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The bionic cheetah.
2005 FX35 Review Summary & Specifications
The Infiniti FX is the sports car of SUVs. It drives and rides like a sports sedan. It's no good for driving off road but works really well on winding mountain roads. It comes stuffed with the latest in active safety and passive safety. State of the art technology includes a rear-view camera, cruise control that senses traffic ahead, a key that can automatically unlocks the doors when you approach the car, plus an amazing stereo and a DVD video player for back-seat riders. If you're looking for a unique, road-burning, high-style luxury SUV, the Infiniti FX is one of a kind.New Car Test Drive editor Mitch McCullough is based in Southern California.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Infiniti FX35 RWD ($34,750); FX35 AWD ($36,250); FX45 AWD ($45,250) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve variable valve timing V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic with manual shift program |
| Engines (optional) | 280-hp 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6; 315-hp 4.5-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS with Brake Assist and electronic brake force distribution (EBD), electronic stability control, dual-stage front airbags, front side-impact airbags, front and rear roof-mounted side-curtain airbags, front active head restraints, front seatbelt pretensioners |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | rear camera, Lane Departure Warning |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Kanagawa, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-647-7261 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.infiniti.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 34750 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Infiniti FX35 2WD ($34,750) |
| Standard Equipment | power mirrors, windows and front seats; remote keyless entry; tilt-telescoping steering wheel/gauge package; dual-zone climate control with microfiltration; split folding and reclining rear seats; traction control; stability control; high-intensity discharge headlights; 18-inch wheels |
| Destination Charge | 590 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Touring Package ($2,900) includes leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, driver's memory seat, power lumbar support, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, heated outside mirrors, power sunroof, 300-watt Bose audio system w 6-CD in-dash and 11 speakers, HomeLink universal transceiver, black roof rails, cargo cover and cargo net |
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| Price as Tested | 38240 |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 280 @ 6200 |
| Torque | 270 @ 4800 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/23 |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 189.1/75.8/65.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 38.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.6/54.3/43.9 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.3/55.0/35.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 64.5 |
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| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPerson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multilink, coil springs |
| Ground Clearance | 7.6 |
| Curb Weight | 4110 |
| Stock Tires | P265/60R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 |
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