On the heels of the Infiniti’s debut of the stunning Essence Concept hybrid sports car, the premium Nissan division is looking to revamp its lineup in the coming years with fresh products that should excite premium buyers.
Among the new models coming down the pipeline at Infiniti is a new M sedan. The midsize sedan will reportedly offer a hybrid gas-electric powertrain as an option which promises to offer performance and efficiency. Boston Infiniti M sedan buyers will likely to driven towards the vehicle for its balance of luxury and efficiency. Additionally, the latest Boston Infiniti M model will have its targets set squarely on the BMW 5-series.
In addition to the updated midsize sedan, Infiniti will also be revamping its flagship SUV. The current flagship, the behemoth QX, will continue to be large predicts one Hartford CT Nissan dealer in order to seat seven passengers. Additionally, the size will make it most appealing to Russian and American buyers according to one Boston Infiniti QX dealer. Another Infiniti seven-seater SUV is also rumored to be under consideration, although it will likely have a lower profile and be far sportier than the QX. Expect this vehicle to be available around 2015 if approved.
Larger sedans are also in the works at Infiniti. The automaker has long been absent from the large sedan segment since the demise of the slow selling Q45 says one Pennsylvania Nissan dealer. It is rumored that the large sedan will also posses the ‘Q’ badge and will be available in 2012. Also for this year, Infiniti will be releasing an updated G sedan.
Even further out, Infiniti may be planning a compact model to compete with the BMW 1-series. This model could also include an electric car as well. Hopefully the aforementioned Infiniti Essence Concept will also make it to production.Volvo Dives into Plug-in Hybrid Technology
Volvo has been struggling amid slumping global sales, but that hasn’t stopped the automaker from diving into research and development. One such as product of its R&D efforts is a new plug-in hybrid that will be due by 2012. Volvo has committed itself to producing a high mileage diesel-electric plug-in hybrid, but it has yet to confirm its plans to sell the vehicle in the U.S.Lexus ES Still Critical to Luxury Brand Lineup
As one Lexus’ most popular models, there will be plenty of drivers that will be happy to see a revamped Lexus ES 350 coming to showrooms later this month. While it may not be a full redesign, the updating certainly brings needed enhancements.Could GM Utilize Toyota Hybrid Technology?
Toyota and General Motors have had a strong partnership via NUMMI. This seemingly odd relationship was responsible for the Pontiac Vibe, which was build alongside the similar Toyota Matrix in a joint manufacturing venture based in California. With the Pontiac Vibe now discontinued, the question now is what will come of the NUMMI partnership.