The new engine is capable of developing 550 Nm (406 lb ft) of torque at 1750 rpm. When paired with the standard 7-speed Adaptive Shift Control automatic transmission, the FX30d sprints from naught to sixty in 8.3 seconds.
Fuel consumption on the combined cycle is rated at 31.4 mpg (9.0l/100km) while carbon dioxide emissions are registered at 238 g/km.
The model is available in both luxury GT and more sporting S guises, while also adding new Premium specification grades. Pricing for the newly-launched FX30d starts at £45,150.
The GT version comes with standard all-wheel drive, leather upholstery, heated and cooled front seats, bi-Xenon cornering headlights (AFS), rear view camera and parking sensors, powered front seat adjustment (with driver’s seat memory), electric reach and rake adjustment for steering wheel, glass sunroof, 20-inch light alloy wheels, I-Key with smart access, cruise control, Scratch Shield self-healing paint and a 7-speaker audio system including 6-CD changer, MP3 decoder, Aux-In and Bluetooth for mobile connectivity.
On the other hand, the S version adds powered front sports seats, Continuous Damping Control (CDC) shock absorbers, 21-inch alloy wheels, Rear Active Steering (RAS), smoked-glass headlamps and dark chrome exterior air vent and sill strip.
Premium models include Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), which functions only above 70 km/h and is automatically over-ridden by use of the indicators. FX Premium versions are also equipped with Around View Monitor and a 30GB hard disk drive satellite navigation system.
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