As expected, the new 2018 QX50 will most likely be following in the footsteps of the QX30 and QX60 with a FWD platform and transverse engine. Too bad as Infiniti is taking the path of most manufacturers in order to sell more cars while cheapening them at the same time. Check out the link. http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2018-i ... hotos-news

No thanks, Infiniti.

ex35 wrote:No thanks, Infiniti.

+1 At least we know our cars have proven reliability. Of course I'll still be crossing my fingers for my one month old QX50!

I would be more interested in the QX30 (or maybe even the Q30)
They do what so many mfgs are doing... make things bigger and bigger and then introduce something smaller to take their place.

ewww. mercedes based.

Never... I came to infiniti from german cars. I had it with their crappy reliability and retarded engineering.

I liked the ex35 because it's fast, reliable and RWD and offers pretty darn good features.... not sure if i'll be returning.

sev wrote:ewww. mercedes based.

Never... I came to infiniti from german cars. I had it with their crappy reliability and retarded engineering.

I liked the ex35 because it's fast, reliable and RWD and offers pretty darn good features.... not sure if i'll be returning.

This. Infiniti litterally doesn't offer a single car I want to buy. Will either go ATS or Lexus for my next car. I will not buy a FWD based vehicle at this price point (unless it has RWD biased AWD like a Quattro)

ex35 wrote:

sev wrote:ewww. mercedes based.

Never... I came to infiniti from german cars. I had it with their crappy reliability and retarded engineering.

I liked the ex35 because it's fast, reliable and RWD and offers pretty darn good features.... not sure if i'll be returning.

This. Infiniti litterally doesn't offer a single car I want to buy. Will either go ATS or Lexus for my next car. I will not buy a FWD based vehicle at this price point (unless it has RWD biased AWD like a Quattro)

You are not alone my friend. Infiniti is losing past customers by the droves. Their marketing leaves much to be desired as well as their product line. I would have purchased a Lexus but they are so damn ugly! I'm happy with my 2017 QX50 purchase last month and of course will have more than ample time to consider my next purchase. But most likely no Infiniti again.

I'm in the same boat. Love my 09 EX and was looking forward to the 2018. However, with all of the less than desirable changes, i'll either grab a 2017 QX50 or shop around for something else outside of the Infiniti lineup.

http://spectrum.ieee.org/transportation ... initi-qx50

2017’s Top Ten Tech Cars: Infiniti QX50

Love the comment in the bottom of that article.

Yeah....when I read the article, I was like WOW....talk about misinformed. The author lost all credibility.

Purchased my 09 Infiniti EX35 new because it was RWD. I like the drivetrain and suspension layout. Still own the car, plan on keeping another 8 years or more.

Will not buy a FWD vehicle, sadly, this will be my last Infiniti.