2012 Infiniti FX50

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Basic Specs

Base Price $59,350
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 4557
City (MPG) 14
Hwy (MPG) 20
Horsepower 390@6500
Torque (lb-ft) 369@4400
Wheelbase 113.6
Length (in.) 191.3
Width (in.) 75.9
Height (in.) 66.1

Utilizing the same basic platform as the athletic Nissan 370Z sports car, the Infiniti FX50 is among the sportiest mid-size luxury crossover vehicles available on the market. For the latest model year, the FX50 and its less powerful sibling, the FX35, have been given a light refresh that includes updated front-end styling and a new Limited Edition variant.

Though the aggressive stance and muscular lines of the outgoing model remain, the latest FX50 features a more menacing chrome grille that takes inspiration from Infiniti’s Etherea Concept. The lower front fascia is also new and features chrome bands around the fog-light nacelles. In profile, the FX50 features a gently arching rear window design, short overhangs and chrome vents aft of the front wheels that visually underscore the crossover’s sporting intentions.

The interior is largely unchanged, leaving intact the well-trimmed but slightly busy dashboard that incorporates a vertical center stack with sweeping side areas. Buttons abound thanks to the lack of an iDrive-style controller system. Materials are high quality, and space is ample for five adults.

Cargo space, on the other hand, is somewhat compromised for the sake of style: the FX50’s short rear overhang and sloping rear window translate to just 24 cubic feet of trunk room, less than what is offered by some “compact” crossovers like the Honda CR-V. Fold down the rear seats, and storage space swells to a more useful 62 cubic feet.

The FX50 is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 that produces 390 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. Allied with a seven-speed automatic transmission, the motor helps the crossover accelerate from zero-to-60 mph in just over five seconds. The FX50 comes standard with an all-wheel-drive system that improves traction by sending up to 50 percent of available power to the front wheels in slippery situations. When properly equipped, the FX50 can tow up to 3,500 pounds.

Fuel efficiency for the FX50 is rated at 14 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway.

Standard and Optional Features: the Nitty-Gritty Details
The FX50 comes well equipped with a sunroof, quilted leather upholstery, heated and cooled front seats with power adjustability, a navigation system with real-time traffic and weather services, an 11-speaker Bose sound system, dual zone automatic climate control, a power rear liftgate, foglamps, cruise control, a dash-mounted seven-inch color information display, 21-inch alloy wheels.

Also standard is an innovative Around View Monitor that uses four exterior cameras to provide a virtual 360-view of vehicle surroundings to help with with parking maneuvers.

Optional features are grouped into two separate packages.

The Technology Package nets a laser-based Intelligent Cruise Control system with Distance Control Assist, a lane-departure warning system, an Intelligent Brake Assist system (which primes the brakes for shorter stopping distances when a possible collision is detected) that partners with a Forward Collision Warning system, rain-sensing wipers and an Adaptive Front Lighting system (which turns the lights to provide better illumination in curves) with HID xenon auto-leveling lights.

The Sport package adds sports seats with extra bolstering, solid magnesium paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel, dark-tinted air vents and lower door trim, adaptive headlights that turn to provide enhanced illumination when cornering, a Continuous Damping Control system that employs electronic sensors to measure body and wheel movement and adjust the shocks for improved handling control and ride comfort and, finally, a Rear Active Steer system that selectively turns the rear wheel to tighten the FX50’s turning circle and provide more responsive handling.

Occupant Protection
All Infiniti FX50 models come standard with dual front, side and side-curtain airbags in addition to ABS, traction and stability control systems and a tire-pressure monitoring system.

Key Competitors
Up until recently, the FX50 was unique among luxury crossovers for its emphasis on wild styling over interior space. However, it now faces competition from even more radically styled "coupe-crossovers" like the BMW X6 and Acura ZDX.

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    • General
    • Body Style: SUV
    • Size: Fullsize
    • Market Segment: Luxury
    • Weight: 4557 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 191.3 in.
    • Width: 75.9 in.
    • Height: 66.1 in.
    • Wheelbase: 113.6 in.
    • Ground Clearance: 7.36 in.
    • Front Track: 64.4 in.
    • Rear Track: 64.6 in.
    • Weight Distribution: 53/47
    • Drag Coefficient: 0.36
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 5
    • Passenger Volume: 102.5 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume: 24.8 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): 62.0 cu. ft.
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 44.7 in.
    • Head Room: 39.3 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 57.3 in.
    • Hip Room: 54.9 in.
    • Interior - Second Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 34.6 in.
    • Head Room: 38.5 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 57.4 in.
    • Hip Room: 54.2 in.
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 5.0L V8
    • Power: 390 hp @ 6500 rpm
    • Torque: 369 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
    • Transmission: 7-Speed Automatic
    • Highway Fuel Economy: 20 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy: 14 mpg
    • Forced Induction: None
    • Direct Injection: No
    • Chassis
    • Layout: All Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
    • Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
    • Wheels
    • Front: 20" Aluminum
    • Front Tires: 265/50R20
    • Rear: 20" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires: 265/50R20
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: 3500 lbs
    • Payload: 1182
    • Tongue Weight: TBD

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      FX50 AWD

      • Includes FX35 AWD standard equipment
      • 390-hp 5.0-liter VVEL V8 with 369 lb-ft of torque
      • 21 x 9.5-inch, 6-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 265/45R21 V-rated all-season tires
      • Around View Monitor with Front and Rear Sonar System
      • Quilted leather-appointed seating
      • Climate-controlled front seats
      • Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System
      • Advanced Climate Control System with auto recirculation, Plasmacluster air purifier and Grape Polyphenol Filter

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      Technology Package

      • Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range)
      • Distance Control Assist (DCA)
      • Front Pre-crash Seat Belts
      • Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
      • Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
      • Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
      • Rain-sensing windshield wipers

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      Sport Package

      • Continuous Damping Control (CDC®)
      • Solid magnesium paddle shifters
      • Dark-tinted side air vents and lower door trim
      • Rear Active Steer
      • Sport-style front seats with thigh support
      • Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)

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      Roof Rail Crossbars

      • Crossbars integrate into existing roof rails for maximum utility
      • Wind-tunnel-tested design
      • Add crossbars to carry all necessary roof-rail attachments

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      Tow Package

      • Includes Hitch Receiver (Class II), Hitch Ball Mount (Class II), Hitch Ball (Class II) and 4-pin Tow Harness
      • Class II hitch components for use when towing over 5,000 lbs, and up to vehicle capacity (depending on vehicle configuration)

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      Splash Guards (4-piece set)

      • Reduces dirt spray on lower body panels while helping to prevent nicks and scratches caused by road debris
      • Adds style while helping protect your resale value
      • Contoured to match wheel openings

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      Stainless Steel Illuminated Kick Plates

      • Soft-glowing Infiniti logo along bottom of front doorsills
      • Contoured to match door openings
      • Lights up your entrance and protects the front doorsills

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      Stainless Steel Rear Bumper Protector

      • Protect your bumper from dings and scratches while enhancing the appearance of your vehicle
      • Stainless steel for a sophisticated appearance and durable wear

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      Hatch Tent

      • 10' x 10' tent with zippered, adjustable sleeve that converts the cargo area into a sleeping area
      • Equipped with 6' x 6' canopy and external rainfly
      • Two large entrance doors and large mesh windows
      • Converts easily to a stand-alone, self-contained ground tent

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      Moonroof Wind Deflector

      • Aerodynamic design helps reduce wind turbulence and noise
      • High-quality, tough acrylic construction resists UV rays to help ensure long life

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      Vehicle Cover

      • Custom vehicle cover designed to ensure a form fit
      • Constructed of strong, durable material to repel water and resist mold and mildew
      • Optional security cable with lock available for additional cost
      • Helps protect against UV rays, acid rain and other airborne contaminants
      • Machine-washable
      • Available in two variations: Mosom Plus™ and Silverguard Plus

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      Vehicle Cover Cable Lock

      • Keeps your vehicle cover secure
      • Includes black plastic-coated steel cable, lock and three keys
      • Easy to install

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      License Plate Frames

      • Provides an enhanced and finished appearance
      • Variety of finishes available
      • Constructed of stainless steel for durability

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      Infiniti Valve Stem Caps (4-piece)

      • Improves the durability of your wheel valve stems by eliminating the seizing that can occur with metal valve stem threads
      • Rigorously tested to resist salt spray and corrosion
      • Designed to be hand-tightened
      • Inert ABS plastic material helps caps screw on and off with ease
      • No interference with Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
      • Rigorously tested to resist sal spray and corrosion

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      Infiniti Chrome License Plate Frame & Valve Stem Caps Package

      • Chrome license plate frame provides an enhanced and finished appearance
      • Inert ABS plastic material helps caps screw on and off with ease
      • No interference with Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
      • Valve stem caps improve the durability of your wheel valve stems by eliminating the seizing that can occur with metal valve stem threads
      • Rigorously tested to resist salt spray and corrosion
      • Designed to be hand-tightened

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      Wheel Locks

      • Helps protect against wheel and tire theft
      • Each set contains four chrome wheel locks, one for each wheel, and a special coded wheel lock socket with a narrow-groove key pattern to provide maximum security
      • Hardened steel construction for superior durability and corrosion resistance

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      Dual DVD Head Restraint Monitors

      • Screens conveniently located for each rear passenger
      • Capable of playing two different DVDs independently or one rear passenger watching a DVD while the other rear passenger plays a video game.
      • Includes remote control and headphones

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      Cargo Organizer & Cargo Area Protector

      • Helps keep your packages and other items from moving around while driving
      • Keeps cargo area clean and helps protect it from scratches and damage
      • Constructed of heavy, durable and flexible material

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      First Aid Kit

      • Basic first aid supplies contained in a convenient, durable zippered vinyl pouch

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      All-season Floor Mats

      • Custom-made of durable and long-wearing material
      • Floor mat backing is designed to help position the mat in place
      • Driver's and front-passenger's mats secure with a grommet hole/positioning hook system

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      Emergency Road Kit

      • Basic roadside emergency supplies contained in a convenient, durable zippered nylon bag
      • Kit includes: heavy-duty jumper cables, emergency reflective triangle, flashlight with batteries and hands-free stand, duct tape, two screwdrivers, battery terminal cleaner, and compact thermal blanket

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      Seat Belt Extender

      • Adds up to 8 inches of length to existing seat belt
      • May be used for either the driver or front-passenger seat

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      Ash Cup

      • Keep things clean in your vehicle with this handy accessory
      • Designed to fit into your vehicle with ease
      • Removable for easy cleaning

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      Air Bag Anti-theft Bolts

      • Helps prevent costly air bag theft
      • Driver's and passenger’s side bolts available, sold separately
      • Unique keyed socket design provides added security
      • Retailer-installed only with key

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