Infiniti FX50 Revealed

Infiniti FX50 Revealed

Infiniti set out to create a showpiece with the new FX50, a vehicle that demonstrates its engineering prowess in a styled shell.infiniti fx50 updated air spring The company succeeded. This SUV rips to highway speeds with such ferocity that it shatters the notion that big, boxy, luxury SUVs can't drive like sports cars.

The FX50's 5.infiniti fx50 updated air spring 0-liter V-8 churns out 390 horsepower and 340 pound-feet of torque. The engine's throaty roar and rev-matched downshifts make the FX50 a joy to romp with.

A seven-speed, paddle-shiftable automatic transmission delivers the power to the rear wheels.infiniti fx50 updated air spring Standard features include voice-activated navigation with XM radio and iPod capabilities, a hard drive for music storage, heated or cooled front seats, and Infiniti's slick Around View Monitor, which uses cameras on the front, sides, and rear to provide a bird's eye/fisheye view of the vehicle in tight parking situations. An optional sport package adds a red "S" to the FX50 badge and brings adaptive self-leveling headlights, adjustable shocks, and active rear-wheel steering.

The FX's standard Intelligent Cruise Control is a marvel. Activated by pressing the cruise control switch, it monitors the car in front of you using radar. If it senses that the traffic has slowed, the FX50 slows to maintain the gap and even comes to a complete stop when necessary. In normal traffic, this system is a godsend, and we can't wait until this technology goes mainstream at a reasonable price point.

As with the first-generation FX, the second-generation model suffers from some serious cargo constraints. The rear seat folds flat, but it's still a two-person job. And although the FX's rear tailgate opens and closes manually, many competitors now offer power-operated liftgates.

Inside the cabin, Infiniti has splurged on high-quality materials. The leather-wrapped wheel feels fantastic, and the gauges ringed in violet married to a gloss black center stack present a cockpit as plush as any Audi's.

If the FX's lateral-G genius and insatiable thirst for gas can be ignored, this is a great choice for driving enthusiasts. Just don't expect to haul a lot of stuff in the back. This part is suitable for the following vehicles:

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