Infiniti is proud to announce the introduction of their first diesel engine in Europe, the FX30d, which looks to be launched in Europe later this year.
It’s not a new SUV, but what’s new is under the hood. This model has a new direct fuel injected 3.0-litre V6 under the hood. What that basically means is that this luxury SUV will be able to accelerate from 0-100 in approximately 8.3 seconds!
The FX will not be the only diesel model introduced by Infiniti; look for the EX SUV and the M sedan to hit the European market with diesel engines as well.
In these three models, the V6 diesel will have a different cylinder block, a new design of crankshaft as well as new – or revised – intake manifold, fuel injection system, exhaust gas recirculation, turbocharger, oil sump and manifold catalyst. For a more responsive performance, the vehicles will be tuned differently according to Infiniti.
For the FX and EX models, Infiniti created a new front subframe, changed the front bumper designs to increase air flow to the engine bay and redesigned the sheet metal within the engine bay to store additional radiators needed for cooling.
As said by Jim Wright, Vice President of Infiniti Europe, “The new diesel engine allows us access to a far greater sector of the market without compromising on our core values. More than that, it’s an exceptional engine, with impressive torque from very low revs helping to deliver progressive, linear acceleration with none of the typical disadvantages of unwanted noise and vibrations”.
He also added that “by creating a bespoke sporting diesel, we have been able to maintain the combination of performance and luxury expected from an Infiniti with the added bonus of lower emissions and improved fuel economy. It’s a win-win position.”
Infiniti’s European division will first launch the EX30d and FX30d onto the market with the M30d to follow later in 2010. No word on whether these new engines will make it to the U.S., but shoppers at Infiniti of Boston hope they do.
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