Infiniti prices the 2012 QX and EX

Infiniti is sticking with 2011-model-year prices for the 2012 QX luxury SUV, hoping to maintain a positive sales response since last year's redesign.

Meanwhile, the 2012 Infiniti EX crossover models will have higher stickers across the board, with sporty rear-wheel-drive models starting at about $1,000 more for 2012.

The base rear-wheel-drive, V8-powered Infiniti QX56 with seven-speed automatic transmission starts at $59,690, including destination. The all-wheel-drive model starts at $62,790.

QX package changes for 2012 include the addition of blind-spot intervention to the Technology Package, a system that alerts drivers to cars in the blind-spot area and moves them back to the center of their lane if they have started to change over.

For the deluxe touring package on the 2012 Infiniti QX, additions include two more speakers for the sound system (totaling 15), heated second-row seats and headlight washers for rear-wheel-drive models.

Regarding the EX crossover lineup: the rear-wheel-drive, V6-powered Infiniti EX35 with seven-speed automatic transmission starts at $36,495 with destination. The all-wheel-drive version begins at $37,895. Meanwhile, the upgraded Journey model starts at $38,795 for rear-wheel drive and t $40,195 for all-wheel drive.

All 2012 Infiniti QX and EX models are on sale now.

By Michelle Koueiter