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Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:02 am
At a Glance: 2009 Infiniti FX50 and FX35
The all-new, second-generation Infiniti FX is a radical expression of sport and utility – offering exceptional levels of power, refinement and driving exhilaration. Created as a fusion of luxury, performance and SUV utility, with head-turning styling and an advanced sporty platform, the new FX is a showcase of Infiniti’s design and technology leadership.
Along with an aerodynamic, rigid yet lightweight body structure and sporty FM platform, the new FX features a extensive list of available equipment and technology designed to create an exhilarating and rewarding driving experience, including a choice of a new 390-horsepower 5.0-liter 32-valve DOHC V8 engine with VVEL (for Variable Valve Event & Lift) or 303-horsepower 3.5-liter 24-valve DOHC V6. Each engine is paired with a standard 7-speed automatic transmission featuring Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) and available solid magnesium paddle shifters. The new FX is also offered with available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, double-wishbone front/multi-link rear suspension and large 4-wheel disc brakes, along with available Continuous Damping Control (CDC)®, Rear Active Steer, Intelligent Brake Assist and 21-inch super lightweight aluminum-alloy wheels designed by Enkei.
Inside, the new FX interior provides a warm, modern, inviting environment highlighted by a driver-oriented cockpit with intuitive controls, available sport seating and advanced audio, navigation and technology ranging from an 11-speaker Bose®-developed audio system to Infiniti Intelligent Key, available Intelligent Cruise Control (Full Speed Range) and available Around View Monitor system.
The new FX offers two industry-first safety technologies: Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA), which provides forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking; Distance Control Assist (DCA), which reduces the burden of driving in heavy traffic by intuitively helping to release the throttle and apply the brakes to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead. Also available is a Lane Departure Warning/Lane Departure Prevention system, which helps keep the vehicle in its travel lane.
The all-new FX will be available in three models: FX50 AWD with 5.0-liter V8, FX35 AWD with 3.5-liter V6 and FX35 RWD with 3.5-liter V6. The new 2009 FX goes on sale at Infiniti dealers in the United States and Canada beginning in June 2008.
Highlights of the 2009 Infiniti FX include:
Body
* A fusion of luxury, performance and SUV utility, with short front and rear overhangs, low center of gravity, aggressive stance and available 21-inch wheels and tires * Polished, assertive styling, featuring a dark chrome grille, double wave hood, strong front-to-rear shoulder line, integrated rear spoiler, power sliding moonroof * Available Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) * Standard High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional projector headlights with automatic-on feature, integrated fog lights; aerodynamically designed rear LED taillights * New, distinctive functional side air vents, which reduce front end lift by five percent * Lightweight aluminum-alloy hood and doors * Chrome window moldings and door handles; available aluminum roof rails * Power folding, heated body-colored power adjustable outside sideview mirrors with puddle lamps and available reverse synchronization * Speed-sensitive windshield wipers with new aerodynamic flat blade wiper design, low-profile wiper arms; available rain-sensing function * Dual outlet exhaust with tailpipe finishers * Scratch Shield paint (self-healing clearcoat paint finish) * Offered in eight exterior colors * 0.35 coefficient of drag (FX35)
Engine, Driveline and Platform
* Front engine/rear-wheel drive (FX35 RWD) or all-wheel drive (FX50 AWD, FX35 AWD) * VK50VE 32-valve 5.0-liter DOHC V8 with advanced Variable Valve Event & Lift (VVEL) valve control technology, producing 390 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque (FX50) * VQ35HR 24-valve 3.5-liter DOHC V6, producing 303-horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque (FX35) * New 7-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with manual shift mode, Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) and Downshift Rev Matching * Available solid magnesium paddle shifters * ATTESA E-TS™ (Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All Electronic Torque Split) AWD system (FX50 AWD, FX35 AWD) * Snow-Mode function (shifts throttle input algorithm in low-speed slippery road conditions once activated by driver for enhanced traction) * Built on Infiniti’s FM (Front Mid-ship) platform, specially designed and configured for use on FX * Front-to-rear weight distribution: FX50 AWD 54/46, FX35 AWD 53/47, FX35 RWD 52/48
Suspension, Steering and Braking
* Refined 4-wheel independent suspension with front double-wishbone and rear multi-link designs, extensive use of lightweight aluminum components, lightweight compact steel rear subframe * Dual Flow Path™ shock absorbers with rebound springs * Available Continuous Damping Control (CDC)® with driver-selectable “Auto” and “Sport” settings (FX50 Sport Package) * Large diameter front and rear stabilizer bars * Power-assisted twin-orifice vehicle-speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering * Available Rear Active Steer for increased responsiveness and handling (FX50 Sport Package) * 4-wheel power-assisted vented brakes; 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS); Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD); Brake Assist (BA), available Preview Braking * Aluminum-alloy 4-piston front/2-piston rear (opposed piston) calipers (FX50) * Available Intelligent Cruise Control (Full Speed Range) * Standard painted silver 18-inch split-5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 265/60R18 all-season tires (FX35) * Available metallic finish 20-inch 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 265/50R20 all-season tires (FX35) * Super-lightweight 9.5Jx21 6-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels designed by Enkei with 265/45R21 all-season tires or available W-rated high-performance summer tires (FX50)
Interior Features
* Cockpit-like styling with standard leather-appointed seating * Available quilted leather-appointed seating * Personalized driver and passenger comfort zones with dual-zone front climate control HVAC system * Superior ingress and egress with low step-in height and easy-access seat height * Power-adjustable 10-way driver’s seat, available manual thigh support with power bolster adjustment * Available 2-Position Driver’s Memory Seat system (standard on FX50) * 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, available manual thigh support * Automatic driving position system – coordinates steering wheel and mirror position as seat is adjusted * Available climate-controlled heating and cooling front seats (standard FX50, optional FX35) * Three-spoke, perforated leather-wrapped, sport-style steering wheel with integrated cruise control and audio controls, available power tilt/telescope feature (standard on FX50) * Manually reclining 60/40 split-folding rear seat * 12-point sequential Welcome Lighting system * White/violet Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges * Standard 7.0-inch (FX35) or 8.0-inch (FX50) color information display * Signature Infiniti analog clock * Available aluminum pedals (standard FX50, optional FX35) * Genuine hand-stained Maple wood and piano black trim (standard on FX50, optional on FX35) * Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) with Plasmacluster™ ionizer * Auto up/down front windows, available auto up/down rear windows * Infiniti Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition * 11-speaker Bose® Premium audio system with 6-disc CD changer, Burr-Brown digital-to-analog converter (DAC), mp3-CD playback, auxiliary input jack and steering wheel audio controls * Infiniti Hard Drive (HDD) Navigation System with XM NavTraffic® with Real-Time Traffic Information (requires active XM® subscription, sold separately), 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive with Interface System for iPod®, Compact Flash slot and Voice Recognition system * XM® Satellite Radio (requires active XM® subscription, sold separately) * Standard RearView Monitor * Available innovative Around View Monitor system with front, side and rear-mounted cameras to help reduce blind spots when parking * Available Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System (standard on FX50) * Available solid-construction cargo area cover, cargo net (standard on FX50) * Four 12-volt power points, dual front and rear cupholders, locking glove compartment * Available Infiniti DVD Mobile Entertainment System, 9.0-inch flip-down console-mounted rear monitor, DVD player mounted in front center console, two wireless headphones, remote control * Three available interior colors: Wheat, Graphite, Java
Safety and Security
* Available Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning * Available Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system * Available Distance Control Assist (DCA) * Infiniti Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) * Dual-stage front supplemental air bags with passenger seat occupant classification system and seat belt sensor * Seat-mounted side-impact air bags and roof-mounted curtain air bags for enhanced outboard seat occupant head protection * 3-point front seat belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters; ALR/ELR in all passenger seating positions (driver ELR only) * Available Pre-Crash Seat Belts * Seat belt reminder system (front) * Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) system in rear outboard seating positions, (upper tether for all rear seating positions) * Front-seat Active Head Restraints * Child safety rear door locks and power window lock-out button * Energy-absorbing steering column * Zone Body Construction with front and rear crumple zones * First aid kit and tool kit * Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) * Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System and Vehicle Security System * Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS), cancel switch