Infiniti JX35, Now the QX60, Gains Hybrid Variant for 2014 [2013 New York Auto ... - Car and Driver (blog)
Infiniti’s JX35 crossover only just hit the market this year, but already the automaker has announced a name change and the addition of a new hybrid model, which will debut at the 2013 New York auto show. The name change is hardly surprising—for 2014, all Infinitis will switch to the brand’s new Q-centric naming scheme , which sees every car model name start with a Q and every crossover and SUV moniker begin with QX. In the case of the JX, the... The QX60 hybrid is pretty noteworthy considering it will be the first U. S. -market recipient of parent company Nissan’s next-generation four-cylinder-based hybrid system. Instrumented Test: 2013 Infiniti JX35 AWD Instrumented Test: 2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid Photos and Info: 2014 Infiniti Q50 Infiniti claims total output will be in the neighborhood of 250 horsepower, with the electric motor contributing 20 horsepower. Final pricing has yet to be announced, but Infiniti is looking to ask for roughly $3000 more for the QX60 hybrid than for the gas-only model, which, barring any major price increases, should put the QX60’s base price just dearer than $45,000. More... Source: blog.caranddriver.com
