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Review of the Infiniti JX – Edmunds.com

May 15, 2012 by ·

Edmunds.com Review of the Infiniti JX

First we wondered why Infiniti needed another three-row SUV in its lineup. It seemed like one behemoth tugboat hauler — the V8-powered QX model — was enough. But the 2013 Infiniti JX is a new endeavor altogether. Simply, Infiniti grew tired of watching competitors like Acura, Buick and Lexus siphon off customers looking for a family-friendly luxury crossover.

Stretched longer and wider over the Nissan Murano platform underneath, the Infiniti JX hits all the sweet spots for active parenting. It seats seven and features second-row seats that tilt and slide nearly 6 inches forward and back, offering plenty of legroom and making third-row access a breeze. Combined passenger and cabin space is generous, and the interior features top-grade materials. The JX also features Infiniti’s latest safety advances, including systems that help you avoid blind-spot collisions or incidents while backing up.

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Your Infiniti Personal Assistant

May 3, 2012 by · Leave a Comment

Infiniti Personal Assistant at Grubbs Infiniti  At Grubbs Infiniti we are always looking for ways to make the auto buying process or servicing of your Infiniti vehicle easier for our customers.  Whether it’s picking up your vehicle for service or bringing a test drive to you (That’s Valet Plus) we are trying to make your experience with Infiniti a great one.

Now Infiniti is making the lives of Infiniti owners easier by offering a personal assistant with the purchase of each new vehicle.

Need to know what the best Italian restaurant is in DFW? Need movie times or directions to your dinner party? Instead of spending time searching the Internet or just guessing you can now use the Infiniti Personal Assistant to do all of that for you with the press of a button.

Infiniti Personal Assistant (IPA) provides new Infiniti owners 24-hour access to Anything, Anytime, Anywhere all at the push of a button! From information requests such as directory assistance, weather forecasts and dining recommendations to performing tasks on the caller’s behalf, Infiniti Personal Assistant is always there!
Every new Infiniti vehicle comes with 4 years of unlimited access to Infiniti Personal Assistant which once connected, the live helpers are able to offer up answers, advice or assistance on topics ranging from:

  • Directory Assistance and Driving Directions
  • City Guides
  • Weather Forecasts
  • Dining Suggestions and Reservations
  • Movie Times and Reviews
  • Travel Arrangements
  • Emergency Assistance
  • Schedule Reminders
  • Stock Market Information
  • Sports Scores and Stats, General Trivia Answers
  • Consumer Product Reviews and Price Comparisons

Here are a few reviews of the Infiniti Personal Assistant:

Autoblog.com
Infiniti is looking for ways to make your life easier, and not just with the continued improvement of its vehicles, either. In fact, the automaker has just launched a new service called Infiniti Personal Assistant, and it puts a team of professionals at your beck and call 24 hours a day.

Car and Driver 
The Infiniti Personal Assistant is a 24-hour concierge service accessed via owners’ phones—through Bluetooth when in the car—and manned by “Task Assistance Agents” who the company claims are ready to answer nearly any question you may have. Ok, we doubt the agents can fix marriages or give insight into the finer points of disposing of a corpse, but they can dole out directions and provide phone-number lookups, weather forecasts, dining suggestions (agents can make restaurant reservations and even prepare travel arrangements), stock market and sports updates, and even product reviews and price comparisons. Yeah, we’re kind of skeptical of the last bit, too. Naturally, the service also includes emergency assistance, but it’s unclear if it automatically dials for help in the case of a collision, as does Ford’s SYNC 911 Assist.

For more information visit the link:
http://www.infinitipersonalassistant.com/

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Infiniti Timeline on Wikipedia

April 24, 2012 by · Leave a Comment

While looking for some information on the evolution of the Infiniti QX56 I came across a great info graphic on Wikipedia that details the Timeline of all Infiniti vehicles.

If you have ever seen an Infiniti G20 or Infiniti Q45 and wondered what ever  happened to that model you can see on the Timeline when it was introduced, phased out or transitioned to a new model.

This Timeline of Infiniti vehicles has links to each vehicle’s Wikipedia page and some great information about each vehicle.  Check out the original Wikipedia page for the image with the links embedded.

 

 

Here are a few of the links to some of the other popular Infiniti pages on Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infiniti_QX
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infiniti_EX
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infiniti_JX
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infiniti_M#Fourth_generation_.282011.E2.80.93.29 

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2013 Infiniti JX Named to Ward’s 10 Best Interiors for 2012 List

April 16, 2012 by · Leave a Comment

FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — The all-new 2013 Infiniti JX luxury crossover has been on sale in the United States for less than a month but it has already picked up its first major media award – being named to WardsAuto.com and WardsAuto World magazine’s prestigious Ward’s 10 Best Interiors list for 2012.

Innovative 2nd Row Seat, Premium Materials and Meticulous Craftsmanship Cited in First of Many Expected Awards for Recently Introduced 7-Passenger Luxury Crossover -

 “The Infiniti JX carries over and improves on the excellent interior design language we saw in the M sedan a few years ago and in the QX SUV last year. The WardsAuto editors find the JX to be an ideal blend of premium wood, sumptuous leather and judiciously applied brushed aluminum trim. The entire interior feels meticulously crafted,” Ward’s editorial staff wrote in announcing the selection of the Infiniti JX.

“The value proposition is tremendous: $54,800 for a stylish, well-appointed 7-passenger cross/utility vehicle that still feels remarkably car-like and has a panoramic roof that fills the entire cabin with natural light. And climbing into the third row is no trouble at all thanks to the ingenious sliding, folding-clamshell second-row seats,” they continued.

The 2013 Infiniti JX luxury crossover is available now at Infiniti retailers nationwide. Pricing starts at $40,450 USD for the Infiniti JX35 FWD and $41,550 USD for the Infiniti JX35 AWD, including standard leather-appointed seating and innovative multi-mode middle seat that provides entry to the 3rd row without removing a 2nd row child seat.

The full article on the awards will be available in the May issue and online at WardsAuto.com on April 30th. The award will be presented at a ceremony in Dearborn, Mich. on May 17th.

“The initial response to the new Infiniti JX from consumers and media has been tremendous and we’re thrilled by the early recognition from WardsAuto World,” said Infiniti Americas Vice President Ben Poore. “We believe the JX’s hospitality features are unmatched in the segment and it’s great to have this important third party validation right out of the box.”

Vehicles are selected to the Ward’s 10 Best Interiors list after an intensive evaluation of dozens of nominated vehicles, each judged in areas such as materials, ergonomics, safety, the human-machine interface, comfort, fit-and-finish, overall value and aesthetics.

About Infiniti

Infiniti offers a full-line of luxury performance automobiles, including the G Coupe, Sedan and Convertible, M sedan, EX and FX crossovers, and the QX full-size SUV. More information about Infiniti and its Total Ownership Experience® can be found at www.InfinitiUSA.com.

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Infiniti LE Concept on Pinterest

April 16, 2012 by · Leave a Comment

“What is Pinterest?

Think of Pinterest as a virtual pinboard — a place where you can create collections of things you love and “follow” collections created by people with great taste.  Why is Grubbs Infiniti on Pinterest? Well, we love the way our Infiniti vehicles look and want to share them with you and see what other Infiniti fans post.

Here is a collection of pins we put together for the recent launch of the Infiniti LE Concept.  Pin, re-pin, like and share!

Infiniti LE Electric Concept

Infiniti LE Electric Concept

Infiniti LE Electric Concept

 

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Infiniti LE Concept – A Vision of Zero Emission Luxury

April 12, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Infiniti LE Concept – A Vision of Zero Emission Luxury Revealed at New York International Auto Show

“In a future that holds an increasing consumption of natural
resources, we will advance our sustainable mobility leadership and expand our EV market penetration with new electric vehicles such as the Infiniti LE Concept,” said Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn. “Infiniti is well positioned to deliver the objectives for a sustainable future, relying on our capable, hard-working and motivated team members around the world. We are a challenger.”
Among the key features and innovations of the Infiniti LE Concept are:

  • Luxury sedan style, combining signature Infiniti design cues with EV aerodynamic efficiency
  • Exceptional acceleration and re-acceleration, providing a new level of luxury driving experience
  • Leading-edge compact Lithium-ion battery technology
  • Smart hospitality, featuring a quiet, luxurious Infiniti interior and next-gen Infiniti Connection, Infiniti Personal Assistant and EV connected services
  • Innovative, intuitive home-based Wireless Charging System with Intelligent Park Assist

“As a ‘production intent’ concept, most of what you see in the LE Concept will become a reality, including its zero emission powertrain, advanced telematics, cutting-edge design, advanced connected services and premium appointments,” said Infiniti Americas Vice President Ben Poore. “Infiniti believes the future of luxury is sustainable luxury and we intend to continue taking a leadership role, building on the foundation set by our advanced Infiniti M Hybrid and high-mpg Infiniti JX luxury crossover.”

First and Foremost an Infiniti
From inception, the LE Concept has been designed as a pure Infiniti, rather than as an electric vehicle with luxury appointments. The vehicle is also substantial in form – about the same overall length as an Infiniti G Sedan – supporting Infiniti’s belief that zero emission does not have to mean small. The Infiniti LE Concept does not compromise either roominess or comfort, which is why it starts with an advanced luxury-styled sedan body, not a converted hatchback.

“The LE Concept’s bold exterior is defined by its underlying high performance. It is first and foremost an Infiniti, born of our philosophy of Inspired Performance. Rather than taking an EV and adding an Infiniti badge, we are taking an Infiniti and removing the tailpipe,” explained Poore. “Infiniti is all about challenging convention, which this vehicle does – proving that luxury at the next level can be both gorgeous and zero emission.”

The LE Concept’s dramatic exterior blends distinctive Infiniti design cues, such as its double-arch grille and crescent-cut rear-pillar, with EV aerodynamic efficiency to create a sleek, emotional silhouette. The strong shoulder line, which directs the eye from front to rear, expresses a dynamic, elegant flowing movement. The beautifully balanced proportions represent an efficient dynamic form as a new definition of luxury.

A number of design features contribute to the coefficient of drag of 0.25, which aids driving range, including the aluminum-alloy wheels with aero treatment, the high rear deck, rear aero diffuser and aero side fin spoilers with integrated illumination. The large front grille features a solid finisher and a charge port hidden under the illuminated center Infiniti emblem. The deep-skirted front fascia includes an aero fin spoiler with illumination. The iconic Infiniti LED headlights and taillights echo the design direction of Infiniti’s recent Infiniti Essence and EMERG-E concepts.

Special illumination located under the rear diffuser illustrates the positioning of the wireless charger. The already dramatic exterior is accentuated by blue LED lighting that flows around the lower panels. Distinctive Infiniti EV Blue paint is adopted to enhance the sense of Infiniti EV-ness on the door handles and wheels.

“The LE Concept exterior is shaped to maximize its aerodynamic efficiency, yet it doesn’t scream ‘electric vehicle.’ The design priorities are on visibility, hospitality and utility – and, of course, Infiniti-ness,” said Poore. “The same can be said of the interior, which takes advantage of the low-noise drivetrain to provide the tranquil quietness of a living room, though one that offers far more exhilaration and mobility.”

The Infiniti LE Concept’s efficient EV platform maximizes interior space by placing the batteries under the passenger compartment floor. This positioning helps provide a low vehicle center of gravity for enhanced handling and maximizes trunk room, without compromising front or rear seat passenger legroom or comfort. Beyond its advanced packaging, the real beauty of the interior design is its “smart hospitality” – combining a luxurious Infiniti environment with next-generation instrumentation, driver interface and connectivity.

The LE Concept interior is anchored by its Infiniti signature double-wave layout, which flows seamlessly from instrument panel to the center console and down the cabin sides – embracing driver and passengers in a generous, energetic space. The double-wave design is highlighted by special soft LED Infiniti EV Blue lighting that flows in two waves from front to back, while the center console forms a strong anchor line that penetrates the interior space. The center console finisher adds a touch of EV-ness though use of a “Hamon” (ripple) design. A sculpted shift knob comfortably controls the LE Concept’s drive system.

Infiniti-EV meters combine modern digital display and timeless analog gauges, creating an atmosphere of both exclusivity and futuristic design. The center cluster features an innovative connected twin display powered by an Intel Atom™ processor. The twin display will offer Infiniti LE drivers access to the kinds of information that EV drivers will appreciate such as a dynamic range calculator that will use onboard and cloud based data. As the public charging station network expands, the on-board database will be kept current. And on compatible charger networks, the driver will be able to confirm real time charger availability.

The elegant, bolstered seat and door trim design also comes from traditional roots, inspired by the “Eriashi” (collar) of a Japanese kimono. The seats are covered in a suede-and-mesh fabric with violet accents, and semi-aniline leather sides. The unique interior color combination of blush violet for upper portions and light white for lower also reinforces the vehicle’s Infiniti EV-ness.

“Today’s luxury EV intenders expect their EV to be a luxury vehicle first, with advanced technology, cutting-edge design and premium appointments,” said Poore. “The Infiniti LE Concept delivers in every dimension, welcoming driver and passenger as guests, much as you’d expect in the owners’ homes.”

An Engaging Driving Experience
As a fusion of hospitality and Inspired Performance, the Infiniti LE Concept is designed to stimulate, not sedate. Targeting “impressive EV acceleration without sacrificing the range,” the engineering team behind the LE Concept’s e-powertrain sought a silent, smooth response for both accelerating from a start and re-accelerating, such as merging onto freeways or changing lanes. Torque of 240 lb-ft is instantly available immediately at all times. The Infiniti LE Concept’s battery system is a proven laminated 24 kWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) design with a ChaDeMo DC50kW quick charger.

“A luxury car for a new generation of sustainable luxury buyers must not compromise on performance. Buyers want ‘green,’ but won’t settle for any aspect of the driving experience being less than that of their current luxury vehicles,” explained Poore. “For those who have never driven a modern EV, the immediate full-torque response when you step on the accelerator is amazing. It empowers you, without overpowering you – though the temptation is always there to leave drivers in the next lane behind.”

A smooth, comfortable ride is provided by the e-platform’s high body stiffness (with rigid-mounted battery frame), front independent strut/rear torsion beam suspension with double-piston shock absorbers. Handling is enhanced by the low noise, vibration and harshness e-powertrain, along with the low center of gravity and concentration of vehicle weight in the center of the vehicle

Customizable Connected System, Home Wireless Charging
The Infiniti LE Concept’s connectivity to the outside world includes the next generation of Infiniti Connection features, such as Infiniti Personal Assistant 24-hour concierge service, navigation, and POI search.

The IT system, which includes a large twin display, is easy to operate. The twin display offers drivers all of the information they want, displayed in the right place. The system can also be used to pre-heat or pre-cool the vehicle at pre-set times, synchronize with web calendars and search for local charging stations. The system will be capable of reserving charging stations at public venues such as malls or ballparks (once the appropriate infrastructure is in place).

“These advanced connectivity features and services will help mitigate range and charging concerns among new sustainable luxury buyers,” said Poore. “Along with no trade-offs for luxury performance or hospitality, we believe that sustainable luxury should be intuitive, not intrusive.”

In terms of charging, the Infiniti LE Concept is equipped to utilize an integrated charging port, a DC Fast Charge option and an advanced Wireless Charging System.

“In keeping with the Infiniti challenger mentality, the LE Concept includes a built-in Wireless Charging System, which we expect to be the first home-based wireless charging system if adapted for the production version,” said Poore. “All you have to do is park your vehicle over the charging pad with no need to connect cables.”

The system’s non-contact charging is via inductive energy flow, with a coil safely encased on the garage floor. The primary coil is connected to the energy source, which then creates a magnetic field that excites electric current in a second coil in the LE Concept. The high-frequency charging, controlled by the twin display or smartphone, is safe for children and pets and can be installed easily in a home garage.

In addition, taking inspired technology a step beyond, the Infiniti LE Concept features an Intelligent Park Assist with Around View™ Monitor to easily align the vehicle in the proper position over the wireless charging coil. The system uses e-steering, with full forward and backward capability, along with a 360-degree view of the surrounding area.

It also bookmarks the parking place in GPS so that once the vehicle enters the garage, for example, the navigation system will automatically switch to Around View™ Monitor and the system is ready to park the car.

“With the Wireless Charging and Intelligent Park Assist, there are no cables, no maintenance and no concern about the perfect alignment of vehicle and charger,” said Poore. “So, on top of no longer having to pump gas, you will no longer have to connect charging cables.”

Becoming a Reality
“For those who wonder how a zero emission vehicle like the Infiniti LE Concept will fit into their lifestyles, the answer is simple: perfectly. With a range of current and future stainable vehicles faithful to the Infiniti promise of Inspired Performance, Infiniti is well positioned for the growing demand for clean, efficient and exciting vehicles,” concluded Ghosn. “In a rapidly changing world, Infiniti is well ahead of the game.”

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