NASHVILLE, Tenn. – INFINITI today announced a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)* of $44,550 USD for the 2014 INFINITI QX60 Hybrid, which is on sale now at INFINITI retailers nationwide. It is available in two models – QX60 Hybrid and QX60 Hybrid AWD. It joins the 2014 INFINITI QX60 3.5, which went on sale earlier this year.
The new Hybrid powertrain is designed to expand the reach of the popular INFINITI QX60 luxury crossover (formerly known as the INFINITI JX), providing reduced emissions, enhanced fuel economy and extended driving of more than 500 miles** without a major price premium. Q60 Hybrid models are priced $3,000 USD above comparable QX60 3.5 models.
The QX60 Hybrid delivers 28 miles per gallon fuel economy highway driving and has the best 7-passenger combined fuel efficiency (26 mpg) in the premium segment*** – a 24 percent increase over standard QX60 models.
The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP)* for the 2014 INFINITI QX60 Hybrid are:
| Model | Engine/Drive | MSRP |
| QX60 Hybrid | 2.5-liter Supercharged I4 / FWD | $44,550 USD |
| QX60 Hybrid AWD | 2.5-liter Supercharged I4 / AWD | $45,950 USD |
Destination and Handling $995 USD
About the 2014 INFINITI QX60 Hybrid
In place of the standard QX60’s 3.5-liter V6, the QX60 Hybrid utilizes a supercharged 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder and a 15 kW electric motor powered by a compact Lithium-ion battery pack located under the 3rd row seat – maintaining a flat rear floor for easier passenger access to the rear seats and no impact to passenger or cargo room versus standard QX60 models. Net system horsepower is rated at 250 horsepower.
Based on technology found in the INFINITI M35h Hybrid, the QX60 Hybrid’s INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid® system uses a compact Lithium-ion battery and electric motor to provide supplementary power through its one-motor/two-clutch system.
The system also includes an advanced Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) to provide high responsiveness and seamless, efficient shifting feel. An Intelligent Regenerative Braking system partially recharges the battery during vehicle braking. The Hybrid powertrain is offered in both front-wheel drive and with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive configurations.
The QX60 Hybrid also features Hybrid badges on the front quarter panels and a hybrid information screens in the center cluster meter display showing Hybrid power usage and charge regeneration readouts.
Like the standard QX60, the Hybrid offers real 3-row utility, plus all the premium features, performance and innovations that INFINITI has become known for worldwide. Along with its standout styling and craftsmanship, the breakthrough QX60 design offers excellent legroom in all three rows and ample cargo room behind the 3rd row. In addition, an innovative multi-mode middle seat design provides entry to the 3rd row without removing a 2nd row child seat.
The QX60 Hybrid also continues INFINITI’s tradition of developing world’s first technologies with available Backup Collision Intervention (BCI) system. With this technology, when the transmission is in reverse, the QX60 will help alert the driver about crossing vehicles, as well as other large objects behind the vehicle, and, if necessary, the system can automatically engage the brakes to help avoid a collision.
Among the other advanced standard or available technology found throughout every QX60 are INFINITI ConnectionTM telematics system with Google CalendarTM, Drive Zone/Speed Alert and INFINITI Personal AssistantTM; Around View® Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD); Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP); Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI) system; Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range); Distance Control Assist (DCA); Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW); Active Trace Control; Front Pre-Crash Seat Belts; and a Bose® Cabin Surround® 15-speaker sound system with digital 5.1-channel decoding and new Acoustic Waveguide subwoofer.
The 2014 INFINITI QX60 Hybrid is offered in two fully equipped models – QX60 Hybrid and QX60 Hybrid AWD – and is assembled in Smyrna, Tenn.
For full information on the 2014 QX60 Hybrid and QX60, please go to INFINITINews.com.
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Contact:
Kyle Bazemore
Senior Manager, INFINITI Communications
615-739-8404
Kyle.bazemore@infiniti.com
About INFINITI:
INFINITI Motor Company Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong with sales operations in approximately 50 countries. The INFINITI brand was launched in 1989. Its range of premium automobiles is currently built in manufacturing facilities in Japan and the United States. Production in China and Europe will start soon along with the expansion of the brand's portfolio.
As the Title Partner and Vehicle Performance Partner of INFINITI Red Bull Racing, INFINITI has a far-reaching technical collaboration with the Formula One team, and Sebastian Vettel, its triple World Champion driver, serves as INFINITI's Director of Performance.
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* MSRP excludes applicable tax, title, license and destination & handling fees of $995. Dealer sets actual price. Prices and specs are subject to change without notice.
**546-mile estimated range calculated using 2014 EPA Fuel Economy Estimate 28 mpg Highway multiplied by 19.5 gallon capacity. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions – use for comparison only.
*** EPA estimated 26 mpg combined city/highway mpg, Ward’s 2013 Luxury Large SUV Segment.