The FX35 badge was discontinued after the 2008 model year, as Infiniti moved to a redesigned second-generation FX lineup and ultimately rebranded the model line to QX70 for the 2014 model year.
This article traces the timeline of the FX35’s discontinuation, explains how Infiniti transitioned to new badging during the later FX generations, and identifies what replaced the FX line in the brand’s SUV lineup.
Discontinuation timeline
Below is a concise timeline that shows when the FX35 ceased to be offered as a distinct model and how Infiniti evolved the FX lineup before the final rebranding.
- First-generation FX (2003–2008): FX35 (3.5L V6) and FX45 (4.5L V8).
- Second-generation FX (2009–2013): Redesigned lineup with badges such as FX37 (3.7L V6) and FX50 (5.0L V8); the FX35 badge was no longer used for new models.
- Rebranding to QX70 (2014 model year): Infiniti transitioned the FX line to the QX70 designation as part of a broader naming strategy.
The milestones above illustrate the official retirement of the FX35 badge in 2008 and the broader transition of the FX lineup through 2014, when the model was rebranded entirely as QX70.
What replaced the FX35?
In practice, the FX35’s successors were the FX37 and FX50 variants produced during the 2009–2013 period, and ultimately the QX70 model introduced for the 2014 model year replaced the FX line altogether.
Summary
In short, the FX35 badge was retired after the 2008 model year, with Infiniti continuing the FX lineup under newer badges (FX37/FX50) until the full transition to the QX70 for the 2014 model year.