2012 INFINITI FX: What's New, Specs & Features

Last updated August 4, 2026

The most important change for the 2012 INFINITI FX is its refreshed front end, with a reshaped grille and bumper. This is a light mid-cycle update, not a full redesign, and it also brings standard heated front seats, white gauge lighting, and a new FX35 Limited Edition.

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About the 2012 INFINITI FX

2nd generation FX (2009-2013 before the later QX70 rename); 2012 is the fourth model year and the front-end refresh year.

INFINITI positions the FX as a luxury performance crossover, not a family-first utility SUV. Its appeal is the dramatic coupe-like shape, strong engines, rear-drive-based driving feel, and a cockpit-style interior that puts the driver first. Compared with softer luxury crossovers of its time, the FX is the choice for shoppers who want bolder styling, quicker responses, and upscale features even if cargo space and rear-seat room are not class priorities.

The FX35 remains the core model, pairing a 303-hp V6 with leather seating, Bose audio, a rearview camera, and a power liftgate. The new AWD FX35 Limited Edition adds navigation, a 360-degree parking camera, adaptive headlights, and dark exterior details, while the FX50 tops the range with a 390-hp V8, AWD, and climate-controlled front seats.

What changed, by category

Styling

Every 2012 FX gets a reshaped front grille and front bumper. The new FX35 Limited Edition adds 21-inch graphite-finish wheels and dark exterior trim.

Tech

Gauge lighting changes from orange-accented illumination to a whiter look, and heated front seats become standard across the lineup. The new FX35 Limited Edition bundles navigation, an 8-inch touchscreen, a 360-degree parking camera, parking sensors, driver memory, and adaptive headlights.

2012 INFINITI FX specs and features by trim

Feature	2012 INFINITI FXFX350 in stock	2012 INFINITI FXFX500 in stock	2012 INFINITI FXFX35 Limited Edition0 in stock
Engine	V6, 3.5 Liter	V8, 5.0 Liter	V6, 3.5 Liter
Transmission	Auto, 7-Spd w/Man Mde	Auto, 7-Spd w/Man Mde	Auto, 7-Spd w/Man Mde
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas
MPG City	16 mpg	14 mpg	16 mpg
MPG Highway	23 mpg	20 mpg	21 mpg
Horsepower	303 hp	390 hp	303 hp
Torque	262 lb-ft	369 lb-ft	262 lb-ft
Max Towing	2000 lb	3500 lb	2000 lb
Trunk/Cargo	62 cu-ft	62 cu-ft	62 cu-ft
Rear Legroom	34.6 in	34.6 in	34.6 in
Seats	5	5	5
Doors	4	4	4
Safety & Security
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Headlights
Alarm System
Automatic Leveling Headlights
Active Lane Keep Assistance
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers
Rear View Camera
360 Camera
Exterior Features
Alloy Wheels
Fog Lights
Memory Exterior Mirrors
Power Moonroof
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
Entertainment & Electronics
Bluetooth
Front DVD Entertainment System
Navigation System
Premium Audio
USB Ports
Comfort & Convenience
Cooled Seats
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Leather Seats
Memory Driver's Seat
Memory Steering Wheel
Proximity Keyless Entry
Push-Button Engine Start
Wood Interior Trim

How the 2013 INFINITI FX compares

The 2013 INFINITI FX is a light update rather than a redesign. The main change is the stronger 325-hp 3.7-liter V6, which replaces the previous 3.5-liter engine and changes the V6 model’s name from FX35 to FX37.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 INFINITI FX a full redesign?

No. The 2012 INFINITI FX is a mid-cycle update of the second-generation model, led by a new grille and front bumper rather than major changes to its underlying design.

What changed on the 2012 INFINITI FX compared with the 2011 model?

The 2012 FX gets a reshaped grille and front bumper, white gauge lighting, and standard heated front seats across the lineup. It also adds the FX35 Limited Edition.

Is the FX35 Limited Edition new for 2012?

Yes. The FX35 Limited Edition joins the lineup for 2012 as an AWD V6 model with dark exterior details, navigation, a 360-degree parking camera, adaptive headlights, and driver memory settings.

Does every 2012 INFINITI FX have heated front seats?

Yes. Heated front seats are standard across the 2012 FX lineup; on the core FX35, they changed from optional equipment for 2011 to standard equipment for 2012.

Did the 2012 INFINITI FX get new engines?

No. The 2012 update does not introduce a new engine. The FX35 and FX35 Limited Edition use a 303-hp 3.5-liter V6, while the FX50 uses a 390-hp 5.0-liter V8.