COSTA MESA, Calif. -

NADAguides.com announced its Featured Vehicle of the Month on Tuesday, giving this month’s honors to the 2012 Infiniti FX50.

The site praised the Japanese luxury model for its vast comfort, technology and aesthetic options, while also touching on its “very competitive” performance attributes and price. NADAguides also gave kudos for the redesigned exterior.

The FX50, editors say, blends “distinctive styling with exciting performance, utility and versatility.”

They also emphasized the “powerful” 5.0-liter, 390-horsepower V8 engine and noted “how well the updated design for the 2012 Infiniti FX50 complemented its performance cues.”

What’s more, editors praised the Rear Active Steer system in the vehicle, as well as the model’s upgraded interior.

“The 2012 Infiniti FX50 continues to command attention with very unique styling, performance abilities and versatility, attracting several diverse market segments.

Not only does the Infiniti FX50 represent luxury, but safety and very exciting performance are melded as well,” stated Troy Snyder, director of product development at NADAguides.com.

“Everything is present for you to have a very comfortable, relaxed and pampered ride and the V8 engine keeps the blood pumping with quick response and continuous power. This is a vehicle you look forward to driving and has earned its spot as our Featured Vehicle of the Month of April,” he continued.

Ben Poore, vice president at Infiniti Americas, added: “Changes to the Infiniti FX for 2012 further distinguish it from those vehicles that have chased after its design leadership. The Infiniti FX50’s performance has always kept it ahead of the pack and once again its design does so, too.”