![]() ![]() By then we’ll have second-generation Teslas zooming around, plenty of new Fords, GMs, Chevys, and Cadillacs - and let’s not forget the European brands. Performance When considering towing capacity, the Ford Explorer is clearly the choice over the INFINITI QX60 for pulling heavy loads. If Infiniti doesn’t do it, and come 2026 it releases an EV based on 2020 tech or worse - it’ll be painful to watch. The only possible advantage here is that Infiniti will be able to skip the “adolescence” times and introduce an electric car with mature technology - better battery tech, and a powerful and efficient drivetrain. Infiniti introduces new showroom design and new logo Infiniti plans to launch its first EV in late 2026 - that's 3 full years from now, and 3 years in the electric car world is an eternity. Nissan is spending €466 million on preparing the Canton facility for EV manufacturing, but as time goes by, both companies are falling dangerously behind the competition. Both Infiniti EVs will be manufactured in the US, at its factory in Canton, Mississippi. ![]() The mid-size EV apparently resembles a “futuristic-looking QX50” and left many attendees quite excited about the future. Infiniti QS Inspiration concept carĪlongside the electric sedan, Infiniti distributors were shown pictures of the electric crossover. The long wheelbase and short overhangs were very prominent, and new headlights and taillights wrapped the vehicle from side to side. According to those in attendance, the first EV was a sedan similar in dimensions and overall shape to Tesla Model S but with a sportier end, resembling Porsche Taycan. Not all is lost though, during the closed-door event for Infiniti dealers in the US, the company showed two new electric vehicles. The new showrooms, the new soundtrack, and even the new scent are hardly going to keep the brand afloat when customers want electric cars. While Nissan, Infiniti’s parent company, is fighting for relevance in the EV age equipped only with the aging Leaf and Ariya (with its own share of trouble), Infiniti is left with no direction, and no EV platform to build its luxury electric vehicles on. The only thing missing - new cars, specifically electric ones. The company logo got a refresh as well, and even the fonts on its website have been tweaked to reflect the new age that Infiniti is entering. The company unveiled its all-new showrooms with plenty of glass and natural light, complemented by natural decor and vast spaces. The ratio seems a bit slow and the wheel is rather lifeless in your hands.Infiniti, Nissan’s luxury vehicle brand, is in the midst of its biggest brand refresh yet. ![]() This example features the standard steering setup and it's mediocre at best. No, there's nothing inherently wrong with how this Infiniti carries itself, the vehicle is just not that engaging. It may look as sporty as a tracksuit, but the QX55's driving dynamics don't jive with the wrapper. ![]() As Roadshow Managing Editor Steven Ewing described in his QX55 first drive review, "There's a sharp initial response to turn-in, but … Direct Adaptive Steering continues to disappoint with its inconsistent feedback that varies between vague and totally disconnected." If you can avoid this feature, it's probably best to. In practice, Direct Adaptive Steering leaves much to be desired. This allows engineers to fine-tune the steering feel, or change the ratio however they want for better handling, in theory, at least. With this elaborate Infiniti design, those components are replaced by sensors, software and electronics. Normally, a steering wheel is physically connected to a vehicle's front tires through a series of shafts, joints and other hardware. Sometimes it surges, other times it sags, though it always gives the impression there's a little too much going on under the hood. The QX55 absolutely screams off the line, thanks to abundant torque and favorable gearing, so it feels plenty quick, but the power delivery tends to be inconsistent, a bit lumpy. I don't automatically hate these "gearboxes" like some people do, but this one, regrettably, isn't well matched to the powerplant. The engine is matched to a continuously variable transmission. Even though it sounds entirely synthesized, emitting a hoarse moan when wound out (amplified by the active sound-enhancement system), the QX55's engine is buttery smooth and punches well above its weight class.ĭespite its impressive zeal and refinement, all is not perfect with this Infiniti's powertrain. Eager to run, this force-fed I4 delivers a competitive 268 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. This little dynamo automatically adjusts how much it squeezes each incoming air charge, shifting the compression ratio between 8:1 and 14:1 depending on driving conditions. The QX55 is hustled along by Nissan and Infiniti's ingenious variable-compression 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. This is where the horses live, all 268 of 'em. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |