Take a look at Infinit's first ever hybrid! Based on the striking Essence concept car, the new
vehicle is hoping to combine the efficiency of a hybrid with the
driving pleasure of a conventional car.
The Japanese company has
developed a single electric motor/ twin clutch hybrid system for the
new rear-wheel drive car. What sets this apart from other set-ups is
that the first clutch is located between the 3.5-litre V6 and the
electric motor, allowing for all components to act on a singleprop-shaft. According to Inifniti engineers this gives a consistent driving feel and 'direct responses'.
A
new 'laminated' Lithium-ion battery pack which is half the size of a
conventional battery set-up but twice as powerful will drive the
electric motor. The batteries can be recharged by a regenerative
braking system or by the electric motor, which can also act as a
generator.
Three power modes are available to drive the car,
including an electric only mode for low speed city driving and a 'power
assist' option which boosts the V6 for maximum acceleration.
Conventionally powered M-models will be released in 2010, while the hybrid model will go on sale in 2011.
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Bravo to Infiniti for pushing forward to bring its brand into the UK market.
Concerning this car it looks like a Mercedes E-class from the rear.
Will Mercedes get them for that?
If I want a hybrid like this, I'd prefer the GS450h from Lexus, exactly the same, more reliable, Toyota branding.
Ugly Lines Mar Good Car
Too bad the designers of the 2011 M think that the Pontiac Aztek and the BMW Z4 are what luxe buyers want. Odd result is that sales of current 2010 model (at end of its model cycle) will surge as more pictures of ugly 2011 models circulate. "Buy Your 2010 M 35 to Avoid Those Ugly Curves of the 2011 Model!" may be an odd way to sell 2010 Infiniti Ms, but it will work! Infiniti brass must not think that it means that 2010 sales uptick will carry forward. Sales of 2011 Ms-- good hybrid or not-- will plunge. Too bad for a great car under that odd 2011 sheet metal
By WestCoaster on 8 October, 2009, 9:22pm