2003-2008 Infiniti FX: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Introduced in midseason of 2004, the FX was a particularly stylish premium midsize crossover sport-utility vehicle. Drived from Infiniti's G35 sedan, the FX seated five, with a rear liftgate and an overall height between that of a car and an SUV. Two models were offered. The FX35 had a 280-horsepower V6 engine, and came with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. The FX45 held a 315-horsepower V8 and came only with AWD. A five-speed automatic with manual shift gate was the sole transmission. The FX's all-wheel-drive system lacked low-range gearing and was not intended for offroading. Antilock braking, antiskid/traction control, front torso side airbags, head-protecting curtain side airbags, and xenon headlamps were standard on all models. The FX35 rode on 18-inch wheels. A sport suspension with 20-inch wheels was standard for the FX45, and optional on the FX35. The same was true of leather upholstery, heated front seats, power tilt/telescope steering wheel, and a driver-seat memory. A sunroof and roof rails were optional. So was a Technology Package with a navigation system, adaptive cruise control designed to maintain a set following distance, rear DVD entertainment, rearview video camera, and tire-pressure monitor. The package also included an "intelligent key" system with a small transmitter that allowed the driver to unlock the vehicle by pressing buttons on the doors and start it without inserting the key into the ignition. Rivals included the Acura MDX, Cadillac SRX, and Lexus RX 300/330, but a FX had a visual personality all its own.