Infiniti QX70
| Infiniti QX70 | |
|---|---|
| Production period: | since 2003 |
| Class : | SUV |
| Body versions : | Station wagon |
| Previous model: | Infiniti QX4 |
The Infiniti QX70 (until 2013 Infiniti FX) is a sport utility vehicle from the Japanese automobile manufacturer Infiniti , which has been produced for Japan and North America since autumn 2002 and is now also available in Europe in the second generation.
FX (S50, 2002-2008)
| First generation | |
|---|---|
 Infiniti FX (2002-2005) |
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| Production period: | 2002-2008 |
| Body versions : | Station wagon |
| Engines: |
Petrol engines : 3.5-4.5 liters (209-239 kW) |
| Length: | 4803 mm |
| Width: | 1925 mm |
| Height: | 1651-1674 mm |
| Wheelbase : | 2850 mm |
| Empty weight : | |
Technical specifications
The FX35 had a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 209 kW (284 hp), the FX45 had a 4.5-liter V8 engine with 239 kW (325 hp).
The 3.5-liter engine was also used in the Nissan Murano , the Nissan 350Z and the Infiniti G35 . It was named one of the top ten engines in Ward's Auto World's “10 Best List” every year.
At the end of 2005 a small facelift was carried out.
| Parameters | FX35 | FX45 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code: | VQ35DE | VK45DE |
| Construction period: | 09 / 2002–12 / 2008 | 09 / 2002–12 / 2008 |
| Engine type: | V6 petrol engine | V8 petrol engine |
| Displacement: | 3498 cc | 4494 cc |
| Max. Performance in min -1 : | 209 kW (280 PS) / 6200 | 239 kW (320 PS) / 6400 |
| Max. Torque at min -1 : | 366 Nm / 4800 | 446 Nm / 4000 |
| Drive type, standard: | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Gearbox, as standard: | 5-speed automatic transmission | |
|
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h: |
6.8 s | 6.4 s |
| Top speed: | 222 km / h | 233 km / h |
| Fuel consumption (city / highway) "1": | 14.2 / 10.2 l super | 15.7 / 12.4 l super |
| CO 2 emissions, combined: | - g / km | - g / km |
|
Emissions standard according to EU classification: |
Euro 4 | |
"1": not combined
Rear view
Infiniti FX45 (2005-2008)
FX / QX70 (S51, since 2008)
| Second generation | |
|---|---|
 Infiniti QX70 (since 2013) |
|
| Production period: | since 2008 |
| Body versions : | Station wagon |
| Engines: |
Petrol engines : 3.5-5.0 liters (223-287 kW) Diesel engine : 3.0 liters (175 kW) |
| Length: | 4865 mm |
| Width: | 1925 mm |
| Height: | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase : | 2885 mm |
| Empty weight : | 1857-2120 kg |
| Stars in the Euro NCAP - Crash Test |
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The second generation of the FX has been in production since autumn 2008 and has also been officially available in Germany since autumn 2009. There is a choice of a 3.7-liter V6 and a 5.0-liter V8 petrol engine as well as a 3.0-liter diesel engine.
In April 2012 the FX underwent a facelift that included a new radiator grille and a slightly modified front bumper. The Infiniti FX from 2009 reached the Euro NCAP - Crash Test five stars. In 2010 there were a total of 277 new registrations in Germany, after 9 months of 2011 there were already 481 - significantly more than all other models of the brand combined.
At the end of 2012 Infiniti launched the FX50 "Vettel Edition", limited to 50 pieces, in honor of the brand representative and then 2-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel . The engine output was increased to 319 kW (420 PS) and the body received a special carbon body kit to improve aerodynamics and was lowered by 20 mm. The Infiniti FX50 "Vettel Edition" is currently the fastest and most powerful Infiniti that was built for Europe.
After Infiniti decided to rename its model range, the FX became the QX70 in the summer of 2013.
Infiniti FX37 S (2008-2012)
Rear view
Infiniti FX50S (2012-2013)
Infiniti FX50 "Vettel Edition"
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Technical specifications
| Parameters | FX35 | FX37 / QX70 3.7 | FX50 / QX70 5.0 | FX50 "Vettel Edition" | FX30d / QX70 3.0D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction period: | 09/2009–06/2013 | since 10/2008 | 10/2008–08/2018 | 12/2012–10/2013 | 04/2010–09/2015 |
| Engine type: | V6 petrol engine | V8 petrol engine | V6 diesel engine | ||
| Displacement: | 3498 cc | 3696 cc | 5026 cc | 2993 cc | |
| Max. Performance in min -1 : | 223 kW (280 PS) / 6800 | 235 kW (320 PS) / 7000 | 287 kW (390 hp) / 6500 | 309 kW (420 hp) / 6500 | 175 kW (238 PS) / 3750 |
| Max. Torque at min -1 : | 355 Nm / 4800 | 360 Nm / 5300 | 500 Nm / 4400 | 520 Nm / 4400 | 550 Nm / 1750 |
| Drive type, standard: | all wheel drive | ||||
| Steering: | Front- wheel steering , all-wheel steering (optional) | ||||
| Gearbox, as standard: | 7- speed automatic transmission | ||||
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Acceleration, 0-100 km / h: |
7.2 s | 6.8 s | 5.8 s | 5.6 s | 8.3 s |
| Top speed: | 225 km / h | 233 km / h | 250 km / h | 300 km / h | 212 km / h |
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Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined): |
12.1 L Super (19.5 mpg (US) ) |
12.1 l super | 13.1 l super | 13.5 l super | 9.0 l diesel |
| CO 2 emissions, combined: | 282 g / km | 282 g / km | 307 g / km | 315 g / km | 238 g / km |
|
Emissions standard according to EU classification: |
5 euro | ||||
Registration numbers
Since the market launch up to and including December 2018, 3,886 Infiniti FX / QX70 have been newly registered in Germany. 2011 was the most successful sales year with 663 units.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Crash Test Infiniti FX (2009)
- ↑ Rating in the Euro NCAP crash test
- ↑ http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/news/gelaendewagen-zulassungszahlen-2010-die-tops-und-flops-bei-den-suvs-3289890.html?fotoshow_tab=bild&fotoshowitem=20#article_detail
- ↑ https://www.heise.de/autos/artikel/Zulassungszahlen-im-September-2011-1364157.html?bild=8;view=bildergalerie
- ↑ http://www.infiniti.de/fx/fxvettel.html
- ↑ Infiniti QX70 Performance - Premium Crossover. Retrieved February 21, 2017 .
