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Infiniti has only just announced the prices of its first diesel, the FX30d.  Now it is the turn of its second.  To be badged EX30d and priced from £35,975, this crossover promises to raise the bar for diesel engine refinement and vehicle safety as well as delivering Infiniti’s greenest environmental performance to date.

The EX30d also brings a new high-value proposition to the market thanks to prices, announced today, that are lower than the petrol-fuelled equivalent. On sale from early July, the EX diesel models are expected to account for eight out of every 10 EX sales.

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The Infiniti FX, one of the sportiest driving – and certainly the sportiest looking – large crossovers on the market is now available with a sporting new engine under the bonnet. A diesel.  This isn’t the only first for Infiniti in Europe because with the new engine comes the availability of new safety technology: Forward Collision Warning and Lane Departure Prevention.  

Playing to the FX’s strengths, the state-of-the-art 3.0-litre V6 enhances the FX’s already torque-rich performance while significantly lowering CO₂ emissions and fuel consumption for real customer benefit.  To be called the FX30d, the four variant range joins the FX petrol V6 and V8 models in a new look line-up for 2010 – and at prices that are virtually identical to equivalent V6 petrol models.

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Innovative electric technology and an undiluted driving experience come together in Infiniti’s first hybrid, making its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show today. The low CO2 champion of the all-new M Line sedan range, the Infiniti M35 HYBRID steers the hybrid advantage from the city to the open road – and into the arms of all those who love their driving.

A decoupling V6 engine, 50 kW (68 PS) electric motor built in to the 7-speed automatic transmission and exceptionally fast charge/discharge response from the lithium-ion battery pack all add up to a hybrid that’s electrically powered for more of the time, and at higher speeds, than conventional hybrids.
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Infiniti today releases the first photographs of its new compact diesel crossover, a dynamic all-wheel driver with the power and torque to take on anything in its class.

The EX30d from Europe’s newest luxury automotive brand offers hushed high performance in league with lower CO2 emissions and fuel consumption thanks to a bespoke V6 diesel engine that fulfils every requirement of Infiniti’s Inspired Performance creed.
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Petrol or diesel powered, with a hybrid to follow, this latest example of Inspired Performance takes the brand’s unswerving commitment to soul-stirring looks and driving ability up a level, while offering technology unavailable in rivals.
New features include Active Noise Control, a world-first side collision avoidance system and state-of-the-art “Forest Air™” climate control. There’s even a smart accelerator pedal that assists the driver in saving fuel.
They join a host of proven Infiniti innovations in the M Line, the first M ever to be made available in Europe.
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Phase two of Infiniti’s quiet assault on the European luxury car market is underway with the arrival of a newly developed 3.0-litre V6 diesel. The engine, the first in the brand’s 20 year history, has been specifically designed to deliver high levels of refined performance in line with Infiniti philosophy.  It will initially be available in both the acclaimed EX and FX crossovers and later in the Infiniti M luxury performance sedan.

The new diesel is a key element to Infiniti’s continued growth in Europe. Launched barely a year ago, the Infiniti range has won high praise from customers and the motoring press alike. Now with five established model lines – G37 saloon, coupé and convertible, plus the EX and FX ranges – more than 2000 Infinitis have been sold across 15 markets despite the marque’s launch coinciding with the worst global recession for decades.
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