Slick New Infiniti Set to Smash Japanese Brand's Large Car Sales Woes

The brand's ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system that underpins the FX35, FX45 and G35x will also be available, as will the

Infiniti hasn't said whether the HID headlights that swivel with steering input, shown here on the prototype that launched in New York, will make it to production. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press)

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) stability control system. Large diameter 19-inch twin-spoked wheels shod with performance tires will add style and substance, enhancing at-the-limit performance.

Infiniti have not made mention as to whether the HID headlights that swivel with the steering to illuminate the road ahead around curves, intelligent cruise control designed to maintain a safe distance behind the car ahead, or voice recognition technology for a number of interior features will be part of the road-going production model, but much of this will most likely make the grade in top trim levels. The concept also featured solar eclipse gauges plus a

Now that the M35 is on its way the I35 has ended production. Model year 2005 marks the death of front-drive Infinitis. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press)

Bose Studio Surround sound audio system with 5.1-channel decoding and 14 integrated speakers, two of which are mounted inside each front seat. Bluetooth wireless connectivity will also be available.

On another note the introduction of the M35 marks end of the Maxima-based I35 that was introduced in 2001 as a 2002 model, and the death of all front-drive Infinitis. The I35 sold well at its introduction and throughout the years that led up to the new G35, but since that model's introduction the I35 has struggled and therefore won't be offered for 2005. There will also be no 2005 version of the current M45, but the automaker will instead sell off the remaining 2004 models in preparation to the new 2006 arriving next spring.