpg highway