2006 NY Auto Show
FX enters the year with an exterior facelift with new grille, bumper, wheel design and three new exterior colors. In addition, all FX models add numerous standard features, including a 300-watt Bose audio system, RearView Monitor, 7-inch color display, Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) and more.
The FX is again available in both FX45 and FX35 designations. The all-wheel drive FX45 comes with a standard 320-horsepower 4.5-liter DOHC V8 and includes new 20-inch wheels and tires, leather-appointed seats and a revised sport-tuned 4-wheel independent suspension with new dampers. The FX35 features a 280-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 and is available in all-wheel or rear-wheel drive. All FX models utilize a modified version of the advanced FM (Front Mid-ship) platform, enhanced for SUV duties, which positions the engine behind the front axle. This results in an optimized front-to-rear weight balance of 52:48, which factors in weight transfer during key handling maneuvers, such as entering and exiting corners.
