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Infiniti ESQ is Twin of Nissan Juke for the Chinese Market

Infiniti ESQ is going to be officially shown at the 2014 Chengdu Auto Show in China which will take place on 29th of August. There will be revealed the details specifications of the model. And as you can see, although it is branded as Infiniti, it definitely looks like Nissan’s Juke Nismo but with a different grille and some other distinctive styiling cues. The Nismo twin is driven by a 1.6-liter MR16DDT DIG-T direct injection turbo petrol engine.

The unit produces 197 horsepower (145 kW) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque, and drives the four-wheels. Yes, this is the same powertrain which drives the Juke Nismo. The SUV’s engine comes coupled with a continuously variable transmission with manual shifting.

The main difference between both cars is inside. It seems that the ESQ looks more posh than the Nismo. This was achieved via the replacement of suede and Alcantara in the Nissan with leather and cross-stitching in the Infiniti.

The car is scheduled to go on sale throughout the Asian market, specifically in China, starting this October. The expected initial price in US dollars is around $33,000 USD, which is nearly $10,000 USD more than price of the Juke Nismo of the 2014 model year.

Source: Infiniti

August 27, 2014

Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge at Spa-Francorchamps

Infiniti has published several promotional videos of the Q50 Eau Rouge Prototype hitting the world’s famous Spa-Francochamps racing circuit.

Sebastian Vettel, Infiniti’s Director of Performance and four-time Formula One World Drivers’ Champion for Infiniti Red Bull Racing, had the honor of putting the car through its paces as part of a social media powered race against U.S. professional race driver Parker Kligerman and Nine-Ball World Champion snooker player Pan Xiaoting of China.

“Even though it was difficult to get a proper feel for the car’s performance due to the wet track, the engineering team have made definite improvements to the car in the areas of steering and suspension since I first drove it earlier in the year,” commented Vettel.

“There is definitely no shortage of power from the Q50 Eau Rouge. All in all it was an interesting day and we had fun. It was a privilege to be given the task of driving the Q50 Eau Rouge on one of the most demanding corners in the world.”, he added.

The Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge is powered by an aluminum and magnesium twin-turbo 3.8 liter V6 24-valve engine – 560HP (412 kW). Some of the highlights include bespoke Infiniti engine mapping, air intake and exhaust, and F1-inspired aerodynamic bodywork and more The engine is connected to a 7-speed automatic gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 4.0 seconds and a top speed of 288 km/h (180 mph).

Speed Is Not Enough

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvc-BUrSg68

Q50 Eau Rouge

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZHVMOq6Dss

The Storm Arrives

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-0pT9jZjDY

The Limit

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZfhySyW81s

Parker Kligerman on the Eau Rouge Corner

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD1mT6RZLw8

Source: Infiniti

August 21, 2014

Infiniti Previews Mysterious Car Debuting in Paris

The next news for today from Infiniti is slightly strange. The company has released a teaser image showing the grille and emblem of a future car, as well as a press released which hasn’t got more than 40 words in it. The company has stated in it that it will push the preconceived limits with more style and substance. It also disclosed that it will share a vision – “its soul – on a scale not seen before from the company”.

The last sentence however says more than the photograph or the text together: “À bientôt.” This French phrase means in English “See you soon”. This clearly had lead us to the thought that the future Infiniti model will debut at the Paris Motor Show, which will take place between 4th and 19th of October.

Clearly that photograph doesn’t say much about the upcoming vehicle, except for the elegant detailing on the grille pattern. Nevertheless, the grille has almost the same shape like most of the company’s products.

What we expect, given the image and the scarce details, is that the car will be a concept vehicle rather than a production one. The mystery which keeps us still hanging is the question in what form this vehicle will be.

Source: Infiniti

August 20, 2014

Infiniti Q50L Debuts in China

Infiniti Q50L is the long-wheelbase version of the Q50 sports saloon which has just made its premiere in China at the Chengdu Motor Show. The car has a 48 mm (1.9 in) longer wheelbase than the standard model thus delivering more space and comfort for rear passengers. Unfortunately, Q50L won’t be distributed anywhere else in the world. It is dedicated to the mainland Chinese market and will be offered exclusively there.

Q50L premium sports saloon has several trim levels: Comfort, Elegant, Sports, Luxury and Luxury Sports. They come to offer a wide range of personalized choices for the customers. Infiniti says that first deliveries will start in the beginning of November.

Furthermore, the Q50L will be produced in China at the Xiangyang factory in Hubei province. This is company’s fourth assembly plant. The introduction of the model marks the next step in the Infiniti’s global growth plan, namely – to turn China into Infiniti’s second volume hub globally. At

To go into details, the new Infiniti Q50L has an overall length of 4852 mm and wheelbase enlarged to 2898 mm. It is powered by the turbocharged 2.0-litre in-line four-cylinder gas engine that produces 208 hp (153 kW) and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque. The unit is coupled with 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode.

In terms of safety and technology, Q50L is equipped with the world’s first steer-by-wire system – Direct Adaptive Steering (DAS), intuitive double touch-screen Infiniti InTouch HCI system, Active Lane Control (ALC), Bose 14-speaker Studio on Wheels audio system, in-car mood light system, rear window sunshade, electronic anti-glare side mirrors and much more.

Source: Infiniti

August 20, 2014

2014 Infiniti Q50 Adds Two-Litre Turbocharged Petrol Engine

2014 Infiniti Q50 made a debut at North American International Auto Show at the beginning of the year, showing to the visitors its full potential, beauty and luxury styling. The car features evolutionary design and features an aggressive front bumper, enlarged grille as well as distinctive headlights. The aerodynamics has been also enhanced and this means that the car returns enough mpg to make the customers happy. Engine range includes an upgraded 3.7-liter V6, a hybridized 3.7-liter V6 and turbocharged petrol units. Now, Infiniti is announcing that the Q50 2-litre petrol is available in its official dealerships.

The lightweight 1991cc turbocharged petrol 4-cylinder engine produces 211 horsepower (155 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque. The power is transmitted through a seven-speed automatic transmission to the rear wheels. A wide torque band curve that begins at just 1250rpm assists the flexible and efficient driving.

In fact, the 2.0-litre direct injection petrol engine has been manufactured with the latest fuel efficient certified technology. It was also refined by Infiniti engineers and the result is that it delivers engaging throttle response.

The new engine joins the 2.2-litre direct injection turbo-diesel unit and the high-performance V6-configuration hybrid powertrains. Infiniti also disclosed that it plans over the next five years to increase its model range by 60 per cent and to double the number of its powertrains.

Infiniti Q50 petrol is scheduled to make its sales debut in Europe in autumn before rolling out to the rest of Infiniti’s global markets by year end.

Infiniti Q50 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine

Configuration	Inline four-cylinder, water cooled, forced induction
Capacity	1991cc
Compression ratio	9.8
Bore x stroke	83mm x 92mm
Induction system	Direct injection, Piezo injectors, intercooled turbocharged
Power	211PS / 214PS @ 5500rpm
Torque	236lb/ft / 350Nm @ 1250 – 3500rpm

Source: Infiniti

July 8, 2014

Infiniti FX Vettel Edition To Be Shown At Goodwood

Infiniti FX Vettel Edition is going to make a dynamic debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed next to its stportier sibling – the Q50 Eau Rouge Prototype. There will be available test drives up the Goodwood Hill during the Moving Motorshow and in addition the new Q50, Q70, QX70 and Q60 convertible will be on display. Precisely, the test drives will happen a day before the start of the show – this Friday on 27th of June. Even the brand new Infiniti Q50, in both hybrid and diesel forms, will be available for drives and will run throughout the day.

Another exciting car, which will be on display as well as available for test drives, is Sebastian Vettel-inspired SUV in the form of the Infiniti FX Vettel Edition. With the start of the Festival the SUV next to the Q50 Eau Rouge Prototype will make their debut. The latter has the capacity of producing 568 hp due to its powerful V6 twin-turbo engine.

At the helm on Saturday will be Christian Horner from Infiniti Red Bull Racing Team and at other times it will be handed over to Infiniti Red Bull Racing’s Test and Reserve Driver Sébastien Buemi. Both drivers will also be available on the Infiniti hospitality stand for a question and answer session regarding the Formula One season.

Furthermore, in the Goodwood House Infiniti will be displaying the majority of the brands premium model line up. For instance, the new mid-sized Q50 saloon will be there sitting alongside its larger version known as the Q70. The QX70 will provide more distinctive look for an SUV, while the Q60 Convertible – more open air feel.

And if you happen to be in the vicinity of Goodwood festival and want to go for a test drive, the booking should happen on Thursday, 26th June, at Infiniti booth at the Moving Motorshow.

Source: Infiniti

June 23, 2014

Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge at 2014 Goodwood

The extremely powerful Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge will make its first dynamic public appearance this year at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed, which is taking place from 27^th to 29^th June. The special model is the most powerful Infiniti ever, but is not confirmed for production, yet.

The Q50 Eau Rouge Prototype is powered by a V6 twin-turbocharged engine with 568HP (418 kW). It will be driven by Christian Horner, Infiniti Red Bull Racing Team Principal and Sebastian Buemi, Infiniti Red Bull Racing’s Test & Reserve Driver.

Sebastian Buemi will also be available on the Infiniti hospitality stand for a question and answer session regarding the Formula One season so far and what we can expect going forward.

Originally, the Q50 Eau Rouge was a static design concept revealed at the 2014 Detroit Motor Show. After that, it came to Geneva with a mighty engine installed below the hood. In April, during the Beijing motor show, Infiniti announced it has reached a further step forward towards a production version with a full working prototype now undergoing tests and evaluation.

Stay tuned for more details, pictures and a video!

Source: Infiniti

June 18, 2014

2015 Infiniti QX50 And QX70 – U.S. Pricing Announced

2015 Infiniti QX70 and QX50 are two extremely beautiful and luxury SUVs which are currently available in dealerships across the United States. The QX70 will go to its customers equipped with the 3.7-liter V6 engine, offering a rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive derivative. In addition, this model also can offer even sportier and luxury exterior and interior due to the available Sport Package. The QX50 on the other hand adds Bluetooth Hands-free Phone as a standard feature on base models.

Infiniti’s iconic performance crossover is undoubtedly the QX70. It embodies premium design, craftsmanship, performance and innovative technology in one shell. For the new model year, this SUV will have two variants: QX70 3.7 and QX70 3.7 AWD.

The company is offering four special equipment packages. Precisely, they are the Premium Package, Deluxe Touring Package, Technology Package and the new Sport Package. The last one adds unique dark finish exterior accents, 21-inch dark finish aluminum-alloy wheels, Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) and climate-controlled front sport seats.

Next, the QX50 offers a sleek, sculpted, elegant exterior design, great driving performance and luxury interior. Unlike its bigger sibling, it will be produced in four variants: QX50, QX50 AWD, QX50 Journey and QX50 AWD Journey.

Each on of them will be equipped with the 325 hp (240 kW) 3.7-liter V6 engine matched with a 7-speed automatic transmission. What is more, the QX50 AWD models will also include Infiniti’s Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system and heated front seats. Three special equipment packages come available for this SUV: Premium Package, Deluxe Touring Package and Technology Package.

2015 Infiniti QX70 Pricing:

Model	Engine/Drive	MSRP
QX70	3.7-liter V6 / RWD	$45,850 USD
QX70 AWD	3.7-liter V6 / AWD	$47,300 USD

2015 Infiniti QX50 Pricing:

Model	Engine/Drive	MSRP
QX50	3.7-liter V6 / RWD	$35,000 USD
QX50 AWD	3.7-liter V6 / AWD	$36,400 USD
QX50 Journey	3.7-liter V6 / RWD	$37,200 USD
QX50 AWD Journey	3.7-liter V6 / AWD	$38,600 USD

Source: Infiniti

May 26, 2014

2015 Infiniti Q70 Facelift

Infiniti has unveiled 2015 Q70 Facelift, which will be also available in a long-wheelbase variant. Its evocative design, class-leading rear space, invigorating performance, innovative technology and superior craftsmanship combine to make the new Q70 a strong offering in this category.

The Q70L will be with 15cm longer wheelbase compared to the normal model. This means increased rear knee and legroom resulting in more comfort for the occupants. The model also looks more elegant and refined. It features different headlights and taillights benefiting from LED technology. There is also a new front fascia and new wood accents for the interior.

The engine range includes the well-known 3.7 liter V6 with 330HP (243 kW) at 7,000RPM and 366Nm (270 lb-ft) of torque. There is also a powerful 5.6 liter V8 with 420HP (309 kW) and 565Nm (417 lb-ft). The engines work exclusively with a 7-speed automatic transmission and if you want to opt for the hybrid variant you will have to settle for the standard wheelbase version.

The Hybrid model combines a 3.5 liter V6 working together with an electric motor. The gasoline engine delivers 302HP (225 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft), while the electric motor has 68HP (50 kW) and 290Nm (214 lb-ft).

The 2015 Infiniti Q50 and Q50L facelift will be also revealed to the public at the New York Auto Show.

Source: Infiniti

April 16, 2014

2015 Infiniti QX80 Limited

Infiniti has recently unveiled the new 2015 QX80 and now they are introducing the top-of-range Limited trim level. It boasts an extensive menu of exclusive features, including an upgraded level of craftsmanship surpassing even the high standards of “ordinary” QX80s.

2015 Infiniti QX80 Limited comes with full LED headlights and taillights, a revised front grille, two new alloy wheel designs and three new unique paint schemes. The interior boasts two new base colors as well as two color schemes. The Tuscan Burl trim was replaced with darker Mocha Burl.

Other highlights include a set of bespoke 22” dark alloy wheels, smoked headlights and taillights and a special Truffle Brown interior finish combining brown, black and silver leather with wood appointments and trim. There is also dark-finished upper and lower grille surround, side vents, roof rails, fog light surround, side mirror caps, door handles and crossbars.

2015 Infiniti QX80 is powered by a 5.6 liter V8 with 400HP (293 kW) and 560Nm (413 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is connected to a 7-speed automatic transmission.

The Infiniti QX80 Limited also offers a seemingly unlimited list of advanced technology and safety features, including High Beam Assist, Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Emergency Braking and the new Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW), Backup Collision Intervention (BCI), Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range), Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Distance Control Assist (DCA) and Front Pre-Crash Seatbelts. Also included are Blind Spot Intervention (BSI), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP).

Source: Infiniti

April 16, 2014

Infiniti To Debut Q50 Eau Rouge Prototype In Beijing [VIDEO]

Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge running prototype will be making a debut at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show on 20th of April. At the event, the brand will show footage of the testing of a prototype version. The tests were conducted at the Millbrook Proving Ground automotive testing facility in the UK, and the driver behind the wheel was the four time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel.

It was also announced that Infiniti’s Q50 Eau Rouge high-performance prototype vehicle generates 560 horsepower (412 kW). In comparison, the concept version of the car, being the most powerful Infiniti ever built, produces more 500 horsepower (368 kW) and 813 Nm (600 lb-ft) of torque.

At the track, Vettel put the prototype through a challenging series of performance, handling and precision driving evaluations. Driver’s invaluable feedback will be engineered into the next stages of the prototype’s extensive development program. This will help the brand offer the necessary testing components, packaging and viability.

Infiniti has not yet released additional information about the prototype, but promises to do so on the press day at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show. Watch the teaser video below and stay tuned!

httpv://youtu.be/tL10WZIjM5o

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Infiniti

April 7, 2014

LARTE Design Infiniti QX70

LARTE Design has unveiled their latest project based on Infiniti QX70. The stylish crossover comes with completely new body kit manufacturer from PU RIM. The Russian tuning company has already released tuning packages for QX60 and QX80.

The exterior boasts a new front apron as well as a new grille with matte-black struts.There are also new LED DRLs and large mesh lower grille. The upper grille is also new and has received matte black struts. At the rear, there is a redesigned spoiler, a new apron and solid side trims on the flanks.

Other highlights include vents behind the wheel arches along with wider wings which have increased the car’s width by 50mm. Last, but not least is the set of 22” alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires and a matte black look.

The quad sports exhaust system with 101mm black chrome tailpipes manufactured from stainless steel finish the aggressive look.

Source: Larte Design

March 6, 2014

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