Infiniti to Launch M35 Hybrid at Los Angeles Auto Show

by Sam Abuelsamid (RSS feed)
Aug 31st 2010 at 5:01AM

2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid – Click above for high-res image gallery

The highlight of the Infiniti stand at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November will be the brand's first gas-electric model, the new M35 hybrid. The M35 uses an all-new hybrid powertrain developed in-house by Nissan, unlike the Toyota-sourced system currently used in the Altima hybrid.

Since Nissan doesn't use the Infiniti brand in Japan, the M35 is sold as the Nissan Fuga hybrid in its home market where it debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show last fall. The hybrid uses the popular 3.5-liter V6 found in several Nissan and Infiniti vehicles in combination with a 50 kilowatt motor that can drive the M35 electrically at speeds up to 62 mph. The M35 also uses a smaller capacity version of the same lithium ion battery used in the new Leaf battery electric vehicle. The M35 hybrid will go on sale in 2011 as a 2012 model.

Gallery: Infiniti M35 hybrid

[Source: Infiniti]

PRESS RELEASE

Infiniti at the Los Angeles Auto Show

A new power player is set to join the Los Angeles scene on November 18th as the 2012 Infiniti M Hybrid makes its North American debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The M Hybrid, based on the popular Infiniti M sedan, promises V8 performance with 4-cylinder fuel economy – without compromising driving excitement or trunk space. It will be available at Infiniti retailers nationwide in spring 2011.

Infiniti will also showcase the new Infiniti G25 Sedan, which joins the G Line in September. The 2011 G25 Sedan shares the same dynamic exterior, interior and chassis as the G37 Sedan, but with a smaller displacement engine. The 2.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 produces 218 horsepower and 187 lb-ft of torque. It will have a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price* (MSRP) of $30,950 USD.

In addition, Infiniti will display the new 2011 Infiniti Performance Line G Coupe, prior to its December on-sale date. The IPL G Coupe, the first vehicle in the new Infiniti Performance Line, features a 348-horspower 3.7-liter V6, sport-tuned suspension and exclusive sport exterior and interior treatments. Images of the IPL G Coupe are attached to this document.

Please join us on November 18th, time to be announced, for more information.

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sunita Oct 26th 2010 8:09AM

Infiniti has just taken the veil on the 2012 M35 Hybrid, the first gasoline-electric hybrid car, but the luxury division of Nissan is already planning an expansion to other models. Automotive Industry News newspaper reported that Infiniti really want the technology through the Infiniti lineup. The company bills the performance of Hybrid M35 as power of a V8 with four-cylinder fuel economy levels that will be necessary for the division to hit the new government in charge of fuel economy laws. The M35 Hybrid uses a value of 3.5-liter V6 371 horsepower when equipped with the hybrid power pack, but offers a 60-90% improvement in fuel economy with its non-hybrid counterpart.
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sunita Oct 26th 2010 8:11AM

Too bad the designers of the M 2011 that the Pontiac Aztek and the BMW Z4 is what luxury buyers want. strange result is that sales of the current model of 2010 (the end of its model) will jump more images of 2011 models ugly move. Buy the 2010 $ 35 million to avoid these curves Ugly Model 2011! It can be a fun way to sell Infiniti M 2010, but it works! Infiniti bronze should not think that means that 2010 sales surge will continue. Sales in 2011 M - Hybrid good or not - will collapse. a shame for a car of great virtue of this rare 2011 sheet.
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