Infiniti’s 2003 FX used a stretched Nissan FM platform and the VQ engine shared with the Nissan 350Z and Infiniti G35, and was sold as V6 FX35 and V8 FX45 models to position a sportier rear‑wheel‑drive crossover in the lineup.
Infiniti built the FX to broaden its range and help recoup development costs by leveraging the sports‑car architecture rather than developing an entirely new platform. The FX offered buyers a more practical alternative tied directly to Infiniti’s performance models.
The article notes few brands followed Infiniti’s direct platform‑sharing approach; many later sporty crossovers used separate platforms instead. It contrasts the FX strategy with examples such as the Ford Mustang Mach‑E, which is an EV on a distinct platform rather than a mechanical extension of the Mustang coupe.
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