Infiniti EX
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The Infiniti EX is a premium-type compact
Compact car
A compact car , or small family car , is a classification of cars which are larger than a supermini but smaller than or equal to a mid-size car...

 crossover SUV priced below the Infiniti FX
Infiniti FX
The Infiniti FX is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by the Nissan-owned Infiniti luxury vehicle brand since the 2003 model year. The FX replaced the QX4 as Infiniti's mid-size luxury-type SUV, although the QX4 was smaller than the FX. It was released at the same time as its competitors,...

. It is based on the same FM platform
Nissan FM platform
The Nissan FM platform is a modern FR automobile layout. The name is derived from the "front midships" location of the engine, referring to the engine's center of mass being located behind the front axle centerline, shifting weight to the middle of the car, leaving the front suspension less...

 as the Infiniti G
Infiniti G
The Infiniti G is a compact executive/entry-level luxury car produced by Nissan's luxury brand Infiniti. The first two generations of the Infiniti G were sedans based on the Nissan Primera. Beginning with its third generation , the Infiniti G have been rebadged versions of the Nissan Skyline line...

, M
Infiniti M
The "M" nameplate has been used on various mid-luxury cars from the Infiniti luxury division of Nissan.The first iteration was the M30 Coupe/Convertible, which were rebadged JDM Nissan Leopard....

, and FX
Infiniti FX
The Infiniti FX is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by the Nissan-owned Infiniti luxury vehicle brand since the 2003 model year. The FX replaced the QX4 as Infiniti's mid-size luxury-type SUV, although the QX4 was smaller than the FX. It was released at the same time as its competitors,...

 models.

Infiniti EX Concept (2007)

It was a concept vehicle including AVM system, LDP system, V6
V6 engine
A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of three cylinders, usually set at either a right angle or an acute angle to each other, with all six pistons driving a common crankshaft...

 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...

, all-wheel drive, double-arch grille, large L-shaped headlights with Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS), integrated fog lights, distinctive LED
Light-emitting diode
A light-emitting diode is a semiconductor light source. LEDs are used as indicator lamps in many devices and are increasingly used for other lighting...

 taillights and "dynamic arch" profile.

The vehicle was unveiled in 2007 New York Auto Show.

EX35

The production model EX35 was revealed in 2007 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

Production version was sold in North American market in 2007 as 2008 models.

EX37

It is a version sold for European market, beginning in 2008 autumn. Japanese versions of the EX37 are badged as the Nissan Skyline Crossover.

EX30d

Infiniti
Infiniti
is the luxury division of automaker Nissan. Infiniti officially started selling vehicles on November 8, 1989 in North America. Marketing operations have since grown to include the Middle East, South Korea, Russia, Taiwan, China, Ukraine and the United Kingdom. Infiniti began sales in additional...

 has launched a new 3.0-liter V6 (V9X
V9X Engine
The V9X is a common rail V6 turbodiesel developed by the Renault-Nissan Alliance, and first installed in the Renault Laguna in 2009. It was subsequently made available for all longitudinal-engined vehicles, including Infiniti, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Navara, Infiniti FX, Infiniti EX, Infiniti M...

) diesel engine that will power the EX, FX and M models. The V6 engine delivers a total of 240 hp and a peak torque of 550 newton metre. The engine is mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission. It was launched in the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.

The brand entered the European market with new 3.0-litre V6 diesel. The engine, the first in the brand’s 20-year history. It will initially available in the EX and FX crossovers, and later in the Infiniti M sedan. The engine produces 238 hp and 500 newton metre of torque and is to be compliant with forthcoming Euro 5 emission legislation.

EX25

The VQ25HR V6 engine delivers 235 hp and peak torque of 253 newton metre. The engine is mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission. It was launched at the 2010 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition
Auto China
Beijing International Automotive Exhibition or Auto China is an auto show held biennially in Beijing, China since 1990. It has now become one of three top auto shows in the world along with Frankfurt and Detroit...

. The EX25 Crossover is currently marketed only in China, Russia and Ukraine.

Engines

ModelYearsType/codePower, torque@rpm
EX25 2010- 2.5L V6 24-valve (VQ25HR) 235 hp, 194 lbft @ 4,800 rpm
EX37 2008- 3.7L V6 24-valve (VQ37VHR
Nissan VQ engine
The VQ is a V6 piston engine produced by Nissan with displacements varying from 2.0 L to 4.0 L. It is an aluminum block DOHC 4-valve design with aluminum heads. It is fitted with Nissan's EGI/ECCS sequential multi-point fuel injection system...

)
320 hp, 270 lbft @ 5,200 rpm
EX35 2007- 3.5L V6 24-valve (VQ35HR) 297 hp, 262 lbft @ 6,800 rpm
EX30d (Diesel) 2010- 3.0L V6 24-valve turbo diesel
Turbodiesel
Turbodiesel refers to any diesel engine with a turbocharger. Turbocharging is the norm rather than the exception in modern car and truck diesel engines...

 (V9X Engine
V9X Engine
The V9X is a common rail V6 turbodiesel developed by the Renault-Nissan Alliance, and first installed in the Renault Laguna in 2009. It was subsequently made available for all longitudinal-engined vehicles, including Infiniti, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Navara, Infiniti FX, Infiniti EX, Infiniti M...

)
240 hp (175 kW) ,406 lb-ft (500 Nm) @ 2,500 rpm

Transmissions

ModelYearsType
EX35 2007-2010 5-speed automatic
EX35 2011- 7-speed automatic
EX37 2008- 7-speed automatic


Transmissions include manual shift mode
Manumatic
Manumatic is a portmanteau of the words manual and automatic, that applies to a class of automotive transmissions.Manumatic refers to an automatic transmission that allows convenient driver control of gear selection. This type of transmission was introduced in the 1990s...

 that includes the option of sequentially selected manual
Manual transmission
A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications...

 gearshifts and Downshift Rev Matching (DRM).

Handling

U.S. models include a choice of RWD or ATTESA E-TS AWD
ATTESA
ATTESA is a four-wheel drive system used in some automobiles produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan, including some models under its luxury marque Infiniti.-ATTESA:...

. Models sold in Canada, Europe include ATTESA E-TS AWD
ATTESA
ATTESA is a four-wheel drive system used in some automobiles produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan, including some models under its luxury marque Infiniti.-ATTESA:...

 as standard.

Performance

The Infiniti EX35 produces 0-60 mph times of 5.8 - 6.2 seconds. The quarter mile is 14.6 seconds at 98 mi/h, and top speed (Gov. limit) is 144 mi/h. 70 mi/h - 0 braking is a 166 feet (50.6 m). Roadholding is .83g.

Features

  • The Infiniti EX is the first production automobile to offer an Around View Monitor (AVM), which utilizes small front, side and rear-mounted cameras to give the driver a "top-down view" of the outside of the vehicle while parking - helping to reduce blind spots
    Blind spot (automobile)
    A blind spot in a vehicle is an area around the vehicle that cannot be directly observed by the driver while at the controls, under existing circumstances...

     while parking.
  • The EX is also one of the first production automobiles to feature "Scratch Shield, " a special "self-healing" clearcoat paint. The paint self-repairs fine scratches, such as fingernail scratches under door handles, restoring the EX's surface close to the original state. The process, which takes anywhere from one day to one week (depending on the surrounding temperature and the depth of the scratch), is accomplished through the use of a special highly elastic resin
    Resin
    Resin in the most specific use of the term is a hydrocarbon secretion of many plants, particularly coniferous trees. Resins are valued for their chemical properties and associated uses, such as the production of varnishes, adhesives, and food glazing agents; as an important source of raw materials...

    . This resin is combined with a conventional clearcoat to increase the paint's flexibility and strength by raising the resin density.
  • The EX becomes the second Infiniti production vehicle, following the 2008 Infiniti M
    Infiniti M
    The "M" nameplate has been used on various mid-luxury cars from the Infiniti luxury division of Nissan.The first iteration was the M30 Coupe/Convertible, which were rebadged JDM Nissan Leopard....

     series, to offer the Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system. This utilizes the electronic stability control
    Electronic stability control
    Electronic stability control is a computerized technology that may potentially improve the safety of a vehicle's stability by detecting and minimizing skids. When ESC detects loss of steering control, it automatically applies the brakes to help "steer" the vehicle where the driver intends to go...

    system to help assist the driver in maintaining lane position by applying gentle brake pressure on each wheel individually to generate intended movement. This system does not "drive" the vehicle back into the intended lane, but sounds an alert and nudges the vehicle in the correct direction when lane departure is detected.

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