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Adrian Paton2009 Infiniti FX50
March 6th 2008 23:30
With the launch of Infiniti’s second generation FX50 SUV at the Geneva Motor Show it reminds us just how much we are missing out on with certain marques such as Infiniti that has never made it over to Australia.
Looking very curvaceous for a SUV and with a touch of aggression in the grille, side gills and 21-inch wheels, the FX50 will pack a new 5.0-litre V8 engine developing 287 kW of power and 500 Nm of torque at launch to be followed with a V6 variant at a later time. The V8 is mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission and ATTESA-E TS intelligent AWD system which boasts a refined four-wheel independent suspension with active Continuous Damping Control (CDC), advanced Rear Active Steer system and large four-wheel disc brakes with available opposed-piston brake calipers.
Advanced technologies, such as, DVD based navigation system, Around View Monitor, Adaptive Front lighting System, Bose sound system and Intelligent Key are standard.
The all-new Infiniti FX50 will be available in North America in June 2008 and in European markets starting from October 2008.
The Official Infiniti Press Release:
2009 INFINITI FX50 – SUV INSPIRED BY SPORTS CAR DESIGN
– All-New, iconic Infiniti FX50 Offers Power, Refinement, Safety and Exhilaration –
Already a strong contender in the United States and other global markets, the Infiniti FX performance luxury crossover SUV takes on Western Europe with an all-new, second-generation design featuring a newly developed 5.0-liter V8, 7-speed automatic transmission, enhanced exterior styling, advanced interior design and innovative technology and safety equipment.
AT A GLANCE
The Infiniti FX represents a fusion of sports car and SUV, with breathtaking styling, sports car-like proportions and a sports car platform
New 390 horsepower 5.0-liter 32-valve VVEL V8 with 500Nm of torque
7-speed automatic transmission with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC), Downshift Rev Matching and solid magnesium paddle shifters
The V8-equipped FX50 will be joined by a V6-equipped model (details to be announced later)
Infiniti Intelligent four-wheel drive system called ATTESA-E TS with Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Traction Control (TCS)
Suspension with active Continuous Damping Control (CDC), advanced Rear Active Steer system
Super-lightweight 21-inch wheels with 265/45R21 performance tires
Standard advanced technologies, such as, DVD based navigation system, Around View Monitor, Adaptive Front lighting System and Intelligent Key
High quality interior materials, with special attention to detail and safety
Standard Bose audio system
The all-new Infiniti FX50 will be available in North America in June 2008 and in European markets starting from October 2008.
[Source: Infiniti]
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