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There are some vehicles that when we hear their name we don’t even bother to take notice or glance at them. One of those names is the Infiniti. They are not known for too many vehicles, but their latest SUV is one that will attract everyone. The sleek color and design of the vehicle makes any SUV hater reconsider their options.

Right now this exciting looking SUV is a concept, but the production version goes on sale at the end of 2007 and is expected to closely resemble the concept unveiled at the 2007 New York auto show. Infiniti describes the 2008 Infiniti EX35 as a fusion of a luxury coupe and a sport utility vehicle.

Overall, the EX35 resembles the much larger FX35, but the styling of the front end looks similar to the design of the recently announced G37 Coupe. So, is it a tall coupe or a short SUV? We guess it depends from whence you come. To help you decide, it’s worth noting that its roofline is only eight inches higher than the G37 Coupe. Whichever way you look at it, the Infiniti EX is stylish. What’s more, it’s brimming with high-tech features.

In terms of its basic architecture, the EX is more like a sports sedan than an SUV. The EX is based on the same platform (called FM) found under the Infiniti G, M, and FX models. However, the EX has all-wheel drive with a five-speed automatic transmission and is powered by the same 3.5-liter V6 found in the G35 sedan. Presumably, there will be a rear-wheel-drive version available in the production EX35, just as there is with the FX35.

Infiniti engineers have taken the concept of the Lane Departure Warning system found in the FX and M models to the next level, which is called Lane Departure Prevention (LDP). This assists the driver in maintaining his or her lane position if the car inadvertently starts to drift into an adjoining lane; it does this by using the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system to gently adjust the brakes to bring the car back in line.

The EX also has a built-in Around View Monitor (AVM) system that has front, side and rear mounted cameras. This helps the driver to see what’s around the car when parking as it reduces blind spots. The roof on the concept vehicle featured an optional liquid crystal glass panel that can change from transparent to translucent, but it’s not expected on the production vehicle.

The interior was sumptuously appointed on the concept vehicle with a futuristic layout more like what you’ll find in a sports car than an SUV. We hope that the EX will fit into Infiniti’s line below the FX models, as the BMW X3 fits below the bigger X5.

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