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The sleek EX35 is waht Infiniti likes to call a coupe-crossover, although it is really a compact five-door softroader. Powered by a 3.5-litre V6, it comes with a standard five-speed automatic and all-wheel-drive. It has an excellent leather interior, power front seats, 17-inch or 18-inch alloy wheels, sunroof, automatic headlamps, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, power tilt and telescopic wheel, six-CD/MP3 Bose stereo, power mirrors, stability control, and an advanced front-side-curtain airbag system. There is no low-range gearing as the EX35 sits low and the chassis is tuned for on-road dynamics. The FX35
also comes with nifty features such as intelligent keyless entry and start, as well as a seven-inch colour display with Infiniti controller for the trip computer and additional vehicle information, including the Infiniti DVD navigation system. But the most interesting feature by far is the around-view parking system that uses four cameras to simulate a 360-degree image of what is around the vehicle, thereby making parking easier in tight spots.
The fancy FX35 aims to please city-going rich folks. Powered
by a 3.5-litre V6, it comes with a standard five-speed automatic and a sporting
chassis. It has a leather interior, power
driver’s and passenger seats, 18-inch alloy wheels, sunroof, automatic headlamps, aluminium roof
rails, rearview monitor,
Bluetooth hands-free phone system, power tilt and telescopic wheel, 300-watt
six-CD/MP3 Bose stereo with ten speakers, power mirrors and an advanced airbag system.
The FX’s on-demand all-wheel-drive system, known as ATTESA E-TS, or Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All Electronic
Torque Split, runs at 99 per cent rear wheel bias under most conditions. When
slip is detected, up to 50 per cent power goes to the front wheels, but there is
no low-range gearing. The FX35
also comes with automatic rear hatch
closure assist system, four-wheel ventilated disc brakes, aluminium interior
trim, dual-zone climate control, information
display monitor, and three-spoke leather-wrapped wheel with audio controls.
Competitors:
BMW X5
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Price Range
Dhs 177000 -
186000 (US$ 48200 - 50700)
Body Styles
5-door
wagon
Weight (kg)
1917
Version
Performance
Engine
Gearbox
Power (hp)
Torque (Nm)
Fuel Econ (l/100km)
0-100 kph (sec)
Top Speed (kph)
3.5 V6 4WD
5A
280
366
12.2
8.0
219
Good
Striking
looks, good power, road handling
Bad
Useless
off-road, cargo room relative to its size
Infiniti G35
The G35 is
a fairly luxurious rear-wheel-drive honest-to-goodness sports sedan. It uses an
upgraded 3.5-litre V6 with a five-speed automatic
transmission. Its platform is the corporate front-midship, which it shares with the
Nissan 350Z. Features include a restyled exterior, luxury suspension tuning, upgraded interior
materials, 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, Xenon headlamps,
heated mirrors, LED taillights, folding rear seat with trunk pass-through,
heated leather seats with eight-way driver and four-way passenger power
adjustment, leather-wrapped wheel, automatic climate control, six-CD stereo with
seven speakers and wheel-mounted controls, cruise control, automatic headlamps,
auto-dimming rearview mirror, power windows and variable intermittent wipers. Available options include a rear spoiler, power sunroof, rosewood interior
trim, dual HVAC controls and a DVD-based navigation system. Safety features
include the usual multitude of airbags, ABS brakes and other electronic nannies.
Competitors:
BMW 3-Series
Cadillac CTS
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Price Range
Dhs 134000 - 150000 (US$
36400 - 40800)
Body Styles
4-door
sedan
Weight (kg)
1590 -
1608
Version
Performance
Engine
Gearbox
Power (hp)
Torque (Nm)
Fuel Econ (l/100km)
0-100 kph (sec)
Top Speed (kph)
3.5 V6 RWD
5A
306
363
10.4
6.0
253*
Good
Value for
money, quick, tight handling, spacious cabin
Bad
Little
external change from old model, could be quieter
Infiniti G37 Coupe
The G37
Coupe is a luxurious rear-wheel-drive sports coupe based on the
G35 sedan, but with sleeker styling and a bigger engine. It uses a 3.7-litre V6 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Its platform is the corporate front-midship, offering about 54:46 front-rear balance. It is a proper 2+2 seater, with decent space in the back too. Features include luxury suspension tuning, alloy wheels, fog lamps, Xenon headlamps, 19-inch wheels, LED taillights, folding rear seat with trunk pass-through,
heated leather seats with eight-way driver and four-way passenger power
adjustment, leather-wrapped wheel, automatic climate control, six-CD stereo, cruise control, automatic headlamps, intelligent key, auto-dimming rearview mirror, power windows and variable intermittent wipers. Available options include a DVD-based navigation system and rear-view camera. Safety features
include the usual multitude of airbags, ABS brakes and other electronic nannies.
Competitors:
BMW 3-Series Coupe
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
Volvo C70
Price Range
Dhs 180000
- 190000 (US$ 49000 - 51700)
Body Styles
2-door coupe
Weight (kg)
1712
Version
Performance
Engine
Gearbox
Power (hp)
Torque (Nm)
Fuel Econ (l/100km)
0-100 kph (sec)
Top Speed (kph)
3.7 V6 RWD
5A
330
366
11.2
5.8
253*
Good
Sleek looks, great handling, solid power
Bad
Steering feel, tight rear access, a bit pricey
Infiniti M
The M is a car very similar to the G35, only slightly larger in size. Ever so lightly facelifted for 2008, it is offered with either a 3.5-litre V6 or a 4.5-litre V8 mated to the usual five-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode and a rear-wheel-drive chassis. The M35 and M45 are also a little more luxurious than the G35, by virtue of its extra cabin space. The suspension is independent double-wishbone in front and multi-link independent rear. Rear Active Steer adjusts the geometry of the rear suspension, according to steering input and vehicle speed, to enhance low-speed manoeuvrability and high-speed stability. Standard features on the M35 sedans include heated and cooled leather seats, ten-way power driver’s seat, six-way power passenger seat, intelligent key with pushbutton ignition, Bluetooth, 18-inch wheels, six-CD/MP3 Bose stereo, vehicle information system with seven-inch screen, xenon headlamps with adaptive front lighting, and power sunroof. Optional features include surround sound with 14 speakers, DVD-based navigation system with eight-inch colour monitor, DVD entertainment system, and laser-based intelligent cruise control.
Competitors:
BMW 5-Series
Lexus GS
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Price Range
Dhs 184000 - 220000 (US$
50100 - 59900)
Body Styles
4-door sedan
Weight (kg)
1794 -
1869
Version
Performance
Engine
Gearbox
Power (hp)
Torque (Nm)
Fuel Econ (l/100km)
0-100 kph (sec)
Top Speed (kph)
3.5 V6 RWD 4.5 V8 RWD
5A 5A
275 335
363 461
12.0 12.7
6.8 5.8
235* 235*
Good
Pretty
quick, luxury cabin, good handling
Bad
Mixed styling cues, heavy, high base price
Infiniti QX56
Named after its 5.6-litre V8 engine, the QX56 is based on the Nissan Armada,
which is itself is based on pickup truck platform. It is basically an upscale version of a less expensive
model, although the QX56 does have unique styling. The QX56 four-wheel-drive
system uses a transfer case with with settings for rear-wheel-drive, all-wheel-drive, 4-high and 4-low. It has three rows
of seats, with the third row easy to fold flat. New for 2007 was a tiny increase in power, while 2008 added 20-inch chromed alloy wheels, redone interior and a restyled grille. The QX56 comes in a single trim line that includes a five-speed automatic
transmission with tow/haul mode, heavy-duty skid plates, rear auto-levelling air
suspension, tyre pressure monitoring
system, cruise control, xenon headlights, fog lamps, LED tail and
brake lights, power-operated liftgate with opening rear glass, rear proximity
sensor, leather interior, real wood trim, ten-way driver and eight-way power
passenger heated seats, second-row heated seats, front and side airbags, automatic dual-zone climate
control, seven-inch LCD screen, and six-CD Bose system
with ten speakers and wheel-mounted controls. Options include a rear-view camera, among other items.
