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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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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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The FCG List: M Makes Top Safety Picks Among 2011 Luxury Large Cars

September 14, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

Infiniti M37/M56

Infiniti (and many reviewers) classify the M series as a mid-size car, but the IIHS regards it as large and affords it Top Safety Pick status. Nevertheless, the all-new 2011 Infiniti M37 and M56 are luxury performance sedans offering the latest safety technology to protect occupants: blind spot warning and blind spot intervention systems, forward collision warning,  intelligent all-wheel drive (AWD), intelligent brake assist, distance control assist (an industry first), and lane departure warning and lane departure prevention systems. These are in addition to eight standard airbags.

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Inifiniti M finally gets an invite to the dance

August 4, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

Inifiniti M finally gets an invite to the dance
August 2, 2010
BY JEFF TAYLOR – SearchChicago-Autos Correspondent
The previous generation Infiniti M sedan was a luxury car on the outside looking in.

The shindig was going full bore with Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, BMW and Audi having a great time mingling with luxury car buyers, but the previous Infiniti M was not part of the festivities.

For 2011 Infiniti worked hard to secure an invitation for the M sedans. On sale now, the M sedans offer two party favors: M37 (V-6) and M56 (V-8) with standard rear-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive. I tested these versions recently at a new model introduction and I have to say Infiniti is now part of the “in” crowd.

The M line begins with a base price of $46,250 (M37 RWD) and tops out at $60,050 (M56x AWD) before options are added.

For 2011 I have to say that Infiniti designers really crafted a new exterior design that is more expressive, appealing and luxurious than the previous model.

The new M design features the signature Infiniti double-arch upright grille, crystal-prism headlights, sharp-looking aluminum-alloy wheels and finishes with a wavelike trunk that Infiniti says acts like a spoiler to increase down force.

Buyers who select the optional sport package ($3,650) will receive (among other items) a unique front fascia, dark finish grille, dark headlight surrounds and 20-inch wheels and tires that would look at home on a sports car.

For 2011 the M wheelbase of 114.2 inches remains the same as last year’s model; however width has been expanded by 1.5 inches (72.6 inches), length increases marginally by 0.6-inch (194.7 inches) and overall height drops by 0.3-inch (59.1 inches).

Inside, the M’s interior has taken a big leap forward with a renewed emphasis on luxury and not sport. Infiniti has liberally fitted the interior with high-quality wood trim, supple leather and soft-touch pieces and reduced the heavy plastic content of the previous model.

A high-tech instrument panel features Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges, and a center-mounted LCD screen dominates the dash with supporting controls arranged below. The screen features great graphics and it is easy to navigate through. Overall the design is fresh, rich looking and has a high level of fit and finish.

Some of the standard technology features on the 2011 M include Bluetooth hands-free phone system, HomeLink universal transceiver, Infiniti intelligent key with illuminated push button ignition and rearview monitor. The intelligent key remembers the last used climate control, audio and navigation settings. An entry/exit assist system for the driver’s seat and steering wheel, heated front seats, sequential welcome lighting illuminated entry system and dual-zone automatic temperature help round out the M’s passenger pampering.

Some of the available options I was able to experience included a next-generation Infiniti hard drive navigation system, Bose studio surround premium audio system, and intelligent cruise control (full-speed range).

Infiniti provided us with comparative models and after a little evaluation I concluded that the M’s seating, interior layout and level of luxury was on par with the rest of the party. Drivers and front passengers have plenty of shoulder and headroom – even with the power moon roof.

A wide center console steals some legroom, but dual front-passenger 10-way power seat adjustment helps. Rear seat comfort and legroom is fine for two outboard passengers, but the center seat rider loses precious legroom due to drive shaft intrusion. The sloping roofline and smaller windows conspire to enclose rear passengers.

The word “blistering” best describes the power increases Infiniti worked into the two M versions. The M37 features a high-revving 330-horsepower 3.7-liter V-6 engine – a 9 percent increase over 2010. Not enough for you? Well then step right up to the M56 with a mighty 420-horsepower 5.6-liter V-8 – a 95-horsepower increase over last year. Torque for the M56 is way up, increasing 24 percent to 417 pound-feet at 4,400 rpm.

Both the M37 and M56 engines are backed with an advanced seven-speed automatic transmission offering a manual-shift mode, optional paddle shifters and rev-matching. This is an ultra smooth unit; the paddle shifters were responsive and thankfully did not exhibit a “light switch” feeling while flipping through the gears.

Infiniti’s drive mode selector is a sophisticated four-mode driver-selectable control for throttle and transmission mapping that helps optimize vehicle performance. The selector also adjusts the four-wheel active steer settings when buyers opt for the sport package ($3,650). Active trace control adjusts engine torque and the control of braking at each of the four wheels to help enhance cornering performance.

An eco pedal provides driver feedback to help to drivers maximize fuel economy. On that subject, the M37 checks in with Environmental Protection Agency numbers of 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway – increases of 1 mpg over last year. As you would expect, the EPA numbers for the more powerful M56 are lower, but they are respectable at 16 mpg city and 25 mpg highway – an increase of 4 mpg highway over the previous model.

The driving experience begins in the rear, where the M rolls the power off. All-wheel drive is available on both the M37 and M56. The M sedans use an advanced front midship platform, which Infinity designed to set the engine behind the front axle to create a more favorable front-to-rear weight balance.

The previous generation’s independent double-wishbone design in front and multilink independent system in the rear is carried over from the previous generation along with the front and rear stabilizer bars. Infiniti revised the rear suspension geometry and the ride is a little firmer with less give this time around.

Infiniti adds a high level of technology to the driving experience with lane departure warning and lane departure prevention systems, distance control assist, intelligent brake assist with forward collision warning and front pre-crash seat belts.

On the curvy roads Infiniti mapped out for the program I was able to open up the M37 and spirited M56. Both cars return a very satisfying driving experience – crisp, controlled and responsive – wrapped with a high level of luxury and passenger pampering.

The 2011 Infiniti M37 and M56 sedans will not dethrone the BMW 5 Series or Jaguar XF, but they will run with the Audi A6, Mercedes E-Class competitors and stay ahead of the Lincoln MKS and upstart Hyundai Genesis.

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Comparison: 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe vs 2010 Infiniti G37 Coupe

July 22, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

The last time the Infiniti G37 Coupe went head-to-head against a competitor in an MT test, it scored an upset victory against the longtime luxury sport coupe champ, the BMW 3 Series. That was approximately three years ago. Since then, the G has received several incremental improvements. So when we found both a 2010 G37 two-door and Cadillac’s new 2011 CTS Coupe in our garage at the same time — similarly equipped, at that — we decided to pit the two against each other in a good-old-fashioned vehicular duel.

The G37, meanwhile, focuses more on the sports aspect. It has sportier seats that feature adjustable bolsters in the back as well as the pad, along with a pad extender. It has column-mounted paddle shifters that feel like they were designed to be there from the start, as opposed to the Cadillac’s steering wheel-mounted “buttons” that come off as an afterthought. It has more power, too. Its 3.7-liter V-6 is good for 330 horsepower, while the Cadillac’s 3.6-liter mill puts out “just” 304 horsepower. (The Cadillac does enjoy a 3 pound-foot advantage in the torque department.) The Infiniti achieves slightly better fuel economy than the Cadillac, but it requires premium while the CTS gulps regular unleaded.

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2010 Infiniti G37 Coupe Sport, an AW Drivers Log

July 8, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

MANAGING EDITOR BOB GRITZINGER: This has to be the next best thing to a BMW 3-series or an Audi A4 on the market today. Assuming you consider either of the German makes the gold standard in this segment, you might want to give some thought to saving a satchel of cash to get nearly the same level of performance in this Infiniti.

The car is true to the Sport moniker, with a tight powertrain and taut suspension that makes it into a road rocket for the regular guy. It feels and drives a lot like a Nissan 370Z, with a back seat and trunk 2010 Infiniti G37 Coupe Sportthrown in. The shifter action and clutch take-up are near perfect, while the steering offers good road feel and is dialed in for instant response. The brakes are spectacular, and the suspension supremely manages to keep the car flat on hard corners and balanced even when you have to dump the throttle under hard acceleration.

If there’s a negative, it’s that the engine is far raspier than the precision sewing-machine smoothness of either German competitor (but especially the inline-six BMW), but the Infiniti powertrain gives up nothing in power and responsiveness.

Oh, and the cupholders are right out of some old German product playbook–that is to say, nearly unusable. Leave the coffee at home and just drive.

ART DIRECTOR KEN ROSS: I like the way Infiniti has carried the look of the G35 into the G37 and pushed it a little further. The interior is an upgrade from the G35, being comfortable but with too many controls on the center console. If you owned the car you would get used to it quickly, but half of the knobs and buttons could go away with a better design. One other small annoyance is that the lane-departure warning system should be an option to turn on when you want it; it should not be on by default.

Acceleration is very good; even loaded to the hilt it powers up well. Handling and ride feel is subpar on either the Sport or the Comfort setting. And I disagree with Bob on the steering. I found it unresponsive and slow and noticed lots of body roll when driving with either of those suspension settings on.

2010 Infiniti G37 Coupe Sport

Base Price: $41,265

As-Tested Price: $43,485

Drivetrain: 3.7-liter V6; RWD, six-speed manual

Output: 330 hp @ 7,000 rpm, 270 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm

Curb Weight: 3,636 lb

Fuel Economy (EPA/AW): 20/20.2 mpg

Options: Navigation package with Infiniti hard-drive navigation system with touch screen, DVD video playback, 3D building graphics, birdview, lane guidance, speed-limit advisory, streaming audio via Bluetooth, satellite traffic and weather, restaurant reviews, Infiniti voice recognition, 9.3GB hard drive ($1,850); R-Spec high-friction brake pads ($370)

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