Long-term JX35 steams through an
action-packed third quarter
The third quarter with our long-term
Infiniti JX35 saw this luxury ute tackle everything from a snow-blasted ski
trip in Northern Michigan to the lovely traffic-jammed daily commutes of our
staffers. Throw in a camping trip in the Pennsylvania hills and it’s safe to
say our JX35 can handle almost anything we throw at it.
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Infiniti JX35
During our adventures, we racked up more
than 6,429 miles and saw the odometer tick past the 23,000-mile mark. That’s
impressive mileage for only nine months of use.
More notable is the log book that’s filled
with entries from staffers lauding the fact that the JX35 continues to be
squeak- and rattle-free despite the many miles of hard use. One editor wrote,
“The cabin remains a quiet place and appears to be holding up well, which
speaks to the good build quality.”
The
cabin remains a quiet place and appears to be holding up well, which speaks to
the good build quality
All those miles meant we had to take the
JX35 in for both the 18,750- and 22,500-mile service marks in a single quarter.
The two trips to the dealer cost us a total of $108 and included an oil change,
tire rotation and general inspection.
Many staffers have also commented on how
well the V6 and continuously variable transmission perform. The 3.5-liter
cranks out 265hp, which is enough pep to get the Infiniti moving nicely. And
while most of us dislike the breed, the CVT bolted to the JX’s V6 does a decent
job. “It’s a little odd to hear the engine wail for a bit when you are booting
it to get up to speed, but since there is respectable power, you’re never in
the wailing range for long,” noted on editor.
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Infiniti JX35 side
The combo does provide relatively decent
fuel economy for a big vehicle, but our lead feet were in full effect during
quarter three, causing us to get our lowest average to date: 18.13mpg. I total,
we spent $1,367 on 354 gallons of fuel thanks to the premium-octance
requirement.
But without a doubt, our favorite thing
about the JX is its outstanding ride comfort. One staffer justly dubbed the JX
“our long-term luxury liner”. Toss in the utility and interior space, and the
JX takes the belt as our people-hauling champion.
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Infiniti JX35 back
So as nicer weather settles in here in
Michigan, we excitedly await more opportunities to take our JX35 on trips or
nights out on the town.
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Technical specs
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Price: $28,807
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Miles driven: 6,429.8/23,305.3
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Fuel economy: 18.13/19.1mpg
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Fuel cost: $1,367/$4,710
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Days out of service: 0/0
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Maintenance: 18,750-mile service, including
oil change and general inspection; 22,500-mile service, including oil change,
tire rotation, general inspection ($65)
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