Variance

2006 Pictures: http://www.infinitinews.com/multimedia/infiniti.shtml

2006 Info: http://www.nissannews.com/infiniti/n...16035703.shtml

Noteable changes:

-The G35 Coupe gets an exterior facelift:





-The FX gets a freshened exterior and new interior (more M-like):

LEXUS FAN!

something looks different with the FX....is it the chrome strip at the bottom?

ShadyJC

iTrader: (2)

Yea, on the FX there is a now chrome strip at the bottom on the rocker panel, there is a chrome strip on the bottom of the front bumper, chrome accents around the door windows.
Internally the center dash is materials and layout are completely changed, and technology adds like MP3 and Bluetooth are available. Good improvements all around.

INHOCJP

I've always loved the look of the G35 coupe.

The FX looks nice as well, but that's a whole lot of buttons on the center console!

Gojirra99

That's the red color that the coupe should be getting all along , not the flat one like in the previous years.

AJL0365

the interior of the 06 FX i think still had alot of buttons and the way another member posted that its M like, it is but its to vertical, it looks way better in the M. and its about time it comes with wood. the FX i think is a luxury SUV as much as a performance SUV, even though i sorta in a way like it, i rather have the dash of the current generation, and the shifter in the 06 looks 10x's better, the one now i think its rather ugly

Lexusfreak

G35 coupe is a sexy looking machine!

LexFather

Is that a chrome strip on the bottom of the FX?

doug_999

Anyone know if there is going to be a 2006.5 M35/M45? They did it with the G35 in 2003 and changed a LOT.

STIG

didnt they just facelift G35c last year?

Variance

They refreshed sedan exterior and the sedan & coupe interiors as well has upping the power. Now they've done the coupe exterior.

foofighter

the "i-drive" like ****...how's that supposed to be used when you're driving...seemed like you'd have to reach to control that.

jrock65

I really like the FX interior changes too. It was sorely needed.

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Infiniti FX Premium Crossover SUV

The FX is again available in both FX45 and FX35 designations. The all-wheel drive FX45 comes with a standard 320-horsepower 4.5-liter DOHC V8 (based on the Infiniti Q45 powerplant) and includes 20-inch wheels and tires, leather-appointed seats and a sport-tuned 4-wheel independent suspension. The FX35 features a 280-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 and is available in all-wheel or rear-wheel drive. All FX models utilize a modified version of the advanced FM (Front Mid-ship) platform, enhanced for SUV duties. The FX continues to offer the advanced Lane Departure Warning system.

For 2006, FX gets an exterior facelift with new grille, bumper, wheel design and three new colors. In addition, all 2006 FX models add numerous standard features, including a 300-watt Bose® audio system, RearView Monitor, Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) and more. The 2006 FX35 adds leather seating surfaces with heated front seats, 10-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support and 8-way power passenger’s seat. Additional features include driver’s seat memory and power tilt/telescope steering wheel. And the FX45 adds the Premium Package contents as standard features for 2006.


Enhancements to the 2006 FX45/FX35 include:
· Premium Package contents are now standard on FX45:
- Sunroof
- Auto on/off headlamps
- Aluminum roof rails
- Cargo net and cover
- Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO)
· Standard RearView Monitor
· Standard Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone system on FX45 models
· Standard leather seating surfaces, 10-way power driver’s seat with adjustable power lumbar support and driver memory, 8-way power passenger’s seat (FX35)
· Standard power tilt/telescope steering wheel (FX35)
· Standard 300-watt, 11-speaker BoseÒ audio sound system with 6-disc CD autochanger, MP3-CD playback and steering wheel audio controls
· Heated outside mirrors (FX35)
· New center console design
· New Electroluminescent gauges
· Added Wheat interior color
· New aluminum and wood trim finish (FX45)
· New front grille and front bumper design
· New 18-inch (FX35) and 20-inch (FX45) wheel designs
· Revised suspension tuning with new shock absorbers
· Three new exterior colors – Liquid Platinum, Serengeti Sand and Orange
· Advanced Air Bag System (AABS)
· Available satellite radio with choice of XM or Sirius
· New Run-Flat Tire Package
· Hands-Free Package with Intelligent Key available on FX35 models (standard on FX45)

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New aluminum and wood trim finish (FX45)

The thing I'm confused about is, does that interior upgrade apply only to the FX45? Or does this mean that the FX35 gets the upgraded interior, but without the wood?

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

The latter would be my guess.

Looks like a nice upgrade to the FX. And I like that interior center stack better than the M one with the 'shelf' like part sticking forward.

ShadyJC

iTrader: (2)

Yes, I'd think so too... a subtle way of putting more "space" between the FX35 and FX45. Speculation among the FX community is that the very modest power bump (280hp vs 320hp) alone wasn't luring enough buyers to choose a 45 over a 35. They have also modified the trim package options - where before there were only 3 now there are 6.

I will have to think about upgrading and convincing my wife!

Funny comment about moving the seat controls in the FX... still in the same place on the G35!