Base Price: $35,450
Price as Tested: $45,015
Why We Drove It: The 2008 Infiniti EX35 is the highest ranked Entry Premium Vehicle in our 2008 Initial Quality Study. Additionally, the EX35 earns a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.


In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Infiniti EX, the people that actually own and drive one told us:


"[I'm impressed by the] quality of the interior! From the smell to the way it makes you feel is amazing!"


"This is a smooth, quiet auto that handles very well."


"The navigation and sound system [are] outstanding, [as is the] voice control availability."


"The interior styling, fit and finish is extremely high quality."


"The interior styling is very good, except [that the] rear [seat] is cramped."


"This car handles so well and is [a] pleasure to drive."


"Amazingly smooth ride and it has a lot of power."


"The exterior styling is very exciting, new, and different."


"Sports car handling in a crossover."


"It is an extremely quiet ride."


"The interior is comfortable, quiet and looks sharp."


"The engine performs great and sounds great."


Top 3 Things Owners Like About the Infiniti EX-Series:
1. How well exterior and interior colors are coordinated
2. Passing power at highway speeds
3. Attractiveness of instrument panel/dashboard


Top 3 Owner-Reported Problems with the Infiniti EX-Series:
1. Trunk/Hatch/Tailgate   Hard to open/close
2. Navigation System   Wrong directions/Poor location
3. Abnormal noises under vehicle