With Infiniti having just joined the European marketplace in recent years, the luxury arm of Nissan is looking to make a big impression by introducing fuel efficient diesel models, as well as the brand’s first ever hybrid.
The M35 Hybrid is based on the new M platform and uses the previous generation’s 3.5-liter V6. This engine is then paired with an electric motor, lithium-ion battery pack and Infiniti’s 7-speed automatic transmission to deliver rear-drive performance, with improved fuel economy. While no engine or fuel economy numbers are available, the 3.5-liter V6 likely makes about 300-hp, while the electric motor adds 67-hp and 199 ft-lbs of torque.
As mentioned, no fuel economy numbers are available, but we should see a marked improvement over the new M37’s 18/26 (city/highway) rating. Infiniti
Infiniti will bring the M35 Hybrid to market by the Spring of 2011.
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Infiniti M35 Hybrid World Premiere
