Infiniti Announces New Hybrid Version of 2014 Infiniti QX60 Premium Crossover

March 8, 2013

Infiniti Motor Company Ltd. today announced that a new gasoline electric hybrid model will join the 2014 Infiniti QX60 premium crossover lineup in the United States this summer, following its world debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. With the addition of the new QX60 Hybrid to the Q70 Hybrid (currently available as the M Hybrid) and previously announced Q50 Hybrid, Infiniti will have a trio of Direct Response Hybrids for the 2014 model year.

The new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to realize 26 miles per gallon fuel economy (combined city/highway driving) – a 24% increase over non-hybrid QX60 models and will cost about $3,000 USD more than the non-hybrid models. Launched in early 2012 as the Infiniti JX35, the Infiniti QX60 is one of Infiniti's best-selling models, second only to the current Infiniti G line.

The new QX60 Hybrid will be powered by a 2.5-liter supercharged engine and 15 kW electric motor connected to an advanced CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). Net system horsepower is estimated at 250 horsepower. Based on technology found in the Infiniti M35h Hybrid, the QX60 Hybrid's Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid® system uses a compact Lithium-ion battery and electric motor to provide supplementary power through its one-motor/two-clutch system. The result is a delivery of power equivalent to the 3.5-liter V6 but with 4-cylinder fuel economy. An Intelligent Regenerative Braking system partially recharges the battery during vehicle braking. The compact Li-ion battery is located under the 3rd row seat.

http://infinitinews.com/en-US/infiniti/usa/releases/infiniti-announces-new-hybrid-version-of-2014-infiniti-qx60-premium-crossover

Background:
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2013/02/nissan-20130220.html