Nissan’s Infiniti brand has pledged to exclusively offer hybrid vehicles within the next ten years, and the first step in that plan could hit our shores next year. Reports out of Japan suggest Nissan will launch a new luxury-hybrid model next year.
According to Japan’s Nikkei, Nissan will launch a hybrid version of its next-generation Infiniti M in the United States in 2010. A Nissan-badged version of the car – called the Fuga – will also launch in Japan next year.
Although Nissan offers a hybrid version of its Altima sedan here in the States, Nissan actually borrows its hybrid technology from cross-country rival Toyota. However, the hybrid system set to launch next year will be completely developed by Nissan.
The M’s hybrid system is expected to spread to other Infiniti models within the next few years, and could culminate in a production version of the Essence show car.
03/23, 11:19 AM
posted by:
fan
get rid of the weird lines on the sidepane window, and you got a hit at your hand… i really DO like this car… lots just the way a classic GT ought to look like (and that from a company that actually has no history making GTs)
03/23, 12:15 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
That photo there shows what the Jaguars of the future SHOULD look like
03/23, 12:23 PM
posted by:
Need more oil for GM
So it’ll not only be a run of the mill POS unreliable Nissan, but it’ll be an unreliable hybrid with an even more expensive pricetag built by the japs? What a joke.
Even with the idiotic, economically ridiculous hybrid powertrain, Cadillac will have nothing to fear. Quality and reliabillity go a longer way than an overcomplex unreliable powertrain to save .2 mpg. Everyon would rather drive an American vehicle anyways.
Fail
Buy American. buy GM. AN American Revolution
03/23, 12:29 PM
posted by:
JakeK66
Did anyone else hear that the 2011 Camaro Convertable and Z/28 are being shelved for at least another year if not forever?
03/23, 12:39 PM
posted by:
andy
i heard the convertible is pushed back and 570hp Z28 is gone
03/23, 12:41 PM
posted by:
andy
as for Cadillac not having to worry… they wont have to, with the Converj, the Escalade will be gone soon (or atleast the size it is now) and if they do bring in a car below the CTS it will probably have a 30+MPG engine, and i bet the next gen CTS will have a hybrid model
03/23, 12:44 PM
posted by:
bigjimid
Instead of borrowing Toyota’s hybrid technology, they should come up with their own. How about develop an electric hybrid like Chevy. Something that doesn’t require fuel to charge.
JakeK66 – No, I had not heard that they were scrapping them. Where’d you hear that from?
03/23, 1:08 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
JakeK, It’s true. I may have read that in the Car & Driver April issue but I know I saw it somewhere.
bigjimid, this is going to be Nissan’s own tech. Should be interesting to see how performance oriented it turns out to be given their reputation for leaning in that direction.
03/23, 1:21 PM
posted by:
hangonbig3
Look at the torquereport.com. Has story on Camaro and interesting story on Toyota reviving Celica name with new RWD coupe.
03/23, 1:41 PM
posted by:
coolguy8157
I really want to see the hybrid Nissan puts in when compared with Toyota/Honda…..which doesn’t have the power at all!
03/23, 2:17 PM
posted by:
zeegone
jakek66- I’ve heard rumours of that but we had a preproduction Camaro SS with some head-honcho from GM out at our dealership the other day, he said 2 years for the production convertible to be out. I won’t name names but he’s a reliable source.
Back to Infiniti talk- I have high hopes for this model, the M is already a stellar car and I think adding a Hybrid model will solve it’s only real drawback- mpg.
03/23, 2:34 PM
posted by:
JakeK66
Zeegone – I think that’s what this article says too. It’s just saying it was supposed to be here for the 2011MY and is now pushed to 2012MY.
03/23, 3:32 PM
posted by:
Need more oil farts GM
No ways this can beet the Cheevy Dolt! Buy Emerican, it’s urine Emerican duty!
03/23, 3:40 PM
posted by:
zeegone
hmmmm, a lot can change in 2 years in the auto industry, especially in these times. Let’s hope it get’s here sooner!
03/23, 4:38 PM
posted by:
save saab
I’d love the idea of a hybrid G37. One of the best V6s ever, drop-dead sexy looks, superb BMW-crushing performance, and 30+ mpg? Sign me up! Although a Z version would be even better.
03/23, 5:14 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
Need more oil for GM: “Everyon (sic) would rather drive an American vehicle anyways.”
That’s not close to being true.
bigjimid “Instead of borrowing Toyota’s hybrid technology, they should come up with their own.” to what end? Toyota’s system is just fine.
hangonbig3: Celica was the worst car I ever owned … until I got a Civic.
Need more oil farts GM: I knew it was just a matter of time before a good NMOFGM parody came out.
03/23, 9:21 PM
posted by:
Mutant@DCX
I like the photo, you lost me on the hybrid part.
03/23, 9:33 PM
posted by:
DrFill
Infiniti needs to make an Essence 4-door to replace the Q
Build it in the image of the Maserati Quattroporte
Not a volume luxury sedan, but a style niche 5k a year type car
And the Essence should get a lot of GT-R power and technology, but keep the sexy skin, and charge $95k
DrFill
03/23, 10:39 PM
posted by:
ninetysixvert
Need more oil for GM – You are useless and add nothing to this website. Leave now, infant. Your life is an epic fail.
03/24, 12:41 AM
posted by:
idrinorbarsaku
great news…just in time for my dad
03/24, 3:04 PM
posted by:
Need more oil for GM
So it’ll not only be a run of the mill POS unreliable Nissan, but it’ll be an unreliable hybrid with an even more expensive pricetag built by the japs? What a joke.
Even with the idiotic, economically ridiculous hybrid powertrain, Cadillac will have nothing to fear. Quality and reliabillity go a longer way than an overcomplex unreliable powertrain to save .2 mpg. Everyone would rather drive an American vehicle anyways.
WHat is good for General Mmotors is good for America
03/25, 12:44 AM
posted by:
ninetysixvert
You’re an idiot.