Infiniti FX test drive since 2008 SUV

Flagship

On the New Year's Eve, Lexus seems to be revealed by the next version of RX. At the same time, Toyota, stopping any attempts to disclose information about the new product, is extremely unambiguously hinting that the car will leave competitors out of work. However, while she promises, competitors are already hilling customers. Including the main rival of the Infiniti brand. Following the release of the compact E, Mark also presented the new generation of FX, which, while still absolutely gray, at one time seriously patted the already certified RX, and the brand itself, by and large, appeared in Russia only because of it.
Eh, again, the Japanese overcame the new Infiniti FX with a high -quality tail of his tail in a categorically revenge, stagnantly activating the stabilization system ahead of time. Even on gravel. And it all started so well: a new platform, a new chassis, the new 400-horsepower V8 with 500 nm of torque ... possessing such a set, the crossover is probably more allowed to allow such behavior by status it was not necessary and remains ideological The flagship of the entire Infiniti model range. It is possible that it is for this reason that the crossover retained proportions and, in general, the size of the predecessor.
The Japanese do not hide that the priority task for them was the stylistic adaptation of the model, which will allow both new fans to their banners to attract, and do not scare the old ones. However, this did not prevent them from working on technology. FX is now based on the branded conditionally medium-measurement platform of Front Mid-Ship, which already stand EX, as well as M- and G-family sedans. This not only positively affected the stiffness of the body, but also provided the crossover for the almost perfect distribution of masses along the axes, which means it improved handling. And it allowed to reduce the mass. In addition, the designers completely updated the suspension, corrected the brakes of the firstborn, and put a couple of new power units under the hood of the crossover.
The base, as before, remained traditional for brand machines 3.5-liter six of the VQ series. The unit that has survived the next modernization is now developing 307 hp. At 355 nm of traction, providing a novelty with a dynamics comparable to the old FX45, with greater fuel economy. As a top silovik, the Japanese now offer a 5-liter V8 client.
The second hundred crossover with such an unit exchanges 5.8 seconds after the start of movement. In the seats of passengers here, as in the same G37, does not squeeze, but hardly anyone dares to say that this Infiniti is not dynamic enough. In addition, the engine retains the engine that is similar to the starting seizure up to maximum speeds, and then the Japanese should not be praised not for the engine, but for the box. The second generation FX received not 5-speed, like the predecessor, but a 7-speed machine, which also also equipped with a number of systems, designed not only to reconfigure the automatic transmission under a particular user, but also to optimize the transmission. That is, to make movement not only fast and comfortable, but also economical.
However, the latter indicator at the wheel of FX50 is thought last, although 18 liters for such a volume are more than acceptable for such a volume demonstrated by a route. But switching here is really invisible. The crossover starts as a trolley powerfully, but most importantly, clearly reacting to the operation of the accelerator.
By the way, it is worth noting that the new FX responds to gas is much faster than the old one, but it is new. But he still slows down with some reluctance, although the brake effectiveness in this case does not concern the almost German information pedal of the driver’s order quickly and accurately. But at the same time, it seems that even when dumping gas, the transmission continues to pull the crossover forward. Although, on the G37 equipped with the same box (from it, FX received brakes), the electronics even allowed the engine to slow down, accompanying each transition to the lower stage with a very characteristic invigorating dumbness. And a rather tangible slander. Here the slowdown is equally stable that acceleration: no significant shocks, no oscillations, nor longitudinal buildup. This behavior for most users of the novelty will surely like it more. Moreover, this is also true in relation to the Sport version, since it is installed not only a more rigid, butter, but also a damping control system. However, with gravel FX, he adequately copes without it, regularly extinguishing small irregularities. On large ones, he is practically floating. True, provided that the driver will choose the correct speed in the resonance of the suspension are quite quickly. On the asphalt, the novelty largely repeats the behavior of it, there is only more rolls
By the way, the genes of the younger brother are visible not only in behavior, but also in the style of the interior. At least if we talk about the design of the cockpit. The Japanese, of course, did not reach the banal copying, but the characteristic similarity is noticeable, as they say, with the naked eye. However, they prefer to call it a branded style of the brand. There is the same central console, crowned with a full -color monitor, the same instrument panel. While the most noticeable differences can only be attributed to the other passenger part of Kokpita and more adult steering wheel
And both rows of seats. Despite the fact that most of the FX intra -sulfate equipment is available to EX users (for example, the climate or an advanced BOSE audio system that is cleaning and ionizing air), the flagship of its compact relative is significantly superior in terms of comfort. The front seats are gorgeous, moreover, thanks to the decent settings ranges, they allow the driver to choose literally any landing. A completely comparable level of comfort will offer two inhabitants and the second row. Given the presence of ceiling (as on QX) DVD monitor, it is possible that permanent passengers will more often choose it. In principle, three will adequately accommodate here, however, in this case, basketball players in FX are better not to plant the ceiling. And you have to do something with your legs. However, it is doubtful that the newly -made owner will often use his crossover as a traveling machine not by status.

Vladimir Zhidkov

 

Source: Mkobil magazine [November/2008]