Infiniti QX60 Hybrid set for New York auto show debut
A hybrid version of Infiniti's JX seven-passenger crossover, rebadged the QX60, makes its debut at the New York auto show late this month. The QX60 Hybrid mates a supercharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a 15-kilowatt electric motor and a continuously variable transmission. The combination delivers 250 hp, and the QX60 Hybrid is expected to get 26 mpg in combined city/highway driving. Buyers can choose between front-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations. The hybrid powertrain employs technology similar to the unit used in the M35h Hybrid. But the sedan uses a 3.5-liter V6 and 50-kilowatt electric motor, driving the rear wheels through a seven-speed automatic transmission. In the QX60 Hybrid, the lithium-ion battery pack is mounted beneath the third-row seat. Regenerative braking helps recharge the battery.
This will be the third hybrid in Infiniti's renamed product lineup, joining the Q70 Hybrid sedan (now named the M35h) and the Q50 Hybrid (the redesigned G37 sedan).
Infiniti is renaming its vehicles for the 2014 model year, with all cars getting a Q badge and all crossovers and SUVs getting a QX badge. The change is part of brand president Johan de Nysschen's strategy to boost global sales of Infiniti vehicles.
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