Infiniti today revealed the all- new 2009 Infiniti FX performance luxury crossover in conjunction with the Geneva Motor Show. The second-generation FX, with its fusion of sports car and SUV design, will be offered in three models, including a new 5.0-liter V8- equipped Infiniti FX50. The 2009 FX is scheduled to go on sale at Infiniti dealers in the United States and Canada in June 2008.

The all-new second-generation Infiniti FX is designed to offer exceptional levels of power, refinement, safety and driving exhilaration. Created as a fusion of sports car and SUV utility, with head-turning styling and an advanced sports sedan platform, the new FX is a showcase of Infiniti’s design and technology leadership.

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Just two years after its highly successful introduction, the Infiniti M receives major upgrades for 2008 that include the first-ever availability of Infiniti’s intelligent ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system on the 4.5-liter V8-powered M45. The new model, designated M45x, joins the M35x to provide buyers with two choices in all-climate AWD performance.

Other enhancements for 2008 include revised interior and exterior styling and added luxury amenities and technologies, including the production debut of Infiniti’s newest safety technology, the Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system. For 2008, previous M Sport models have been replaced by an available Sport Package, which includes unique exterior and interior styling, Rear Active Steer (RAS) and 19-inch wheels and tires.

LDP takes Infiniti’s existing Lane Departure Warning system (currently implemented on the FX and the 2007 M sedan) one step further by utilizing the Vehicle Dynamic Control to apply slight brake pressure to the wheels opposite the side of the lane departure direction to help prevent the M from inadvertently traveling out of its intended lane.

The Infiniti M’s exterior enhancements for 2008 include revised front and rear fascia, grille, rear fender panels, rear decklid and taillight design, new chrome accents and new 18-inch and 19-inch sport aluminum-alloy wheels. There are also six new exterior colors (out of an available eight). There is also greater visual differentiation between the Sport Package-equipped models and non-Sport Package models.

Inside, the new 2008 Infiniti M includes an upgraded Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System with touch-screen, 9.3GB Music Box hard drive for digital music storage and playback and available XM NavTraffic (requires active XM subscription, sold separately), as well as new white and violet instrument panel and interior lighting, standard XM Satellite Radio (requires XM subscription, sold separately) and a revised Stone colored interior.

The M45 continues to offer a 325-horsepower 4.5-liter aluminum-alloy DOHC V8, while the M35 features the award-winning VQ-series 3.5–liter V6, tuned for the M to produce 275 horsepower. Both engines are mated to a standard 5-speed automatic transmission with performance shifter and manual shift mode with downshift rev matching.

In addition to the advanced navigation system, other available M technology includes Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, Infiniti Information Display with 7-inch LCD screen and easy-to-use controls, Infiniti voice recognition and RearView Monitor.

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The EX35 also showcases two innovative systems: Around View Monitor (AVM), which utilizes four small front, side and rear-mounted cameras to give the driver a “top-down view” of the outside of the vehicle and help reduce blind spots when parking; and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), which takes Infiniti’s currently available Lane Departure Warning System into a new dimension of safety by actively using the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system to help assist the driver in maintaining lane position if the vehicle inadvertently starts to drift out of the intended lane.

EX35 is the first production vehicle in North America to offer AVM, and the second production vehicle in the world (following the 2008 Infiniti M sedan) to offer LDP. Additionally, the new EX35 also becomes first Infiniti vehicle to feature “Scratch Shield,” a special “self-healing” clearcoat paint.

Body

Coupe-inspired luxury crossover design, a fusion of coupe and sport utility vehicle, designed for personal use with an emphasis on user friendliness and ease of driving operation
Sporty proportions with a long hood, short overhangs, rearward cabin and smooth coupe-like roofline arching over the windows to the C-pillars
Infiniti-style double-arch front grill and matching chrome accents around the rear license plate recess
Infiniti L-shaped headlights and fog lights with optional Bi-Xenon Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS), thin LED taillights
Chrome-finished dual exhaust tips
Rear hatch with integrated spoiler and center high-mount stoplight
Puddle lamp integrated in driver’s side-view mirror as part of the hospitality lighting concept
Available power tilt/sliding moonroof with one-touch activation
Optional roof rails and crossbars offer additional storage possibilities
“Scratch Shield,” a special “self-healing” clearcoat paint, which maintains its gloss level over time

Engine and Driveline

4th-generation VQ35HR 3.5-liter V6 engine (shared with the new G35 Sedan), rated at 290-plus horsepower (estimated), 7,500 rpm redline, “Infiniti Swell” acceleration feel
5-speed automatic transmission with manual mode, DS sport mode and Downshift Rev Matching (DRM), Adaptive Shift Control
FM (Front Mid-ship) platform
Front engine/rear-wheel drive or intelligent all-wheel drive
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS)

Suspension, Steering and Braking

Subframe-mounted independent front double-wishbone suspension with aluminum-alloy upper and lower links, high-performance dual-flow pass shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Independent multi-link rear suspension with aluminum-alloy upper and lower links and axle housing, high-performance dual-flow pass shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Speed-sensitive power-assisted steering system
Power-assisted front and rear disc brakes (vented front) with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
17-inch 7-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 225/60R17 tires or available 18-inch 8-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 225/55R18 tires
Available Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) with Preview Braking

Interior Features

Luxurious driver-oriented interior with cloth or leather-appointed seating surfaces
Textured aluminum trim or wood trim on all door panels
Infiniti signature “double-wave” instrument panel
Infiniti-signature analog clock
Available leather-wrapped steering wheel with controls for audio, cruise control, voice commands and lane departure prevention (if equipped)
Leather and aluminum shift knob
Black Lacquer trim on center console and center stack
Optional wood trim on center console, center stack, and door panels (replacing Black Lacquer and aluminum respectively)
60/40 split power-folding 2nd row seat (operated from front or the rear hatch area)
7-inch color display with Infiniti controller
Electroluminescent gauges with a center display for the trip computer and additional vehicle information
Infiniti Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition
Hospitality lighting with pin LED lights mounted over the center console
Available innovative Around View Monitor system (AVM) system with front, side and rear-mounted cameras to help reduce the blind spots when parking
Available Bose® Premium Audio System with Burr-Brown 24-bit DAC, 11 speakers including 2 subwoofers, 6CD in-dash changer and iPod® connectivity
Standard XM® Satellite Radio
Available Infiniti Hard Drive based Navigation System with 9.3GB Music Box hard drive for music storage and playback
Available Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System

Safety and Security

Infiniti Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seatbelt and occupant classification sensors
Driver and Front passenger side impact supplemental air bags
Roof-mounted curtain side impact and rollover supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Vehicle Security System, Infiniti Vehicle Engine Immobilizer
Available innovative Lane Departure Prevention system (LDP), using a small camera mounted behind the windshield and an advanced microprocessing unit, utilizes the VDC system to help assist the driver in maintaining lane position if the vehicle inadvertently starts to drift out of the lane
Models and Manufacturing

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