2013 Infiniti JX35

The 2013 Infiniti JX35 AWD is a luxury-oriented three-row crossover that strives to combine comfort, technology and practicality in one package. As Infiniti’s first three-row SUV offering, it aims to serve families who desire premium features without stepping fully into full-size SUV territory.


Performance & drivetrain


Under the hood is a 3.5-liter V6 engine producing about 265 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and the AWD model features Infiniti’s intelligent all-wheel-drive system. The driveshaft and suspension layout support the three-row configuration while keeping ride comfort a priority. Fuel economy for the AWD version is roughly 18 mpg city and 23 mpg highway.

Driving dynamics lean more toward composed comfort than sporty agility. The ride quality is smooth, the steering is weighty and refined, and the JX35 is engineered for passengers over performance. Towing capacity when properly equipped is around 3,500 pounds, sufficient for modest trailers or small boats.


Interior & space


One of the JX35’s major strengths is its interior packaging. The cabin accommodates seven passengers across three rows, with the second row offering a sliding bench and the third row accessible via a clever middle-seat arrangement that allows entry without removing child seats. Premium touches abound: leather seating, high-grade materials, and a serene, well-insulated cabin environment. Cargo flexibility is also fairly good for the segment: with all rows up you still get usable space; when you fold the second and third rows the cargo area becomes much more expansive.

Infiniti also equipped the JX35 with a generous amount of standard and optional technology. Even base models include leather, a power liftgate, tri-zone climate, and rear-view camera. Higher option packages unlock features such as navigation, a panoramic moonroof, a 20-inch wheel upgrade, heated second-row seats, dual-screen rear entertainment, blind-spot/forward-collision warning systems, and an around-view camera system.


Style & appeal


Visually, the JX35 carries Infiniti’s signature styling cues of the era: the double-arch grille, sweeping “crescent” D-pillar design, and strong presence thanks to its size (just over 196 inches in length). It fits less as a compact crossover and more as a mid-size luxury crossover, meaning driving it feels substantial and confident. For buyers who want three-row seating and luxury-badge prestige with fewer compromises than true full-size SUVs, the JX35 delivers.


Summing up


The 2013 Infiniti JX35 AWD offers a compelling blend of premium comfort, three-row utility, refined technology and a respectable powertrain. It may not match a sporty luxury SUV for handling sharpness, and its fuel economy is what you’d expect for its size and drivetrain, but for families seeking upscale crossover capability with third-row flexibility, it checks a lot of boxes.