For generations, INFINITI has competed against Acura in the luxury sector on a global scale. Let’s compare the electronic signature technologies of both Japanese auto brands.

Infotainment Systems and Other Digital Technologies

The latest INFINITI cars are equipped with multimedia systems that include InTouch technology. By touching the touch screen or making simple voice commands, you may enjoy the benefits of this signature infotainment suite. The GPS navigation system in an INFINITI vehicle provides much more than just colored maps with conventional directions. Part of the Destination Assist function, the Response Specialist, provides real-time guidance for your trips. This assistant will help you find dining, shopping, entertainment, and other destinations in different categories. The Connected Search feature automatically finds relevant venues based on your real-time GPS coordinates. If you’d like to stop at interesting locations during a long road trip, take advantage of the Journey Planner. The InTouch Premium Traffic keeps you updated on traffic congestion, road closures, and other unexpected events in your projected route. Additional guidance is provided by SiriusXM Travel Link and Traffic. Some other technologies that supplement the GPS navigation system in the INFINITI infotainment system include Destination Send to Car, MapCare, My Car Finder, and over-the-air-updates. Available in the latest Acura models, the AcuraLink multimedia system doesn’t provide as many advanced features for travel. However, the AcuraLink mobile application is loaded with plenty of convenient services, such as Last Mile Navigation, Send Destination, and Stolen Vehicle Locator. You can also use the AcuraLink app to start the vehicle or unlock the doors remotely. Similarly, the INFINITI app includes the Remote Door Lock/Unlock, Remote Engine Start/Stop, and Vehicle and Remote Lights/Horn. Using Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, you could remotely manage your INFINITI car through simple speech commands. Delivering premium concierge services behind the wheel, the INFINITI Personal Assistant makes you more productive throughout the day. This assistant can make hotel and dining reservations on your behalf. The INFINITI InTouch suite also includes more than 10 security features, such as the Drive Zone, Max Speed, and Valet Alerts. The Maintenance Note and Vehicle Health Report provide important notifications on the car’s maintenance schedule. If you’re involved in a crash, the Automatic Collision Notification and Emergency Call are readily available. Additionally, the INFINITI Specialist may dispatch towing and other services to your location. Despite having the Geofence Alert and a security alarm, the AcuraLink app doesn’t offer many security features as the InTouch suite.

Contact our INFINITI car dealership to learn more about the signature digital technologies in our new models.

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The INFINITI Total Ownership Experience program is designed to make your new certified pre-owned experience more affordable and rewarding. When you buy a certified pre-owned (CPO) INFINITI through our dealership, you’ll be eligible to take advantage of the many benefits that come with the program. INFINITI’s elite program gives CPO car owners peace of mind on the road with roadside assistance, along with personalized options such as custom payment plans. A rigorous vehicle inspection and a free vehicle maintenance plan are other advantages of this popular program.

Advantages of the INFINITI Total Ownership Experience Program

The INFINITI Total Ownership Experience Program gives you many great reasons to buy a certified pre-owned INFINITI from us with complete confidence. While all of our used cars are carefully inspected before they’re sold, CPO vehicles go through an extra layer of certification. In our CPO program, vehicles undergo a 167 multi-point inspection as required by INFINITI to be eligible for the program. When we sell you a CPO INFINITI, it will come with a CARFAX car history report to learn about the services and maintenance performed on the car before you assumed ownership.

To ensure your satisfaction with your vehicle purchase, the program also comes with a CARFAX three-year buyback guarantee, which allows you to return your car and get a new one if issues arise during the first three years of ownership. Other perks of the program include a free three-month trial subscription for SiriusXM satellite radio. Our technicians can help install the trial subscription in your vehicle. If you find that you enjoy access to satellite radio during the trial, you can always purchase a plan to continue using satellite radio after the trial ends.

Vehicle Maintenance

Several complimentary maintenance plans are included with the INFINITI Total Ownership Experience program. If you buy a CPO INFINITI produced in 2015 or before, you’ll get up to two tire rotations and oil changes within the first 12 months that you own the car or within the first 15,000 miles that you drive. For a car made in 2016 or later, you’ll get one free oil change and tire rotation within the first year of ownership or the first 10,000 miles that you drive.

Financial Services

Another valuable component of the Total Ownership Experience program is financial services. The program offers an affordable means to pay for your CPO INFINITI by creating customized payment plans based on your financial needs.

Contact us today to learn more about the INFINITI Total Ownership Experience program.

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Good Days, a national, independent non-profit charitable organization that makes life-saving and life-extending treatments affordable, is headquartered in Frisco, but serves patients across Texas and the country. The nonprofit assists under-insured patients with chronic disease, cancer, or other life-altering conditions who cannot afford the medications they need. Good Days believes that no one should have to decide between purchasing food to eat or paying an electric bill and affording health care. That’s why Good Days provides financial support, allowing patients to receive treatment without destroying their finances.

In addition to helping patients with co-payments and prescriptions, Good Days also assists with medical-related costs, including help with transportation costs so that people can more easily get to medical appointments. There is more need across the country than Good Days can currently meet. To learn more about Good Days and see how you can support its work, check out mygooddays.org.

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INFINITI InTouch is a comprehensive system designed to make your drives more secure, connected, safe, and convenient. The system has four main functions: to provide safety and security, entertainment, conveniences, and navigation. You can use your INFINITI InTouch system safely through voice and touch controls so that you can continue to access your favorite features of the system without taking your hands off the wheel or your eyes off the road.

Navigation

One of the features offered through INFINITI InTouch is navigation. You can access the navigation system directly through the touchscreen. There are many useful features available through the navigation component, including real-time traffic information and updates on alternate routes to help you avoid delays for accidents, construction, road closures, and more. The navigation system also provides you with directions to your end destination. If you want to explore while on the road, you can easily upload directions to a local attraction from your phone or computer. If you’re already driving, you can find a neat place to go by looking it up on the map. A live response specialist, available through the system, can also recommend exciting attractions.

Entertainment and Communications

Another feature offered through INFINITI InTouch is entertainment and communications. With this amenity, you can stay entertained and informed at all times. The entertainment feature is conveniently available for use with voice technology so that you can play music and more without taking your hands off the wheel. There are various ways to play your music through the system, and it is linked to SiriusXM. Wireless Bluetooth technology is also available, and you can stream music through any Bluetooth-compatible device. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a Wi-Fi hotspot are also included.

Concierge and Convenience

If you like to have your convenience while on the road, the Concierge and Convenience component will come in handy. The system includes INFINITI voice recognition technology so that you can activate your favorite functions safely while driving. Remote vehicle access, which is available through Google Assistant, is part of the Concierge and Convenience package. It also allows you to lock and unlock your car remotely.

Safety and Security

Safety and security are also accounted for with this system. The Safety and Security mechanism includes a Curfew Alert that lets you know if anyone else is driving your vehicle. It also has a Driver Zone alert to help you track loved ones on the road, and it provides access to services such as towing.

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When it’s time to upgrade your current set of wheels, you’ll need to shop around to ensure you find the best fit for your needs for long-term use. Finding the perfect car in 2021 requires considering a few factors to ensure you settle on something that accommodates where you drive and spend time. Here are a few of the best tips for finding the perfect car in the new year.

Consider the Size

Think about your family’s size and how many people you plan to have with you in the vehicle to ensure you have enough space for everyone. Whether you have one child or three, the backseat of the car should have enough space to fit each person. You may also need additional seats for extra passengers like friends who plan to come along at times. If you have a large family, a full-size SUV or minivan can also have extra cargo space available to ensure there’s enough room for packing suitcases, groceries, and sporting equipment. 

Think About Your Schedule 

Consider where you drive and how many hours you spend on the road each week to determine which vehicle will provide the most comfort and accommodation. If you spend a lot of time on the phone in the car, opt for a more smartphone connectivity vehicle. If you spend time in the great outdoors exploring different settings, you may need an off-road vehicle that can tackle steep inclines and rocky terrain. If you’re someone who uses their car for making deliveries, you may benefit from a vehicle with a lot of storage space in the back. 

Keep Your Driving Habits in Mind 

The way you drive can determine how easy it is to control your vehicle, making it necessary to find something specific to your driving habits. If you need speed, you’ll benefit more from an engine that has more power and accelerates quickly. If you don’t drive more than the speed limit, a base engine is all you need for getting around. You may also want something with solid steering and handling if you feel more at ease having more control of the car. 

We can help you find the perfect car in 2021 when looking for something reliable and easy to use. Our team will offer our guidance and help you narrow down the top choices after exploring our inventory of cars.

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Your INFINITI vehicle’s NAVTEQ navigation system may be great if you need turn-by-turn directions to get someplace unfamiliar, but it still needs to be kept up to date with the latest map data. After all, roads and points of interest are changing all the time across the country. Fortunately, NAVTEQ has made it so that installing an update in your INFINITI vehicle is not that difficult.

All you need to do is go to navigation.com, click the INFINITI icon, and select your vehicle’s make and model in the menu on the left side of the screen. You should be able to find the latest data for your car if it is available. Click “Add to Cart” on the appropriate NAVTEQ product and go to “Check Out” to make your purchase. 

NAVTEQ software updates come on DVDs that can be played in your vehicle’s infotainment system. When your new DVD arrives, all you need to do is start your INFINITI vehicle, insert the DVD into the proper slot, and wait for the updated maps to be installed, which should only take a few minutes at the most. Your NAVTEQ system is now updated with the most up-to-date maps.

If you have any questions about your INFINITI vehicle’s NAVTEQ system or installing the proper updates, contact Crest INFINITI today. Our friendly staff will be happy to assist you. 

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INFINITI QX60 Monograph Now Revealed

INFINITI has revealed the QX60 Monograph, a concept close to production dramatically different from the current QX60 SUV. QX60 Monograph is a design study of where INFINITI will take the design of its three-seat crossover SUV when it’s redesigned for the 2022 model year.

The reveal shows a sleekly designed, futuristic QX60 Monograph keeping the trapezoidal-shaped grille shared across the INFINITI lineup, but it’s grown a bit is outlined in chrome. The headlights are noticeably narrower,  giving the front end a more aggressive stance. There are not many sculpted lines as the QX60 Monograph adopts a futuristic look featuring retracting door handles that blend into the smooth design. The QX60 Monograph also incorporates an eye-catching floating roofline, helped by redesigning the D-pillars. The QX60 Monograph design is a significant departure from the current QX60 because it has more of a truck-like proportion. The hood is less sloped at the grille and looks more massive with a pushed back windshield line.

The QX60 Monograph is expected to come out in 2021, but INFINITI has not revealed what the interior looks like or shared details on trim options, powertrains, technology, and safety features.

Contact us at Crest INFINITI for more details on the INFINITI QX60 Monograph concept.

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In 2021, the INFINITI Q50 luxury sedan doesn’t change much from the previous year. It continues its streak of bringing many appealing qualities, including a winning combination of luxury and power. The Q50 is powered by a few engines, including a 400 HP beast in the Red Sport 400.

The Q50 pairs its impressive power with a state-of-the-art and ultra-luxurious interior featuring a new infotainment system with smartphone pairing. There are several Q50 trims to choose from that can be accessorized and tailored to your liking with multiple packages and add-on features.

First in line for the 2021 Q50 family is the 3.0t Pure. This trim level has much to offer with exterior LED lights all around. Its conveniences include keyless entry and ignition for a fast start. The base trim starts with leather upholstery, and both of its front seats are power-adjustable. There are two standard touchscreen displays on the base level that are compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. A six-speaker sound system is standard on this trim. 

It also gets some notable safety features, including forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking. Next up is the 3.0t Luxe, which has a few upgrades. Two packages are available for this trim, including the ProAssist and the Essential. The Edition 30, includes all the previous standard features on the first two trims. It also has custom trim-specific styling inside and out. Following the Edition 30 is the 3.0t Sport, which has special sporty front seats and a concert-quality 16-speaker Bose sound system. This trim’s mechanical system is more performance-oriented with larger brakes, adaptive dampers, custom bumpers, and a transmission system with paddle shifters. 

The last trim in the lineup is the Red Sport 400, which has a unique, bold red exterior color and matching red interior motif. Additional safety features are available through the ProActive package.

Two engine choices are offered with the 2021 INFINITI Q50. The first engine is a 3.0L V6. Its power output reaches 300 HP, and its peak torque is right behind at 295 LB-FT. The second engine, which is standard on the Red Sport 400, upgrades to a peak power rating of 400 HP and 350 LB-FT in torque. All trims offer all-wheel drive and come with an automatic transmission.

Contact us today for more details on the 2021 INFINITI Q50. 

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Taking your daily commute to the next level is simple when you invest in an INFINITI as your next vehicle. As part of the current lineup, you can expect some great features like the INFINITI Intelligent Key and remote start system. While you should get many years out of the battery that comes included with your key fob, there is the chance that your battery would need to be replaced at some point. Here at Crest INFINITI, we have a few tips on how to change your battery yourself.

What Kind of Battery Does the INFINITI Key Fob Utilize?
 The current key fob that is used across the INFINITI platform is a CR2025. If you have an INFINITI with an Intelligence Key, you’ll want to grab a CR2032 battery. You can stop by our location in Frisco if you need to purchase the battery or have questions about your specific key fob.

Changing the Battery
Pressing the release tab on the back of your key fob will allow you to remove the metal key from the fob. There will be a small battery panel that is located under this area. You’ll need a flathead screwdriver to remove the cover from the battery compartment carefully.

The dead battery can be removed and replaced with the new version. The positive side of the battery should be face-down inside the fob. Re-attach the panel’s cover and place the key back in its spot. Your key fob should automatically be working again after replacing the battery.

Other Problems
It’s possible that you’ll still have a few issues with your key fob even after replacing the battery. For example, if you’re having trouble starting your vehicle using the push-button and you’ve already replaced the battery, you may have a bigger issue going on that will require professional attention. If your battery is running low, it should still work as long as you’re holding the fob close to the push button. If all else fails, you can use the key that is located in the back of your fob to start the vehicle up. This key also unlocks your doors from the outside.

If you’re still having issues with your INFINITI key fob, contact our dealership in Frisco to schedule an appointment with one of our technicians. We can quickly diagnose any key fob problems and  get you back on the road in no time at all!

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3 Tips to Help Your Vehicle Stay Dependable

So, you are finally driving around in your dream car. You may find yourself in bliss while sitting in the driver’s seat and enjoying a scenic drive towards the grocery store. Have you ever stopped to think about how to keep your car dependable? Here are three tips to ensure vehicle dependability and reliability.

Routine Maintenance

When it comes to a vehicle’s dependability, the first thing that generally comes to mind is routine maintenance and with good reason. The engine or motor is one of the most essential parts of your car. Without the engine, your car would not be running. So, it is important to routinely maintain your car’s engine by frequently having it serviced. This means taking your car for a routine oil change to remove harmful debris that can cause damage to the engine, making this a tip you should consider while ensuring your vehicle stays dependable.

Tire Inspections and Rotations

Another tip to ensure your car stays reliable and dependable is having your tires inspected and, if needed, rotated. The tires of your vehicle are equal to the shoes you use to protect your feet. Just like the engine, tires also allow your vehicle to run. So, it is essential to have the tires routinely inspected for its quality, saving you money by preventing premature wear and tear.

Overall Inspection

Just like the engine and tires, the overall condition of your vehicle should be inspected. You are well aware that a vehicle consists of several components for it to function properly. These components will need to be inspected to check for wear and tear. It is also beneficial to have your vehicle inspected to prevent damages from occurring. This means getting a multi-point inspection done at least once a year.

The Experts Who Can Help

Perhaps you are convinced and are now searching for an expert service center that can help you keep your vehicle dependable. Look no further than to the professionals at Crest INFINITI. They offer their expertise to ensure your vehicle stays reliable and dependable. So, when searching for a reputable and reliable service center, we are the ones you should visit.

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