The Infiniti FX performance crossover receives additional enhancements for the 2013 model year. For 2013, the biggest change is under the hood – with the addition of a 329-horsepower 3.7-liter VVEL V6 replacing the 3.5-liter V6. Now named the FX37, it joins the FX50 AWD, which once again features a standard 390-horsepower 5.0-liter VVEL V8 and Infiniti Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. Both engines are paired with a standard 7-speed automatic transmission. The 2013 Infiniti FX37 utilizes Infiniti's VVEL valve control technology, which continuously adjusts valve timing and lift amounts, enabling higher fuel efficiency with higher torque and improved emissions over conventional variable valve designs. The V6 engine features an aluminum block and heads and electronically controlled throttle system and has been tuned specifically for use in the FX37.The engine is rated at 329-horsepower and 360 Nm of torque (increases of 26 horsepower and 5 Nm respectively over the previous 3.5-liter V6). “The Infiniti FX is Infiniti's iconic performance crossover world over. By enhancing its engine size and capacity, Infiniti has taken performance to a whole new level offering more power and higher fuel efficiency,” said Juergen Schmitz, General Manager of Infiniti in the Middle East. “We're certain that the enhancements to the FX line will be hugely popular among motoring enthusiasts and brand aficionados in the Middle East region.” The other major enhancement for the new model year is the addition of the advanced Moving Objection Detection (MOD) to the Around View Monitor system (standard on FX50, optional on FX37). Also offered on the all-new Infiniti JX luxury crossover and the Infiniti QX, Moving Object Detection builds on the capabilities of the AVM system, which shows the driver a virtual 360-degree image of the area around the vehicle. The 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 another 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. To assist with safe and easy parking, using voice assistance, Infiniti's Park Guide Technology guides the driver step by step how he can park best once he finds the ideal parking spot sufficiently large for the vehicle. During the parking maneuver, the guidance system continuously monitors the steering angle and vehicle position. A bird's eye-view representation of the parking surroundings is shown on your display. – SG
