Arabian Automobiles Launches Infiniti Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Programme

Arabian Automobiles Company (AAC) announced a new addition to its Infiniti sales offering with the launch of the Infiniti Certified Pre-Owned vehicle programme (ICPO). Vehicles covered under the programme will be the Infiniti G Sedan, G Coupe and G Convertible, Infiniti M, Infiniti EX, Infiniti FX and Infiniti QX 56.

This is the first Japanese Certified Pre-Owned Luxury Sales offering in the UAE, and only Infiniti cars that meet a defined quality standard will be certified for Pre-Owned status. The vehicle must be less than five years old, with less than 80,000 kms on the odometer, have a clean title and pass a comprehensive 145-point inspection. Every Certified Pre-Owned Infiniti will include:

145-point inspection

1 year/25,000 km Gold exclusive warranty

24×7 roadside assistance

3 complimentary oil changes

20% discount card

'This announcement today moves the pre-owned vehicle market in the UAE another step further on,' commented Michel Ayat, CEO of Arabian Automobiles. 'We are the first retailer to have a Japanese Certified Pre-Owned Luxury Sales offering and quality assurance programme. For customers considering a used vehicle purchase, this programme moves the pre-owned vehicle purchase process much closer to that of buying a new car, and protects the purchase with a one year extendable warranty.

Infiniti at Goodwood Festival of Speed

As an official sponsor is Infiniti at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​28 June to 1 July 2012 celebrating two premieres.

Its world premiere is this the first driveable prototype of the Infiniti celebrate EMERG-E. The concept vehicle with electric drive and Range Extender was designed in England and will soon expand the Infiniti lineup.

The sports car with an alternative drive concept, the visitor can thus see for the first time in action. To the production stage, it will take time for something, but are of EMERG-e at Goodwood before a big sign of life.

Also seen is the one at Goodwood so far most expensive Infiniti FX Vettel Editon, from that in Europe only 50 copies will be available.

For a lot of driving fun not only ensures the V8, but also the use of lightweight materials and aerodynamic changes by about 30% higher output. Delivery of the first copies will be 2013th.

2012 Infiniti FX50 S | Road Test

There might not be any official figures to prove it but most of you might dismiss the Infiniti FX50 S as a woman’s car, I did too but then I must admit, this is the most fun SUV I have ever driven. So, if you are a woman and you are driving this car, please tell the men what they are missing. Everything about the FX is too chic, too stylish and too classy and I think that’s why most men prefer to stay away from it. It doesn’t gel well with the macho image we men want our SUVs to exude.

The FX50 S is a head turner; there is simply no doubt about it. The FX received a styling upgrade for 2012 that includes a revised front end a few tweaks to the overall styling and newly designed alloy wheels. Its elegantly curved lines skilfully conceal its SUV proportions and the coupe-like roof makes the car look lower and sleeker. To be honest, it looks more like a blown up coupe and certainly goes like one. The distinctive front-end, long bonnet and the fastback styled roofline look very unusual compared to the current crop of crossovers available in the market. During its unveiling back in 2003, Infiniti said that the design was a blend of an SUV lower body with an old school GT car upper body and there is no denying that they were spot on with their creation.

Infinity has toned up the interior extensively to bring the FX up to the levels of its elder brothers and the competitors. Premium quality leather, wood and plastics adorn the surfaces. A 11-speaker Bose Premium Sound System comes standard on all variants and the FX50 S gets a 9.3GB on-board music storage system. A 360-degree around view monitoring system is also standard on the FX50 S and optional on the FX35.
Even though the layout of the buttons is a bit confusing and takes time to get used to, the feel is nothing short of exemplary. Every available superlative can be used to describe the interior and there is absolutely nothing that I found lacking. All the latest creature comforts are present in the Infiniti FX50 S and you also get adaptive cruise control that works brilliantly on our highways.

Because of its sloping roofline, the FX is not so generous for those sitting in the rear. Decent sized adults will have issues entering and exiting this car and then there is the headroom, or the lack of it. If you are expecting to ferry taller than average adults on a regular basis, the FX is simply not the car for you. This is more of a 2+2 rather than a four seater.
The FX is available with a V6 as well as a V8 engine. The FX35 sports a 3.5-litre V6 that produces 303bhp at 6,800rpm and 355Nm of torque at 4,800rpm. The test car – FX50 S – had a 5-litre V8 engine with a maximum output of 390bhp at 6,500rpm and 500Nm of torque at 4,400rpm. This engine has been around since 2004 and is the same motor found in the Nissan Patrol, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Armada and the Nissan Titan. A highly tuned version of this engine also finds its way on to the Nissan GT-R GT1 racing car. This engine has variable vale timing and the intake manifold directs air through different paths at different engine speeds to boost low-end torque or unleash high-end horsepower.

Power is distributed to all four wheels via a 7-speed automatic gearbox with paddle shifts and the ability to match revs while downshifting. Even though the rev-matching feature is a USP in itself, the gearbox feels a bit lethargic. I think the overall performance would have been a bit better if the gearbox would have been a bit quicker. The FX50 S has a permanent four-wheel drive that distributes power via an electronically controlled multiple-plate clutch. When cruising in a straight line, all the power is sent to the rear axle and 50 per cent of the power can be transferred to the front axle when required.
With a curb weight of 2,110 kilograms the Infiniti FX50 S has a slim waistline and with the V8 churning out high amounts of power and torque, this SUV goes like a hot sedan. With the bonnet, doors and most of the chassis constructed out of aluminium, there is no hint of SUV sluggishness. Throttle response is precise and if you toggle the settings for performance, the FX will give many sporty sedans a run for their money. Just to give you a hint at the FX’s sporty ability, its my duty to inform you that the FX is based on the same FM platform that underpins Nissan 370Z.

The instant you feather the throttle, the FX surges ahead as if it has been nudged in the back by a locomotive. The V8 is eager to propel the car without subtlety. Acceleration from a standstill is something that you will enjoy the most and the loud exhaust note similar to that of a muscle car with free flow pipes rather than that of a SUV. It seems to me that the engineers at Infinity mixed up the competitors for the FX. This car is more of a threat to high performance road cars than SUVs.
To go along with impressive performance, there is this corner defying handling. There is very minimal hint of body roll even when you push it around corners and that is because of the availability of adjustable suspension. On the centre tunnel you will find a switch that allows you to toggle the suspension setting between sport and comfort mode. There is a plenty of grip available on the massive 21-inch tyres through their large cross section. Even under heavy stress, the tyres barely squeal and stick to the road like glue.

I was very impressed with the FX’s performance and handling but not so impressed with the space. Even though it’s not a full size SUV and its styling compromises second-row space, it should have the ability to seat four in complete comfort, which it doesn’t. Pricing for the FX35 starts at AED 199,000 and goes up to AED 259,000 for the FX50 S, which makes it very competitive when compared to all the other players in the market. If only it wasn’t for the cramped second row, this would have been my first choice in the premium medium-sized SUV segment.
Specifications
Price: AED 259,000
Price range: AED 199,000 – AED 216,500 (FX35)
AED 259,000 (FX50)
Drivetrain
Engine: 5-litre V8
Layout: Front engine all wheel drive
Max power: 390bhp @ 6500rpm
Max torque: 500Nm @ 4400rpm
Transmission: 7-speed automatic with downshift rev-matching
Dimensions (mm)
Length: 4865
Width: 1925
Height: 1680
Wheelbase: 2885
Curb Weight: 2110kg
Fuel tank capacity: 90
Seating capacity: 4

2012 Infiniti M35h GT Premium Reviews

With the Infiniti M35h also offers a hybrid model.

In North America, Infiniti is one of the most popular brands in the premium segment in Europe, the luxury brand of Nissan is still trying to build the sales organization in order to inspire consumers for cars.

Comparing the Japanese premium brands with the German, it is a perfect blend between Infiniti, BMW and Mercedes. It relies on extremely luxurious features and combines them with a very dynamic design.

The latest product is the Infiniti M, which is located in the premium and luxury to attract new customers with a sleek design. As a special highlight, the Infiniti M also with hybrid technology, we have also selected the same test for our model of the most innovative series and tested in the M35h GT Premium version.

2012 infiniti m35h 

The Infinti M35h in GT Premium version pampers passengers with every conceivable luxury and safety extras.

In addition to mandatory ESP, ABS and six airbags, the Infiniti is safety even with intelligent speed control, a blind spot warning system, a Collision, a lane departure warning system, bi-xenon headlights with adaptive cornering lights, an intelligent brake assist system including emergency braking and a cornering brake assist come up.

For the comfort features can be air-conditioned leather seats with electric adjustment, a multimedia package with touch-screen navigation system and DVD player, a Bose premium surround sound system with 5.1 decoding and 16 speakers, the Forrest-air system with automatic air recirculation, mode breezes and air purifier, heated steering wheel and 18 "alloy wheels forward.

As dynamic as the exterior appearance, the Infiniti will also show the interior. Here you can see a lot of attention to detail and a perfect finish, which is combined with quality materials.

At first glance, you have quite a knob-maze in front of him, which, however, because of the many features of the Infiniti offers is necessary. Once you have made so familiar, which switch on which function is to find your way quickly and intuitively.

The shiny aluminum center console blends perfectly with the wood trim, leather seats and aluminum applications in the doors. You feel the Infiniti definitely very well right away and enjoy the comfortable seats, with a well-functioning hot summer days cooling also make it very tolerable.

In space, you can look forward to the class corresponding dimensions. When stopping the engine, the steering wheel also automatically swings away from the driver continues to facilitate the exit - and here is the Infiniti so very accommodating. Of course then takes the wheel when you start back on the previously set position.

The only downside of the Hybrid Infiniti is the trunk, which are due to hybrid components positioned behind the back seat, has shrunk to 350 liters and so does not fit into a luxury car.

Will be compensated but by a top mix of gasoline and electric motor. Under the hood lies dormant, the proven 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine with an output of 306 hp (225 kW), which is supported by a 68 hp (50 kW) electric motor. The system performance is thus at 364 hp (268 kW).

The gasoline engine comes to a peak torque of 350 Nm at 5,000 r / min, the electric motor to 270 Nm at 1770 r / min. In combination this results in a massive thrust whenever you press the gas pedal toward the floor plate. In only 5.5 seconds to sprint from standstill to 100 km / h, top speed is 250 km / h It remains in the interior stehts whisper, as one would expect from a luxury sedan in the premium segment. The courses are in the Infiniti M35h by a 7-speed automatic, both very fast, and very gently moved, which fits well with the vehicle characteristics.

Despite the enormous power you can also slide very slowly with the Infiniti, and then enjoy the benefits of hybrid drive. The Infiniti M35h features namely a very ingenious hybrid technique that surprisingly often allows vehicles to operate in electric mode alone.

The switch between gasoline and electric operation takes place instantaneously. Sideslip as the "sailing" mode where the engine is turned off at 100 km / h on the highway and just type short for a planned overtaking on the gas, turn on again immediately to the internal combustion engine, and you can get fast.

This gives the nearly five meters long been Infiniti sports car feeling in terms of performance, without even bringing the hybrid selector in the position of sports, where the Infiniti is still a trace of sporting approaching the matter.

Also, the whole trimmed for comfort chassis and suspension are in the sports mode, a bit harder. So satisfied the Infiniti, which can be quite fast around tight corners measure exactly the needs of comfort, such as sports fans.

The energy flow between the battery, combustion engine and electric motor can also follow the big screen in the center console. Especially in city driving the Infiniti is often driven purely by the electric motor, which also results in excellent fuel economy.

On average, our test vehicle Infiniti M35h satisfied with 7.7 liters of petrol per 100 kilometers, an absolutely fantastic value for a 360-hp car. Especially since we have also enjoyed the excellent acceleration values ​​more often. Without this you will certainly approach the work from the promised 6.9 liters per 100 kilometers.

The 2012 Infiniti M35h is certainly one of the biggest surprises in our test fleet. It combines absolute luxury with outstanding performance at extremely low fuel consumption, and the whole thing at a very reasonable price for a car of this performance and equipment category. The question remains whether it can be kept secret even from a best seller in its class. Except with his little trunk, the Infiniti that is convincing in all areas.

2014 Infiniti Magna Steyr

From 2014, the Infiniti the premium compact class are produced at Magna Steyr, a relevant agreement was signed.

Infiniti, the premium brand of Japanese manufacturer Nissan and Magna Steyr, a subsidiary of Magna International, have signed an agreement in principle for the production of a new compact car in the premium segment. Production start is planned for 2014. After being under contract for the development, at the Magna Steyr already intensively worked, now the basic premises were set for the total vehicle production.

"The new vehicle is the Infiniti brand represents a significant opportunity to attract new customers and expand into key markets such as Western Europe," said Andy Palmer, EVP responsible for Infiniti, the Nissan Motor Company. "We are pleased to realize together with Magna Steyr of this important product."

Guenther Apfalter, President of Magna Europe, Magna Steyr, "It is our great pleasure to have signed with the client Infiniti this agreement for the first vehicle project This is an important step to further diversify our customer portfolio as a developer and contract manufacturer of complete vehicles.. "

The production contract is currently being finalized. More information will follow at a later date.