Is Infiniti EX an upmarket Rogue?

Post by **RogueSeeker** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 3:56 pm

I just saw pics of the new Inifiniti EX. It certainly looks like the Rogue. Does anyone know how much of it is Rogue and how much may have been "improved" to make it worthy of the Inifiniti price increase?dk

Post by **websfear** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 5:31 pm

Exterior does look like a rogue, but the interion is lots different (Navigation). Power lots different - 6 cylinder, Rear wheel drive..

http://www.infiniti.com/exconcept/lsco.html

Post by **Iridiman** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 5:33 pm

Here is a link:

http://www.infiniti.com/exconcept/lsco.html

It looks like a primarily RWD vehicle with AWD option , a powerful V6 engine and 5 speed Auto transmission (not CVT). Similar size to the Rouge but little else in common.

Post by **Etch** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 5:46 pm

I'm sure it's based on the same body and the instrument cluster looks very similar.

Post by **RogueSeeker** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 8:16 am

Thanks for the replies! I found a link with some more information. http://consumerguideauto.howst...x.htm

It seems there is no real relation between the two - except some styling similarities. The EX will be based on the FM platform (G35) and the Rogue is on the C platform.

And, it should start in the high $30s which is more than I wanted to spend.

So, the Rogue is still at the top of my list...dk

Post by **websfear** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 5:01 pm

For those still interested. I saw today that the EX 35 will be the highlighted car on next weeks Autoweek on PBS.

Post by **rogueish** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 7:06 am

That Infinity makes me want to lower our Rogue to have that same stance!

Post by **Rogueman** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 7:19 am

rogueish wrote:That Infinity makes me want to lower our Rogue to have that same stance!

Same here! lol then get bigger rims to have the look altogether

Post by **EddNog** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:12 am

Etch wrote:I'm sure it's based on the same body and the instrument cluster looks very similar.

Actually, not even close.

The Rogue is built on the Global C platform, shared with the Sentra, which is originally a compact sedan platform, with a front, transverse engine mount configuration and natively front wheel drive. The EX35 is built on the second generation Front Midship platform, which is shared with the G37 and second-generation G35 sedan, has a front midship, longitudinal engine mount configuration (most of the engine is behind the front axle) and natively rear wheel drive in design. Virtually nothing is shared between Rogue and EX35.

-Ed

Post by **Etch** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 8:47 am

EddNog wrote:
Actually, not even close.

The Rogue is built on the Global C platform, shared with the Sentra, which is originally a compact sedan platform, with a front, transverse engine mount configuration and natively front wheel drive. The EX35 is built on the second generation Front Midship platform, which is shared with the G37 and second-generation G35 sedan, has a front midship, longitudinal engine mount configuration (most of the engine is behind the front axle) and natively rear wheel drive in design. Virtually nothing is shared between Rogue and EX35.

-Ed

Well I said based on the same body, not platform. The body looks very similar. it may be a totally different frame and drive configuration, but the body of both looks very close.

Post by **Palmateer** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 4:11 pm

Thanks to EddNog for that very clear distinction. Platform is much more important than panel styling.

When you get a chance to compare the interiors of the two cars, you will see very little in common there, either.

Etch wrote:
Well I said based on the same body, not platform. The body looks very similar. it may be a totally different frame and drive configuration, but the body of both looks very close.

Post by **Etch** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 11:49 am

Palmateer wrote:Thanks to EddNog for that very clear distinction. Platform is much more important than panel styling.

When you get a chance to compare the interiors of the two cars, you will see very little in common there, either.

Interiors are a bit different, but the actual instrument pod looks very similar as well. I'm sure there some borrowed parts and that doesn't mean they have to be based on the same platform.

Is Infiniti EX an upmarket Rogue?

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