The INFINITI FX, INFINITI’s dramatic premium crossover SUV, enters the 2006 year with an exterior facelift with new grille, bumper, wheel design and three new exterior colors. In addition, all 2006 FX models add numerous standard features, including a 300-watt Bose® audio system, RearView Monitor, 7-inch color display, Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) and more. The 2006 FX35 adds leather seating surfaces with heated front seats, 10-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support and 8-way power passenger’s seat. Additional features include driver’s seat memory and power tilt/telescope steering wheel. The FX45 adds the Premium Package contents as standard features for 2006.
The FX is again available in both FX45 and FX35 designations. The all-wheel drive FX45 comes with a standard 320-horsepower* 4.5-liter DOHC V8 (based on the INFINITI Q45 powerplant) and includes new 20-inch wheels and tires, leather-appointed seats and a revised sport-tuned 4-wheel independent suspension with new dampers. The FX35 features a 280-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 and is available in all-wheel or rear-wheel drive. All FX models utilize a modified version of the advanced FM (Front Mid-ship) platform, enhanced for SUV duties.
The 2006 FX continues to serve as a showcase for INFINITI’s technology and engineering leadership with the available Land Departure Warning (LDW) system, Intelligent Key and Intelligent Cruise Control with Preview Braking.
Highlights of the 2006 FX include:
Body
- Bold exterior styling featuring a new INFINITI signature grille and front bumper, 112.2-inch long wheelbase, wide track, long hoodline and aggressive stance
- New chrome window molding and polished aluminum roof rails (FX45)
- Dual outlet exhaust split left and right with tailpipe finishers
- Heated body-colored power adjustable outside mirrors
- Rear spoiler with red outer lens center mount stop lamp
- High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-xenon headlights (High and low beam)
- LED Taillights
- Three new exterior colors – Liquid Platinum, Serengeti Sand and Autumn Copper
Engine and Driveline
- 32-valve 4.5-liter DOHC V8 producing 320 horsepower and 335 lb-ft of torque (FX45) or 24-valve 3.5-liter DOHC V6 producing 280 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque (FX35)
- 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with manual shift mode
- Front engine/all-wheel drive (FX45/FX35) or rear-wheel drive (FX35)
- Built on the FM (Front Mid-ship) platform
- ATTESA E-TS™ (Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All Electronic Torque Split) AWD system
- Snow-Mode function (shifts throttle input algorithm in low-speed slippery road conditions once activated by driver for enhanced traction)
Suspension, Steering and Braking
- Refined 4-wheel independent suspension with front strut and rear multi-link design, extensive use of lightweight aluminum components, front upper link and rear subframe
- Large diameter front and rear (AWD only) stabilizer bars
- New shock absorbers for improved ride comfort and handling
- Engine speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering
- Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS)
- 4-wheel power-assisted vented disc brakes, 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Preview Braking, available with Intelligent Cruise Control
- New 20-inch 8-spoke aluminum-alloy (dark silver metallic finish) wheels with 265/50R20 all-season tires (FX45)
- New 18-inch 8-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 265/60R18 all-season tires (FX35)
Interior Features
- Premium Package contents are now standard on FX45 including, sunroof, auto on/off headlamps, polished aluminum roof rails, cargo cover and cargo net and Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO)
- Standard 11-speaker, 300-watt Bose® audio system with 6-disc CD changer, mp3-CD playback and steering wheel audio controls
- Heated outside mirrors and leather seating surfaces with driver side memory
- New center console design
- Power front seats (8-way adjustable), power lumbar (driver)
- New electroluminescent gauges
- Standard RearView Monitor
- New wood and aluminum trim finish (FX45)
- Intelligent Key (FX45)
- Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System (FX45)
- Available satellite radio with choice of XM® or Sirius™
- 60/40 split folding reclining rear seat
- Standard 7-inch color information display
- Three spoke, leather wrapped sport style steering wheel with power tilt/telescope, real aluminum finisher and integrated cruise control
- Two new interior colors: Wheat and Espresso/Black two-tone (FX45)
Safety and Security
- Available Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system
- Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with passenger seat occupant sensor and dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors
- Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover protection for front- and rear-seat occupant head protection; rollover sensors
- 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (driver’s seat ELR only)
- Front seat belt adjustable upper anchors with pretensioners and load limiters
- Front seat active head restraints
- Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones
- Breakaway propeller shaft/slide away brake pedal
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) child seat anchorage system
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
- Vehicle Security System with INFINITI Immobilizer
Models and Manufacturing
- Available in three models: FX45, FX35 AWD and FX35 RWD
- Assembled by Nissan Shatai Co., Ltd. in Kanagawa, Japan
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* All horsepower ratings are per SAE J1349 AUG2004
