Infiniti Details European-Spec M35h Hybrid Sedan

Infiniti has released preliminary specs and performance figures for the European market version of its M35h hybrid sedan, due to arrive in dealerships this spring. Boasting an impressive drag coefficient of just 0.26, the Japanese maker’s first hybrid model weighs less than its diesel-powered M30d sibling and returns 6.9 lt/100 km (33.6 US mpg) on the combined cycle. However, customers will have to make do with a smaller boot, measuring just 350 liters.

The hybrid sedan's powertrain comprises a 306HP 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine mated to a dual-clutch transmission and a 68HP (50kW) electric motor. The combined output is 364HP, good enough to accelerate the 1.830 kg (4.035 lbs) luxury sedan from standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 5.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

In electric-only mode, the M35h is capable of reaching speeds up to 80 km/h (50 mph, with Infiniti stating that in real-world testing, the car can be driven in this mode for as much as 50% of the time on mixed routes. To further improve the powertrain’s efficiency, the M35h also comes with regenerative brakes.

To warn pedestrians and the visually impaired while in electric-only mode, the hybrid sedan is fitted with the Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP) system, which emits a non-intrusive sound that varies pitch and volume at speeds up to 30 km/h (19 mph).

Infiniti said European-wide pricing will be announced before the 2011 Geneva Motor Show in early March.

By Csaba Daradics

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Infiniti Details European-Spec M35h Hybrid Sedan

Infiniti has released preliminary specs and performance figures for the European market version of its M35h hybrid sedan, due to arrive in dealerships this spring. Boasting an impressive drag coefficient of just 0.26, the Japanese maker’s first hybrid model weighs less than its diesel-powered M30d sibling and returns 6.9 lt/100 km (33.6 US mpg) on the combined cycle. However, customers will have to make do with a smaller boot, measuring just 350 liters.

The hybrid sedan's powertrain comprises a 306HP 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine mated to a dual-clutch transmission and a 68HP (50kW) electric motor. The combined output is 364HP, good enough to accelerate the 1.830 kg (4.035 lbs) luxury sedan from standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 5.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

In electric-only mode, the M35h is capable of reaching speeds up to 80 km/h (50 mph, with Infiniti stating that in real-world testing, the car can be driven in this mode for as much as 50% of the time on mixed routes. To further improve the powertrain’s efficiency, the M35h also comes with regenerative brakes.

To warn pedestrians and the visually impaired while in electric-only mode, the hybrid sedan is fitted with the Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP) system, which emits a non-intrusive sound that varies pitch and volume at speeds up to 30 km/h (19 mph).

Infiniti said European-wide pricing will be announced before the 2011 Geneva Motor Show in early March.

By Csaba Daradics

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Infiniti M Diesel version

In 2010 at the Geneva Motor Show the Infiniti M was introduced with a diesel engine for the first time. It will be sold across Europe starting in September 2010. The diesel engine produces 240 hp, 331 lb-ft (175 kW) (500 Nm) @ 2,500 rpm and is called the V9X Engine. In western Europe, this V6 performance diesel will be offered as a high performance option in lieu of the M56 V8. The M30d will not

Nissan Fuga of a New Generation

Premier display of the car has taken place on the International motor show in Tokyo, and in sale in home market the model will arrive till the end of this year.

Historical opposition of the Japanese cars

The debut in the homeland the model, perhaps, gives the definitive answer to a question on that, «that was earlier» — Nissan or Infiniti, after all it is known, that Nissan Fuga and Infiniti M — practically identical cars, but the first is accessible only in Japan (where brand Infiniti is not presented in general), and the second — in many markets worldwide.

At practically full external similarity with Infiniti M, Fuga will receive some technical differences, first of all, engines. For the Japanese sedan the acquaintance on models Nissan 370Z and Infiniti G37, but differing options becomes base 2,6-l V6 which for Infiniti M will not be offered, and the most powerful — 3,7-l V6.

While Infiniti M will appear on sale not earlier than the next spring (in the USA), Nissan Fuga it will be accessible to purchase in Japan this year. Exact date and the prices, the truth, are not called. Before others Japanese can get and the hybrid version of model. If Infiniti M35 Hybrid will appear outside of Japan not earlier than spring of 2011 in the homeland under name Fuga, the car can be got in the autumn of the next year. Technical characteristics of the hybrid version are not informed by the manufacturer, but two basic principles are declared.

Infiniti M = Nissan Fuga, or
Nissan Fuga = Infiniti M

According to the first, the expense of fuel will not exceed values of models of a dimensional class With, i.e., for example, Nissan Tiida. The second principle consists that the hybrid on the road performance should correspond as much as possible to a sports sedan, instead of to an economic vehicle. As two these contrasts will get on in new Fuga Hybrid, will show the near future.