2008 Geneva Auto Show: The Infiniti FX Breaks Cover

Infiniti today revealed the all- new 2009 Infiniti FX performance luxury crossover in conjunction with the Geneva Motor Show. The second-generation FX, with its fusion of sports car and SUV design, will be offered in three models, including a new 5.0-liter V8- equipped Infiniti FX50. The 2009 FX is scheduled to go on sale at Infiniti dealers in the United States and Canada in June 2008.

The new FX's world debut in Geneva was hosted by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. President and CEO Carlos Ghosn, who also announced details of Infiniti's plans to enter the Western European market in the last quarter of 2008.

About the 2009 Infiniti FX

The all-new second-generation Infiniti FX is designed to offer exceptional levels of power, refinement, safety and driving exhilaration. Created as a fusion of sports car and SUV utility, with head-turning styling and an advanced sports sedan platform, the new FX is a showcase of Infiniti's design and technology leadership.

Along with its dramatic, aerodynamic body structure and sporty FM Front Midship) platform, the new FX features an extensive list of available equipment and technology designed to create an exciting and rewarding driving experience -- including a new 390-horsepower 5.0-liter 32-valve DOHC V8 or advanced V6 engine (V6 details to be released later), 7-speed automatic transmission with Adaptive Shift Control and available
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive.

The new Infiniti FX also offers a wide range of available safety technologies, including:

-- Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA), which provides forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking
-- Lane Departure Warning/Lane Departure Prevention system, which help keep the vehicle in its travel lane
-- Intelligent Cruise Control (Full Speed Range), maintains a pre-set distance with the vehicle ahead at speeds between 0-90 mph
-- And the industry's first application of Distance Control Assist (DCA), which helps reduce the stress of driving in heavy traffic by intuitively helping to release the throttle and apply the brakes to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead

The 2009 Infiniti FX's trademark performance characteristics are enhanced with a refined 4-wheel independent suspension and large 4-wheel disc brakes with available opposed-piston brake calipers. A new, available FX Sport Package includes a Continuous Damping Control (CDC) suspension, Rear-Active Steer and 21-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.

Inside, the new FX interior provides a warm, modern, inviting environment highlighted by a driver-oriented cockpit with available sport seating and advanced audio, navigation and entertainment systems including an 11- speaker Bose(R) audio system, Infiniti Intelligent Key and Around View Monitor system.

SOURCE: CarScoop.com

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EvoAudi - 3/4/2008 4:59:30 PM

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ergh.....

Agent004 - 3/4/2008 6:28:46 PM

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WHAT DID THEY DO TO THE FRONT OF MY FX!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dlin - 3/4/2008 9:18:36 PM

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The front is an interesting move. It in fact reminds me of the big gulp of GT-R. While in GT-R it looks very purposeful and implied the big horsepower, it doesn't seem to work for a luxury SUV. The hood is also flatter, probably to accommodate the new 5.0 engine.

Overall, I prefer the interior change to exterior change.

EnnNorak - 3/4/2008 10:19:58 PM

+2 Boost

Love the instrument panel. Hate the 6-spoke wheels (5-bolt wheels should have 5 spokes for symmetry. What's up with the big wings on the seat cushions?

Nissan makes great engines. I'm glad their Infiniti brand does not use the dreaded CVT.
This vehicle looks like it has fairly low-profile tires which promises a harsher ride than I'm looking for.

Agent004 - 3/4/2008 10:35:29 PM

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This is how it should look, with the grill flush with the rest of the bumper:

SVXXX - 3/5/2008 2:49:43 PM

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These are the same comments when then FX came out in '03! Yet it revolutionized the way SUVs look today. It was a look that over time grew on most. Now every SUV has little FX in them as one looks around!!!

That said I think Infiniti was shooting for a design that is not easily forgettable and will grow on people as time goes!!!

Time will tell if that is what will happen. I personally think it WILL!

07G35J - 3/4/2008 5:01:01 PM

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Looks VERY good! They took an evolutionary, rather than revolutionary approach when redesigning this one. I'd agree. Why mess with success?

pushrod27 - 3/4/2008 5:20:39 PM

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What? Take another look my friend, and use your eyes this time.

BMW4me4ever - 3/4/2008 5:38:46 PM

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that looks bad ... what is infiniti thinking? have they been hanging out with acura too long, or what?

cktoo - 3/4/2008 9:30:14 PM

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I don't really want to offend the Infiniti designers, but if anything, they've been hanging out with the BMW X6 designers...now that thing is ooogly.

EL34 - 3/4/2008 5:01:36 PM

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Lord have mercy, what in the hell have we got here???

They took a good looking shape and outfitted it with what looks like ancient torture devices.

richard112360 - 3/4/2008 5:07:27 PM

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eeewwwwwwww it's ugly!!!!

sketch - 3/4/2008 6:09:26 PM

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Does anyone else think the front end looks kinda like a really ugly fish??? like fish eyed, with an open mouth???

i was a fan of the old FX, but i really dont see this one wining out against the competitors, namely X6 and hopefully the LRX...

EL34 - 3/4/2008 8:37:27 PM

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It looks like an ugly Pokemon fish.

Yes it does my peepers ;-)

Hwany - 3/4/2008 5:14:36 PM

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OMG..it looks like, dare I say, Hyundai Tucson + Santa Fe.

This is just terrible. The old version was one of the prettiest SUVs out there. Now this is...

pushrod27 - 3/4/2008 5:21:39 PM

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the car doesn't look good, but i don't see any Hyundai bits either. i agree with half of your post, the other half is stupid.

Rupert - 3/4/2008 5:15:23 PM

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Ohh very nice. We don't get the FX in Britain so it still looks very cool and exotic to me. Plus a 7 speed, nice work Infiniti.
Anybody else see more than a hint of Maserati GranTurismo in the front lights and grill?

M53R - 3/5/2008 2:00:51 AM

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The front end some how resembles the BMW CS concept...

EL34 - 3/4/2008 5:18:31 PM

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Look at that hodge podge of shapes all over that thing!

My God!

audirevolution - 3/5/2008 1:12:49 AM

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But seriously, do you have to bring up world war II racist terms in every German car post? We all get it; you hate anything German.

pushrod27 - 3/4/2008 5:18:19 PM

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This doesn't look good.

The interior is an improvement. It looks nice, much better than the current interior.

But the styling outside is a mess. It looks like the current FX with an unnecessary dose of weird tacked on the front and rear end.

It looks like they're trying to create some visual connection with the GT-R. It looks awful, but it would at least make some type of sense if the GT-R was an Infiniti.

answer - 3/4/2008 5:20:03 PM

+6 Boost

Nothing spectacular, but a nicely done evolutionary change.

4wheels0 - 3/4/2008 5:29:00 PM

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Agent009 "I refuse to accept your version of reality, and choose to substitute my own instead". That's what you did indeed with this story...

bigmotov - 3/4/2008 5:29:14 PM

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I definitely like it. Nice to see the evolutionary update to a segment they pretty much created. It's nice to also see something different looking than everyone else and you can definitely distinguish it from the EX! Nice updates inside and out...and the features too! If it was a good fit in my family's lifestyle, it would be in our garage!!!

BMW4me4ever - 3/4/2008 5:40:59 PM

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are you on crack or something? Nothing flows with the truck. plus what is up with the fender flares? lmao ... way to go inifinti.. too funny

BMW4me4ever - 3/4/2008 6:21:54 PM

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how is this attractive? Funny, you criticize bangle designs for BMW and then compliment this as" revolutionary " . huh? what is so " revolutionary "?

In regards to the X6, have you actually seen it in person? I didnt think so. But yet you want to compare the X6 by saying it is bloated and the FX is mean with attitude. Actually, infiniti is for the people who cant afford a BMW. AKA . new FX50 ..

pushrod27 - 3/4/2008 7:52:58 PM

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With the exception of the S, SL, and CL models, BMW's are generally more expensive than their Mercedes-Benz competitors. The 3 series and 5 series are cost more than comparitively equipped C-classes and E-classes.

pushrod27 - 3/4/2008 7:56:14 PM

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And Rolls-Royce cars ARE BMWs, you idiot.

lexusis350 - 3/4/2008 5:29:55 PM

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I like it. The design hasn't changed too much, but it looks a lot better than the current FX. And it looks like the interior is better quality too.

lexusis350 - 3/4/2008 9:23:39 PM

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The leather looks like it has more quality. Usually Infiniti leathers look like they're 50% plastic mixed with 50% leather rather than full leather. But this looks nice. It's like the EX interior and the EX has a great interior.

pchera01 - 3/4/2008 5:47:01 PM

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its good compte against X6

BMW4me4ever - 3/4/2008 6:27:54 PM

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well lets see ... The X6 twin turbo 6cyl starts at $52,500 & with Navigation, premium, cold weather & rear climate comes in at $58,700 . A FX45 with similaer equipment comes in at $56k ... The Fx is ALOT smaller and not really in the class of the X6.

TauronB2G - 3/4/2008 5:57:44 PM

+4 Boost

Not great but not all that horrible either. The headlights screw it up. I rather like the profile. Just not my type of vehicle.
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tattedtwice - 3/4/2008 5:59:26 PM

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I take back everything I said about the fx based on those spy shots, which is another reminder to keep quiet until the whole vehicle is revealed; this thing looks a LOT better than the first gen fx. Like the ex, I actually kinda like it.

gryphon - 3/4/2008 6:48:56 PM

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What in the world were they thinking. I bet most potential buyers will opt for the EX instead. The EX just looks so much better when put beside its now ugly sister.

no1listensanyway - 3/4/2008 6:55:26 PM

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Wow, I like it. Its got like a Jag XF appeal to it along the sides. Interior looks awesome as well. Great job infiniti, you are now on my shopping list.

Homer008 - 3/5/2008 5:11:00 PM

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ha ha ha, very nice..

maximafan1 - 3/4/2008 7:01:00 PM

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THIS LOOKS GREAT!!!!!!!
why are people calling it ugly?
some of you people never wanna step out the box it looks very aggresive and strong!
and did you look at the specs??
390hp 5.0 litter WOW
AND A 7 SPD TRANS
infiniti did a great job

finishline - 3/4/2008 7:34:12 PM

+4 Boost

It's aggressive. It's distinctive. You won't mistake it for anything else. Seems like people either love it or hate it. I think that's a good design.

Not for me, though.

GTR35 - 3/4/2008 7:48:10 PM

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I will save my comments until I see it on the streets. For now I have crossed feelings.

0to60 - 3/4/2008 8:24:05 PM

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minus the grill and the side vents its a very nice car...

Dr550 - 3/4/2008 8:26:56 PM

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Good job Infiniti. Relax Teknik, FX and X5 are aimed at two different groups. Infiniti's rival is Lexus/Acura, not BMW. They should focus on customers moving up from Honda and Toyota.

bmwdrvr - 3/4/2008 10:14:36 PM

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well Teknik the next step up for the camry, and accord buyers would NATURALLY be a ES350, and TL. Not sure why the japanese fans push the issue of trashing the 3 series as something down market. The 335i cost as much as a v8 FX, a V6 M or V8M, and a 328i is as much as a FX35 not to mention its best in class. but illogical fans aside......i really like this new FX the Fx has always been one of 3 suvs that i can honestly say i like(not much of an suv person) The interior is most impressive a huge improvement over the last one, and the car overall looks alot like the outgoing model but very modern, more aggresive, and a bit more avant garde. It doesnt win a beauty contest but it makes a statement i love it

theoptimisticpessimist - 3/4/2008 9:31:16 PM

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It's bumpy

MunichRob - 3/4/2008 10:54:08 PM

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I've been sitting here looking at pictures of this thing for almost 20min now trying to decide how I feel, the outcome...I still don't know?!

hasterterber - 3/5/2008 1:43:08 AM

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please o please just make those sidevents go away

khowaiao - 3/5/2008 1:59:42 AM

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The old FX had the best looking wheels of any japanese vehicle. The new ones are plainly ugly and unbalanced. The ugly front grill was the main drawback of the old FX, and the new one is an improvement. However, why couldn't the designers have stayed with an EX like grill, which is much more attractive. Please? Infiniti is never going to beat Lexus in quality, so they had better concentrate on their designs!

EL34 - 3/5/2008 2:01:23 AM

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"2008 Geneva Auto Show: The Infiniti FX Breaks Cover"

Now it can go back under cover.

That suits me :-)

SevorbeupstryIsBack - 3/5/2008 4:05:52 AM

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This WAS the Infiniti I liked the most.. now they just ruined it.

JUGNU - 3/5/2008 5:22:02 AM

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Overall looks very good to me. Nice evolutionary design. New 5.0 V8 and interior is awesome. But the headlights and side vents doesn't look as good as rest of the body. But still a unique and original deisgn. I am sure this sharp and sexy car will look even better in red or blue.

good job Infiniti

JUGNU

Designer1 - 3/5/2008 6:24:36 AM

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So they fixed the interior but ruined the front. I feel sorry for the FX. I like the interior though.

nissan - 3/5/2008 8:42:21 AM

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This FX is better than the first generation.
Everything in it is awesome.
Good job INFINITI

(Ra3y_Datsun)

EL34 - 3/5/2008 10:11:28 AM

+1 Boost

Of course it is :-D

PerformanceGuy - 3/5/2008 1:16:10 PM

+2 Boost

Looks good. Awesome job Nissan/Infiniti!

DRW1974 - 3/5/2008 3:22:55 PM

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The front end is a bit more dramatic than the current model, but I'll hold final comment until I can see one in person. When the first model came out I wasn't a very big fan until I saw it in person and then I fell in love with the different design that it brought to the suv scene. The interior looks good.

Tonee - 3/7/2008 12:37:30 AM

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Man this was such a great vehicle what happened? The front is fugly and the side scoops (looks out of place) besides that I guess it's okay. I don't care to much from the interior, looks very compact for a mid-size SUV, no? Um I'd have to take an '08 over this one. Great engine & horsepower thou, I think it might be best in class next to the Mercedes-Benz ML550 with 382hp. I'm sure Infiniti will still sell well with this new FX regardless of how it looks.