Infiniti has released the goods on its V6-powered FX crossover vehicle, and it won’t be the FX 37 as previously speculated. Instead, Infiniti will soldier on with the FX 35, complimenting the V8-powered FX 50. That means that the FX 35 will use the same 3.5L V6 found under the hood of the G35.
But in FX guise, the VQ35HR powerplant will make slightly less power than the sedan — 303 instead of the sedan 306 horsepower. The FX 35 will use a new seven-speed automatic transmission that features manual shift mode, Adaptive Shift Control and Downshift Rev Matching. Solid magnesium paddle shifters will be optional.
As with the previous model, the new FX 35 will be available in two and all-wheel drive, which Infiniti calls ATTESA E-TS — short for Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All Electronic Torque Split.
The FX 35 should also retain its sporty nature, thanks to a fully independent sports-tuned suspension and a near perfect 52/48 weight distribution.
Look for the all-new FX 35 to roll into dealer showrooms this June.
