There are very narrow storage pockets in each of the front two doors - just large enough for a folded newspaper or a small clutch bag for a night out – but no extra bottle holders and no storage in the rear doors. I guess I could have used the in-car navigation system, but my phone is so much easier and more reliable. Beyond that, I was at a loss as to where to store my iPhone - important to have out when driving, as I often use it to route me. There’s a tiny compartment just large enough to stash the remote key fob in front of the gearshift. We like to take long weekend road trips together, and this would definitely prove an annoyance over time. Maybe not the biggest burden in the world, but this is a luxury vehicle. When my husband and I both had Starbucks cups in there, their lids fought for first place, requiring us to remove one cup to avoid popping the lid off the other. The cupholders, however, are a smidge too close together. There’s a moderately sized center console between the driver and passenger seats, plus two cupholders up front. But because I loved so many other things about the EX, I was willing to overlook a few shortcomings, mainly its lack of storage space. Other than offering seating for five, the EX doesn’t go above and beyond in terms of family considerations. That may sound like a small thing, but the amount of energy I saved by not having to heft my kids up and into a huge SUV without running boards and then climb up and in myself was noticeable. I opened up the door and slid right into the driver’s seat, no ducking down or climbing up required. The EX’s height is perfect for someone of smaller stature, like me (I’m 5-foot-3). My husband, however, thought its proportions were just plain weird. I’m not a fan of the bulbous, jowled FX, but my test EX - in gorgeous, sparkling Midnight Garnet with softer, smoother lines and a purposefully low stance - had an upscale uniqueness that sat well with me. Many of Infiniti’s designs are polarizing, falling into either the love-it or the hate-it category. While my test car was the higher, Journey trim level with all-wheel drive, both the Journey and the base trim are also available with rear-wheel drive. It was just me: a modern woman in a modern crossover heading out for afternoon yoga and a Friday night sushi date with my sexy husband. Once carpool drop-off was done, I no longer felt like a Sherpa hired for my ability to schlep kids, booster seats and science fair projects. My two youngest rode in narrow Bubble Bum booster seats in the outboard seating positions, while my oldest sat in the middle in the backseat. However, my family of five - three of whom are ages 11 and younger - fit just fine. The 2012_Infiniti_EX35 compact luxury crossover is a clever car that bridges that gap between form and function.Ĭompeting with the likes of the BMW X3, Cadillac SRX and Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class, the EX35 seats five, so it’s not intended as a mega family-hauler. Parents often have a hard time delineating their lives as individuals from their status as “So and So’s mom.” Our whole lives change to revolve around our kiddos, from the way we dress (no more dry clean-only clothing) to what we drive (no more hot little Volvo C30 for me, a mom of three).
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