(April 25, 2011) Infiniti has announced an all-new three-row luxury crossover designated the Infiniti JX that will go on sale at its retailers in spring 2012 as a 2013 model.

A hazy sketch of the new vehicle was released by Infiniti last week just ahead of the New York Auto Show. Infiniti says it will be a seven-passenger vehicle citing the need for another luxury people hauler.

“The all-new Infiniti JX crossover will allow us to continue to expand the Infiniti brand’s presence in the Americas,” said Carlos Tavares, chairman, Nissan Americas.

“There aren’t a lot of choices for luxury families today. The all-new Infiniti JX is the 7-passenger antidote to the ho-hum luxury crossovers that are out there right now,” added Ben Poore, vice president of Infiniti Americas. “The Infiniti JX will have a stunning interior, while offering exceptional seating flexibility, easy access to the roomy third row, plus the latest in-vehicle technology – including next-generation telematics. A fitting addition to our line, it will challenge the status quo in its class.”

More details of the vehicle will be available when the concept version is shown at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance this summer.

Reportedly the production version will be unveiled at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show in November.