Infiniti JX35 QX60 Hybrid confirmed for New York debut

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Infiniti Announces New Hybrid Version of 2014 Infiniti QX60 Premium
Crossover

FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

- 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid set for world debut at upcoming New York
International Auto Show

- Features Infiniti Direct Response Hybridￜ one-motor / two-clutch
system adapted to front-wheel drive/all-wheel drive

- Inspired design offers anticipated combined fuel economy of 26 miles
per gallon, which is expected to be best-in-class for any 7-passenger
luxury crossover ￜ without any reduction in passenger or luggage
space

- Offered with all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive, joins Infiniti
lineup in summer 2013 with a premium over non-hybrid QX60 of about
$3,000 M.S.R.P

Infiniti Motor Company Ltd. today announced that a new gasoline
electric hybrid model will join the 2014 Infiniti QX60 premium
crossover lineup in the United States this summer, following its world
debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. With the
addition of the new QX60 Hybrid to the Q70 Hybrid (currently available
as the M Hybrid) and previously announced Q50 Hybrid, Infiniti will
have a trio of advanced Direct Response Hybrids for the 2014 model
year.

The new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to realize 26 miles per
gallon fuel economy (combined city/highway driving) ￜ a 24 percent
increase over non-hybrid QX60 models and is projected to have best
7-passenger fuel efficiency in the segment.* Most significantly, it
does so with absolutely no compromise of performance, interior
roominess or cargo space compared to non-hybrid QX60 models. The new
Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to be priced about $3,000 USD above
the non-hybrid models, providing reduced emissions, enhanced fuel
economy and extended driving range without a major price premium.

Launched in early 2012 as the Infiniti JX35, the Infiniti QX60 has
quickly become one of the most popular vehicles in the expanding
luxury crossover market. It is also one of Infiniti's best-selling
models, second only to the current Infiniti G line, and has grown
Infiniti's presence in the premium market by capturing family buyers
with its advanced 7-passenger/3-row seating and stunning exterior and
interior styling.

The new QX60 Hybrid will be powered by a 2.5-liter supercharged engine
and 15 kW electric motor connected to an advanced CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission). Net system horsepower is estimated at 250
horsepower. Based on technology found in the Infiniti M35h Hybrid, the
QX60 Hybrid's Infiniti Direct Response Hybridￜ system uses a compact
Lithium-ion battery and electric motor to provide supplementary power
through its one-motor/two-clutch system. The result is a delivery of
power equivalent to the 3.5-liter V6 but with 4-cylinder fuel economy.
An Intelligent Regenerative Braking system partially recharges the
battery during vehicle braking.

In addition, with use of the compact Li-ion battery located under the
3rd row seat, the QX60 Hybrid maintains its flat rear floor for easier
passenger access to the rear seats and no impact to cargo room. The
QX60 Hybrid will also offer a wide range of available advanced
technologies, such as Backup Collision Intervention (BCI) and Around
Viewￜ Monitor.

More information about the 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid will be available
following its official media unveiling on March 27. The 2013 New York
International Auto Show public days run from Friday March 29 through
Sunday April 7 at Jacob Javits Center.

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