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Infiniti also announced that an FX35 Limited Edition will be available for
2012, featuring an exclusive Iridium Blue exterior color, unique 21-inch
10-spoke graphite- finish aluminum wheels with V-rated all-season tires, dark
tinted headlights with Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) and auto-leveling,
and dark tinted side air vents and lower door trim. Other Limited Edition
equipment includes aluminum roof rails and roof rail crossbars with graphite
finish, aluminum pedals, and graphite floor mats with unique blue piping. The
FX35 Limited Edition also features an Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System,
Around View Monitor (AVM) and much more as standard equipment. Just 550 FX35
Limited Edition models, each with Infiniti's Intelligent All-Wheel Drive System,
will be produced for the United States.
Continuing as one of the most
aggressive expressions of sport and utility prowling the streets today, the 2012
Infiniti FX is available with a choice of a 390-horsepower 5.0-liter 32-valve
DOHC V8 engine with VVEL (Variable Valve Event & 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 2012 Infiniti FX
is also offered with 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, and
Intelligent Brake Assist.
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 a Bose 11-speaker Premium Audio system to the Infiniti
Intelligent Key, Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range) and Around View
Monitor system.
The FX again offers an array of available advanced
technology systems, including Distance Control Assist (DCA), Lane Departure
Warning LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), and Intelligent Brake Assist
(IBA) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW).
The 2012 FX is offered in
four models: FX50 AWD with 5.0-liter V8, FX35 AWD with 3.5-liter V6, FX35 RWD
with 3.5-liter V6, and FX Limited Edition with 3.5-liter V6. Also offered is a
range of special equipment packages, Premium Package, Deluxe Touring Package,
Technology Package and Sport Package.
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