Enter the 2013 Infiniti JX, a three-row seven-seat crossover that aims to fill that hole in the brand's. lineup.
Available features include cooled front seats, heated second-row seats, a heated steering wheel and enhanced Intelligent Key.
Remote engine start and a dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system are options Adaptive cruise control and a forward-collision warning system are also available in addition to the blind spot warning system Let's. hope Infiniti managed to infuse the driving knowledge with some of the FX's. athleticism.
They include a $4,950 Premium package that includes a navigation system, AroundView monitor and a 13-speaker Bose sound system.
Infiniti crossovers tend to be, well... rather small. Want something bigger from Infiniti? Enter the JX.
The JX is also jam-packed with luxury features and the latest technology you'd. expect from a Japanese luxury automobile. An independent front suspension handles the load up front, with a multi-link set-up in the back. Prospective buyers will begin taking delivery of 2013 models next spring, with prices starting at $40,450 – before taxes and delivery – for the front-wheel-drive model.
Leather-appointed seating is standard, along with heated front seats with 8-way power driver's. seat and 6-way power front passenger's. seat. On vehicles equipped with Infiniti Connection, owners may have their Infiniti Personal Assistant get a restaurant, create the reservation, and have directions sent directly to their JX's. Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System.
The Infiniti JX continues Infiniti's. tradition of developing world's. first technologies, adding a new feature, Backup Collision Intervention (BCI), to the currently available Blind Spot Intervention™ (BSI) system.
Other available technology includes both Infiniti's. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) systems. The Infiniti JX's. braking system is a 4-wheel vented disc design with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist.
The Premium Package includes an Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System with 8-inch WVGA dye touch-screen display, Infiniti Voice Recognition, XM NavTraffic? "The all-new 2013 Infiniti JX, as Infiniti's. first venture into the 3-row luxury crossover segment, is true to both the Infiniti brand and to Infiniti design," concluded Poore.
The brand new 2012 Infiniti Fx Sebastian Vettel Idea is unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. Infiniti put in hours upon hrs collaborating with Vettel and a team from Red Bull Racing to create this particular Infiniti Fx as ’special edition’ as feasible.
Infiniti’s Corporate Vice President Toru Saito stated: “The 2012 Infiniti Forex Sebastian Vettel Concept model is unique and extremely a lot Sebastian’s automobile.
Lastly, a metal plate on the center console features Vettel’s very own signature.
Just six months after the idea first surfaced, the Infiniti FX designed for reigning Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel is unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show.
Changes including increased power, lower weight, derestricted top speed, longer gearing, increased downforce and lowered and stiffer suspension turn what is already a sports car among crossovers into a crossover supercar - the 300km/h reality of the World Champion's vision.
Infiniti's Corporate Vice President Toru Saito said: "The FX Sebastian Vettel version is unique and very much Sebastian's car. But at the same time it is a concept car for Infiniti globally." "I have been driving an FX all this year and it is a car I love In the Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel version they are.
The car's revised aerodynamics profile is the result of changes made by Infiniti designers and engineers after meetings involving Sebastian and Red Bull Racing personnel. Design of the splitter and diffuser is inspired by the F1 car, as is the central rear fog light - just like an F1 car's rain light.
At 2049kg, the Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel version weighs 46kg less than a standard FX50S Premium.
Making the perfect FX for Sebastian was the ideal demonstration of this.
Mechanical changes No radical engine reworking was necessary to gain the extra 30PS that takes the FX Vettel concept's power output to 420PS. Least of all Sebastian Vettel.
Essentially, however, making an FX to the World Champion's specification required no major changes. Rear Active Steering, an important ingredient in any FX S's blend of agility with stability, plays a key role in ensuring handling fulfils the World Champion's requirements for a road car.
Infiniti's EX35 compact luxury crossover returns for 2012 with a starting price of $35,600 (plus $895 freight) for the base rear-wheel-drive model and $37,000 for that model with all-wheel drive.
The premium-level Journey model begins at $37,900 with rear-wheel drive and lists for $39,300 with all-wheel drive.
The all-wheel-drive models have heated front seats. EPA ratings are 17 mpg city/24 highway with rear-wheel drive and 16/23 with all-wheel drive.
Standard safety features on the EX35 include electronic stability control with traction control, dual-stage/dual-threshold front air bags with seatbelt and occupant-classification sensors, roof-mounted side-curtain air bags for both rows of seats, front seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact air bags, and front-seat active head restraints.
Those include the Infiniti lane-departure-prevention system, intelligent cruise control, distance-control assist and intelligent brake assist with forward collision warning.
The blind-spot warning system is included in the Technology Package ($2,700), which also brings the lane-departure warning and prevention system, intelligent cruise control with distance-control assist, and intelligent brake assist with forward-collision warning.
Also available is the Deluxe Touring Package ($2,200), which adds the 19-inch wheels; P245/45R19 all-season performance tires; adaptive, auto-leveling, high-intensity-discharge xenon headlights; dual-occupant memory system for the driver's seat, outside mirrors and steering wheel; entry/exit assist for the driver's seat and steering wheel; outside mirrors with reverse tilt-down feature; two-way power driver's seat lumbar support; a coat hanger on the driver's seat head rest; eight-way power passenger's seat; and a power folding second-row seat.
This crossover SUV handles like a sport sedan on stilts, and it also comes loaded with standard equipment.
Most Recent Infiniti FX35 Models The second-generation Infiniti FX35 first rolled into showrooms in model year 2009, but for those models produced for 2011 or later, please read our Infiniti FX review.
Standard features included 18-inch alloys, xenon headlights, leather upholstery, a back-up camera, Bluetooth, satellite radio and a Bose surround-sound audio system with a six-CD changer and USB port. A bevy of packages were offered, allowing buyers to add options such as the navigation system, an upgraded sound system and adaptive cruise control. With its sleek looks and sporty performance, the Infiniti FX35 is undoubtedly a jock among its contemporaries.
Past Infiniti FX35 Models The first-generation Infiniti FX35 was offered from 2003-'08 in one fully loaded trim level. Traction control, stability control and antilock disc brakes were standard.
Additional standard features included power-adjustable front seats, reclining rear seats, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, HID headlights and a six-speaker CD stereo.
The navigation system was also available as a stand-alone option, and the FX35's cabin could be upholstered in leather.
The 2012 Infiniti G37 Convertible gets no Limited Edition Package.
If you’ve seen the banner ads sprinkled all over the Web, you know the Infiniti G37 is one of the most heavily marketed cars around. We finally had a chance to spend a week driving the G37 sedan in a variety of conditions: on curvy roads in the country, on a long four-hour drive, and in everyday commuting conditions. The biggest takeaway: this is one of the best-handling sedans on the road, with a sleek styling that hints at the Infiniti M37x, but in a smaller package that’s fun to drive and has plenty of acceleration power.
As with any Infiniti, there’s a fine balance between elegant styling and a sporty drive, and the G37 seems to cater to both equally. There’s a slide out thigh support on the Infiniti G37 that provides a little more comfort, especially on long drives. On the long drive, the cocooning seat felt a bit cramped and caused some back strain, but provides a sure driving experience because you feel nestled into the seat and can easily reach the controls and feel curves in the road.
There’s enough head-snapping punch to draw evil stares from passengers.
Infiniti does use independent front and rear suspension and the power steering responds differently depending on your speed level. What this meant on our test drives was that the Infiniti G37 handled smooth around corners, and the smaller size meant the car felt like it was going faster than it really was.
The cruise control does not change speeds when the car senses another vehicle, and there are no blind-spot detectors. Other small sedans tend to make your music sound like it is mixed in a blender. Infiniti rates the Infiniti G37 at 18 mpg for city driving and 25 mpg for highway.
For those reasons, the rear-wheel-drive G35 was one of our editors' top recommendations for a sport sedan or coupe that was rewarding to own and drive. Most Recent Infiniti G35
There were two generations of the Infiniti G35 sedan, although the second generation is essentially the current G37 sedan with a smaller V6 engine. The Infiniti G35 coupe lasted only one generation (meaning, same body style) before being replaced by the fully redesigned G37 coupe.
The most recent Infiniti G35 sedan was completely redesigned for 2007. The sedan was available in five trims: a base model, Journey, x (indicated all-wheel drive), Sport and Sport 6MT. The Sport trims were geared toward enthusiasts and featured 18-inch wheels and tires, a limited-slip differential, sport seats and aggressive tuning for the car's electronic stability system. Other than its engine, its name and few other detail changes, the G35 sedan became the G37 sedan for 2009.
Used Infiniti G35 Models
The original Infiniti G35 was introduced for 2003, and was produced in sedan form until 2006 and as a coupe until 2007. Originally, the sedan was available in one trim level until the all-wheel-drive model arrived for '04. The coupe could be had in base or Sport trim. Both sedan and coupe shared the same 3.5-liter V6, but the sedan originally made less power (260 hp with four doors, 280 with two doors). Other than the myriad engine changes, there were other noteworthy updates made during the first-generation G35's lifetime. The coupe remained mostly unchanged visually. The coupe gained an optional rear-steer system for 2006, while its Sport Package gained a unique front fascia and a big rear spoiler.
