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Most of the noise over the
Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel Version has centered around
its €120,000 ($155,000 U.S.) price and
its exhaust noise.
Evo Magazine editor Harry Metcalfe quiets things down with a soup-to-nuts look at where the extra money has been spent on this Vettel-fied
Infiniti crossover (in the UK it costs £105,600 on-the-road, nearly doubling the price of the
FX50 it is bred from).
There's lot of detail: the aero mods were guided by Vettel's desire for his tribute FX to hit 300 kilometers per hour, the carbon fiber is manufactured by
Brabus, the additional rear spoiler adds £4,800 ($7,650) to the already hefty £100,800 base price ($168k!), each alloy is 4.6 kilograms lighter than a standard wheel but hides standard brakes, and so on. All of that is followed by a question: "Can I say it's £50,000 better?" You'll find the $80,000 answer in the video
below.
Continue reading Evo finds the measure of Infiniti's limited-edition FX Vettel Version
Evo finds the measure of Infiniti's limited-edition FX Vettel Version originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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With 390 horsepower on tap and a five-second 0-60 time, the
Infiniti FX50 crossover really doesn't need much in the performance department. But merely "fast enough" isn't a term you'd commonly associate with
Sebastian Vettel.
The defending
Formula One World Champion drives an FX in his down time, serves as Infiniti's brand ambassador and has lent a capable hand or two in the development of the latest concept car coming out of the
Nissan luxury division. The special Vettel edition has been
anticipated for a few months now, but will
finally be unveiled at the rapidly approaching
Frankfurt Motor Show next month.
Just what specifications the special edition will encompass remains to be seen, as the short press release after the jump is conspicuously light on details, but from the solitary image released so far, we can tell it looks like one very mean performance crossover, with new aero bits, lighting, wheels and badging among the changes.
Continue reading Infiniti previews Sebastian Vettel edition FX ahead of Frankfurt debut
Infiniti previews Sebastian Vettel edition FX ahead of Frankfurt debut originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 28 Aug 2011 15:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sebastien Vettel is the youngest driver to ever win a world championship. He's a worldwide phenom and now he's just designed a crossover SUV for Infiniti. Wait, what?
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August 25th, 2011
Infiniti’s FX line of crossovers, now in its second generation, is entering its fourth model year-in other words, it is high time for an update. For 2012, the changes are few. Most notably, a new grill and front fascia. Inside, the FX sports an updated instrument cluster, and heated seats are now standard in all models. Also standard is the Infiniti Personal Assistant. Reached by the owner’s cell phone, you literally have 24 hour access to a personal assistant, who can provide you with directory assistance, directions, weather updates, dining suggestions and reservations, travel arrangements and emergency assistance. Infiniti Personal Assistant comes with each FX, and is free for the first four years of ownership.
For 2012 Infiniti is offering the FX35 Limited Edition, with its own unique color, 21″ wheels, auto leveling dark tint headlamps, aluminum roof rails and pedals. Production is limited to 550 cars.
Otherwise, all else is the same with the FX. As before, the FX is available as the FX35, featuring a 3.5L V-6 good for 303hp, with the option of rear or all-wheel drive. The FX50 sits at the top of the food chain with a 5.0L V-8 boating 390hp with all-wheel drive. All FX’s share a seven-speed automatic. As for pricing, a rear wheel drive FX35 has a base price of $43,450USD, the FX35 with all-wheel drive is $44,900, the FX35 Limited Edition is $51,550, while the FX50 will run you $59,350. Interested? The 2012 FX’s should be hitting the showroom floor this October.
August 16th, 2011
Filed under: Motorsports, Sedan, China, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Crossover, Infiniti, Celebrities, Luxury
What's the point in an automaker pouring millions into an F1 team if it can't leverage a little star power? In
Infiniti's case, it's not even running its own F1 team or even supplying engines. Instead, it's
sponsoring the
Red Bull Racing outfit that's out there defending both its titles. (That said, we wouldn't be surprised if Infiniti's involvement turned into an engine rebranding initiative for next season.)
As any marketing whiz could tell you, sponsorship is only worth as much as you promote it. So while Red Bull's world champion Sebastian Vettel was in Shanghai for the
Chinese Grand Prix, he took a couple of Infiniti's finest for a spin.
Vettel being Vettel, he didn't just drive around the block: he took to the Shanghai International Circuit. (Or, at least an Autocross setup on the circuit's back lot.) And while he wasn't about to set any lap records behind the wheel of the
G37 sedan or
FX50 crossover, he seemed to enjoy the experience, hanging the G37's tail out making some smoke for the crowd. Follow the jump to
watch the video footage and check out the still shots in the gallery below.
[Source: Infiniti]
Continue reading Sebastian Vettel takes Infiniti for a spin at the Shanghai International Circuit [w/video]
Sebastian Vettel takes Infiniti for a spin at the Shanghai International Circuit [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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April 24th, 2011
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2011 Infiniti QX56 - Click above for high-res image gallery
Infiniti has released details on its entire model lineup for 2011, and there are a couple of interesting tidbits to glean. Of course, we already know all about the new-for-2011
M and
QX, so we'll focus on the other machines in Infiniti's line to see what's new, starting with the G series.
Two new extensions to the
G Sedan will debut at the upcoming Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance: a Limited Edition model and a Sport Appearance package. Infiniti promises that both machines will be available in September and will feature "special exterior and interior content features." The
G Coupe will gain a Sport Package for all-wheel-drive models, while Infiniti's
G Convertible gets a revised fascia with relocated fog lights (no pictures available) and a Limited Edition model. Scratch Resistance Paint becomes standard on all G models.
Moving on, the
2011 EX will get a new seven-speed automatic transmission and 18-inch wheels as standard, while three new exterior paint colors will be offered. The larger
FX will get a new standard power liftgate in 2011 and Infiniti also reminds us that it plans to release its
M Hybrid along with an
electric vehicle later this year.
There are plenty more bits, pieces and package changes that true Infiniti aficionados may want to peruse. Find all the details in the press release after the break.
Photos by Zach Bowman / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc.
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Continue reading Infiniti details 2011 model year lineup, two new packages for G37
Infiniti details 2011 model year lineup, two new packages for G37 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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