2012 INFINITI M Hybrid Press Kit: At a Glance




The new 2012 INFINITI M35h, which is set to launch at INFINITI retailers nationwide in spring 2011, stands to break new ground &ndash; as the first true luxury performance &ldquo;driver&rsquo;s&rdquo; hybrid.

November 18, 2010



The new 2012 INFINITI M35h, which is set to launch at INFINITI retailers nationwide in spring 2011, stands to break new ground – as the first true luxury performance “driver’s” hybrid.  
 
 Featuring the all-new INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid™ system – a one-motor, two-clutch parallel hybrid system – the M35h delivers the performance expected from a luxury sports sedan with the fuel efficiency of a compact car.  Precise, high-speed motor control technology, enabled by the powerful Lithium-ion battery, allows power to be delivered directly to the 7-speed automatic transmission.  The system also utilizes an innovative Hybrid Electric Power Steering system and Electric Driven Intelligent Brake regenerative braking system, both which help conserve energy and provide a natural, enjoyable driving feel.
 
 The INFINITI M Hybrid’s exhilarating driving performance also greatly benefits from use of INFINITI’s proven 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine, which paired with the 50 kW electric motor, provides a hybrid system net power of 360 horsepower.  Torque figures are equally impressive, with the V6’s 258 lb-ft of toque combining with the electric motor’s immediately available 199 lb-ft of torque to provide strong performance. 
 
 The result is a vehicle that first and foremost delivers the exhilarating and refined power of a V8, with the fuel efficiency of a 4-cylinder engine that is expected to be the best in class. Fuel economy figures are estimated at 32 mpg Highway, 27 mpg City and 29 mpg Combined. 
 
 The M35h can drive on electric power alone at speeds up to 62 mph and can travel on electric propulsion for up to 1.2 miles at a time.  Tests have shown that in mixed diving, the INFINITI M35h is able to drive in electric only mode for as much as 50% of the time.  And one other thing, with its compact hybrid system design, the new INFINITI M35h also delivers uncompromised interior space and competitive trunk space.
 
 The rear-wheel drive M35h, of course, also embraces the essence of all things INFINITI – style, performance, luxury, craftsmanship and technology.  The INFINITI M’s dramatic, sports styling provides a coefficient of drag of just 0.26 Cd, while the roomy, comfortable interior environment features standard leather-appointed seating, standard Japanese Ash wood trim or available silver powdered genuine White Ash wood trim, and available premium audio and climate control systems.  
 
 Key standard features include Active Noise Control, INFINITI Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately), Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System and power sliding glass tinted moonroof.  
 
 The INFINITI M Hybrid is also available with advanced technology features, including Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Blind Spot Intervention™ (BSI), Forest Air® system, Active Trace Control, and INFINITI Hard Drive Navigation System.
 
 Other available features include Bose® Studio Surround® premium audio system, Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) systems, Distance Control Assist (DCA), Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Front Pre-Crash Seat Belts. 
 
 Highlights of the 2012 INFINITI M35h include:
 
 Body

Expressive exterior design with uncompromised cabin roominess
Stable posture with long wheelbase (114.2 inches), wide track and short overhangs
Low, aggressive hoodline providing a sporty, powerful silhouette; deeply sculpted fenders and doors, signature INFINITI double-arch grille
0.26 coefficient of drag
Advanced unibody construction with a high level of torsional rigidity
Lightweight aluminum doors and hood 
Standard automatic on/off High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional Xenon headlights with windshield wiper interlock; available auto-leveling headlights with Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) 
LED taillights
Rain-sensing variable intermittent front windshield wipers
Power sliding tinted glass moonroof with one-touch open/close tilt feature and sliding sunshade
Power-folding outside mirrors with reverse tilt-down feature
Front door handle courtesy lights
Seven available exterior colors: Malbec Black, Liquid Platinum, Platinum Graphite, Storm Front Grey, Black Obsidian, Moonlight White and Harbour Blue



Engine and Driveline

Front engine and electric motor, rear-wheel drive
FM (Front Mid-ship) platform 
INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid™ system, which combines a compact laminated lithium-ion battery design with an innovative one-motor/two-clutch motor control
3.5-liter 24-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy V6 producing 302 hp @ 6,800 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque @ 5,000 rpm
Advanced 50 kW electric motor rated at 67 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque
Hybrid system net power: 360 horsepower
7-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) and manual shift mode 



Suspension, Steering and Braking

Double-wishbone independent front suspension
Refined multi-link independent rear suspension 
Front and rear stabilizer bars
Double-piston shock absorbers (specially tuned for M35h application)
Electric Driven Intelligent Brake regenerative braking system 
4-wheel vented disc brakes with 4-channel/4-sensor Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
Innovative Hybrid Electric Power Steering system
18-inch, double 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with P245/50R18 V-rated all-season performance tires
Available 18-inch, tri-split 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with P245/50R18 tires



Interior Features

Inviting interior with genuine Japanese Ash wood trim
Large cabin space, able to fit five adult passengers comfortably 
Unique instrument meters, meter display and IT screen displays 
“Fine Vision Meters” electroluminescent gauges 
Standard leather-appointed seating, available in four colors (depending on options selected)– Graphite, Stone, Java or Wheat
Available Deluxe Touring Package includes semi-aniline leather seating surfaces, premium soft-touch material for armrests, door inserts, center console and knee pads, genuine White Ash silver powdered wood trim, suede-like headliner 
Standard 10-way power driver and front passenger’s seats, including 2-way power lumbar support
Dual occupant memory system for driver’s seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors (linked to individual Intelligent Keys)
Entry/exit assist system for driver’s seat and steering wheel
Standard heated front seats, available heated steering wheel
Available climate-controlled front seatsSequential welcome lighting illuminated entry system
Rear console-mounted vents and rear floor heater ducts
Center console with dual level storage and 12-volt power outlet
Rear center armrest with storage
Dual front and rear cupholders, dual front seatback pockets
Available INFINITI Hard Drive Navigation System with 8.0-inch WVGA color touch-screen display, XM NavTraffic® with Real-Time Traffic Information, XM NavWeather™ with Real-Time Weather and 3-day forecast (XM® subscription required, sold separately), Zagat Survey® Restaurant Guide, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® and 9.3GB Music Box® hard drive
Standard 6-speaker, 160-watt audio system with single in-dash CD player with MP3 CD playback compatibility 
Available Bose 2-channel premium audio system with 10 speakers 
Available Bose Studio Surround™ audio system with digital 5.1-channel decoding, 14-channel digital amp and 16 speakers, including two personal speakers mounted in the shoulders of each front seat 
Standard XM Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately) 
USB connection port for iPod and other compatible devices
INFINITI Intelligent Key system with illuminated Push Button Ignition 
Enhanced Intelligent Key memory stores an occupant memory position and the last used audio, climate control and navigation settings
Available INFINITI Voice Recognition for audio, navigation and vehicle information system
Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System
HomeLink Universal Transceiver 
RearView Monitor
Available Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range)
INFINITI analog clock
Power windows with one-touch up/down and auto-reverse feature, power trunk release
Electric air conditioning compressor
Available power rear sunshade
Available Forest Air® system with Advanced Auto Recirculation, Breeze Mode, Plasmacluster™ air purifier and Grape Polyphenol filter 



Safety and Security

INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor
Standard front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags 
Standard roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection
3-point front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters and adjustable upper anchors; driver’s seat Emergency Locking Retractor (ELS) and passenger’s side ELR and Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) 
Second-row 3-point seat belts with ELR and ALR
Available Front Pre-Crash Seat Belts
Front seat Active Head Restraints with 4-way manual adjustments
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS)
Available Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) systems
Available Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Blind Spot Intervention™ (BSI) systems
Zone Body construction 
LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)
Vehicle Security System with INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with individual tire pressure display
Auto-Hazard Warning Signal
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrian (AVSP)



Models and Manufacturing

Available in one model: INFINITI M35h RWD
Assembled by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. at Tochigi, Japan




 

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