Tuesday 12th January 2016

Infiniti Q60 - Detroit 2016

A 400hp V6, sharp styling and 'Dynamic Digital Suspension' - the car to get people out of their A5s?

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The Infiniti Q60, or G37 as it was originally introduced over here, was a car that many people didn't get. For some it was a luxurious Nissan 370Z, and few could see the point of a quite raw sports car made more refined. And for those who saw it as rival to the 3 Series Coupe and Audi A5s, the badge must have been an issue. It wasn't the best looking car either.

It was a nice car to drive but that wasn't enough, in the UK at least. So here's the new Infiniti Q60, inspired by last year's concept, a car said to offer a "compelling combination of daring design and exhilarating performance and dynamics."

That performance will come from a new 'VR30' 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6, offered with 304 or 405hp. There will also be a 208hp 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo. There is no diesel option confirmed yet. Rear-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive available also. Then we're onto the option list...

The Direct Adaptive Steering introduced on the Q50 is now available in its second generation, joined as well by 'Dynamic Digital Suspension'. Sadly there are no details on it yet, but expect those to follow (with more options) as the summer launch date get closer.

Is this the Infiniti that can really make inroads in the UK? Will it struggle with no diesel option? Will anything stop people buying A5s? Answers to follow later this year.

[GTEYE]

Sorry, no diesel in this sector = no sales...

That's the UK market!

[Fittster]

GTEYE said:

Sorry, no diesel in this sector = no sales...

That's the UK market!

I think you'll find it's no diesel or german badge = no sales.

[simo1863]

just came out of a Q50 Hybrid that I'd had for a week and I really liked it, much better than I was expecting.

The 100% electronic steering is a bit unusual but once you get used to it it was actually really good.

A 350BHP NA V6 Hybrid is my sort of Hybrid! Very expensive mind.

[16v stretch]

I like it overall, but that kink in the window line... it works well on the Q50, but it's like the intern got let loose on photoshop and they ran with it a little bit.

If they do stick a diesel engine in, here's hoping it's the Merc 250, rather than the Merc 220 engine that makes it.

Interestingly enough, my other half got her job at infiniti while we were buying our Q50. Hopefully the Q60 and Q30 take off so I can become a kept man

[edinph]

Having run a G37 convertible for four years without a hiccup, and with superb service from the dealer, people in the UK need to/will wake up to Infiniti. The car may not be a road burning hotrod, but it is fast, comfortable and RELIABLE!
As to " expensive" ........ if you spec up a German to match the standard spec of an Infiniti, I think you'll find they are cheap compared with the Germans.

[dlockhart]

Any news on the topic of weight?

If this is going to market itself as a sports saloon /coupe then it weighing 1900kgs due to the hybrid system is not going to go down well.

[ST270]

simo1863 said:

just came out of a Q50 Hybrid that I'd had for a week and I really liked it, much better than I was expecting.

The 100% electronic steering is a bit unusual but once you get used to it it was actually really good.

A 350BHP NA V6 Hybrid is my sort of Hybrid! Very expensive mind.

I have been looking at these for a while now just not made any decisions - can i ask if you were using it for the daily commute and what mpg was it getting?

Thanks

[TNH]

Looks good on the outside but that dash design is horrible to my eyes. The vents look very cheap and Korean.

[simo1863]

ST270 said:

I have been looking at these for a while now just not made any decisions - can i ask if you were using it for the daily commute and what mpg was it getting?

Thanks

Yeah, ran as a daily commuter (70 mile round trip). Pretty much always in sport mode (yeah I know that's not very 'hybrid' of me but it's got a V6!), achieved low 30s.

[DSLiverpool]

Infinity do not have a manufacturer backed warranty after the main one expires, this will kill them on the used market and the reason I sold my FX50 at 2.7 years.

[FourRingedDonuts]

Surely those looks will make a few sales?

[drpep]

No bad thing. Diesel engines can fk right off (in my humble opinion of course).

GTEYE said:

Sorry, no diesel in this sector = no sales...

That's the UK market!

[nonsso_Liamboults]

Lack of diesel is a worry in this sector, but I must say I think it looks superb! When is the Eau Rouge version coming!?

[ziggy328]

I'm thinking about changing to one of these. Anyone have one?

[jamoor]

GTEYE said:

Sorry, no diesel in this sector = no sales...

That's the UK market!

Gosh how times have changed!

[ziggy328]