2010 INFINITI FX Press Kit: At a Glance




The design intention was simple: mix together equal parts power and grace.

January 22, 2010



 The design intention was simple: mix together equal parts power and grace.  Throw in ample amounts of luxury and cutting-edge technology.  Top with signature INFINITI style.  The result – the second-generation INFINITI FX, which enters its second year of production in 2010 as one of the most radical expressions of sport and utility prowling the streets today.
 
 For 2010, FX is again available with a choice of a 390-horsepower 5.0-liter 32-valve DOHC V8 engine with VVEL (Variable Valve Event &amp; Lift) or with a 303-horsepower 3.5-liter 24-valve DOHC V6 engine.  Both engines are paired with a standard 7-speed automatic transmission featuring Adaptive Shift Control (ASC).  Solid magnesium paddle shifters are available on the FX50. 
 
 The FX is also offered with available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (standard on FX50), double-wishbone front/multi-link rear suspension and large 4-wheel disc brakes, along with available Continuous Damping Control (CDC)®, Rear Active Steer, Intelligent Brake Assist and 21-inch super lightweight aluminum-alloy wheels designed by Enkei.
 
 Inside, the FX interior provides a warm, inviting environment highlighted by a driver-oriented cockpit with intuitive controls, available sport seating and advanced audio, navigation and technology ranging from an 11-speaker Bose?-developed audio system to INFINITI Intelligent Key, available Intelligent Cruise Control (Full Speed Range) and available Around View Monitor system.
 
 The FX offers an array of advanced technology systems.  Distance Control Assist (DCA) helps reduce the burden of driving in heavy traffic by intuitively prompting the driver to release the throttle and apply the brakes to maintain distance to the vehicle ahead.  Also available is a Lane Departure Warning/Lane Departure Prevention system, which helps the driver keep the vehicle in its travel lane.  Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW) alerts the driver that a collision may be imminent and provides automatic emergency braking to help reduce the risk of injury should a crash occur.
 
 For 2010, FX offers revised option package selections and content, including standard Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System on all models, the addition of a USB Connection Port with INFINITI Interface System for iPod® on all models, the addition of a 2GB Music Box hard drive to the Bose® Premium Audio system on vehicles without the INFINITI Hard Drive Navigation system, the addition of Bluetooth® Streaming Audio, XM NavWeather® (XM® subscription required, sold separately) and Zagat® Restaurant Guide features to the INFINITI Hard Drive Navigation system and simplified exterior/interior color combinations.
 
 The 2010 FX is offered in three models: FX50 AWD with 5.0-liter V8, FX35 AWD with 3.5-liter V6 and FX35 RWD with 3.5-liter V6.  The 2010 FX goes on sale in fall 2009.  
 
 Highlights of the 2010 INFINITI FX include:
 
 Body

A fusion of luxury, performance and SUV utility, with short front and rear overhangs, low center of gravity, aggressive stance and available 21-inch wheels and tires
Polished, assertive styling, featuring a dark chrome grille, double wave hood, strong front-to-rear shoulder line, integrated rear spoiler, power sliding moonroof
Standard High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional projector headlights with automatic-on feature, integrated fog lights; aerodynamically designed rear LED taillights&nbsp;
Distinctive functional side air vents, which reduce front end lift by five percent
Lightweight aluminum-alloy hood and doors&nbsp;
Chrome window moldings and door handles; available aluminum roof rails&nbsp;
Power folding, heated body-colored power adjustable outside mirrors with puddle lamps and available reverse synchronization
Speed-sensitive windshield wipers with aerodynamic flat blade wiper design, low-profile wiper arms; available rain-sensing function
Dual outlet exhaust with chrome tailpipe finishers&nbsp;
Offered in eight exterior colors
0.35 coefficient of drag on FX35, 0.36 on FX50



Engine, Driveline and Platform

Front engine/rear-wheel drive (FX35 RWD) or all-wheel drive  (FX50 AWD, FX35 AWD)
VK50VE 32-valve 5.0-liter DOHC V8 with advanced Variable Valve Event &amp; Lift (VVEL) valve control technology, producing 390 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque (FX50)
VQ35HR 24-valve 3.5-liter DOHC V6, producing 303-horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque (FX35)
Refined 7-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with manual shift mode, Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) and Downshift Rev Matching
Available solid magnesium paddle shifters (FX50)
ATTESA E-TS™ (Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All Electronic Torque Split) AWD system (FX50 AWD, FX35 AWD)
Snow-Mode function (shifts throttle input algorithm in low-speed slippery road conditions once activated by driver for enhanced traction)&nbsp;
Built on INFINITI’s FM (Front Mid-ship) platform, specially designed and configured for use on FX



Suspension, Steering and Braking

4-wheel independent suspension with front double-wishbone and rear multi-link designs, extensive use of lightweight aluminum components, lightweight compact steel rear subframe
Dual Flow Path™ shock absorbers with rebound springs
Available Continuous Damping Control (CDC)® with driver-selectable “Auto” and “Sport” settings (FX50 Sport Package)
Large diameter front and rear stabilizer bars&nbsp;
Power-assisted twin-orifice vehicle-speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering
Available Rear Active Steer for increased responsiveness and handling (FX50 Sport Package)
4-wheel power-assisted vented brakes; 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS); Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD); Brake Assist (BA), available Preview Braking
Aluminum-alloy 4-piston front/2-piston rear (opposed piston) calipers (FX50)
Standard painted silver 18-inch split-5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 265/60R18 all-season tires (FX35)
Available metallic finish 20-inch 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 265/50R20 all-season tires (FX35)
Super-lightweight 21-inch 6-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels designed by Enkei with 265/45R21 all-season tires or available W-rated high-performance summer tires (FX50) 



Interior Features

Cockpit-like styling with standard leather-appointed seating
Available quilted leather-appointed seating (standard on FX50)
Personalized driver and passenger comfort zones with dual-zone front climate control HVAC system
Power-adjustable 8-way driver’s seat, available manual thigh support with power bolster adjustment&nbsp;
8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, available manual thigh support
Available 2-Position Driver’s Memory Seat system (standard on FX50)
Automatic driving position system – coordinates steering wheel and mirror position as seat is adjusted
Available climate-controlled heating and cooling front seats (standard FX50, optional FX35)
Three-spoke, perforated leather-wrapped, sport-style steering wheel with integrated cruise control and audio controls, available power tilt/telescope feature (standard on FX50)
Manually reclining, remote-folding 60/40 split-folding rear seat
12-point sequential Welcome Lighting system
White/violet Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges&nbsp;
7.0-inch (FX35) or 8.0-inch (FX50) color information display
Signature INFINITI analog clock
Available aluminum pedals (standard FX50, optional FX35)
Genuine hand-stained Maple wood interior accents and piano black trim (standard on FX50, optional on FX35)
Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) with Plasmacluster™ ionizer (FX50)
Auto up/down front and rear windows
INFINITI Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition&nbsp;
Available Intelligent Cruise Control (Full Speed Range)&nbsp;
Available Distance Control Assist (DCA)
11-speaker Bose® Premium audio system with single CD, mp3-CD playback, auxiliary input jacks, steering wheel audio controls, 2GB Music Box Hard Drive and USB connection point for audio/video playback and Interface System for iPod®
INFINITI Hard Drive (HDD) Navigation System with XM NavTraffic® with Real-Time Traffic Information and XM NavWeather® with Real-Time Weather Information (requires active XM® subscription, sold separately), Zagat® Restaurant Guide, Bluetooth® Streaming Audio, 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive and Voice Recognition system (standard on FX50, available on FX35)
XM® Satellite Radio (requires active XM® subscription, sold separately)&nbsp;
RearView Monitor&nbsp;
Available innovative Around View Monitor system with front, side and rear-mounted cameras, which provide a virtual 360-degree view of the vehicle to help when parking
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System&nbsp;
Available solid-construction cargo area cover (standard on FX50)
Four 12-volt power points, dual front and rear cupholders, locking glove compartment
Three available interior colors: Wheat, Graphite, Java 



Safety and Security

Available Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning
Available Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system
Available Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)&nbsp;
INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System (AABS)
Dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant classification sensors
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection
3-point front seat belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters; ALR/ELR in all passenger seating positions (driver ELR only)
Available Front Pre-Crash Seat Belts
Seat belt reminder system (front)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) system in rear outboard seating positions, (upper tether for all rear seating positions)
Front-seat Active Head Restraints
Child safety rear door locks and power window lock-out button
Zone Body Construction with front and rear crumple zones
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System and Vehicle Security System
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS), cancel switch 



Models and Manufacturing

Available in three well-equipped models: FX50 AWD, FX35 AWD and FX35 RWD
Assembled by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. in Tochigi, Japan



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