Infiniti FX test drive since 2008 SUV

Test drive Infiniti Fx50: Price for premium

In August 2008, a Russian premiere of the new generation of Bashmak was held as part of the Moscow International Motor Show. The five -year history of the model required new blood, and Nissan engineers found it. Although a completely new generation can be talked about with a stretch: rather, Infiniti FX has undergone deep restyling.
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Nissan, the new -wheel drive five -seater crossover Infiniti FX, appeared in 2003, after a couple of years, he literally blew up the secondary market for premium crossovers in Russia. The shoe, as Infiniti FX in Russia is called for its body shape, remotely reminiscent of a boot, immediately won the hearts of many lovers of modern design. The history of the car began in 2001, when its first prototype appeared. The second prototype debuted in 2002 and was as close as possible to the serial version, the world premiere of which took place in January 2003 at the Auto Show in Detroit. The first generation of Infiniti FX is designed on the FM global platform, which was used to create Infiniti G35 and Nissan Skyline.
The stiffness of the twisting body increased 1.6 times compared to the last model, but at the same time the new FX felt 90 kilograms.
The public recognition was won by an aggressive appearance, narrow predatory headlights, a huge grille of the radiator, 20-inch wheels, a swift silhouette and narrowed rear lights could leave few indifferent. And what divine sound the exhaust system betrayed! A bright extraordinary appearance, the design of which even after 5 years remains relevant and fresh, has become the main FX trump card in the fight against its classmates. And, coupled with excellent engines, high -quality interior decoration and rich configuration, the Infiniti crossover became one of the leaders in the classroom before the official arrival of this brand to the Russian market, when the gray dealers rushed to bring us stylish crossovers from North America.
The novelty is built on the same Nissan FM platform, therefore the engine remained within the wheeled base. The result is almost perfect for the crossover, the weightlifting is 54% in front and 46% in the back.
In August 2008, a Russian premiere of the new generation of Bashmak was held as part of the Moscow International Motor Show. The five -year history of the model required new blood, and Nissan engineers found it. Although a completely new generation can be talked about with a stretch: rather, Infiniti FX has undergone deep restyling. In the Russian market, the novelty is presented in two versions of FX35 with a capacity of 307 hp. And the top version of the FX50, on which we will dwell in more detail, because it was she who visited us on a test drive.
Outwardly, the new Infiniti FX50 has become more solid. A modified front bumper, a radiator grille in the style of the Monster QX56, a more embossed hood and new front wings changed the updated crossover, while maintaining the recognition of the model. The controversial point of the anterior optics, too much sliding on the sides, which is why the expression of the front of the shoe seems stupid. As for the view from the side, it should be noted an increase in the wheel discs to a 21-inch diameter, as well as the appearance of repetition repeators and chrome gills on the front wings, which, in addition to decorative, carry a functional load, improving the aerodynamic resistance coefficient. A slightly modified bumper and rear view lamps appeared on the stern. What can I say, the exterior lost in sports, but acquired more premium. Now the new FX is perceived a little differently, which will certainly give rise to a new layer of buyers, but will the old ones remain?
5.0-liter V8 with a capacity of 400 hp The 2-ton SUV accelerates to hundreds in 5.8 seconds. German classmates should be wary.
In the cabin, as is appropriate to the Infiniti brand, as in an expensive office high -quality white skin, soft plastic and pleasant wooden inserts. Perfectly provided front seats with heating and ventilation will help to find a convenient position to the driver of any complexion. The steering column adjustment is now carried out separately from the instrument panel. The central console was adjusted to the format of the entire lineup of the brand. The same climate control control unit, a corporate display of the navigation system and a round controller with a dissipation of the keys around it. The analog watches A la Bentley moved to the center of the Bose audio system, 11 speakers of which give out excellent sound. A surprise in the form of a folding ceiling screen and a DVD player is prepared for the rear passengers.
In the cabin, as is appropriate to the Infiniti brand, as in an expensive office high -quality white skin, soft plastic and pleasant wooden inserts. Perfectly provided front seats with heating and ventilation will help to find a convenient position to the driver of any complexion.
Comfort and comfort behind. A convenient, well -defiled sofa and the increased foot space will help passengers enjoy the trip in full. However, the lack of pleasant trifles in the form of heating the rear seats and the presence of its own climate control unit, to put it mildly, surprised. All Infiniti classmates are not deprived of this. Also, there was no electric drive of the trunk cover, which is present even on the younger brother EX35, not to mention rivals in the class.
In the Infiniti FX50 database is equipped with lightweight 21-inch disks of the Japanese company Enkei. Already in the standard there is a tire pressure control system. The brake mechanisms were also refined - now they do not suffer from overheating, which sinned by the previous generation FX.
Separately, we note the video cameras system located around the perimeter of the car. Thanks to them, parking turns into a mere trifle. The image transmitted from the chambers installed in the rear -view mirrors can be displayed on the display in two projections: with parallel parking to the curb, the right lower part is displayed on the screen, and when parking between cars on the display, you can design the view from above. One minus in bad weather they quickly get dirty and become completely useless.
Now the Infiniti FX50 body is painted with special varnish, capable of independently tightening small scratches.
The Infiniti FX50 received a new VK50ve engine with a branded VVEL technology operating in tandem with a phases of gas distribution phases that control the height of valve lifting. The new 5.0-liter engine develops 400 hp. And 500 nm of torque, and fuel efficiency remained approximately at the same level with the previous 340-horsepower FX45 model about 20 liters per 100 km. Acceleration to 100 km/h takes only 5.8 seconds. The new seven -speed automatic gearbox is with quickness and soft switching, in addition, now it knows how to do the nudity when moving to a step down.
The image transmitted from the video cameras installed in front, from behind and in the rear view mirrors helps to surpass the parking into a nothing trifle. The view from the cameras located in the mirrors can be displayed on the display in two projections: with parallel parking to the border, the right lower part is displayed on the screen, and when parking between cars on the display, you can design a view of the top.
On the road, FX behavior has changed towards premium. Sudden, in sporting clear reactions to the movement of the steering wheel became more impressive. Infiniti FX50 on 21-inch wheels still perceives each fossa and junction close to the heart, and the bedridden should be traveled, the rear passengers risk jumping out of seat belts. Loss of severity is the best characteristic of the controllability of the new Infiniti FX. Otherwise, the Bashmak still writes almost perfectly to the high -speed arc, holds a straight line perfectly and clearly follows all the instructions of the driver. The 400-horsepower engine is ready to shoot at any speed and speed. With noise insulation, they clearly worked: now in FX silence under any conditions. But where is that formidable roar of the release system during the acceleration that accompanied us on the previous FX45? Now in the cabin only the voice of the eight cylinders orchestra is heard.
Loss of severity is the best characteristic of the controllability of the new Infiniti FX. Otherwise, the Bashmak still writes almost perfectly to the high -speed arc, holds a straight line perfectly and clearly follows all the instructions of the driver.
A more powerful engine, a cool viewing chambers, a luxurious interior and even a system for active stabbing of the rear wheels (in Sport configuration) have appeared in the new FX. But the former excitement, constant provocation to exploits, the formidable roar of the exhaust system and the severity of reactions were replaced by more smoothed premium features, comfort and impositions, which undoubtedly increased the status of the new Infiniti FX in the class of Luxury Crossovers. However, there is no more former personality and excitement. Despite this, with the beginning of the official expansion of the Infiniti division in the Russian market, the FX crossover is the most profitable price offer in its segment. The BMW and Mercedes-Benz model, like the top Volkswagen Touareg, is equivalent in equipment and characteristics, which makes an Infiniti crossover one of the class leaders.
The new Infiniti FX is equipped with a premium car is equipped with a non -cloth access system and an engine start button. The luggage compartment with a volume of 376 liters does not shine with spaciousness, and the rear door of the rear door is not available at all. There are plenty of places and comfort on the back sofa, but passengers on the gallery are deprived of their own climate control and heating seats.
Russian official dealers offer Infiniti FX35 in the basic equipment of Elegance for 1,952,000 rubles. The Premium version with an entertainment DVD system, active cruise control and 21-inch discs will cost 2,045,000 rubles. The surcharge for navigation is 66,000 thousand rubles. The FX50 tested in the Premium configuration costs 2,394,100 rubles, and the Sport version with the Active Choil of the Rear Wheel, changed by the rigidity of the suspension with the Sport mode and the extended adjustments of the driver’s chairs are more expensive than 82,000 rubles.
What can I say, the exterior lost in sports, but acquired more premium. Now the new FX is perceived a little differently, which will certainly give rise to a new layer of buyers, but will the old ones remain?
Ruslan Galimov
 
 
 

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Condo -powerful price
Controllability
Salon finish
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Tough ANITVACE
Lack of some obvious options
 
  
The price of the tested car is 2,394,100 rubles
Complete the test of the tested car
2 front airbags
2 side airbags
inflatable safety curtains
ABS anti-blocking brake system
EBD-electronic system distribution system
BA system for emergency braking
VDC system of dynamic stabilization of the car
TCS-converting system
AFS system of adaptive road lighting
Cruise Control- a system for maintaining constant speed
RAS system of active stealing rear wheels
TPMS air control system in tires
Alarm with an immobilizer of the Infiniti car
Intelligent Key (chip key) system
AVM system - 4 viewing cameras projecting a volume picture of a car on a monitor during parking
Double-zone climate control with an automatic air recirculation mode and Plasma Cluster system (ionizer and air purifier)
Salon finishing by natural wood (maple)
7-speed automatic transmission with manual switch
Leather upholstery of the salon
9-inch color ceiling screen
A DVD player with a remote control rifle in the central console
BOSE audio system with AM/FM, RDS ranges, a 6 CDs CDS chainer, with 11 speakers and volumetric sounds Driver Audio Stage, a capacity of 329 watts
Russian navigation system with a sensory display with a DVD disk
Integrated Bluetooth system
Adaptive cruise control
Front seats with heated and ventilation
Luke with electric drive
On-board computer
Front and rear parking sensors
Infiniti controller with a 7-inch display for an audio system, climate control and reminders about the need for maintenance
Bi-xenon headlights with an auto-regulation level of inclination.
Washers of headlights
21 alloy wheels
Specifications
Body
Type of body crossover
The number of places 5
Trunk volume, l 376
Equipped mass, kg 2098
Complete mass, kg -
Length, mm 4865
Width, mm 1925
Height, mm 1650
Wheel base, mm 2885
Road clearance, mm 184
Engine
Basin type with distributed fuel injection
The location in front is longitudinally
Location and number of cylinders V8
Working volume, cm 5026
Cylinder diameter/piston stroke, mm -
Compression ratio -
The number of valves per cylinder 4
Maximum power, L.S./О/min 400/6500
Maximum torque, NM/rpm 500/4400
Transmission
Gearbox 7-speed automatic with manual switching function
The drive is complete
The front suspension is independent, two -winged, with a reptile stabilizer
The rear suspension is independent, multi -link, with a reptile stabilizer
Front brakes Disco ventilated
Rear brakes Disco ventilated
Tires 265/45 R21
Dynamics
Maximum speed, km/h 250
Acceleration time 0-100 km/h, with 5.8
Fuel consumption, l/100 km
city cycle 18.3
country cycle 9.6
mixed cycle 12.8
Fuel tank capacity, l 90
Fuel AI-95 gasoline

 

Source: Carclub.ru