Unknown in our country, the Japanese premium brands are leading players in the U.S. market. Lexus and Infiniti are so big this year in Detroit Auto Show 2013 launching their new family each attack the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C Class, Audi A4, Cadillac ATS and Acura ILX.
We got to know last week the third generation 2014 Lexus IS , also unveiled in Detroit Auto Show 2013. Infiniti has meanwhile favorite break with its current nomenclature and replace its G, qualities which were recognized by a sportier Infiniti Q50 desired. However, the newcomer is still strongly apparent to a reduction in M, which is rather a compliment. The Infiniti Q50 goes further than its big sister, muscular hips, hourglass grille (but much more sober than the Lexus very demonstrative), optical concave and tapered front fenders inspired by the beautiful Essence concept of 2009.
Inside the cabin, the family takes the Japanese refined design dashboards home but is distinguished by its two large overlapping center console touchscreen for controlling the new multimedia system INFINTI Touch. The chic central clock dial as Mercedes, the manufacturer had striven to retain, at the same time goes out the window.
Unlike existing names in the premium brand of Nissan, the “50″ has nothing to do with displacement. The Infiniti Q50 still propulsion, atmospheric resume the V6 3.7 the G37 (now developing 328 hp), which is also including the Nissan 370 Z and M as offer a hybrid version combines a 3.5-liter V6 engine and a for a total maximum power of 354 hp. Both versions will offer a seven-speed automatic transmission and an optional AWD. Infiniti quickly bet offer Europe a diesel version powered by the 3.0 V6 238 seen on M and SUV range.
Infiniti Q50 will be gradually sold worldwide from this summer.
