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Test Drive: The Infiniti EX37 Makes You Feel Like a Race Car Driver

Ruminating on the market's best luxury compact crossover.

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The 2013 Infiniti EX37
Power: 325 hp, 267-lb-ft of torque
Engines: 3.7-liter V6
Fuel Consumption: 17 city/25 highway

Sebastian Vettel. He's the a three-time Formula One champion. He's the three-time consecutive Formula One champion. He's the youngest—a distressing 25-years-old—double, and obviously, treble winner of the rigorous racing series. In short, Vettel is the type of driver that makes mere desk-bound mortals feel incredibly inadequate behind the wheel.

Vettel's team, Red Bull Racing, has partnered with Infiniti since early 2011. The champion's connection to the Japanese luxury brand extended beyond the track in October, when "The Sports Crossover For World Champions," the Infiniti FX Vettel Edition, landed in extremely exclusive numbers—just 150 were made available globally.

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The nature of the car's sensory system also allows for a fun game: Treating otherwise aggravating beeps as friendly advice from Vettle for how drive properly. Yes, these fail to recognize moments when sliding out of lane is necessary. But, if you transfer annoyance and allow the digital ticks of the vehicle to help you help yourself, then a healthy feeling of improvement on the road emerges. Just as you don't want to lose a life in Super Mario Bros., you sure as hell would rather get from point A to point B without a sharp beep cutting into your enjoyment of Dangerruss' brilliant "My Fork." Thus, attempts to get from A to B without sensory beeps is fun.

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