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[[Image:fx_quarter.jpg|thumb|400px|'''2007 [[Infiniti]] FX''']]
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==Performance and Handling==
==Performance and Handling==
[[image:fx_engine.jpg|thumb|300px|'''[[Infiniti]]'s engine''']]




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==Styles and Options==
==Styles and Options==
The [[Toyota]] Camry Solara is available as a ''coupe'' or ''convertible''.  There are 3 trims available: '''SE''', '''Sport''', and '''SLE'''.
The [[Infiniti]] FX is available in '''FX35''', '''FX35 AWD''', or '''FX45 AWD'''.


===SE===
===FX35===
[[Image:solara_.jpg|thumb|300px|'''[[Toyota]] interior]]
[[Image:fx_interior.jpg|thumb|300px|'''2007 FX interior''']]
'''The SE is your base model coming standard with:'''
[[Image:fx_interior2.jpg|thumb|300px|'''2007 FX interior''']]
'''The FX35 is your base model coming standard with:'''


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*275[[hp]] [[V6]]
*Vehicle information system w/ 7" color LCD screen
*300 watt Bose audio system
*RearView monitor
 
===FX35===
'''The FX35 AWD is the All wheel drive model standard with:'''
 
*ATTESA E-TS All-wheel drive system ([[AWD]])
*275[[hp]] [[V6]]
*Vehicle information system w/ 7" color LCD screen
*300 watt Bose audio system
*RearView monitor


===FX45 AWD===
'''The FX45 AWD is the V8 model coming standard with:'''


*ATTESA E-TS All-wheel drive system ([[AWD]])
*320[[hp]] [[V8]]
*Vehicle information system w/ 7" color LCD screen
*300 watt Bose audio system
*RearView monitor
*[[Bluetooth]] phone system
*Sport-tuned [[suspension]]


==Main Competitors==
==Main Competitors==

Revision as of 19:59, 10 November 2006

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2007 Infiniti FX
2007 Infiniti FX


See also the main fact sheet for the Infiniti FX.

High Points

Low Points

  • Off-road capabilities are all show (AutoWeek)
  • Options are grouped into pricey packages and cannot be ordered separately (Kelley Blue Book)
  • Vehicle is wide and a magnet for door dings
  • Short tread life with the stock Goodyear RSA tires
  • Cargo capacity is much smaller than the Nissan Murano
  • Rear visibility blocked by headrests

Performance and Handling

Gas Mileage

As seen on Autos.com, in the luxury SUV MPG rankings, the 2007 Infiniti FX is as follows:

  • FX35 is in 3rd place with 17/23 MPG
  • FX45 is in 12th place with 14/18 MPG

Safety

The Infiniti FX series comes standard with the following features:

  • Dual-stage supplemental front air bags
  • Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
  • Roof-mounted curtain supplemental air bags
  • Front Active Head Restraints
  • Slide-away brake pedal assembly
  • Break-away driveshaft
  • LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
  • Tool kit and first-aid kit
  • Electronic Brake force Distribution
  • Brake Assist
  • 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Vehicle Dynamic Control
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Traction Control System
  • Remote keyless entry system

Reliability and Maintenance

Infiniti offers a warranty covering:

  • 4-year/60,000-mile basic coverage under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty
  • 4-year/60,000-mile Federal Emission Defect Limited Warranty
  • 6-year/70,000-mile Limited Powertrain Coverage
  • 7-year/unlimited-mileage Corrosion Coverage
  • 10-year/unlimited-mileage Seat Belt Warranty
  • 48 months/60,000-mile Towing service to the nearest Infiniti dealer

Interior and Comforts

Exterior

Styles and Options

The Infiniti FX is available in FX35, FX35 AWD, or FX45 AWD.

FX35

2007 FX interior
2007 FX interior

The FX35 is your base model coming standard with:

  • 275hp V6
  • Vehicle information system w/ 7" color LCD screen
  • 300 watt Bose audio system
  • RearView monitor

FX35

The FX35 AWD is the All wheel drive model standard with:

  • ATTESA E-TS All-wheel drive system (AWD)
  • 275hp V6
  • Vehicle information system w/ 7" color LCD screen
  • 300 watt Bose audio system
  • RearView monitor

FX45 AWD

The FX45 AWD is the V8 model coming standard with:

  • ATTESA E-TS All-wheel drive system (AWD)
  • 320hp V8
  • Vehicle information system w/ 7" color LCD screen
  • 300 watt Bose audio system
  • RearView monitor
  • Bluetooth phone system
  • Sport-tuned suspension

Main Competitors

External Links

WikiCars Contributor Favorites

Infiniti Manufacturer Sites

Community Sites