The all-new 2008 Infiniti EX coupé crossover will form part of a four- model premium range that will be launched across Europe starting from autumn 2008.

The EX is a new addition to the global range of Infiniti, the luxury brand from Nissan.

To be badged EX35 when it goes on sale in the US at the end of this year, this all-wheel drive crossover slots in below the iconic FX and offers a combination of seductive design, elegant interior and advanced technology systems.

These include the world production car debut of the advanced Around View Monitor (AVM) system, which utilises four small cameras to give the driver a "top-down view" of the outside of the vehicle while parking.

The new EX35 also becomes the second Infiniti production vehicle, following the autumn introduction in the US of the 2008 Infiniti M-series, to offer the new Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system, and the first to feature Scratch Shield, a special "self-healing" clearcoat paint.

Designed by the Infiniti design centre in Japan, the EX35 combines the look and feel of a luxury coupé with the elevated cabin of a 4x4.

The sporty proportions include a long hood, short front and rear overhangs, rearward cabin and coupé-like roofline arching over the windows to the C-pillars.

The EX35 has a length of 4631mm, a width of 1803mm and height of 1589mm.

The cabin layout features white-and-violet illumination and hospitality lighting, with a pin LED light mounted over the center console and Infiniti-signature analog clock.

The instrument panel also features a seven-inch color display with Infiniti controller for the trip computer and additional vehicle information, including the available Infiniti Hard Disk based Navigation System with 9.3GB Music Box hard drive for music storage and playback.

Other technology systems include available Bluetooth hands-free phone system and standard Infiniti intelligent key with push-button ignition. Available technology features include RearView Camera, front and rear parking sensors, Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) and Bose premium audio system with 11 speakers including two subwoofers, 6CD in-dash changer and iPod connectivity.

The interior is offered with cloth or leather-upholstered seating surfaces, available in four different colour concepts.

A special black lacquer trim comes standard on the center console, with optional genuine Maple wood trim for the centre An eight-way power driver's seat with two-way manual lumbar support is standard, along with a four-way power passenger's seat. A driver's seat memory system is also offered, along with available heated front seats and eight-way power front passenger's seat.

Under the EX35's dramatic body is an equally advanced platform and powertrain based on the latest Infiniti performance technology. Its advanced FR-L platform provides the same high levels of handling precision and balance as it does for the Infiniti M, FX and G Coupe and Saloon.

Every 2008 US-specification Infiniti EX35 comes with the fourth-generation VQ35HR 3.5-litre V6 engine (shared with the new G35 Saloon) featuring five-speed automatic transmission with manual mode, DS sport mode with Downshift Rev Matching (DRM), and Adaptive Shift Control.

Four models will be available in Europe from launch. These will include the G saloon, the G coupe, the EX as detailed above, and a successor to the iconic FX to be unveiled next year.