The all-new 2008 Infiniti EX35, which goes on sale at Infiniti retailers nationwide in late December 2007, offers an exceptional combination of seductive design, elegant interior and advanced technology systems.  The EX35 also showcases two innovative systems: Around View Monitor (AVM), which utilizes four small front, side and rear-mounted cameras to give the driver a “top-down view” of the outside of the vehicle and help reduce blind spots when parking; and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), which takes Infiniti’s currently available Lane Departure Warning System into a new dimension of safety by actively using the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system to help assist the driver in maintaining lane position if the vehicle inadvertently starts to drift out of the intended lane.  EX35 is the first production vehicle in North America to offer AVM, and the second production vehicle in the world (following the 2008 Infiniti M sedan) to offer LDP.  Additionally, the new EX35 also becomes first Infiniti vehicle to feature “Scratch Shield,” a special “self-healing” clearcoat paint.

EX35’s sculpted elegance expresses a timeless appeal – sleek lines that portray speed, grace and finesse.  Its layout combines the look and feel of a luxury coupe and an SUV’s interior flexibility.

EX35 is also conceived to offer a reinvigorating and engaging interior environment, one that is both indulgent and inspiring, with a long list of available features including leather-appointed seating, advanced audio and navigation systems and a power-folding 2nd row seat.

Like every Infiniti model, the 2008 EX35 also emphasizes exhilarating driving performance, combining an advanced 3.5-liter V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission and available intelligent all-wheel drive. 

Highlights of the 2008 Infiniti EX35 include:

Body

• Coupe-inspired luxury crossover design, a fusion of coupe and sport utility vehicle, designed for personal use with an emphasis on user friendliness and ease of driving operation
• Sporty proportions with a long hood, short overhangs, rearward cabin and smooth coupe-like roofline arching over the windows to the C-pillars
• Infiniti-style double-arch front grill and matching chrome accents around the rear license plate recess
• Infiniti L-shaped headlights and fog lights with optional Bi-Xenon Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS), thin LED taillights
• Chrome-finished dual exhaust tips
• Rear hatch with integrated spoiler and center high-mount stoplight
• Puddle lamp integrated in driver’s side-view mirror as part of the hospitality lighting concept
• Available power tilt/sliding moonroof with one-touch activation
• Optional roof rails and crossbars offer additional storage possibilities
• “Scratch Shield,” a special “self-healing” clearcoat paint, which maintains its gloss level over time

Engine and Driveline

• 4th-generation VQ35HR 3.5-liter V6 engine (shared with the new G35 Sedan), rated at 290-plus horsepower (estimated), 7,500 rpm redline, “Infiniti Swell” acceleration feel
• 5-speed automatic transmission with manual mode, DS sport mode and Downshift Rev Matching (DRM), Adaptive Shift Control
• FM (Front Mid-ship) platform
• Front engine/rear-wheel drive or intelligent all-wheel drive
• Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS)

Suspension, Steering and Braking

• Subframe-mounted independent front double-wishbone suspension with aluminum-alloy upper and lower links, high-performance dual-flow pass shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
• Independent multi-link rear suspension with aluminum-alloy upper and lower links and axle housing, high-performance dual-flow pass shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
• Speed-sensitive power-assisted steering system
• Power-assisted front and rear disc brakes (vented front) with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
• 17-inch 7-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 225/60R17 tires or available 18-inch 8-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 225/55R18 tires
• Available Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) with Preview Braking

Interior Features

• Luxurious driver-oriented interior with cloth or leather-appointed seating surfaces
• Textured aluminum trim or wood trim on all door panels
• Infiniti signature “double-wave” instrument panel
• Infiniti-signature analog clock
• Available leather-wrapped steering wheel with controls for audio, cruise control, voice commands and lane departure prevention (if equipped)
• Leather and aluminum shift knob
• Black Lacquer trim on center console and center stack
• Optional wood trim on center console, center stack, and door panels (replacing Black Lacquer and aluminum respectively)
• 60/40 split power-folding 2nd row seat (operated from front or the rear hatch area)
• 7-inch color display with Infiniti controller
• Electroluminescent gauges with a center display for the trip computer and additional vehicle information
• Infiniti Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition
• Hospitality lighting with pin LED lights mounted over the center console
• Available innovative Around View Monitor system (AVM) system with front, side and rear-mounted cameras to help reduce the blind spots when parking
• Available Bose® Premium Audio System with Burr-Brown 24-bit DAC, 11 speakers including 2 subwoofers, 6CD in-dash changer and iPod® connectivity
• Standard XM® Satellite Radio
• Available Infiniti Hard Drive based Navigation System with 9.3GB Music Box hard drive for music storage and playback
• Available Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System

Safety and Security

• Infiniti Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seatbelt and occupant classification sensors
• Driver and Front passenger side impact supplemental air bags
• Roof-mounted curtain side impact and rollover supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Vehicle Security System, Infiniti Vehicle Engine Immobilizer
• Available innovative Lane Departure Prevention system (LDP), using a small camera mounted behind the windshield and an advanced microprocessing unit, utilizes the VDC system to help assist the driver in maintaining lane position if the vehicle inadvertently starts to drift out of the lane

Models and Manufacturing

• Available in four models: EX35 RWD, EX35 AWD, EX35 RWD Journey, EX35 AWD Journey
• Assembled by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. at Tochigi, Japan

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