Infiniti FX35

Infiniti FX35, 2009

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.

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: Infiniti FX50 AWD with 5.0-liter V8, Infiniti FX35 AWD with 3.5-liter V6 and Infiniti 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 (Infiniti FX35)

Engine, Driveline and Platform

* Front engine/rear-wheel drive (Infiniti 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 (Infiniti 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, Infiniti 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 (Infiniti FX35)
* Available metallic finish 20-inch 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 265/50R20 all-season tires (Infiniti 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 Infiniti 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
* 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)