Official: Infiniti JX Concept shows off its polarizing shape in Monterey

Filed under: Crossover, Infiniti, Luxury

Infiniti seems to think the world needs another seven-passenger, three-row luxury crossover. And their answer is the JX, first shown this evening in concept form in Pebble Beach before the production model debuts at the LA Auto Show this fall and sales begin in the spring of 2012.

We're hardly enamored with the design, but its specs are sure to appeal to a certain subset of families looking for a premium alternative to a minivan or SUV. Infiniti claims class-leading interior space, with a second row that tilts and slides forward (up to five and half inches) to allow access to a rather commodious set of seats in the way, way back.

Although Infiniti is sticking with its "Inspired Performance" mantra, a V6 fitted with a CVT and sending power through either the front or all four wheels doesn't strike us as particularly sporting. But where the JX should excel is in the features and safety department. In addition to the automaker's Blind Spot Intervention, the JX will come equipped with a new Backup Collision Intervention system, which can detect objects when the crossover is reversing and automatically engage the brakes to avoid a crash.

Other amenities include a 14-speaker Bose stereo system, Infiniti Connection Telematics and the recently launched Personal Assistant program, which provides owners with 24-hour access to a team of living, breathing reps that can do everything from supplying navigation instructions to booking a hotel.

We'll pass final judgement on the styling once we get an eyeful at tonight's reveal, but judging by the shortened time frame between the concept and production model, this Shiro Nakamura design study should be incredibly close to what we'll see in LA this November. Hit the jump for the full details.

UPDATED with live pics. It's better in person... if just.

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