Infiniti FX35 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Infiniti FX35 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 10 model years, from 2003 to 2012. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (2009) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (2003). The EPA record holds 20 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD / Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #32 of 58 (46th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2004 | 2 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #29 of 60 (53th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2005 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #25 of 59 (59th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2006 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #29 of 62 (54th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2007 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #39 of 71 (46th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2008 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #44 of 76 (43th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2009 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #42 of 82 (49th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2010 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #49 of 80 (39th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2011 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #51 of 78 (35th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2012 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #48 of 69 (31th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Infiniti FX35 placed highest in 2005 at #25 of 59, and lowest in 2011 at #51 of 78. It spent 3 of its 10 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 20 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2005 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2005 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2003 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2003 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 → 2005 | 17 → 18 mpg | +1 mpg | 639 gal |
| 2008 → 2009 | 18 → 19 mpg | +1 mpg | 605 gal |
What FX35 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2012 Infiniti FX35 burns 605 to 639 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,816 | $1,917 | $101 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,236 | $118 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,556 | $135 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2012 model year is $4,100 to $4,300 a year in fuel, or $9,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Across the 140 nameplates EPA classifies as Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 19 mpg the Infiniti FX35 is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $289 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Infiniti nameplates
Every Infiniti model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.