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Infiniti FX
The Infiniti FX is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV, currently sold in two models: the FX35 and the FX45.
With the FX45 crossover, Infiniti sought to combine sports-car performance with SUV functionality. The FX45's 4.5L V8 generates 315-hp (235kW) and is coupled with a five-speed automatic transmission that incorporates a manual-shift mode. ATTESA-ETS All wheel drive is standard, and the FX45 has a sport-tuned four-wheel independent suspension. The FX35 uses a 3.5L V6.
See Wikicars' comprehensive Infiniti FX Review.
Recent Changes
The FX series was updated for 2006 with new options and standard features. The FX35 now has leather seats, a power tilt/telescope steering wheel and a rear view camera with a color screen standard. The FX45's V8 engine was also uprated to 320-hp (239kW) and it gets a standard sunroof, Bluetooth system, rear view camera with a color screen, and aluminum roof rails.
Styles and Major Options
Engines:
Performance (FX45)
- 0-60 mph: 6.3 seconds
- 0-100 mph: 17.6 seconds
- 1/4 mile: 14.8 seconds at 95.1 mph
- 300ft Skidpad: .89g
- Top Speed: 137mph
Performance (FX35)
- 0-60 mph: 7.1 seconds
- 0-100 mph: NA
- 1/4 mile: 15.5 seconds at 91.0 mph
- 300ft Skidpad: .89g
- Top Speed: 137mph
Pricing
Today's actual prices for the Infiniti FX35 and FX45 can be found at CarsDirect.
FX Trims |
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FX35 4x2 |
FX35 4x4 |
FX45 4x4 |
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MSRP |
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$37,800 |
$39,300 |
$49,750 |
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Invoice |
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$34,750 |
$36,126 |
$45,705 |
Gas Mileage
As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
Trim |
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FX35 4x2 |
FX35 4x4 |
FX45 4x4 |
MPG |
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17/22 |
16/21 |
14/18 |
Reliability
Safety
Infiniti's FX line comes with a number of safety features which are standard across all models. These include features designed not only to lower the probability of an accident, but also to reduce the amount of injury sustained if an accident should occur:
- Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD)
- Brake Assist
- 4-wheel Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
- Occupancy Sensors
- Front, Side, and Roof-Mounted Curtain Airbags
- Front and Rear Head Restraints and 3-point Seat Belts
In addition, the FX35 and FX45 are tied for fourth place on Autos.com's online Safety Review of leading luxury SUVs sold.
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Colors
Exterior
- Liquid Platinum
- Ivory Pearl
- Sapphire
- Autumn Copper
- Sheer Platinum
- Serengeti Sand
- Black Obsidian
- Beryllium
- Diamond Graphite
Interior
- Graphite Leather/Aluminum
- Graphite Leather/Etched Aluminum
- Graphite Leather/Rosewood & Aluminum
- Wheat Leather/Aluminum
- Wheat Leather/Etched Aluminum
- Wheat Leather/Rosewood & Aluminum
- Espresso Leather/Rosewood & Aluminum
Main Competitors
Hybrid Models
Infiniti has not announced any upcoming hybrid vehicles, to date.