The first luxury vehicle produced in the state of Tennessee, an INFINITI JX luxury crossover in Emerald Graphite, rolled off the production line during a special ceremony yesterday at Nissan’s Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant. The all-new, 7-passenger 2013 INFINITI JX, the latest addition to the INFINITI Inspired Performance line-up, goes on sale at INFINITI retailers nationwide this spring.
Attending the celebration alongside Smyrna technicians who will build the new JX were Nissan Americas Vice Chairman Bill Krueger, Vice President Manufacturing Smyrna – Decherd Susan Brennan, INFINITI Americas Vice President Ben Poore and U.S. Representative Scott DesJarlais of the 4th Congressional District of Tennessee.
“We are extremely proud and honoured to be building this world-class vehicle right here in Middle Tennessee,” said Brennan. “We expect the inspired design and quality craftsmanship built into every new INFINITI model that rolls off the Smyrna production lines will deliver inspired performance that is second to none.”
Along with the assembly of the new INFINITI JX, the 265-horsepower 3.5-litre DOHC V6 engines are assembled in nearby Decherd, Tennessee. The all-wheel drive 2013 JX achieves fuel economy ratings of 11.5 city, 8.5 highway and 10.2 combined (L/100km).
The new INFINITI JX starts at a Canadian Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $44,900.
“The mid-size luxury crossover market is one of the fastest growing luxury segments in Canada, representing a huge opportunity for INFINITI,” said Wendy Durward, Director of INFINITI Canada. “In fact, we anticipate JX to be INFINITI Canada’s largest volume vehicle in 2012.”
The new JX also features the world’s first Backup Collision Intervention system – another first-to-market technology from INFINITI. Backup Collision Intervention uses sensors in the rear of the JX to detect potential obstacles when backing out of a parking space. If an obstacle is detected, the system gives visual and audible warnings. And, in case the driver doesn’t respond in time, BCI can step in and automatically apply the brakes to help avoid a potential impact.
In addition to the JX’s standout styling and craftsmanship, the breakthrough JX design offers excellent legroom in all three rows and ample cargo room behind the 3rd row. In addition, an innovative multi-mode middle seat design provides entry to the 3rd row without removing a 2nd row child seat.
Among the many other advanced standard and available technologies found throughout the new JX is INFINITI Connection™, a new feature that can automatically synch the owner’s schedule through Google Calendar™ and then provides navigation guidance to appointments – along with multiple other functions.
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