ShareThis2009 INFINITI FX35
TYPE: All-wheel-drive, five-door, five-passenger, crossover utility vehicle.
PRICE: $43,600 base.
WHERE BUILT: Tochigi, Japan.
KEY RIVALS: Acura MDX; Lexus GX; Mercedes-Benz ML-Class; BMW X5; Porsche Cayenne, Volvo XC90,
POWER: 3.5-liter, 303-horsepower, 24-valve, DOHC V6; seven-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode and adaptive shift control.
PERFORMANCE: 0-60 mph in 6.1 seconds.
FUEL ECONOMY: 16 city, 23 highway mpg; 23.8-gallon tank; premium fuel.
CHASSIS: Monocoque steel/aluminum/resin body; independent suspension with aluminum components, stabilizer bars, double wishbone front, multi-link rear; speed-variable power rack-and-pinion steering; power disc brakes with ABS, electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist; 18-inch, 10-spoke aluminum alloy wheels; 265/60R18 109V all-season radial tires.
LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 191.3 x 75.9 x 66.1 inches.
WHEELBASE X TRACK: 113.6 x 64.4/64.6 inches.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 7.36 inches.
CURB WEIGHT: 4,290 pounds.
STANDARD: Tire pressure monitoring system; high intensity discharge projector headlights with auto on-off; chrome door handles and slide window moldings; front fog lights; green-tinted windows with dark upper band; heated mirrors with puddle lamps; power locks/mirrors/windows; power moon roof; Intelligent Key; eight-way power-adjustable front seats; leather upholstery; 60/40 split rear bench seat; front/side/head-curtain air bags;
OPTIONS: Premium Package, with climate-controlled front seats, 2-Position Driver's Memory Seat, paddle shifters, roof rails and more; Navigation Package, with navigation system, 8-inch color display, Around View Monitor and more; Technology Package; DVD Mobile Entertainment Package; and Deluxe Touring Package, with 20-inch wheels and tires, AFS and hand-stained Maple wood trim.
(Richard Williamson writes about automobiles for Scripps Howard News Service.)
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