Infiniti brand cars are always power and aggression. Exactly like this, powerful and aggressive, is the F-X 50 model. A massive chrome grille with a large logo, a line of headlights - all this emphasizes the dynamism of the model.
The car is big enough. Its length is 4865 mm, width is 1925 mm. The height of the machine is 1650 millimeters. The model weighs more than 2 tons, has a clearance of 184 mm. A comparison with an angry rhinoceros, or even an elephant with a complete internal combustion engine, is appropriate.
Engine and transmission
Most of the cars of the described model can be found more often in the city. However, studying the characteristics of the engine, we can conclude that it is problematic to use all the power of a car in urban conditions.
The Ef-X 50 is equipped with a five-liter eight-cylinder “wax”, whose power is 400 horsepower. Try to let such a herd through the streets of the metropolis! It won't pass. Traffic jams at every turn.
A 7-speed automatic accelerates a two-ton car in just over 5 seconds to a hundred. At the same time, the car is equipped with all-wheel drive, which has a positive effect on its stability on the road, the ability to safely move at high speed. The maximum speed for the model, by the way, is 250 kilometers per hour.
It seems that such a car is more convenient to travel between cities. Moreover, the consumption on the highway will be about 10 liters. In urban mode, the car "eats" almost 19 liters. In mixed mode, about 13 liters per hundred are spent.
Suspension and brakes
All-round ventilated disc brakes allow this heavy vehicle to slow down or stop quickly and in a timely manner in case of danger. The suspension of the F-X 50 is independent multi-link, both front and rear. Exactly what such a car needs.
Standard equipment
Of course, the car belongs to premium models, so many useful things are included in the standard package:
- a sunroof, which is very convenient to use to take a breath of fresh air in the same traffic jam.
- leather interior. Salon, by the way, is made rather in the style of "retro" and does not quite match the dynamics of the car.
- the ability to heat and cool the front seats. It's also a very handy feature. The main thing is not to overdo it.
- 11 speakers audio system to fully enjoy the music
- cruise control and fog lights.
- a smart braking system that works in conjunction with outdoor cameras that closely monitor possible dangers on the road.
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The F-X 50 is often compared to its classmates, the BMW X 6 and the Cayenne. At the same time, many car owners are leaning towards Infiniti as a more convenient and practical car. Cayenne loses in the sense that it is much more often chosen by car thieves. And X 6 is too brutal and more difficult to manage. However, in fact, in the city you can often meet X 6 than F-X 50, as BMW marketers do their job more successfully and conscientiously.
Owners of the Infiniti FX50 note that almost all the buttons on the dashboard are in the driver's field of vision, which is a definite plus, but you need to get used to their location. Perhaps only the engine start button is hidden from view. But, if you drive this car for a long time, then the finger itself will “remember” the location of this button.
The described car model is very dynamic. And this is not surprising with such an engine size and number of horses. But to feel the full power, just turn on the sport mode. In this case, the already fast Phoenix will become even faster. It would be only where to show this speed.
The weak point of the model is that the gearbox housing is very poorly protected. And it is generally not possible to install emergency protection on it. So, it’s better not to climb into serious off-road, so as not to run into expensive repairs. There are a few other elements that are poorly protected. But still, the crankcase is one of the most important things in the car. It needs to be protected.
The suspension of the car is quite rigid. At the same time, on more or less serious off-road, the car “gets tired”, does not cope with the road, it skids, and the wheels get stuck in the ground. This was established as a result of numerous test drives by various journalistic publications and motorist clubs. Only the ESP system helps, and even then not always. However, this is not a full-fledged SUV. So the weak cross-country ability of the model is excusable.
conclusions
The Infiniti X50 is a premium car that impresses with its looks and power, but in the city it does not have the opportunity to show its full strength. Therefore, in urban conditions, such a machine is stupid to use.
Off-road, the car also does not behave as we would like. Practically speaking, it is convenient to drive this car along routes between cities. But even here, numerous radars and cameras will not allow to squeeze the declared limit of 250 kilometers per hour.
It turns out that in modern Russian realities, the F-X 50 is a status toy that emphasizes the financial success of its owner. Alas, nothing more.
However, such "toys" are popular. Indeed, even the realization that your car can produce 400 horses is already pleasing. It seems that Nissan will continue to successfully sell cars under the Infiniti brand for the foreseeable future.
Compared to its predecessor, the new Infiniti FX has received a more solid and luxurious interior design. 
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"Infiniti FX" has moved into the second generation
On American roads, the new generation Infiniti FX debuted. Sales of the luxury crossover in Europe will begin later. Often in such cases one has to guess which of the innovations and options available in the New World will be offered to our motorists and which are not. However, this time there was no intrigue: just a few days after the test drive in the United States, it became known that the Russian version of “FX” would largely repeat the overseas version. And most importantly - under the hood she will have a completely new five-liter V8 engine.
The retinue plays the king
Compared to its predecessor, the new Infiniti FX has received a more solid and luxurious interior design.
UNDOUBTEDLY, the nameplate “FX50” is the main calling card of the debutant. The five-liter engine is its main difference from the previous “FX”, the top-end engine of which had a volume of 4.5 liters. From now on, the flagship develops 390 hp. at 6,500 rpm and its torque is 500 Nm at 4,400 rpm. The increase is tangible - 70 “horses” and fifty Newton meters more than the “FX45” had in its arsenal.
However, the “FX35” index is also a good decoration. The 3.5-liter V6, which was equipped with the predecessor, was improved for the new generation crossover and also added strength: hp. against the previous 280 and a torque of 355 Nm at 4.800 rpm. Which, according to company representatives, provides acceleration at the level of the eight-cylinder FX45 engine.
But modest nameplates still need to be considered, and they did not at all attract the interested glances of motorists rolling along the highway in the vicinity of San Diego, California. The elegant “Infiniti” has more striking features that, despite the overall recognizability of the silhouette, clearly distinguish this model from the previous one. Undoubtedly, Russian fans of the brand will also jealously compare the exterior of the outgoing “FX” (which gained popularity with us long before it was sold by official dealers) and the new one. And of course, they will note the slightly changed proportions of the crossover. And of the more spectacular changes, out of competition are new headlights, shaped like either a carnival mask or elegant sunglasses. Paying tribute to the stylish optics, the public will also notice other innovations, such as the grille trimmed in dark chrome.
The engine starts and stops at the push of a button. And for manual gear shifting, there are stylish magnesium alloy paddle shifters.
But the most interesting thing is revealed when you look at the crossover in profile. An impressive aerodynamic diffuser appeared behind the front wheel arches. The developers claim that these "gills" reduce the lift of the front end by 5% and improve stability when driving at high speeds. It may very well be. But, in my opinion, their main task is guaranteed to attract the attention of everyone who sees the new “FX”.
“Infiniti” once again proved that the best is the enemy of the good. The luxury crossover has become more perfect (something more, something less) literally in all respects. And, as always, the overall impression is played by small details. The new “FX” has a whole scattering of such curious little things. There are purely external ones - the same new headlights or wooden panels in the interior design, the total area of \u200b\u200bwhich has increased by 200% compared to its predecessor. There are highlights that appear at some points. For example, a light greeting, when, as the owner approaches, the car turns on the exterior lighting (under the side mirrors), then the lights in the cabin, and when you are already driving, the engine start button starts to wink in the rhythm of the pulse. Finally, there are interesting things that are hidden from view. For example, it makes no sense to say that a luxury crossover is equipped with a "climate" with high-quality filtration and air ionization - this is akin to the message that the Japanese eat rice with chopsticks. Banality for a car of this class and this brand. As well as an electronic navigator (by the way, they promise a Russian version of navigation), good “music” or even a system of all-round visibility when parking. But the owner of the “FX” will probably be interested in the fact that the fiber of the cabin filter is impregnated with grape seed polyphenol, which has a rare property to neutralize allergens. I testify that in the Infiniti salon you really breathe clean air. Even when standing in a traffic jam in front of a bus or truck: when the atmosphere outside deteriorates, the climate control automatically switches to recirculation mode.
In general, nothing super-and even just amazing. The same or something similar can be seen on other prestigious Infiniti models. But (again, in general) all together creates an atmosphere of a car that is truly luxurious and without pretense of being friendly to its riders ...
The main calling card of the new “FX” is a five-liter V8 engine with a capacity of 390 hp.
For all five liters
The car is equipped with a completely new seven-speed automatic transmission.
The NEW engine inspires respect. Five liters is no joke. Although for the premium segment, the volume can be said to be normal (we are not talking about some sacred numbers), but still, “FX” did not have such a thing before. And speaking in practical terms, it seems to be an inexhaustible supply of power and traction, which is enough on any track and in any driving conditions.
Up to 100 km / h “FX50” accelerates (according to independent US sources) in 5.2 seconds. Fast for a car in this class. A second more - and that would be quite a worthy indicator. And the maximum speed, like many modern cars, is artificially limited by a “ceiling” of 250 km / h.
Sat down - let's go. Chip key in pocket, engine starts at the push of a button. At the same time, the arrows of the instruments take off to the limit and again fall to the zero position. A sort of salute to the driver: “Ready for the start!” Pure bells and whistles, but still nice.
To the person behind the wheel, the designers of the new “FX” (however, this can be said about other new Infiniti models as well) showed maximum respect. The chair is designed for a sybarite who will thoughtfully and tastefully place his body in it, using a dozen adjustments. Equally reverently reacted to the convenience of the front passenger. True, he has two less adjustments at his disposal, so he can’t even turn the steering wheel. Seats with memory settings (how else?), heated and ventilated (actually, this is a kind of climate control). And yet - with decent (and also adjustable) lateral support in case the driver prefers a temperamental driving style. Fortunately, the spirit of sportiness is not alien to the interior trim - a three-spoke steering wheel, aluminum pedals ... The rear passengers are by no means offended by comfort. By the way, they can watch DVDs on the trip, while the front riders can only watch while parking ...
The Russian version of the “FX”, like the American one, will be equipped with a navigation system, the data of which is displayed on a large color display.
As for the interior as a whole, it is decorated in the recognizable corporate style of the Japanese luxury brand: the “double wave” of the front panel, a large monitor, the famous analog clock on the center console…
- We definitely do not have a variator? - asks a colleague sitting next to him, although he knows very well that the engine is combined with a new seven-speed “automatic”. But in terms of smooth operation, this box, which is included in the standard equipment of the crossover, really looks like a continuously variable one. Moreover, it switches gears depending on your driving style.
At the moment I am driving at an even, calm pace, a little over a “hundred”, without violating local restrictions. And soon I run into the stern of a huge pickup truck, the phlegmatic owner of which, it seems, has not been in a hurry for a long time. Lightly pressing the accelerator - and the pickup is rapidly melting in the rear-view mirror. At the same time, there is not even a hint of a hitch before the spurt. Firstly, the settings of the “machine” are focused on maintaining a high torque so that you can sharply increase speed at any moment. And secondly, as on all modern Infiniti models, the transmission has a function that smooths out jumps in engine speed when shifting to a lower gear. Simply put, it imitates gas recirculation, and does it at the level of an experienced driver.
If desired, the transmission can be switched manually - that is, paddle shifters. Made of magnesium alloy, by the way. Please compete with the “automatic” if you are confident in your skill. If you are not sure, then you better not: the automatic transmission here is one of those advanced boxes that can cause an inferiority complex in an inexperienced driver.
The “FX50 Sport” version is equipped with suspension stiffness and active steering of the rear wheels.
Friend of human
The trunk of the new "FX" is quite roomy, and if you fold the rear seats, its volume will increase to 1.890 cubic meters. cm.
ABOUT MANAGEMENT, I believe, it is not necessary to spread for a long time. She did not cause any complaints from the former “FX”, but the new one has become even more refined. The key to the impeccable behavior of the machine is a combination of several factors. Body rigidity - increased (including due to laser welding). Stability is also slightly improved compared to the previous one due to the fact that the front wheels were shifted 35 mm forward, and their track was expanded by 43 mm. Suspension changes - the front is now double wishbone (instead of the previous McPherson) and has a longer travel. Dynamic stabilization and traction control systems - this is a matter of course, all Infiniti have them. However, the “intelligent” all-wheel drive system and other things that will be discussed below are also already known from other models of this brand.
In principle, the car is rear-wheel drive - under normal driving conditions, up to 100% of traction goes to the rear axle. But from the place “FX” gets under way on all-wheel drive – for the sake of smoothness and stability of acceleration. And in the future, part of the power, if necessary, can be transmitted to the front wheels. On ice, snow, off-road, the system works like a bee, constantly redistributing traction to those wheels (or wheel) that have more reliable grip.
The most advanced in terms of driving performance is the “FX50 Sport” modification. This version is equipped with a Variable Suspension System (CDC) with special shock absorbers. Continuously receiving information from various sensors (specifically - speed, acceleration, steering angle, brakes, torque), electronics changes the stiffness of the shock absorbers, optimally adapting to road conditions. Moreover, the driver can choose between “comfort” mode and “sports”, in which the suspension becomes more “clamped”, which further improves handling.
Another interesting attribute of the “FX50 Sport” is the rear-active steering system (Rear-Active Steer) driven by an electric motor. It again receives data from several sensors and, according to the position of the front wheels, turns (by an angle of up to one degree) the rear wheels. At low speeds, this helps to improve handling (although without that, it would seem much better), and at high speeds, it makes the car more stable.
However, the usual “FX50” behaves quite commendably on the road even without these technical tweaks. So much so that sometimes it begins to seem that your help to the crossover is not so necessary - he himself would have calmly reached the end of the route. “Infiniti FX” is generally a smart car, like many of its modern counterparts. An experienced driver will be helped, an inexperienced one will be corrected if he makes a mistake. Of course, up to some limits, because no one has canceled the laws of physics. Another thing is that behind the wheel of "FX" these limits seem very far away. You pass, without slowing down, one sharp turn, another, a third - and then you remember that the car is “American”, and the number 60 on the speedometer does not mean “km / h”, but miles. And the full impression is that the crossover itself is also completely indifferent ...
What haven't you mentioned yet? Active cruise control (it works not only at high speeds, but also in a range of up to 25 mph, without exaggeration - even in a traffic jam, controlling the distance to the car in front) ... Warning system about a possible collision with the car in front (if you didn’t react to its beep, the electronics activate the brakes themselves to at least reduce the damage from the impact) ... The system for preventing unauthorized exit from the lane (if the “FX” runs into the dividing line with the turn signals off, the automation “taxis” it back in a row) ... Adaptive headlight system - depending on the speed of the car and the position of the steering wheel, it can turn the headlights at an angle of up to 17 degrees and automatically adjusts the level of the light beam ...
One thing about this car remained incomprehensible to me, but, to be honest, I was too shy to ask. The question is: why did the developers conjure over the settings of the exhaust system, achieving a “powerful sound” of the engine, if at the same time they increased sound insulation in every possible way, up to the maximum filling of body voids with special foam material? You can listen to the engine with taste, except perhaps standing next to the “FX”. And in the cabin - silence.
Author Edition Klaxon №13 2008 Photo photo of the author and “Infiniti”
The release of the first generation Infiniti QX50 lasted four years, in 2017 the second generation was introduced. The novelty was presented at the Los Angeles Auto Show, and the sale will be launched in the summer of 2018-2019, including on the Russian market. Before the official premiere, the concept car was shown at the Detroit and Shanghai auto shows. According to the manufacturer, the car is aimed at a young wealthy audience who want to stand out from the crowd.
The crossover was created on a new platform, a different look, a redesigned interior and a new technical stuffing. With confidence, the car can be called a new generation.
Design
The exterior has changed completely, the design is pulled up to the general style, it is identical. The front end of the Infiniti QX50 2018-2019 stands out with stylish aggressive LED-based optics. The central part is distinguished by a rectangular grille with a thick chrome trim, to which the relief lines on the hood are reduced. The front bumper is distinguished by vertical air intakes, and at the bottom you can see small foglights.
QX50 price
The pricing and equipment of the car can be envied. The basic Pure package costs 2,699,000 rubles, and its equipment is already excellent. Competitors have a higher price tag, although the equipment is comparable. Functions of the basic configuration of the Japanese:
- leather upholstery;
- 19-inch wheels;
- separate climate control;
- keyless access system;
- Cruise control;
- electrically adjustable seats;
- tailgate servo;
- tire pressure sensors;
- hill start assist system.
The next Luxe equipment costs 100 thousand more, and will be replenished only with a panoramic roof with a sunroof.
In the following modifications, the improvements are more noticeable, but the price is appropriate. The Sensory package costs 3,500,000 rubles, in addition to all of the above, it has:
- automatic parking system;
- 20 inch wheels;
- improved multimedia with navigation;
- 360 degree view function;
- Rear View Camera;
- seat ventilation in front;
- electrical adjustment memory positions.
The top-end Autograph equipment costs 3,960,000 rubles, and in addition, security features appear in it: sign recognition, blind spot monitoring, lane control.
Infiniti QX50 2018-2019 is really a complete novelty, completely changed. The popularity of the crossover in the Russian market is guaranteed, since the previous version was a success, and the new model has changed dramatically for the better. What do you think of the second generation?
Video review
Break-in report for 2012 Infiniti FX 50S, 5.0L, 400HP
Date of purchase 04/12/2012
Cars before: Infiniti FX35, Mercedes S350 4-matic
The total driving experience is 15 years, the total personal mileage is about 340,000 km.
1. do not spin the engine over 4,000 rpm.
2. do not brake sharply (pads rub in)
Route: Moscow - Penza - Saratov - Balashov - Voronezh - Moscow.
The length is about 2,000 km (including movement along the Moscow Ring Road and in cities).
1. 19 000 rub. - fines for exceeding
2. 500 liters of AI-95 ecto, ultimate (depending on refueling) (5.5 tanks), average fuel consumption is 25 liters per 100 km, on the Voronezh-Moscow section - 29 liters per 100 km.
Travel time on segments:
Moscow - Penza (627 km) = 6.5 hours, avg. speed 96 km/h
Penza - Saratov (224 km) = 2.5 hours, avg. speed 89 km/h
Saratov - Balashov (193 km) = 5 hours, avg. speed 38 km/h
Balashov - Voronezh (314 km) = 2 hours 40 minutes, Wednesday. speed 118 km/h
Voronezh - Moscow (508 km) = 2 hours 50 minutes, Wednesday speed 179 km/h
The actual report:
So, the car was bought on 04/12/2012, departure to Saratov is scheduled for 4.00 am 13.04 (Friday). Having heard from the dealer that the engine speed cannot be spun over 4,000 during the break-in period, they were upset, the adequacy of the trip sharply came into question, since, apparently, they would have to drag at low speed and for many days ... :(The weather forecast became the second negative factor: +2, it's raining, and we have Dunlop sport summer tires on 21 rims.We thought, well, that's it, it's not fate to ride “with the breeze”, but what kind of “with the breeze” is there, we wouldn’t fly off the road if it freezes somewhere ... , but there was no time to change tires for winter, and it was impossible to cancel the trip, since there were already agreed plans in Saratov ...
Friday, 4.00 am - we got up, it was raining outside, the thermometer was +3, had breakfast, looked in the mirror, twisted it at the temple (it was necessary to fly on a plane along the way, but it didn’t give an awl in the ass ...).
4.45 - we load into the Infiniti, start up, all 8 pots roar (they “roar”, because in the warm-up mode the sound is like that of a truck :) the mood starts to rise ... We look around inside the cabin, get used to it, adjust the seats, steering wheel, brightness of instruments, mirrors, etc. .d., around a black and orange interior, the ceiling, the top of the doors, the sides of the steering wheel are trimmed with orange Alcantara, the rest is black leather. The seats are made of leather inserts of the same bright orange color as Alcantara - the tuning studio has tried, the quality is excellent.
I touch the steering wheel - the alcantara does not slip at all, it is pleasant to the touch, the steering wheel clearly fits in the hands ... We connect the iPhone via Bluetooth, iPad via the USB port, excellent - the media library becomes available on both devices with all its 30 GB of music files, the devices are synchronized with the car's audio system - we check sound, adjust the frequency balance - the sound is perfect. At this point, the engine has warmed up slightly and the engine sound has ceased to exist. The fact that the car is running, you understand only by the tachometer needle, which shows 800 rpm. We fasten the belts - LET'S GO.
We smoothly pass through the gates of the site, the cameras on the back and sides show a picture and a 3D projection of the car. We immediately turn off the projection - it is about nothing, too small - it is inconvenient to navigate, we leave only the rear view and the right side on the screen - it is already better, the boundaries of the car are clearly visible - the function is normal, accepted for use.
Heading to the highway, passing speed bumps, analyzing the suspension feel - the new FX50S on a low profile, 21 rims and 265kPa tire pressure - was somewhat softer than the 2008 FX35. - Nice. The tire pressure indicator interface is much more convenient than in the 35, it shows in which particular wheel, what pressure, and not just a list without identifying the wheels, as in the FX35.
We leave on the highway - we accelerate smoothly, listen to the sensations, the car picks up speed, there is no rolling, the steering wheel is hard, the connection with the road is 100%. Speed 120 - noise from the wheels begins to be heard (as it was found out later, it strongly depends on the road surface and the degree of heating of the wheels and varies from unacceptably strong, for this class of car, to almost imperceptible. Recommendation - to put additional noise insulation in the wheel arches.
We look at the tachometer - revs are 2,500, we accelerate to 160 - revs are 2,800 - we begin to rejoice about the restrictions on running in with the so-called. speed: in the course of 200 km / h we can go at speeds up to 4,000 - life is getting better, the trip can develop :) Feelings from a speed of 160 ... - they are not there, why? Because there is no speed, well, more precisely for this car, this is not speed on a flat empty road (however, as it turns out later, both on uneven and not at all empty - this is also not speed for it and 200 km / h for it is also not speed, but more on that later...).
The temperature is still +3, rain, still concern about the rubber ... The rain sensor works perfectly, it determines the rhythm of the wipers, depending not only on the intensity of the rain, but also on the speed and even acceleration. Spraying liquid on glass is normal. As an additional equipment, liquid heating is installed, but the steam is not visible (as the dealer promised, but to go out and check if it works at all (well, like the temperature of the jet) - laziness, rain all the same.
We leave for the Moscow Ring Road, then for Volgogradka - let's go, the time is about 5.30 - at the entrance to Moscow - a traffic jam, 3 kilometers long !!! Moreover, no accidents, no narrowing - there is nothing - apparently, the standard situation on weekdays - they wished good luck to those traveling to Moscow and living in the area ..., they condoled ..., they were glad that there were few cars in our direction ...
We are driving ..., we begin to pass settlements - traffic lights and cars appear, we begin to maneuver in the “chess” mode, while we do not accelerate sharply and practically do not brake, without causing inconvenience to the flow - the car is rebuilt, as if it were on rails, there is no roll at all, the steering wheel is very informative, the feedback from the wheels is excellent - the auto control is 100%, the speed is really low ... We drive in the 80-140 km / h mode. It is felt that the potential of the engine is huge and if you need to dive into some hole - no problem, just add gas ...
After 10 minutes, we confirm ... A green light starts flashing ahead, laziness slows down, there are 4 more cars in front in our row, two in the right, I press the pedal at about 50% of the speed, there is still a car of space before the kickdown (I remember running in ...), the car, not uttering not a single sound, not making a single jerk, not shifting gears, in the state in which it was, it simply accelerates and goes forward, accelerating in this short stretch from 100 to 160 km / h, as if it was just taken and with a huge hand gently pushed forward. Two turns of the steering wheel - we go around these 6 cars in a checkerboard pattern and, at the green that has not yet finished flashing, we fly by a traffic light, the cars behind have disappeared ... We digest the sensations, look at each other, we understand that the trip promises to be interesting, even though in break mode...
Carried away by the sensations, we forgot that we are in Russia ... and that having sold you a car for 4.5 million rubles, and that is how much it cost, taking into account, in fact, its very cost, add. equipment for 350 and interior alterations for another 350 thousand rubles. You can’t fill a full tank of gasoline right in a car dealership. It is necessary to fill in just enough to leave the car dealership, and then the happy owner must frantically search for the nearest gas station and it’s not a fact that it will be BP or Lukoil. It can be anything, and you will get out of the car, get your hands dirty on the filling hose, which is always full of gasoline, and then with these hands you will take the steering wheel, sheathed in Alcantara and, remembering your favorite country in your native Tatar language, drive on.
Oh yes, of course, the reader can rightly note that for such cases you need to have rubber gloves and cash money (since, alas, they don’t accept cards at these gas stations either) and then there will be no problems. But it so happened that I did not take rubber gloves with me to a car dealership made of glass and steel, with windows 10 meters high and pretty girls at the entrance. Somehow, I don’t even know how it happened, but such a fuck up happened ... The fact that we are in our native country, with one big red flag for the whole country hanging on the border (warning: ATTENTION!!! DANGER ZONE ahead! !!), we have confirmed this more than once during our trip. Well, it was a lyrical digression, refueled - we go further ...
The road is of average quality by Moscow standards (but, as it turned out later, it was almost a high way to Penza), pronounced rutting, water in the rut, as it is raining, but Dunlop Sport swallows kilometers without noticing this (respect for rubber). We drive in the mode of 130-180 km / h, slowing down to 110 only in settlements. A speed of less than 160 seems to be a temporary stop, about 200 km were rewound from Moscow. It starts to get light, they remembered that sometimes you need to look into the side mirrors, well, at least for decency - they looked, the mirrors pleased us - large and wide, excellent visibility, quickly warm up and dry out. When reverse gear is engaged, the left mirror automatically goes down. Until I realized whether it is convenient or not ..., the sensations are twofold.
After a few kilometers, hello the first traffic police. They offer us an oncoming lane and speeding over 60 km / h. I agree with the proposal - the proposal is objective, I take out my wallet - I pay for the vigilance of the Police service :) $ 100 is still the police, and not just cops, thanks to the President ... :) if there is… I’m starting to think about the decision: “whether to lower the frame on the numbers”, but the remoteness from my native safe city is embarrassing, I decide to abandon this idea for the time being, we go further…
We notice the synchronous movement of the speedometer needles and the fuel level - when the speedometer needle moves to the right, the fuel arrow moves to the left ..., well, you can almost see how :) 2.5 times. I thought it was adaptive, i.e. takes into account the real speed of the car, but no - for all 2,000 km I have not learned how to correctly predict the route ... the Japanese ...
We start thinking about refueling - we understand that there are no problems with this on the highway: approximately every 50 km there is either Lukoil or Rosneft, and even with shops, not counting a bunch of gas stations like a column with the 76th ... We drove 350 km from Moscow, the fog cleared, the temperature rose to +7, concerns about summer tires passed. By the way, when we left Moscow, the pressure in the wheels was 265 kPa, the peak pressure at a speed of 240-260 km / h reached 310 kPa ... The gum was warming up :) rpm at 200 - strictly 4,000 - we fulfill the requirements of the dealer ...
When driving on Russian roads at such speeds, when you see a truck in front (especially uphill), you have to start braking another kilometer in order to do it smoothly, because if you drive 200, and he is 80, then this is tantamount to approaching a stationary object at a speed of 120 km/h, which is significant. While getting used to this feature, several times I had to slow down more sharply, but without the ABS triggering - take care of the brakes ..., after all, running in.
Looking ahead, I will share my impressions of the new Infiniti brakes. In principle, it seems that their resource is enough, they effectively upset the car at speeds up to 140 without bothering to press almost to the floor - the car stops in its tracks, there is no question of overheating. You can touch the brake disc with your finger (but if you pull it back quickly :)
Braking smoothly from 200 - it seems to be fast and effective braking too, but what will happen if from 260 to the floor - I still have serious doubts that the brakes will withstand and the discs will not lead, although we have not tried it, but something tells some vague sensations, comparing braking with 200 and 140, which still can not stand it. The brakes on the previous FX model were killed by 2, 3 brakings to the floor from 200, especially after some cycle of movement in gas-brake mode. On a good note, for a car of this class, with such performance characteristics, it is necessary to install ceramic discs and 8-piston calipers, as on the Porsche Cayenne GTS. Well, I think, over time, we will find out how quickly they die, the dealer assured that no one has yet managed to kill them :) Fresh legend ...
We go further - in front of the famous (judging by the forums of car travelers) barbecue area in the village of UMET (about 450 km from Moscow), there are actually 15 tents on each side. Initially, there were plans to dine here, but, passing by, somehow there was no feeling that:
A. It's safe to get out of the car here
b. There is a source of FRESH BEEF, LAMB or PORK meat here.
In general, it was decided to drink yogurt and endure until Penza ... Hunger spurred cravings to increase speed, and at 220 km / h we flew into the Mordovian region ... Hello, local policemen. They began to run towards us long before we caught up with them and rightly so, otherwise we would not have had time, we would have slipped through them, but the guards of the order of glorious Mordovia are people, it is immediately clear, with experience, with thick red muzzles, sly eyes , but with a strict and uncompromising look - I immediately realized: “it will be expensive” and prepared for the auction ...
After studying the rights, STS, as well as OSAGO (it’s not clear, however, why, if the car is new, it has numbers and you won’t get them without OSAGO, but, apparently, they don’t teach common logic in the police yet ... nothing, Moscow too was not built right away) ... I take out 3,000 r - I see contempt in my eyes and I receive an insistent offer to go into a VAZ 2109 police car. I go up, sit down - the double of the previous Mr. vodka genetic mutations”. As before, I offer 3,000 rubles, I get the answer “don’t ... well, don’t offend us ...”, I raise the stakes to Moscow - I extend 5,000, again I get: “no ... well, this is not serious, we need 5,000 each (damn, well, right like in the movies….)".
I say: “guys, the price tag is already Moscow, let's not be grumpy, before Saratov is 350 km away and everyone needs to be fed, taking away food from your brothers is not good.” But the Mordovian traffic cops are Mordovian for that - they rested "on death ..." After 3 minutes, add. trading, this intellectual conversation begins to bother me and, having given each of them 5, as the “honest” Mordovians asked, I finished this topic and, having slipped off the side of the road, disappeared from the field of view of the local police.
We continue to drive, we fully adapted to the car, the road began to deteriorate, long wons and mounds appeared, which rock the car and try to tear it off the ground. It can be seen that the Mordovians also built the road ... I transfer the suspension to the sport mode, with the side supports of the seats and the priests, I fix myself in the chair as much as possible. It feels like in a sports car, the suspension has become much larger, the rolls have disappeared altogether, the vertical swings are extinguished immediately. A navigator sits nearby and swears at the Japanese about why it’s impossible to put electric adjustments for back and priest supports on the passenger seat, tries to hang around the cabin on particularly unpleasant sections of the road, the speed is 220 km / h - I want lunch ... The song “Now you are in army…” performed by Smeshariki – on topic…, a song about our country…”now you are in it” :)
From time to time, there are pits on the road with an area slightly larger than a car and a depth of 10-15 centimeters. To leave, you have to maneuver between lanes, and there are only two of them, damn it, and, damn it, one of them is oncoming. The car in the sport mode seemed to be glued to the road, during sharp maneuvers there was no roll or skid - the feeling that we were walking on rails, the speed, let me remind you, is 220 km / h. The navigator still complains about the lack of lateral supports, after a short discussion they came to the conclusion: “the navigator is a brake, he just can’t find them ...”, after checking at the bus stop, they found out: “the navigator is normal, the Japanese are rednecks, they really don’t exist ...”.
The rain has stopped, the fog has cleared, the car has managed so that it seems we have arrived from an off-road competition, we open the doors after stops with our little finger, it’s a pity to get the orange Alcantara dirty ... The 3rd refueling has begun, Penza has dawned on the navigator - lunch is approaching ... In the iPad we find a list restaurants in Penza, looking for something decent, the Infiniti navigator on the subject of POIs from the Michelin list in Penza is stubbornly silent. We find a restaurant, drive the address into the navigator - let's go, go the wrong way, go back, now the wrong place again, damn it, we are back in our native country, not all the streets of the glorious city of Penza are known by the Japanese navigator ...
We switch to Navitel, which seems to be our own, and should work through GPRS ... It would be better not to switch ... It does not see or know anything at all, and the Internet signal is weak. At the same time, having switched, for some reason, the ventilation of the seat turned off for me, which, by the way, has not yet turned off - it worked very well - a really useful option on a long journey. Once again we are convinced that it is impossible for our Kulibins (even official and certified ones to be admitted to Japanese electronics ...).
After 15 minutes, the navigator reports “you have reached the destination”. Deja vu… this is how the navigator in Europe usually reports and you really (well, in most cases) arrive at the point you set. Of course, the navigator told us in the purest Russian: “You have arrived at your destination”, arrived, the train, damn it, yeah. We arrived, but not at the destination (it’s not clear, by the way, why “on” and not “in”, according to the rules of the Russian language, the second is correct, but we are in Russia, we have everything “on”, even Kuchma I was offended when they said they came to Ukraine and demanded “in”, although in the sense, Ukraine is, of course, “on” :) and to the Bus Station ... There is a Bus Station, but there is no restaurant ..., well, it is expected in general ... :)
We make a Solomonic decision - we return to the main road and look for the first decent-looking restaurant - 5 min. – we find the restaurant Latvia. Remembering the USSR, we remember that things from Latvia have always been of better quality than those produced at the Bolshevichka factory. We think, well, a restaurant with such a name so dear to the heart of a Soviet person cannot be bad, and the exterior still looks quite .... We leave, +17 on the street, bright sun, we sympathize with the guys who remained in Moscow, Ipone shows +4 and rain there.
The time is 11.30, we go into the restaurant - no one, an incredibly important waiter comes out to meet and to our question: “Hello, feed breakfast?”, He says: “We don’t have breakfast, only lunch”, critically examining our appearance and clearly estimating: a will we have enough for lunch? We agree to have lunch, we take a salad, soup, the second - everything turned out to be very tasty, we leave 2,000 rubles for dinner for two, including tips - you can live here, in Moscow for this money it’s enough only for a bottle of VOSS mineral water.
Hooray, mood for $1,000,000, ate, rested, the sun is shining, let's go torment the navigator for laying a route to Saratov… To be continued…
The second generation of premium crossovers Infiniti FX was first shown in Geneva in 2008. The series consisted of three cars: the FX 37 with a 3.7-liter engine, its modification FX37 Limited Edition and the most powerful version of the FX 50, named after the 5-liter VK50VE engine. In car dealerships in Europe and Russia, the Infiniti FX 50 version appeared in mid-autumn 2008. Since 2010, the manufacturer has added a version with a 3-liter diesel engine to the lineup, which did not appear in the showrooms of the brand's official dealers in the Russian Federation. From 2012 to 2013, a restyled version was produced, which differed in the shape of the radiator grill, and the top modification Vettel Edition with an improved engine.
Model design
Despite the external similarity of the model with the previously released FX crossovers, the work of Japanese designers is noticeable at first sight:
- graceful headlights and side air intakes make the car look more aggressive;
- rounded lines and an elongated hood distinguishes the FX 50 from other mid-sized SUVs, which are usually more angular and taller;
- a special self-healing coating of the vehicle retains its appearance practically unchanged throughout the entire operational period.
The body of the FX is covered with a special transparent paint that has a glossy sheen and the ability to restore the coating to its original state with minor damage. Scratches are restored within a week. And the recovery process itself takes place, first of all, in the sun, when the surface of the car heats up.
Salon crossover
Inside, the second generation received not so many external changes. At least the dashboard remained in the same techno style. And the main attention is drawn to the clock of the original oval shape. Among the differences, it is worth noting the new screen of the auto multimedia system, located in the center of the dashboard.
Behind the crossover has become more space. And premium finishing materials look expensive and pleasant to the touch. At the same time, the trunk remained unchanged - quite spacious with the rear seats folded down and medium in volume in the normal state. Although there is a huge “reserve” under the floor of the compartment.
The car seats are both heated and ventilated. The first function allows you not to freeze in winter. And the second one will not seem superfluous in the summer - especially at high speed and taking into account the trimming of the seats with genuine leather.
Technical parameters and safety
An important feature of the car, which distinguishes it from other models of the series, is a five-liter power unit, equipped with an advanced automatic transmission Adaptive Shift Control, which can be controlled directly from the switches located on the multifunctional steering wheel.
The power unit, installed on one of the modifications of 2012, received an increased performance - 420 hp. With. However, most of its parameters remain the same. And the Vettel Edition equipment itself differs, mainly, in a slightly reduced height and by 0.2 with accelerated acceleration to 100 km / h.
The car received an all-wheel drive transmission with steered rear wheels and a suspension with wishbones and CDC shock absorbers. Wheels have a diameter of 21 inches. And the list of options for the basic version of the crossover includes disc brakes, a set of airbags (only for the front seats) and a stability control system.
Tab. 1. Specifications of the model.
| Parameter | Meaning |
| Crossover drive | 4WD (full with rear wheel steering) |
| Transmission | 7 speed "machine" |
| Engine parameters | |
| The volume of the power unit, cu. cm | 5026 |
| Consumption in combined mode, l | 13,1 |
| Acceleration to hundreds, sec | 5.8 (5.6 for FX 50 Vettel Edition) |
| Speed, km/h | 250 |
| Car dimensions | |
| Length/width/height, m | 4.865 / 1.925 / 1.65 (1.63 for Vettel Edition) |
| Wheelbase dimensions, m | 2,885 |
| Track (front/rear), m | 1,635 / 1,64 |
| Ground clearance, cm | 18.4 (16.4 for Vettel Edition) |
| Luggage compartment, l | 376/1756 |
Prices and equipment
The Infiniti FX 50 comes standard with 18-inch wheels (replaced for top trim levels by 21-inch), heated seats and mirrors, dual-zone climate control, and an 11-speaker Bose audio system. In addition, even the most cost-effective versions are equipped with adaptive cruise control and a variety of security systems. In Russia, you could buy 2 modifications in 2008 and the same number in 2012.
Tab. 2. Complete set of cars.
Now a car manufactured in 2008-2009 in good condition can be purchased for 1.5-2 million rubles, depending on the configuration and mileage. Buying the FX50 for a lower price (and on the secondary market you can find models priced up to a million rubles), according to experts, is not worth it. For this amount, Infiniti after the accident are sold, requiring serious overhaul, the cost of which will cost more than the amount saved.
