Auto Tech 2012

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 Infinsiti' design and technology leadership.

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  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. is a Lane Departure Warning/Lane Departure Prevention system, which helps keep the vehicle in its travel lane.

Highlights of the 2009 Infiniti FX :

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
• 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)
• 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 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
• 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

• Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning
• Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system
• 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)
• 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