RE: Driven: Infiniti M35h

[Gorbyrev]

Thanks Riggers, good article. But what about the comparative torque figures? It's the twisty power that makes fast diesels so surftastic in overtaking moves and a big electric motor help quite a bit in this regard. My old 205 non-turbo D could take off uphill with no throttle at all.

[DeadMeat_UK]

Riggers said:

DeadMeat_UK said:

Since when did 0-60 in 5.5 secs become a bit run of the mill???

In the context of a large four-door saloon, it's not - but in the context of the 'world's fastest-accelerating something' it doesn't seem quite so extraordinary...

I see what you mean.

I disagree, but I see what you mean

This is a real-world compromise market (2 extra doors, hybrid, luxury interior) so I think "real world" fast is very impressive for what it is, rather than "the only thing it can do is go fast", fast, IYSWIM.

[andy665]

Based on my experience with hybrid sounds like Infiniti are a long way behind Lexus with the system integration side of the technology

[Johnboy Mac]

Riggers said:

DeadMeat_UK said:

Since when did 0-60 in 5.5 secs become a bit run of the mill???

In the context of a large four-door saloon, it's not - but in the context of the 'world's fastest-accelerating something' it doesn't seem quite so extraordinary...

Riggers, you really must live in a different world to likes of me!

[205007]

It will only ever be a novelty car in Europe - simply not designed with us in mind

As far as i can see the only upside to this car is is doesn't sound like a diesel and even thats a dying stereotype (heard the Land rover TDV8?)

[thinfourth2]

See a lefty drive one to the redbull factory

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdaGGrj3grg

[DeadMeat_UK]

thinfourth2 said:

See a lefty drive one to the redbull factory

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdaGGrj3grg

I could really live with a powertrain like that. Definitely in my motoring future I think. 20mpg in my XKR would get very hefty if I started commuting or doing more mileage. There is absolutely no point in having 4.2litres of Supercharged lovelyness just eating petrol when I'm doing 30mph in boring traffic or through a town centre.

The ability to waft about quietly and efficiently, but do the right thing and sound right when I planted the right foot and pressed on would be perfect.

Hope they do a good looking 2+2 or 2 seater (or Porsche or Jaguar have an option in their next gen).

[infinitcorporate]

Good to read the responses and interesting views.

[infinitcorporate]

This is a great Video!

DeadMeat_UK said:

I could really live with a powertrain like that. Definitely in my motoring future I think. 20mpg in my XKR would get very hefty if I started commuting or doing more mileage. There is absolutely no point in having 4.2litres of Supercharged lovelyness just eating petrol when I'm doing 30mph in boring traffic or through a town centre.

The ability to waft about quietly and efficiently, but do the right thing and sound right when I planted the right foot and pressed on would be perfect.

Hope they do a good looking 2+2 or 2 seater (or Porsche or Jaguar have an option in their next gen).

[DeadMeat_UK]

infinitcorporate said:

This is a great Video!

DeadMeat_UK said:

I could really live with a powertrain like that. Definitely in my motoring future I think. 20mpg in my XKR would get very hefty if I started commuting or doing more mileage. There is absolutely no point in having 4.2litres of Supercharged lovelyness just eating petrol when I'm doing 30mph in boring traffic or through a town centre.

The ability to waft about quietly and efficiently, but do the right thing and sound right when I planted the right foot and pressed on would be perfect.

Hope they do a good looking 2+2 or 2 seater (or Porsche or Jaguar have an option in their next gen).

Lol. Nicely done.

[thinfourth2]

DeadMeat_UK said:

I could really live with a powertrain like that. Definitely in my motoring future I think. 20mpg in my XKR would get very hefty if I started commuting or doing more mileage. There is absolutely no point in having 4.2litres of Supercharged lovelyness just eating petrol when I'm doing 30mph in boring traffic or through a town centre.

The ability to waft about quietly and efficiently, but do the right thing and sound right when I planted the right foot and pressed on would be perfect.

Hope they do a good looking 2+2 or 2 seater (or Porsche or Jaguar have an option in their next gen).

Make it so you can plug-in charge and it would be damn near perfect

[DeadMeat_UK]

thinfourth2 said:

DeadMeat_UK said:

I could really live with a powertrain like that. Definitely in my motoring future I think. 20mpg in my XKR would get very hefty if I started commuting or doing more mileage. There is absolutely no point in having 4.2litres of Supercharged lovelyness just eating petrol when I'm doing 30mph in boring traffic or through a town centre.

The ability to waft about quietly and efficiently, but do the right thing and sound right when I planted the right foot and pressed on would be perfect.

Hope they do a good looking 2+2 or 2 seater (or Porsche or Jaguar have an option in their next gen).

Make it so you can plug-in charge and it would be damn near perfect

That would spoil it.

[10 Pence Short]

infinitcorporate said:

Good to read the responses and interesting views.

Hiding.To.Nothing.

[thinfourth2]

DeadMeat_UK said:

That would spoil it.

How would the ability to charge the battery from the mains meaning you use less fuel spoil it?

[DeadMeat_UK]

thinfourth2 said:

DeadMeat_UK said:

That would spoil it.

How would the ability to charge the battery from the mains meaning you use less fuel spoil it?

I guess you'd feel you need to plug it in, which makes it less convenient. However, if I'm not using my current car for over a week it goes on a battery conditioner in the garage

So, if it's an additional, optional way of using the car where plugging it in improves non-petrol range but doesn't have to be done to make the car usable, then I guess you are right.