Smaller Families Opting for "MAVs"---Multi-Activity Vehicles like Infiniti EX and FX Series

March 7, 2011 - PRLog -- It is probably no surprise that women influence a whopping 85% of the automobile purchases in this country.  Perhaps no more so than in the area of what has been considered the "Family Car" category...vans and SUVs.  But an emerging group of smaller vehicles with family-friendly cargo and seating options are catching the eye of Moms and Dads in the "kid and caboodle" stage of their lives. Multi-activity vehicles, known as MAVs, have flexible seating and cargo options that are perfect for smaller families wanting to leave a smaller carbon footprint.

The sales staff at Coulter Infiniti is especially sensitive to the family-friendly features built in to the Infiniti EX, named "best car for the money" by US News magazine's review of 37 cars in its class. "... the EX has a lot going for it. Reviewers love its luxurious interior. The front seats are comfortable and supportive enough to hold you in place while you attack twists and turns. Reviewers also love the high-tech features you can get on the EX, like a hard drive for music and Infiniti’s innovative around view system. Instead of a plain rearview camera, the Around View System gives driver’s a nearly-360-degree view of the area around the EX. Safety features are even more impressive, and include things like lane departure warning, blind spot warning, adaptive cruise control and collision mitigation. All in all, reviewers say the 2011 EX is a great crossover SUV – so long as you don’t have a lot of people or cargo to haul." The standard cargo space is 18.6 cubic feet, expanding to 47.4 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. Its slightly larger and more powerful cousin, the Infiniti FX has 24.8 cubic feet cargo space, expanding to 62.0 with the rear seats down.

While Cars.com blogger and Mom, Kristina Varela notes that "MAVs" are generally smaller and more maneuverable, with lots of wifi and connectivity features, the Coulter Infiniti team is especially keen on the family friendly options in the EX and FX models.  The power folding seats can be operated from the dash or the rear of the car, as needed, eliminating the tug and pull of some "fold-down" seats.  As the rear seats have the option of a 40/60 split for enlarging the cargo space, it allows room for a rear seat passenger while at the same time expanding the cargo space.

Infiniti's rate high among competitors for safety, dependability and re-sale value retention.  On the family-friendly scale, Coulter Infiniti finds that the Infiniti EX and Infiniti FX let families "right-size their ride" with a stylish, luxury car that anchors the line judged "Luxury Brand of the Year" by the ALG Residual Value Awards. Test drive the EX35 or other fine Infiniti models in Coulter Infiniti’s Mesa showroom, and experience the pleasure of dealing with the best qualified sales and service staff in the Greater Phoenix area.  The entire team at Coulter Infiniti understand that busy couples are often multi-tasking to meet the demands of active lifestyles, and are proud of the relief that their service valet program provides for busy families.

Coulter Infiniti is located in the hub of Phoenix’s East Valley, serving Ahwatukee, Chandler, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Tempe, Arizona.  The dealership is Arizona’s #1 dealer for Certified pre-owned automobiles, including a large selection of well-cared for late model EX and FX models. They are proud of their “A” rating with the Better Business Bureau, and the full selection of new and pre-owned inventory can be accessed at www.coulterinfiniti.com.   Located just off of I-60 at the Superstition Springs exit, it is convenient to the Loop 202, Red Mountain Freeway, linking Maricopa County with easy access to Pinal and Pima County.

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For over 80 years the Coulter name has stood for quality, value and service for tens of thousands of Arizona car buyers. Coulter Infiniti strives to make prospects into customers for life