2013 Infinit JX

The all-new Infiniti JX is about to shake up the status quo when the innovative 7-passenger/3-row luxury crossover joins the Infiniti lineup in spring 2012 as a 2013 model.

The 2013 Infiniti JX made its world debut today at the Los Angeles Auto Show and is offered in two models, the Infiniti JX35 FWD and Infiniti JX35 AWD. Each model is equipped with a 265-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine and Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with Sport mode.

The new luxury Infiniti JX is designed to excel in the areas that luxury crossover buyers desire most – interior flexibility and roominess, safety, and advanced hospitality features. The JX offers real 3-row utility, plus all the premium features, performance and innovations that Infiniti has become known for worldwide.

Key features of the 2013 Infiniti JX include:

• Emotive styling and craftsmanship, featuring the new Infiniti design language direction initiated with the Essence concept
• Segment-leading overall passenger volume
• Segment-leading rear cargo volume (3rd row seats folded, 2nd row seats in forward-most slide position)
• More 2nd and 3rd row legroom than a Cadillac Escalade
• Access to 3rd row without removing a 2nd row child seat
• Infiniti Connection with Google Calendar™, Drive Zone/Speed Alert and Infiniti Personal Assistant
• Around View™ Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection
• Extensive safety and security technologies, including available world’s first Backup Collision Intervention (BCI) system
• Available Bose® Cabin Surround® 15-speaker sound system with digital 5.1-channel decoding and a new Acoustic Waveguide subwoofer

Along with its 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.

2013 Infinit JX interior

The JX also continues Infiniti’s tradition of developing world’s first technologies, adding a new feature, Backup Collision Intervention (BCI), to the currently available Blind Spot Intervention™ (BSI) system. With this technology, when the transmission is in reverse, the JX will help the driver detect crossing vehicles and objects behind the JX and, if necessary, the system can automatically engage the brakes to help avoid a collision.

Among the other advanced standard or available technology found throughout the new JX are Infiniti ConnectionTM with Google CalendarTM, Drive Zone/Speed Alert and Infiniti Personal Assistant; Around View™ Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD); Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP); Blind Spot Intervention™ (BSI) system; Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range); Distance Control Assist (DCA); Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW); Active Trace Control; Front Pre-Crash Seat Belts; and a Bose® Cabin Surround® 15-speaker sound system with digital 5.1-channel decoding and new Acoustic Waveguide subwoofer.

The engine is rated at 265 horsepower @ 6,400 rpm and 248 lb-ft of torque @ 4,400 rpm. The design includes a variable induction control system to improve volumetric efficiency at low and middle speed ranges, while an efficient belt layout improves maintenance and fuel economy. Fuel economy is expected to be rated at 23 mpg Highway, 17 mpg City and a real-world 19 mpg Combined – while still offering the power to carry a full load or passengers and cargo.

2013 Infinit JX – interior seating

And, like all current Infiniti new model purchases, the new JX will also feature the Infiniti Personal Assistant, Infiniti’s personal concierge service with 24-hour access to a live team of professional assistants. The Infiniti Personal Assistant benefit is offered free-of-charge for four years with every 2012 Infiniti. It allows owners to make reservations, get directions, find points of interest, make dinner reservations, access gift services, answer trivia questions, and receive a wide variety of other services at the touch of a button from inside the vehicle or through the owner’s mobile or home phone. On vehicles equipped with Infiniti Connection, owners can have their Infiniti Personal Assistant find a restaurant, make the reservation, and have directions sent directly to their JX’s Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System.

The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP)* for the 2013 Infiniti JX luxury crossover are:
Model Engine/Transmission/Drive MSRP
Infiniti JX35 FWD …. 3.5-liter V6 / CVT / Front-wheel drive …. $40,450 USD
Infiniti JX35 AWD …. 3.5-liter V6 / CVT / All-wheel drive …. $41,550 USD

A number of option packages are also offered with the 2013 Infiniti JX, allowing customers to fine-tune their vehicles to their exact needs and desires. A typically equipped Infiniti JX35 FWD model with Premium Package is just $45,400 USD and the estimated lease price is $549 USD/month for 36 months (please see your Infiniti Retailer for details).

2013 Infiniti JX Concept

Infiniti recently unveiled the luxury 2013 Infiniti JX Concept crossover at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

Luxury automaker Infiniti offers a complete line of luxury performance automobiles, such as the G Coupe, Sedan and first-ever Convertible, Infiniti M sedan, EX and FX crossovers, plus the QX full-size SUV.

The innovative new 7-passenger/3-row luxury crossover JX Concept was unveiled by Senior Vice President and Chief Creative Officer Shiro Nakamura at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, at the famed Lodge at Pebble Beach.

Beyond its stunning exterior, the new Infiniti JX Concept is designed to excel in three areas where luxury crossover buyers put an emphasis – interior flexibility and roominess, safety, and innovative hospitality features.

Infiniti is scheduled to add the 2013 Infiniti JX Concept to its luxury vehicle line-up in spring of 2012.

The interior of the production Infiniti JX is expected to offer class-leading roominess, in addition to a 2nd row seat design that both tilts and slides forward providing passengers exceptionally easy 3rd row access.

2013 Infiniti JX Concept grill

Also, the Infiniti JX will become the first Infiniti vehicle to utilize a sport-tuned, but fuel-efficient continuously variable transmission.

Through a combination of a powerful V6 engine and all-wheel or front-wheel drive, the 2013 Infiniti JX Concept will feature a unique balance of driving exhilaration and fuel efficiency.

Chief Creative Officer Shiro Nakamura was quoted, “The JX Concept advances the Infiniti design language, sharing design cues of the Infiniti Essence concept, yet interprets those elements in ways suitable to the needs of a family luxury crossover. From the dramatic front grille and headlight design to the crescent-cut D-pillar and greenhouse shape, the JX Concept shines as a fresh, bold alternative to the many flavors of vanilla currently dominating the three-row luxury crossover segment.”

The Infiniti JX will also feature numerous technologies that were designed intot he luxury new car to make owners lives a bit easier and more efficient. Several of these features include: a 14-speaker Bose® Studio Surround® sound system with Waveguide bass technology and an advanced Infiniti Connection Telematics system that can automatically synch the owner’s calendar and provide navigation guidance to appointments.

Nakamura continues, “As a premium crossover with a real 3rd row – along with Infiniti levels of hospitality and driving pleasure, the new JX is another breakthrough design from the brand that has been breaking new ground for more than 20 years. We will continue to challenge conventional thinking.”

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When the current generation of the Infinity M line came to the marketplace in 2006, auto industry experts including Consumer Reports and Car and Driver magazines gave the luxury car much praise.

Infinity,which is part of the Nissan luxury division, announced that they will launch a redesigned version next Spring as one of their 2011 models.

The new 2011 Infinity M37 and M56 will feature additional power, a more curvier styling, newer technology, and improved gas mileage.

The Infinity M37 and M56 is also expected to offer a spacious interior along with a smooth ride and handling capability that won the current M models such critical acclaim.

The current Infinity M class includes the M35 and M45. But based on the larger engines planned for 2011, Infinity has changed the models to the M37 and M56.

The plan is for the Infinity M’s engine size will increase from the current 3.5-liter, 303-horsepower V6 to a bigger 3.7-liter.

The larger V8 power version, with the 4.5-liter 325-horsepower engine will see an upgrade to 5.6-liter engine that could top 400 horsepower.

The Infinity M line should compete against other luxury cars including the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Lexus GS and BMW 5-Series.

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When the economy is suffering, sometimes it’s best to take the time and appreciate a true luxury car, like the 2009 Infiniti M35x. This year’s model is slightly different from a last year.

The 2009 Infiniti M35x, which is the all-wheel-drive trim of the rear-wheel sedan, offers excellent handling and luxurious comfort, with AWD grip.

The M series is a high-end sedan that offers an athletic theme due to its low, wide stance, and large wheels with low-profile tires pushed to the corners. These features virtually eliminate unsightly body overhang.

Infiniti M series comes available in two different engine sizes: a 325-horsepower 4.5-liter V-8 (M45) or a 303-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 (M35).

Both Infinity engines are well refined with ample power. In 2009, the M35’s V-6 engine has been reworked, resulting in 28 more ponies.

Riding in an Infinity M35x is a wonderful driving experience. At basic street speeds, the M35x felt compliant, but not too soft. At higher freeway speeds, as well us during aggressive maneuvers, the ride nicely stiffened up to prevent excessive body sway.

The Infinity M is loaded with standard amenities and safety features. It’s also equipped with an awesome-sounding audio system.

Even though there is plenty of head and legroom up front, the M’s sloping roof can cut off headroom in the backseat.

For gas conscious drivers, the M35x isn’t ideal. Its fuel economy comes in at (16/22).

Still, the Infinity M stacks up very nicely against its formidable competition. It’s extremely refined and a very enjoyable drive.

The all-new, second-generation 2009 Infiniti FX, which goes on sale at Infiniti dealers in the United States and Canada in June 2008, is a radical expression of sport and utility — offering exceptional levels of power, refinement and driving exhilaration.

“While continuing to offer Infiniti’s class leading technological advances, the all-new 2009 FX is, like it’s predecessor, a unique blend of sports car performance and SUV functionality,” said David DeFilippo, Circle Infiniti, West Long Branch.

“Although pricing has not yet been announced for the 2009 FX, the vehicle has always been an outstanding value when compared to other luxury crossover vehicles, such as the BMW X5, the Lexus RX350, and the Acura MDX It offers an unmatched level of aggressive styling, performance, and luxury car comfort.”

Created as a fusion of luxury, performance and the utility of an SUV, it offers head-turning styling and an advanced sports platform, along with a choice of a new 390-horsepower 5.0-liter 32-valve DOHC V8 engine with VVEL (for Variable Valve Event & Lift) or 303-horsepower 3.5-liter 24-valve DOHC V6.

Each engine is paired with standard 7-speed automatic transmission featuring Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) and available solid magnesium paddle shifters.

The 2009 FX is also offered with available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, double-wishbone front/multi-link rear suspension and large four-wheel disc brakes, along with available Continuous Damping Control (CDC) suspension system, Rear-Active Steer and 21-inch Enkei super lightweight aluminum-alloy wheels.

“The Infiniti FX combines sporty performance with the utility of an SUV — an unbeatable combination that we’ve taken to even higher levels with the new second-generation FX design,” said Mark Igo, vice president and general manager, Infiniti. “For 2009, FX continues the technology leadership that was a hallmark of the original, including a new, advanced 5.0-liter V8 design, 7-speed automatic transmission and an incredible array of innovative safety features designed to reduce the stress of everyday driving.”