Infiniti is a Japanese automobile manufacturer owned by the renowned Nissan Motor Company. This division produces elite and expensive models. But all of their cars are based on Nissan cars. Infiniti mainly produces off-road models. Its crossovers are really quite popular. However, Infiniti sedans are also good in their own way, even if there are not so many of them in the lineup. And it’s also worth talking about them.
G35: design
It’s worth starting a story about Infinity sedans, photos of which are provided below, with this model. Her debut took place in 2002, and she is an analogue of the famous Nissan Skyline. True, this model was also produced with a coupe. A striking feature of the machine is its design. Sporty, dynamic - everything in it attracts attention. This is a high and short trunk line, arched roof, elongated hood, expressive lines of the body. In 2005, the exterior was somewhat transformed. The model received an updated hood, grille, wheels, optics and headlights. And in 2007, the world saw a completely different sedan. G35 was positioned by developers as a flagship. And they believed that he would become the main competitor of the BMW 5 Series.
Power
Attractive design, a comfortable interior and an impressive engine are the hallmarks of the Infinity sedans. The specifications of the G35 are really impressive. The very first models were offered with a 263-horsepower 3.5-liter engine, which could operate both mechanically and automatically. Then, after modernization in the mid-2000s, power was increased to 277 liters. from. The volume remained the same. With an advanced engine, the G35 could accelerate to “hundreds” in just 6.1 seconds.
Q50
This model was presented to the public in 2013 in Detroit. Interestingly, the Q50 is the first car of the brand that was created by the Renault-Nissan alliance together with the Daimler concern. The predecessor of this model was a machine known as the G37. These Infinity sedans are built on the same platform. True, for the Q50 it was modernized. Also changed the characteristics of the springs, shock absorbers, made more rigid subframes. Two options were offered - with all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive. In the first case, the model was equipped with Intelligent AWD transmission.
In the image of this model, designers combined the trends of the past and the new principles of style. It can be seen that some of the details the developers adopted from concept cars such as Essence, Emerge-E and Etherea. But the most striking features are the original form of the headlights, LED front optics, a powerful radiator grille and double exhaust pipes.
What about the interior? Infinity sedans are premium cars. Inside, they look as impressive as on the outside. The main highlight of the cabin is the interface of the communication system known as the Infiniti InTouch. Management is divided into two touch screens located one above the other. The screen was placed 7 inches below and 8 above. The large display is responsible for car settings and navigation. The lower one performs multimedia functions.
Characteristics
Of course, all Infinity sedans have a very practical, ergonomic and comfortable cabin, inside which there is everything that you might need - starting from 8-way adjustable seats, which NASA specialists participated in the development, ending with ventilation deflectors for passengers. But it’s more important to talk about technical specifications.
There are several model options. The first is a car with a 328-horsepower 3.7-liter engine under the hood. And the second - a car with a hybrid power plant, the total capacity of which is 355 liters. from. Each model is equipped with a 7-speed automatic. The maximum speed is 250 km / h, and the car reaches “hundreds” in 5 seconds. By the way, a version with a 2.1-liter diesel 170-horsepower engine was created for European buyers. This car is weaker than the above, as its speed limit is 230 km / h. And to “hundreds” it accelerates in 8.5 seconds. But such a model is offered with 6-speed mechanics.
Q70: About Model
In 2014, new “Infiniti” (sedans) began to appear. The lineup has expanded to include a car like the Q70. Appearance, as always, is beyond praise. And the interior is also designed in an elegant and solid design. Inside, a unique atmosphere of coziness and luxury reigns, thanks to the abundance of soft panels and a high level of equipment. Everything is trimmed with high quality leather and Japanese ash. And as ornaments are decorative inserts made of aluminum.
The driver can now control the 7-inch display using the keyboard. Another novelty in 2014 pleases with comfortable seats equipped with pronounced lateral support, heating and electric adjustments. In the maximum configurations, even ventilation for armchairs is offered. By the way, all the Infinity sedans, photos of which are provided, differ in quite roomy luggage racks. This model, for example, can take 500 liters of cargo. For an elite sedan, this is quite a good indicator.
What's under the hood?
The Q70 is offered with three different gasoline engines. As a basic unit, a 2.5-liter 222-horsepower engine is presented, thanks to which the car reaches “hundreds” in 9.2 seconds. The maximum speed is 231 km / h. By the way, this car consumes not so much - 13.3 liters of fuel per 100 city kilometers. When driving on the highway takes only 8 liters. The other two engines are mounted on all-wheel drive models. One of them produces a capacity of 333 horsepower (volume equal to 3.7 liters). Thanks to this motor, the car accelerates to 246 km / h. By the way, the arrow reaches the level of 100 km / h 6.3 seconds after the start. This model has a higher consumption - 15.3 liters in the city and 8.5 on the highway.
And finally, the last engine: 5.6-liter, 408-horsepower. With it, the car accelerates to “hundreds” in 5.3 seconds. And its speed maximum is 250 km / h. True, such an engine requires about 18.7 liters of fuel per 100 km in the city. In general, these three models are the most prominent representatives of the sedan class from the Infiniti concern. Each car is distinguished by something special. Looking at all of the above cars, you could see this.