2009 INFINITI FX35 Base Automatic

• Fuel Consumption: City: 16 mpg
• Fuel Consumption: Highway: 21 mpg
• Remote power door locks
• Power windows
• Cruise controls on steering wheel
• Cruise control
• 4-wheel ABS Brakes
• Front Ventilated disc brakes
• 1st and 2nd row curtain head airbags
• Passenger Airbag
• Side airbag
• Express open/close glass sunroof
• Rear spoiler: Lip
• Digital Audio Input
• In-Dash 6-disc CD player
• MP3 player
• Audio System Premium Brand Speakers: Bose(R)
• XM AM/FM/Satellite Radio
• Radio Data System
• XM Satellite Radio
• Speed Sensitive Audio Volume Control
• Surround Audio
• Total Number of Speakers: 11
• Braking Assist
• ABS and Driveline Traction Control
• Stability control
• Privacy glass: Deep
• Silver aluminum rims
• Wheel Diameter: 18
• Wheel Width: 8
• Front fog/driving lights
• Leather/metal-look steering wheel trim
• Leather/aluminum shift knob trim
• Piano black dash trim
• Aluminum door trim
• Piano black center console trim
• Video Monitor Location: Front
• Trip computer
• External temperature display
• Engine block heater
• Tachometer
• Manufacturer's 0-60mph acceleration time (seconds): 6.5 s
• Power remote driver mirror adjustment
• Heated driver mirror
• Heated passenger mirror
• Electrochromatic rearview mirror
• Power remote passenger mirror adjustment
• Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
• Compass
• Driver and passenger heated-cushion, driver and passenger heated-seatback
• Remote window operation
• Audio controls on steering wheel
• Front and rear reading lights
• Anti-theft alarm system
• Leather seat upholstery
• Bucket front seats
• Rear bench
• Fold forward seatback rear seats
• Rear seats center armrest
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• Transmission gear shifting controls on steering wheel
• Speed-proportional power steering
• Suspension class: Regular
• Interior air filtration
• Automatic front air conditioning
• Dual front air conditioning zones
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System: Tire specific
• Remote activated exterior entry lights
• Cargo area light
• Max cargo capacity: 62 cu.ft.
• Vehicle Emissions: LEV II
• Fuel Type: Premium unleaded
• Fuel Capacity: 23.8 gal.

Model Highlights

While it may look like an SUV, the INFINITI FX behaves more like a sports sedan. The original incarnation of the FX, which was on the market from 2003 to 2008, had a stiff ride and impressive performance; in this year's overhaul, INFINITI improved the ride and upped the performance even further. Before 2009, the FX35 was the only version available, in rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. This year, the FX35 gets a burly buddy in the FX50, which comes with a 5.0L V8 and all-wheel drive only. INFINITI's AWD system reacts to loss of traction by supplying power to whichever wheel needs it, then defaulting to rear-wheel drive under normal conditions. Both versions use a new 7-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, and both have dual intake and exhaust. The weight of the FX is balanced in the center for better handling, while Continuous Damping Control, available in the FX50 Sport package, stiffens or softens the suspension, depending on the requirements of the driver. The Rear Active Steer system, also in the Sport package, actively turns the rear wheels on cornering. INFINITI is known for its quality interiors, and the FX is no different. Optional sport seats with thigh support extensions and adjustable side bolsters help support the driver when cornering . Though it was built with sport driving rather than sport utility in mind, the rear seats do fold flat, with a 60/40 split. The FX35 and FX50 come with power everything standard, including moonroof. As for luxury touches, maple wood interior details are available for the FX35 and standard on the FX50. The FX50 also comes with INFINITI's Advance Climate Control System (ACCS), which actively cleans the air of allergens and exhaust fumes. The Around View Monitor, optional on the FX35 and standard on the FX50, improves on the back-up camera with four exterior cameras connected to the display in the center console to provide a 360-degree view. An 11-speaker Bose sound system comes standard, with iPod interface and 9.3GB hard drive optional. INFINITI takes its safety technology seriously, too. Intelligent Cruise Control adjusts the speed of the FX to match traffic, and Distance Control Assist helps the driver release the throttle and apply the brakes to keep a safe distance between the FX and the car in front of it. It also uses Lane Departure Warning and Lane Departure Prevention to help wandering drivers, and Forward Collision Warning and Intelligent Brake Assist to reduce the likelihood or impact of a collision. In addition, there's standard traction control, stability control, and air bags all around.