The 2013 Infiniti JX will shake up the status quo when the innovative
7-passenger luxury crossover joins the Infiniti lineup in spring 2012.
As a fresh, bold alternative to the many flavors of vanilla currently
dominating the luxury crossover segment, the all-new Infiniti JX is
designed to excel in the areas that luxury crossover buyers desire most -
interior flexibility and roominess, safety, and advanced hospitality
features. The JX offers real 3-row utility, plus all the premium
features, performance and innovations that Infiniti has become known for
worldwide.
"The all-new Infiniti JX embraces family customers in a way no luxury
crossover has done before - recognizing their need to grow up, but
without growing old," said Infiniti Americas Vice President Ben Poore. "Responsibility should come as a reward, rather than as a restriction on
the things and activities you enjoyed as a single person or a couple."
Key features of the 2013 Infiniti JX include:
-Emotive styling and craftsmanship, featuring the new Infiniti design language direction initiated with the Essence concept
-Segment-leading overall passenger volume
-Segment-leading rear cargo volume (3rd row seats folded, 2nd row seats in forward-most slide position)
-More 2nd and 3rd row legroom than a Cadillac Escalade
-Access to 3rd row without removing a 2nd row child seat
-Infiniti Connection with Google Calendar, Drive Zone/Speed Alert and Infiniti Personal Assistant
-Around View Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection
-Extensive safety and security technologies, including available world's first Backup Collision Intervention (BCI) system
-Available Bose Cabin Surround 15-speaker sound system with digital 5.1-channel decoding and a new Acoustic Waveguide subwoofer
"Every element of the Infiniti JX is designed to connect the driver and
passengers to the world, rather than shield them from it as many luxury
crossovers try to do. Our goal is to heighten awareness of your
surroundings, so you can get more out of every day," added Poore. "Saying 'no' to boring luxury starts right here, right now with the
inspired design and advanced technology of the 2013 Infiniti JX."
A Bold New Expression of 7-Passenger Luxury
The demarcation line between the Infiniti JX and other 3-row luxury
crossovers starts with the idea that 7-passenger seating should actually
and easily welcome all seven passengers. Utilization of a flat
platform floor not only enhances 3rd row roominess and provides a long
2nd row total adjustment of 5.5-inches fore and aft for versatile
roominess and cargo carrying capacity, it also allows use of a more
dramatic styling approach.
With a long wheelbase and short overhangs, as well as a low roofline
that doesn't compromise interior headroom, the platform provides the
benefits of a large family passenger vehicle without the usual exterior
styling restrictions. The aerodynamic shape of the new JX, with a
coefficient of drag of 0.34, not only enhances fuel economy but also
adds to its emotive styling. A front underbody spoiler, integrated rear
spoiler and rear tire deflectors also help contribute to its zero front
and rear lift for enhanced road holding.
Combining modern design with a touch of warmth, the new JX exterior is
highlighted by the dramatic, double-arch front grille/headlight shape,
double-wave hood, and crescent-cut D-pillar and greenhouse design.
Automatic on/off High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional xenon
headlights with manual levelizers are standard, along with fog lights.
Large LED taillights add a distinctive touch to the rear, while a
standard power rear liftgate enhances utility.
The JX advances the Infiniti design language, sharing signature styling
cues of the Infiniti Essence concept, yet interprets those elements in
ways suitable to the needs of a family luxury crossover. It stands out
without trying to be something it’s not, with good visibility from every
seat, easy entry to and exit from all rows and practical access to the
cargo area.
Other JX exterior features include flat blade variable intermittent
front windshield wipers, available rain-sensing front windshield wipers,
rear window intermittent wiper and defroster with timer, power folding
heated outside mirrors with available reverse tilt-down feature, front
door handle courtesy lights, and UV-reducing solar glass and rear
privacy glass.
A power sliding tinted glass moonroof with one-touch open/close, tilt
feature and sliding sunshade is standard, while an available panoramic
moonroof with power rear sunshade adds an open, airy feeling for rear
passengers. The special JX exterior color palette includes exclusive
colors Emerald Graphite, Glacial Mist and Diamond Slate, along with
Liquid Platinum, Black Obsidian, Midnight Garnet and Moonlight White
(colors that are available on other Infiniti models).
Unsurpassed Luxury and 2nd Row Flexibility
Beyond its stunning exterior, the new JX clearly sets a new standard for
both space and hospitality. Equally important to active families is
JX's unique flexibility, which starts with nearly six inches of 2nd row
seat travel - allowing legroom and cargo space to be conveniently
adjusted between the 2nd and 3rd rows as needed. The 3rd row isn't the
typical penalty box either, with ample headroom and knee room for adults
or children. And there are two more unexpected aspects of JX's 2nd and
3rd row design - access to the 3rd row is surprisingly easy due to the
wide door openings and long forward slide of the 2nd row seat. Plus,
the multi-mode 2nd row seat's unique forward movement function overcomes
the typical problem of having to remove a 2nd row child seat for entry
or exit.
The installed child seat moves forward with the 2nd row seat (40 percent
side of 60/40 split-folding seat) without limiting 3rd row access. In
addition, both 2nd and 3rd row seats are split folding (60/40 2nd row,
50/50 3rd row) and recline for greater occupant comfort.
"With the new JX, you are able to leave a child seat securely latched to
the 2nd row while getting in or out of the 3rd row - just another
example of the vehicle’s inspired flexibility and versatility," added
Poore. "It might seem like a small detail, unless you've ever tried to
use a 3rd row in a vehicle with child seats, and then it's 'why didn't
someone think of this before?'"
Beyond the practical innovations, the JX's interior design combines
elegance and fine craftsmanship. Key design features include the
signature driver-oriented cockpit, thin chrome accents, and an interior
color palette that provides an elegant color harmony - Wheat, Graphite
or Java leather appointments with Kasane Washi trim or available Maple
trim accents.
Along with its wave-like flow, the JX instrument panel is highlighted by
a new Infiniti Intelligent-View display in the center meter cluster,
along with large, easy-to-read Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges,
and standard 7-inch color vehicle information display.
Leather-appointed seating is standard, along with heated front seats
with 8-way power driver's seat and 6-way power front passenger's seat.
Climate-controlled front seats (heating and cooling) are optionally
available, as well as heated 2nd row outboard seats and heated steering
wheel. Also offered is a dual occupant memory system for the driver's
seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors. An Enhanced Intelligent Key
that stores an occupant memory position and last-used audio, climate
control and navigation settings is also available (an Infiniti
Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition is standard). Keeping all
occupants comfortable regardless of the temperature outside are a
Tri-Zone Automatic Temperature Control system with microfilter,
rear-seat heater ducts under the 1st and 2nd row seats, and rear
console-mounted and 3rd row side trim air vents.
Available as part of the Deluxe Touring Package is an Advanced Climate
Control System (ACCS) with Plasmacluster air purifier, Grape Polyphenol
filter and auto recirculation.
Other interior comfort and convenience items include RearView Monitor,
sequential welcome lighting illuminated entry system, eight cupholders
and six bottle holders, front and 2nd row armrests with storage,
Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, six-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system,
USB Connection Port for iPod interface and other compatible devices,
XM Satellite Radio (XM subscription required, sold separately), power
windows with one-touch up/down with auto-reverse feature, power door
locks with automatic locking feature, leather-wrapped steering wheel and
shift knob, and much more.
A Connection with a Human Touch
The 2013 Infiniti JX also offer technologies designed to make owners'
lives a bit easier and more efficient, such as a 15-speaker Bose Cabin
Surround sound system with Acoustic Waveguide bass technology and an
innovative Infiniti Connection telematics system that can provide
navigation guidance to appointments and automatically synch the owner's
schedule through Google Calendar.
The Infiniti JX is the first vehicle in the lineup to offer Infiniti
ConnectionTM and Infiniti Connection PlusTM services, which will be
added to other Infiniti navigation-equipped models in the near future.
Infiniti Connection services include 24-hour Automatic Crash
Notification, Emergency Call, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, stolen
vehicle reporting, Remote Door Lock/Unlock, Alarm Notification,
Maintenance Alert, Scheduled Maintenance Notification and My Schedule
(via Google Calendar).
The system also allows owners to set up Drive Zone boundaries and Speed
Alert, which parents will find useful in monitoring young drivers
vehicle usage. Infiniti Connection will send a notification via text,
e-mail or phone if the boundary has been crossed or the speed exceeded.
In addition, owners can route road trips with a Journey Planner and
personalize news, sports and stock reports via Mobile Information
Services. Both Infiniti Connection and Infiniti Connection Plus are
included complimentary for the first year of ownership.
And, like all current Infiniti new model purchases, the new JX will also
feature the Infiniti Personal Assistant, Infiniti's personal concierge
service with 24-hour access to a live team of professional assistants.
The Infiniti Personal Assistant benefit is offered free-of-charge for
four years with every 2012 Infiniti. It allows owners to make
reservations, get directions, find points of interest, make dinner
reservations, access gift services, answer trivia questions, and receive
a wide variety of other services at the touch of a button from inside
the vehicle or through the owner’s mobile or home phone. On vehicles
equipped with Infiniti Connection, owners can have their Infiniti
Personal Assistant find a restaurant, make the reservation, and have
directions sent directly to their JX's Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation
System.
"We believe the JX's special combination of connected services adds
convenience and confidence - and is completely flexible depending on the
situation, task, request or just for times when you'd rather have a
human connection instead of an electronic one," said Poore. "And for
parents with teenage drivers, the ability to set boundaries or maximum
speeds through the Drive Zone/Speed Alert function can be priceless."
The World’s Only Backup Collision Intervention
The Infiniti JX continues Infiniti's tradition of developing world's
first technologies, adding a new feature, Backup Collision Intervention
(BCI), to the currently available Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) system.
With this technology, when the transmission is in reverse, the JX will
help the driver detect crossing vehicles and objects behind the JX and,
if necessary, the system can automatically engage the brakes to help
avoid a collision.
"This innovative Backup Collision Intervention system can detect
vehicles approaching from either side when you back up. If a vehicle
appears to be entering your path, it provides three layers of warning -
visual, audio and gas pedal force feedback - and ultimately can apply
brake pressure to help you avoid a collision if you don't take action
yourself," said Poore. "It's just one of many 'tomorrow's technologies'
that Infiniti is proud to lead the industry on today, and one of the
many ways Infiniti sees the world differently."
Another advanced system utilized as part of the all-around protection
philosophy is the Around View Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object
Detection (MOD). Building on the capabilities of the AVM system, which
shows the driver a virtual 360-degree image of the area around the JX,
the new MOD function helps enhance the driver's situational awareness by
providing visual and audible warnings (front or back range object
detection) if the system detects moving objects (such as anther vehicle)
within the displayed image in situations such as when pulling out of a
parking space. Using sophisticated image processing technology, the
system detects moving objects within the "top view" (when the vehicle is
in Park). When starting off or backing up, it detects moving objects
crossing within the front or rear views.
The addition of BCI is the latest of nine technologies that comprise the "All-around Safety Shield" of the new JX. Other available technology
includes both Infiniti's Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) systems. The LDW and LDP systems use a small camera
installed behind the windshield to detect lane markers in front of the
vehicle, calculate its position relative to those lane markers and help
warn the driver of a potential unintended lane departure with a visual
indicator and audible buzzer. If the driver does not return the vehicle
back toward the center of the travel lane, the LDP system assists the
driver with a gentle application of the brakes on the opposite side of
the drift.
A Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system is also available. It illuminates an
indicator light if another vehicle is detected in the blind spot area.
If the driver then activates the turn signal, the indicator flashes and
an audible warning sounds. In addition, the available Blind Spot
Intervention (BSI) system provides selective braking if the vehicle
approaches an adjacent lane while another vehicle is detected in the
blind spot area to help the driver return the vehicle back toward the
center of the lane of travel. (BSI only activates if another vehicle is
detected and the driver uses a turn signal in that direction.)
The new JX also offers an advanced Intelligent Cruise Control
(Full-Speed Range), which, using a combination of laser sensors,
throttle and brake actuators and the JX's braking system, measures the
distance to the vehicle ahead and automatically adjusts the vehicle
speed to help maintain a pre-selected following distance.
Distance Control Assist (DCA), which intuitively prompts the driver to
release the throttle and applies the brakes in slowing traffic, is also
offered - along with Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward
Collision Warning (FCW) and front Pre-Crash Seat Belts.
The Infiniti JX's extensive list of standard safety features includes an
Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air
bags with seat belt and occupant classification sensors; roof-mounted
curtain side impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for
outboard occupant head protection for all three rows; front seat-mounted
side impact supplemental air bags; 3-point front seat belts with
pretensioners, load limiters and seat belt reminder; 3-point seat belts
for all rear seat occupants (including center position); LATCH System
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren), Zone Body construction with
front and rear crumple zones and steel side-door guard beams.
The standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) includes an
individual tire pressure display and Tire Inflation Indicator.
Maintaining proper tire pressure helps to maintain handling performance,
achieve good fuel economy and long tire life. The Tire Inflation
Indicator provides both visual and audible signals to help owners
conveniently maintain correct tire pressures without the use of a gauge.
While the owner inflates the tire, the hazard lights flash letting the
customer know to continue filling the tire. When the tire reaches the
appropriate pressure, the horn will sound letting the owner know to stop
filling the tire. Drivers can also monitor individual tire pressures
from the interior display.
The Infiniti JX also offers a Remote Engine Start System, which allows
the owner the option of starting the JX remotely using the remote
keyless entry system. The system is ideal for warming or cooling the
interior, prior to driving, as desired.
A Powerful and Efficient Drivetrain
Offered in both front-wheel drive and with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive,
the JX addresses the growing desire among luxury crossover drivers to
have both responsive performance and good fuel efficiency.
The standard 3.5-liter DOHC V6 is mated to a sport-tuned Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) to provide high responsiveness and seamless,
efficient shifting feel - the first Infiniti to utilize a
fuel-efficient CVT. The transmission can mimic a step transmission when
the Sport mode of the Infiniti drive selector is engaged. The CVT
design also features a wide gear ratio and low friction design.
The engine is rated at 265 horsepower @ 6,400 rpm and 248 lb-ft of
torque @ 4,400 rpm. The design includes a variable induction control
system to improve volumetric efficiency at low and middle speed ranges,
while an efficient belt layout improves maintenance and fuel economy.
Fuel economy is expected to be rated at 23 mpg Highway, 17 mpg City and a
real-world 19 mpg Combined - while still offering the power to carry a
full load or passengers and cargo.
"While many 'people movers' drive more like a van or bus, we heard from
potential buyers that they didn't want to give up the driving feel of
their previous sports sedans just because they have growing families,"
explained Poore. "For the JX, we again focused on applying advanced
technology, such as the sport CVT, to meet the demand for better fuel
economy without sacrificing driving pleasure."
Another welcome feature of the new JX is the Infiniti Drive Mode
Selector, technology exclusive to Infiniti vehicles. Using a rotary
switch mounted in the center console, the driver can choose between four
drive modes - Standard, Sport, Eco and Snow - depending on road and
climate conditions. The system varies throttle response and shift
schedules to optimize performance.
Responsive handling and flat ride comfort is provided by an independent
strut front and multi-link rear suspension with front and rear
stabilizer bars - which combine with the high stiffness/low vibration
sensitivity body to help create a quiet, comfortable interior
environment for all occupant. Linear, easy-to-operate steering comes
from the vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering system.
The available Active Trace Control system utilizes the JX's standard
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system to help improve cornering feel,
such as at freeway speeds, by automatically applying the brakes or
smoothing engine torque characteristics while accelerating.
The JX's braking system is a 4-wheel vented disc design with Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and
Brake Assist.
Stylish 18-inch split 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 235/65R18
T-rated all-season tires are standard on every JX, with 20-inch split
5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 235/55R20 H-rated all-season tires
available. Polished 20-inch forged aluminum-alloy wheels are also
available.
Choose to Be Inspired
The all-new Infiniti JX is offered in two models, the JX35 FWD and JX35
AWD and with five available equipment packages - allowing customers to
custom-equip their vehicles to precisely meet their family driving and
budget needs.
The Premium Package includes an Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System
with 8-inch WVGA color touch-screen display, Infiniti Voice Recognition,
XM NavTraffic with Real-Time Traffic Information, XM NavWeather with
Real-Time Weather and 3-day forecast (XM subscription required, sold
separately) and Zagat Survey Restaurant Guide, Streaming Audio via
Bluetooth, Infiniti Connection, Around View Monitor with Moving Object
Detection and front and rear sonar sensors, and Bose 13-speaker
Premium sound system with Acoustic Waveguide bass technology
The Premium Package also includes a dual occupant memory system front
driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors, entry/exit assist for
driver's seat and steering wheel, Enhanced Intelligent Key, outside
mirrors with reverse tilt-down feature, Maple interior accents and
auto-dimming inside mirror with HomeLink Universal Transceiver. The
Deluxe Touring Package adds Bose Cabin Surround 15-speaker sound
system with digital 5.1-channel decoding and Acoustic Waveguide bass
technology, 20-inch split 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 235/55R20
tires, panoramic moonroof with power rear sunshade, Advanced Climate
Control System (ACCS) with auto recirculation, Plasmacluster air
purifier and Grape Polyphenol Filter, climate-controlled front seats,
and heated 2nd row outboard seats.
The Theater Package includes dual 7-inch color monitors, two wireless
headphones, wireless remote control, auxiliary audio/video input jacks,
120V power outlet and rear headphone jacks with volume control.
Also offered is the Driver Assistance Package with Backup Collision
Intervention (BCI), Intelligent Cruise Control (Full Speed Range),
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW),
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system, Distance Control Assistance (DCA),
Active Trace Control, Eco Pedal, heated steering wheel and remote engine
start.
Finally, the Technology Package includes all of the features of the
Driver Assistance Package, as well as Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) systems, Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
system and front Pre-Crash Seatbelts.
"The all-new 2013 Infiniti JX, as Infiniti's first venture into the
3-row luxury crossover segment, is true to both the Infiniti brand and
to Infiniti design," concluded Poore. "Infiniti has always been about
standing out from the crowd, combining intelligent technology, refined
performance, and sophisticated craftsmanship. That's exactly what this
new JX achieves."
