taken from worldcarfans.com

The EX35 encompasses a couple new technologies for Nissan. They include Around View Monitor (AVM) which provides an impressive “top-down” bird's eye view of the vehicle by utilizing four cameras, Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system and Scratch Shield paint, which is a "self- healing" layer of special clearcoat mixed with elastic resin. As a result, minor scratches gradually disappear by themselves over the course of one day to a week depending on outside temperatures. I'd like to see some time lapse video footage on this one.

The highly acclaimed fourth generation VQ35HR 3.5 liter V6 engine currently used in the G35 coupe/salonn is good for a healthy 290hp. But the big news here is that this engine is standard with Nissan's ATTESA E-TS (Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All Electronic Torque Split) all-wheel drive system!

Although, Nissan USA calls the EX35 a Crossover SUV, their European press release is riddled with the word “coupe”. Given the recent court victory over BMW regarding the usage of the letter M as a brand logo, perhaps Nissan is getting in one last jab to the kidney as BMW ready their hyped X6 Coupe SUV. Nissan states, “...it is difficult to find any direct rivals for the EX being arguably the first of a new wave of coupe crossovers. But looking at other cars available currently, the EX might be lined up against rivals as diverse as the BMW X3 3.0si and Audi A4 3.2FSI quattro avant.” Surely, a severe case of over-interpretation on my part, but nonetheless, it sounds a bit over confident.

Press Release

* EX Revealed 16 August at the 2007 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
* Innovative Coupe Crossover Concept
* Standard 'ATTESA E-TS' All-Wheel Drive
* Powered by a 3.5-litre 290hp V6 (US Specification)
* First Introduction of the Advanced Around View Monitor System
* To be Launched Progressively Across Europe Starting From Autumn 2008 Together With the G Saloon, G Coupe and a Successor to the Iconic FX

The all-new 2008 Infiniti EX coupe crossover, revealed this week at the 2007 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, will form part of a four model premium range that will be launched across Europe starting from Autumn 2008.



There is a lot more to read here:

http://www.worldcarfans.com/2070816....r-suv-revealed

 

Interesting... no word of price though. This could be a big seller if in the low 30's?

 

very interesting!

Its a direct RDX competitior and slotted below the FX35. I think its gonna be in the same price range as the sedan.

 

Ugly IMO. The FX looks way better.

 

looks nice.

 

Doesnt look bad at all. I like the Around View Monitor and the Scratch Shield paint

 

+1...pretty cool 8)