Nissan first took the wraps off its Infiniti EX35 crossover for 2008. Slotted below the FX crossover, the EX comes with a 290 horsepower V6 and all-wheel drive. The EX35 has a coupe-like roofline and low center of gravity. It measures 182 inches in length and 71 inches in width, making it maneuverable around town.

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Exterior highlights include a double-arch grille, large L-shaped headlights with available Bi-Xenon Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS), integrated fog lights, and distinctive LED taillights.

Other exterior features include a high-mounted rear hatchback spoiler, chrome-finished dual exhaust pipes, an available power tilt/sliding sunroof with one-touch activation and optional roof rails and crossbars. The EX35 also features a standard puddle lamp integrated in the driver’s side door mirror as part of the Hospitality Lighting Concept.

The EX35 comes standard with Nissan's new "fluid finish" technology. The specialized paint has been tested in Japan on the X-Trail crossover, but the EX marks the first time the technology is available in America.

Minor scratches in the clearcoat disappear in hours or days thanks to an elastic resin that flows back into shape after being damaged.

The EX35 features the first production implementation of "Infiniti Around View Monitor." It utilizes small front, side and rear-mounted cameras to project an all-around view of potential objects on every side of the vehicle helping reduce blind spots when parking.

The driver-focused cabin layout features an Infiniti double-wave instrument panel, high-contrast gauges with white-and-violet illumination and hospitality lighting with a pin LED light mounted over the center console.

The instrument panel also features a seven-inch color display with Infiniti controller for the trip computer and additional vehicle information, including the available Infiniti Hard Disk based Navigation System with 9.3 GB Music Box hard drive.

Other technology systems include available Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System and standard Infiniti Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition. Available technology features include Rearview Camera (available separately, or as part of the Around View Monitor system), front and rear parking sensors, Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) and Bose Premium Audio System with 11 speakers including 2 subwoofers, 6CD in-dash changer and iPod connectivity.

An 8-way power driver’s seat with 2-way manual lumbar support is standard, along with a 4-way power passenger’s seat. A driver’s seat memory system is also offered, along with available heated front seats and 8-way power front passenger’s seat. Also available is an unusual 60/40 split power-folding 2nd row seat, operated from the front or hatch area.

The Infiniti EX35 comes as standard with the fourth-generation VQ35HR 3.5-liter V6 engine boasting 297 horsepower and 253 lb-ft of torque, a 5-speed automatic transmission with manual mode, DS sport mode with Downshift Rev Matching (DRM), and Adaptive Shift Control.

Steering is provided by a speed-sensitive power-assisted steering system with power-assisted front and rear discs (vented front) and standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA).

Also standard is Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS), while an advanced Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) with Preview Braking is optional.