As part of the celebrations for Sebastian Vettel’s 2011 championship, Infiniti is offering European buyers of the FX the chance to get a unique insight of the inner workings of the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team.

The FX World Champion Experience will be offered only to select customers in Europe (there will only be 10 invitations for the UK) who order an FX. This applies not just to the top of the line FX50S Premium, but any model in the crossover range.

These select Infiniti FX buyers will be invited to Red Bull Racing Milton Keynes headquarters early next year where a member of the team will take them on a behind-the-scenes tour. January is probably the best time to witness first-hand a Formula 1 team, because everyone will be working at full speed in preparation for the 2012 Season.

Infiniti released pricing on FX SUV model before it goes on sale in October. The FX facelifted base FX35, FX35 AWD and FX50 AWD models now start from $43,450 (+$850), $44,900 (+$850) and $59,350 (+$1750) respectively, not including a destination and handling fee (*) of $895.

The new FX35 AWD Limited Edition that adds a number of bespoke features and improved standard equipment such as the Iridium Blue exterior color, 21-inch, 10-spoke graphite-finish alloy wheels and dark tinted headlights with Adaptive Front lighting System, is priced at $51,550. Infiniti said only 550 examples of the Limited Edition FX35 AWD will be sold in the U.S.

Infiniti has unveiled its 2011 FX in Europe. The Infiniti SUV gains new convenience and safety features along with new color and trim combinations, while keeping the same engine range, which includes two petrol units and a diesel option.
The most important addition is that of the Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system, which backs up its audible and visual warnings of an unintended lane departure with a dynamic intervention. The LDP now comes standard on the FX37 GT Premium and S Premium, and FX50 S Premium, as well as Premium versions of the FX30d.

Infiniti has also added a new power tailgate to the standard equipment of all FX models. It’s worth noting that the height the tailgate opens to is programmable to help avoid problems when operating the door in restricted spaces, while it can also raised or lowered from a switch on the dashboard, from buttons both inside and outside the tailgate, or remotely from the I-Key.

In Europe, the FX is offered with three engines including a 238HP V6 diesel, 320HP V6 petrol and 390HP V8 petrol of the range’s flagship model, the FX50 S Premium, which can accelerate from 0-62mph (100km/h) in 5.8 seconds.

The 2010 FX35 and FX50 arrived to Infiniti dealerships with some new standard features. These features include Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System and the addition of a standard USB Connection Port for iPod and other devices.

The available Hard Drive Navigation System has been enhanced for 2010 Infiniti FX with the addition of an in-dash single disc DVD audio/video drive, streaming audio via Bluetooth, Zagat Restaurant Guide and XM NavWeather.

The 2010 Infiniti FX is offered with a 3.5-liter V6 with 303HP engine for the FX35 and a 390HP 5.0-liter V8 for the range-topping FX50.

Prices are set at $43,265 for the rear-wheel drive FX35, $44,715 for the AWD FX35 and $59,265 for the FX50 AWD.