At a Glance: 2007 INFINITI FX45 and FX35
The INFINITI FX, INFINITI’s dramatic premium crossover SUV, enters 2007 loaded with luxury features. In addition, 2007 FX models feature power folding outside mirrors (FX45) and feature a 300-watt Bose® audio system, RearView Monitor, 7-inch colour display Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) and more. The 2006 FX35 has standard 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 FX is again available in both FX45 and FX35 designations. The all-wheel drive FX45 comes with a standard 320-horsepower 4.5-litre DOHC V8 and includes new 20-inch wheels and tires, Intelligent Key, leather-appointed seats and a revised sport-tuned 4-wheel independent suspension with new dampers. The FX35 features a 275-horsepower 3.5-litre V6 and also comes standard with all-wheel drive. All FX models utilize a modified version of the advanced FM (Front Mid-ship) platform, enhanced for SUV duties.
The 2007 FX continues to serve as a showcase for INFINITI’s technology and engineering leadership with the available Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system and Intelligent Cruise Control with Preview Braking.
Highlights of the 2007 INFINITI 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
- Chrome window moulding and polished aluminum roof rails (FX45)
- 18” wheel colour change from Silver to Titanium (FX35)
- Dual outlet exhaust split left and right with tailpipe finishers
- Heated body-coloured power adjustable outside mirrors
- Rear spoiler with red outer lens centre mount stop lamp
- High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-xenon headlights (High and low beam)
- LED Taillights
Engine and Driveline
- 32-valve 4.5-litre DOHC V8 producing 320 horsepower and 335 lb-ft of torque (FX45) or 24-valve 3.5-litre DOHC V6 producing 275 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)
- Built on the FM (Front Mid-ship) platform
- ATTESA E-TS™ (Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All Electronic Torque Split) AWD system
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 stabilizer bars
- 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
- 20-inch 8-spoke aluminum-alloy (dark silver metallic finish) wheels with 265/50R20 all-season tires (FX45)
- 18-inch 8-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 265/60R18 all-season tires (FX35)
Interior Features
- 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 centre 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
- Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
- 60/40 split folding reclining rear seat
- Standard 7-inch colour information display
- Three spoke, leather wrapped sport style steering wheel with power tilt/telescope, real aluminum finisher and integrated cruise control
Safety and Security
- Optional 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
- Power folding outside mirrors (FX45)
Models and Manufacturing
- Available in two models: FX45 and FX35
- Assembled by Nissan Shatai Co., Ltd. in Kanagawa, Japan
