Infiniti Launches Limited Edition EX30d Black Premium in Europe, Throws in Special VIP Pass

A new special edition version of the diesel-powered EX30d crossover has joined Infiniti's European lineup. Production of the EX30d Black Premium will be limited to 150 units to be shared among all of the firm's European markets, with all buyers receiving a special VIP membership to a selection of high-class hotels and restaurants, usually available only by invitation.

All examples are finished in an exclusive for the EX Malbec Black paint. Other features include 19-inch five double-spoke alloy wheels, sunroof, polished aluminium roof rails, Bose sound system, graphite leather interior and, aluminium and black lacquer trims.

The EX30d Black Premium is motivated by a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 diesel delivering 238-horsepower and 550Nm or 405 lb-ft of peak torque. Matted to a standard 7-speed automatic transmission, the V6 turbo diesel propels the EX30d to 100km/h (62mph) in 7.9 seconds and returns a combined fuel economy of 8.4 lt/100km (28mpg US or 33.6mpg UK) with 224 g/km of CO2.

As part of the package, all buyers will receive a two-year membership in the exclusive Relais & Châteaux Club 5C. According to the company, with this VIP pass owners will be "looked after more like house guests than hotel customers." In addition, each of the special EXs comes with a Lys d'Argent, valid for a double room for one night, dinner with drinks and breakfast for two people in one of more than 200 Relais & Châteaux hotels around the world.

The EX Black Premium is available to order now, with pricing in the UK starting from £45,671.

Infiniti Releases UK Prices for EX37 Compact SUV

Nissan's luxury division, Infiniti, has began releasing prices for its UK-bound models that are set to arrive in dealerships in September. This time, the Japanese automaker confirmed pricing and specifications on its compact SUV model, the EX that is available in two trims, the EX37 and the EX37 GT with prices set at £35,200 and £36,500 OTR respectively.

Both EX models are equipped with a standard all-wheel drive system biased towards the rear wheels and a 320HP 3.7-liter V6 engine matted to seven-speed automatic transmission with Adaptive Shift Control that launches the compact SUV from standstill to 62mph (100km/h) in 6.4 seconds.

Standard features for both trim levels include scratch Shield paint, electric folding rear seats, 18 inch alloy wheels, front and rear parking sensors, Cruise Control, Bluetooth, adaptive Xenon headlamps plus LED rears, electrically adjustable front seats, iPod connection and rear privacy glass.

The EX37GT adds full leather upholstery, 10 -way power driver's seat with memory function, electrically adjustable steering column, heated front seats and a coat hanger integrated in the driver headrest.