Infiniti Q60
| Infiniti Q60 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan Motor Company |
| Production | 2014-present |
| Model years | 2015-present |
| Designer | Alfonso Albaisa[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class |
Entry-level luxury car/ Compact executive car |
| Body style |
2-door coupe 2-door convertible |
| Platform | Nissan FM platform |
| Related | Nissan 370Z |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
3.5 L VQ35HR V6 306 hp (228 kW) (2006–2008 sedan) |
| Transmission |
6-speed manual 7-speed automatic (2008—present) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor |
Infiniti G Nissan Altima (2014, Coupe models only) |
The Infiniti Q60 is a successor of Infiniti G-series coupe and convertible and the Nissan Altima Coupe after the 2013 model year.
First generation (V36, 2013-2016)
2015 Q60 Coupe, Q60 Convertible, Q60 IPL Convertible (2014-)
Changes to 2014 Q60 Coupe include:
- Introduction of Q60S Coupe Limited 6MT and Q60S Coupe Limited (replace previous Q60 IPL Coupe 6MT and Q60 IPL Coupe AT). Total models: Q60 Coupe Journey, Q60 Coupe AWD, Q60S Coupe 6MT, Q60S Coupe Limited 6MT and Q60S Coupe Limited
- Two new exterior colors: Majestic White and Hagane Blue (Moonlight White is no longer available)
Changes to 2014 Q60 Convertible include:
- Two new exterior colors: Majestic White and Hagane Blue (Moonlight White is no longer available)
- Offered in two models: Q60 Convertible and Q60S Convertible 6MT
Changes to 2014 Q60 IPL Convertible include:
- One new exterior color: Majestic White (Moonlight White is no longer available)
- Offered in one model: Q60 IPL Convertible
The vehicles were set to go on sale in July 2014.[2]
US models included only 3.7 (coupe/convertible/IPL convertible), 3.7 AWD (coupe).[3]
2015 Q60 Convertible Premier Edition
It is a version of 2015 Q60 Convertible for the Canadian market, with a choice of Red or Wheat leather seats, red leather with red tone wood interior trim or wheat leather with maple accents, unique front grille with black chrome, heated and cooled front seats, Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System, Voice Recognition for climate, audio and navigation controls; Climate-Controlled Seats (with heating and cooling functions).[4]
Second generation (V37, 2017-present)
Q60 Concept (2015)
The vehicle was unveiled in 2015 North American International Auto Show.[5]
Q60 coupe, Q60 Red Sport 400 (2016-)
Changes include lower and wider body, introduction of second-generation Direct Adaptive Steering, Drive Mode Selector with custom settings profile, hydraulic electronic rack-and-pinion power steering system standard (2.0t), introduction of Dynamic Digital Suspension, retuned seven-speed automatic transmission, Active Grille Shutter in V6 engine models.
Q60 Red Sport 400 is based on Q60 3.0t (405PS) coupe, with larger sport brakes with red painted calipers, sport-tuned Digital Dynamic Suspension, semi-aniline leather-appointed sport seats, aluminum-accented pedals and paddle shifters, exclusive Red Sport 400 exhaust tips, unique Red Sport 400 19-inch sport aluminum-alloy wheels (staggered for RWD models), chrome finished red 'S' exterior sport badging on the trunk and front fenders.
The vehicles were unveiled in 2016 North American International Auto Show,[6] followed by 2016 Geneva Motor Show.[7][8]
The vehicles went on sale in late 2016 as a model year 2017. Early models included 2.0t, 3.0t (304/405PS).[9]
US models went on sale as 2017 model year vehicles. Early models included 2.0t, 2.0t AWD, 3.0t (304PS), 3.0t AWD (304PS) in August 2016; followed by Red Sport 400 and Red Sport 400 AWD later in September 2016.[10][11][12]
Europe models was set to go on sale in October 2016 as a model year 2017. Early models included 2.0t, followed by 3.0t (405PS).[13]
Engines
| Model | Years | Type/code | Power, torque@rpm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0t | 2016- | 1,991 cc (121 cu in) I4 turbo (Mercedes-Benz M 274 DE 20 AL) | 211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp)@5500, 350 N·m (258 lb·ft)@1500-3500[14] |
| 2.0t AWD | 2016- | 1,991 cc (121 cu in) I4 turbo (Mercedes-Benz M 274 DE 20 AL) | 211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp)@5500, 350 N·m (258 lb·ft)@1500-3500[15] |
| 3.0t (304PS) | 2016- | 2,997 cc (183 cu in) V6 (Nissan VR30DDTT) | 304 PS (224 kW; 300 hp)@6400, 400 N·m (295 lb·ft)@1600-5200 |
| 3.0t AWD (304PS) | 2016- | 2,997 cc (183 cu in) V6 (Nissan VR30DDTT) | 304 PS (224 kW; 300 hp)@6400, 400 N·m (295 lb·ft)@1600-5200 |
| 3.0t (405PS) | 2016- | 2,997 cc (183 cu in) V6 (Nissan VR30DDTT) | 405 PS (298 kW; 399 hp)@6400, 475 N·m (350 lb·ft)@1600-5200 |
| 3.0t AWD (405PS) | 2016- | 2,997 cc (183 cu in) V6 (Nissan VR30DDTT) | 405 PS (298 kW; 399 hp)@6400, 475 N·m (350 lb·ft)@1600-5200 |
Transmissions
| Model | Years | Types |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0t | 2016- | 7-speed automatic |
| 2.0t AWD | 2016- | 7-speed automatic |
| 3.0t (304PS) | 2016- | 7-speed automatic |
| 3.0t AWD (304PS) | 2016- | 7-speed automatic |
| 3.0t (405PS) | 2016- | 7-speed automatic |
| 3.0t AWD (405PS) | 2016- | 7-speed automatic |
Production
Q60 coupe's production began in Nissan's manufacturing facility in Tochigi, Japan.[16]
Marketing
Kit Harington was featured in an Infiniti Q60 short film titled 'Tyger'.[17]
References
- ↑ Calloway, Sue. "The Q in Cuba". Fortune. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ↑ Infiniti - What's New for 2015
- ↑ Infiniti announces U.S. pricing for 2015 Q60 Coupe, Q60 Convertible and Q60 IPL Convertible
- ↑ 2015 Infiniti Q60 Convertible Press Kit
- ↑ Infiniti reveals Q60 Concept in Detroit
- ↑ Designed and engineered to perform – Infiniti reveals daring Q60 sports coupe at 2016 NAIAS
- ↑ Infiniti Q60 sports coupe and QX30 premium active crossover set to make European debut at Geneva Motor Show
- ↑ Three European debuts for Infiniti at 2016 Geneva Motor Show
- ↑ All-new 2017 Infiniti Q60 sports coupe: Designed and engineered to perform
- ↑ Infiniti – What's New for 2017
- ↑ INFINITI announces U.S. pricing and reservation program for all-new 2017 Q60 Sports Coupe
- ↑ INFINITI announces U.S. pricing for the all-new 400-horsepower 2017 Q60 Red Sport 400
- ↑ INFINITI REVEALS STARTING PRICES FOR Q60 PREMIUM SPORTS COUPE
- ↑ de:Mercedes-Benz M 270/M 274
- ↑ de:Mercedes-Benz M 270/M 274
- ↑ NEW INFINITI Q60 SPORTS COUPE STARTS PRODUCTION AT TOCHIGI PLANT IN JAPAN
- ↑ KIT HARINGTON TAKES THE NEW INFINITI Q60 FOR AN EMPOWERED DRIVE IN HIS DEBUT BRAND FILM, TYGER
External links
Press kit:
- 2014 Q60: USA Convetrible, USA Coupe, USA IPL Convertible, USA IPL Coupe
- 2017 Q60: New Infiniti Q60 sports coupe: designed and engineered to perform
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