For me it came down to driving a SUV from point A to point B or driving an SUV that handles like a sports car? I enjoy driving it every time I get in it. Plus I have the Chocolate interior too.

 

Performance.

0-60 Stelvio=5.5, FX50 =5.3, QX-70 = 6.0

So, really, choosing the Stelvio instead of either Infiniti..missing what you could've had...is really either a slower car with a bigger engine, or a car about the same..with a bigger engine. Driveline powerloss is a real thing, as is the significantly increased efficiency of the carbon fiber driveshaft and industry-leading center differential in the Stelvio.

Yes, the Stelvio is rated at lower HP and has fewer cylinders. It is also lighter and more efficent, and punches far outside of it's weight class. Especially when you consider the handling capabilities. Toss a couple tight turns in and the Infiniti SUVs will disapear into the rearview mirror...to never be seen again, unless you stop at 7/11, they'll catch up by the time you walk back out to your car.

As far as exhaust..yeah, not the best. Plenty of aftermarket ways to improve that, put the money you save in gas towards an exhaust. Still the sounds and sensations of a 4 are not as nice as a 6 or 8, no argument.

Otherwise, and really, get what you like best.

 

Very succinct comparison

Thanks

 

Found out a little bit ago that the Stelvio I had my eye on sold over the weekend

 

He who snoozes loses! After driving a 2017 QX 50 for 3 yrs,I was so bored with it I couldnt wait to get rid of it even though it is built on the same platform as the 370 Z and has a 325 hp engine.

It just became so boring ,especially in comparison to my 3 previous B8 Audi S4s. The smile has returned to my face when driving ever since I got my 2020 Stelvio.

 

Handling, turn in, and confidence on the road. My Stelvio handles better than my (former) 2018 GTI. Never drove an FX 50. Just watched a review. They look pretty cool, but are heavier and look like they will lean a lot more in turns. In the end, get what you like. The 2013 I watched still had the V8, so they did go beyond 2011 if that makes a diff.

 

If driving experience is very heavily weighted to the sound experience, then the V8. Have you driven all three? A ten year old infiniti over a Stelvio? I had a 2006 FX45 and compared to the Stelvio, it was a truck. Admittedly, I would have replaced the FX45 with a very low mileage FX50 that crossed my path, but it sold before I acted. Good luck on finding a cherry FX50.

 

Thank you for your input

I have not driven an Infiniti yet.

I agree on going with the newer FX50 although I do prefer the styling of the first gen FXs

It is proving to be quite the challenge in finding a low mileage FX50

 

Hello... I was a loyal Infiniti owner until I drove and bought my Stelvio Ti Sport (wish I could afford the QV , back in October. I had the G37x Sport, Q50 and drove the 400 Red Sport. I loved the power of the 400 but too squirrely and didn’t handle the power well. I drove versions of the SUV’s you mention and all are too much of truck/SUV and weren’t sporty enough for me. Additionally, the styling hasn’t kept up although I miss a few of the convenience features they offer. If they only had a true sport version available. Otherwise, realize some have had issues and there’s risks but the acceleration, speed and handling are far superior than anything mentioned above and the styling/color...nothing better in my mind right now. Not sure if that helps...good luck!

 

What year is your Stelvio & how long have you had it?

 

Another former loyal Infiniti owner here, had a 2009 Infiniti FX50 for 7+ years (2004 FX35 before that), absolutely loved that vehicle put about 175k on it. Worked hard to find a replacement, lots of test drives over about 10 months, I was hesitant on the Stelvio because it was turbo not a V8, what about turbo lag, less HP, 'slightly' slower specs than the FX50, reliability, etc. Have had my 2018 Ti Sport for over a year and have ZERO regrets absolutely love driving the vehicle. The handling and responsiveness is night and day makes the Infiniti feel much less nimble/heavy. Plenty fast and quick acceleration I don't miss the V8....looking back it's crazy how much I tried to talk my myself out of a Stelvio, couldn't be happier. "Punches above its weight class" was a very good summary in an earlier post. My only gripe was the exhaust note, so I put a Supersprint full race exhaust on it from Jason at Alfissimo and solved that 'problem'. Good luck with whatever you get!!

 

Thank you for sharing


I know that this is a Stelvio forum but I feel that you and others on this thread have given an objective opinion of the vehicles in question & it has helped solidify my decision to continue looking for the right Stelvio

 

You cannot compare Japanese SUVs against a Giorgio platform crossover with essentially a RWD bias. It's like comparing a Zebra to an Arabian stallion.
In any event, car preferences and brand biases are incredibly subjective and usually hard baked-in. My Dad was a Ford guy. You could not get him to consider anything else.
I grew up on Alfas as the epitome of small nimble RWD rockets in S. Africa. So Alfas have a special place in my subjective auto heart.
I would never consider a Japanese SUV. They are, to my mind mind, generic and boring and impossible to tell apart - and there are literally millions of them out there.
I cannot be part of a hive mentality.

 

You cannot compare Japanese SUVs against a Giorgio platform crossover with essentially a RWD bias. It's like comparing a Zebra to an Arabian stallion.
In any event, car preferences and brand biases are incredibly subjective and usually hard baked-in. My Dad was a Ford guy. You could not get him to consider anything else.
I grew up on Alfas as the epitome of small nimble RWD rockets in S. Africa. So Alfas have a special place in my subjective auto heart.
I would never consider a Japanese SUV. They are, to my mind mind, generic and boring and impossible to tell apart - and there are literally millions of them out there.
I cannot be part of a hive mentality.

Solid points 👌

Thanks for the input!

 

Throw the cx5 turbo in there, too. I currently have one and love it, but am considering a stelvio myself.

 

Interesting

I have a 2014 Mazda6 that has been a great vehicle but had not considered the CX5

 

Just remember you cant order a used car with the options and color combo you want.But you dont want a car that you dont like or hate the color. Also, used car values can be up as much as 25% due to pandemic and scarcity of computer chips to build new cars