Living in New York City, I don’t drive very much these days. I still like a hot car and I love driving, especially on the vast and sometimes 80 mph speed limit Texas highways I grew up on. Is it fast? I’m in. Does it look cool? Done. Does it make me look even cooler? Even better. But the reason the 2014 Infiniti Q50s floored me had nothing to do with my normal criteria.
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Infiniti is showing its vehicles at the 2013 New York Auto Show. One of the new vehicles that has been unveiled is called the Infiniti Q50 Sports Sedan. Infiniti says that this vehicle was developed with lots of help from three-time world champion Formula One racing driver Sebastian Vettel.
In fact, Infiniti recently announced that Vettel is the company’s new Director of Performance. Infiniti says that the new Q50 will go on sale this summer at dealerships around the country and is available to pre-order now starting at $36,450. A “popularly equipped” Q50 Premium featuring the optional navigation system will carry an introductory price of $40,700. The vehicle will be available with two powertrain options.
One of the available powertrains is a standard 3.7-liter V6 engine with the other being a 3.5-liter Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid system. The Q50 is also available in rear wheel drive or all-wheel drive versions. The starting price for a Premium hybrid in rear wheel drive is $43,700. The Hybrid Sport all wheel drive will start $47,900.
The Q50 Sport all-wheel drive with the 3.7 L V-6 engine will start $44,750. As with any premium automobile, a number of available options can push the price up significantly. The new Q50 has some interesting new performance technology including Infiniti Direct Adaptive Steering and Active Lane Control. The special adaptive steering system promises to transmit the driver’s intentions from the steering wheel to the wheels of the car faster than a mechanical system. The Active Lane Control system uses cameras able to detect lane markers and enhance on center driving capability and vehicle stability for the driver.
[via Infiniti]
Infiniti Q50 sport sedan gets official in New York is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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While recalls aren’t an unfamiliar subject to automotive manufacturers, it’s a tad more of an issue when a recall rolls out for hot-off-the-machines models, which is the case Nissan and its luxury division Infiniti. The manufacturer has recalled five of its 2013 models due to a safety issue, according to the NHTSA.
The reason for the recall is a sensor that could be faulty which would result in the front passenger’s seat airbag not deploying when it is needed. Such an issue poses a potentially serious safety concern, and as a result the five affected models have been recalled. The number of vehicles that are being recalled is still being calculated.
The affected vehicles are comprised of the 2013 Nissan Altima sedan, the Nissan Sentra, the Nissan Pathfinder SUV, the 2013 Nissan Leaf EV, and the 2013 Infiniti division’s JX35 luxury SUV crossover. The information comes from data posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The faulty sensor’s discovery was made when Nissan observed airbag warning lights at one of its automotive plants, as well as warranty claims being made. The problem was traced back to the sensor’s supplier, which altered the process it uses to make the sensors. Those with the affected vehicles will begin receiving notifications in April.
[via USA Today]
Nissan and Infiniti recall five 2013 models is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Luxury automaker Infiniti has unveiled a new hybrid version of its 2014 QX60 premium crossover SUV. The vehicle will make its official world debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. The vehicle is a gasoline electric hybrid and will hit dealerships in the United States this summer.
Infiniti expects the new hybrid crossover to achieve 26 mpg fuel economy on the combined city/highway driving cycle. That represents a 24% increase in fuel efficiency over the non-hybrid QX60 SUV. Infiniti expects the fuel efficiency of its hybrid SUV to make it the most fuel-efficient seven-passenger vehicle in its segment.
The hybrid system that Infiniti uses in the vehicle doesn’t compromise performance, interior roominess, or cargo space compared to standard non-hybrid versions of the vehicle. The hybrid version of the QX60 won’t be significantly more expensive either and is expected to be priced at about $3000 above the standard non-hybrid SUV models. The vehicle is powered by a 2.5-liter supercharged engine paired with a 15 kW electric motor.
Both the gasoline-engine and the electric motor are connected to an advanced CVT transmission. Infiniti estimates that net system horsepower will come out 250 hp. The vehicle uses Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid system using a compact lithium-ion battery and electric motor providing the power of a 3.5-liter V6 with the economy of a four-cylinder engine. The vehicle also makes use of an Infiniti Intelligent Regenerative Braking system to charge the battery during braking. More details to be available at the New York International Auto Show on March 27.
[via Infiniti]
Infiniti unveils new 2014 QX60 hybrid crossover SUV is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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We’re all at least somewhat familiar with fly-by-wire, the electronic piloting system found in most modern planes. Nissan wants to bring the same tech to cars, leaving behind the purely mechanical solutions currently used to take turns in your four-wheeler. The first automobiles to come equipped with steer-by-wire would be luxury sedans from Infiniti. Other companies have incorporated the tech into concept vehicles, but Nissan would be the first to stick it in a production model. The company plans to have the first drive-by-wire cars in consumer garages by the end of next year, with an eye towards a future in which you drive from the back seat using a joystick. Of course, the lack of direct feedback as your tires turn over the road may lead some to cling tight to their mechanical steering apparatus, though, moving to a digital steering system should lead to better handling vehicles.
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