September 19, 2005
Infiniti shows revised 2006 FX luxury SUV
By Grant Yoxon
Chicago, Illinois – At a press preview held here recently, journalists had a first opportunity to view the revised 2006 Infiniti FX luxury SUV.
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The Infiniti FX, Infiniti’s premium crossover SUV, enters the 2006 year with an exterior facelift with new grille, bumper, wheel design and three new exterior colors. In addition, all 2006 FX models add numerous standard features, including a 300-watt Bose audio system, RearView Monitor and a 7-inch color display Advanced Air Bag System (AABS). The 2006 FX35 adds 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 will again be available in both FX45 and FX35 designations. The all-wheel drive FX45 comes with a standard 320-horsepower 4.5-liter DOHC V8 (based on the Infiniti Q45 powerplant) and includes new 20-inch wheels and tires, leather-appointed seats and a revised sport-tuned 4-wheel independent suspension with new dampers. The FX35 features a 280-horsepower 3.5-liter V6.
A revised Infiniti Q45 is expected to be revealed later in the year. Other changes for 2006 include an available rear active steer package on the G35 coupe. Unlike passive rear steering systems, this design features motor-driven control. The system helps improve the vehicle’s handling performance by adjusting the rear suspension geometry according to steering input and vehicle speed.
