Nissan returns to hybrid electric - The Japanese automaker Nissan has had a history sawtooth. With a successful debut in America, he had thereafter, wipe over a period of stormy weather at a time when its competitors ventured into the field of hybrid electric engine. If you follow the latest automotive news, you remember the Nissan Altima hybrid a few years ago. You will also remember that their engine was based at that time on the Toyota technology.
But the tide has turned. Since then, Nissan, now associated with the French manufacturer Renault, became a leading figure in the segment of electric cars with its almost legendary Leaf. However, Nissan is less known for its current hybrid electric vehicles, except for its unique Infiniti M Hybrid, like many of its competitors.
Therefore, in the coming months, Nissan has up for lost time by offering a hybrid electric version of its Pathfinder SUV and the Infiniti QX60 SUV (better known as the former name of JX) to North American consumers.
Both vehicles closely resemble the Infiniti QX60 is more or less a luxury version of the Pathfinder. It then retrieves a similar engine, a four-cylinder 2.5-liter 230-hp engine combined with an electric motor of 15 kilowatts (which translates into about 20 more horsepower to gasoline engine) and an automatic A continuously variable transmission (CVT). He then result in a total power of 250 horsepower and 243 lb.-ft. of torque. Nissan then estimates the combined 7.2 liters per 100 km consumption. The hybrid will appeal to all intelligent Dual Clutch Nissan positioned between the engine and automatic transmission in place of the torque converter. It works simultaneously as a power generator, a technology introduced there not so long ago with the Infiniti M Hybrid.
The Pathfinder QX60 will be available with front-wheel drive and full while their towing capacity revolve around 3500 pounds (5000 pounds against for the same vehicles with V6 engines). They displayed a slightly higher price of about $ 3,000 to say "regular" versions when they are sold in the fall.
Nissan, the innovative
If you believe that the following Nissan motor racing distance, think again. That at least is what Andy Palmer, senior vice president of the company, wanted to launch as a message in a private interview with Canadian journalists automotive auto show in New York. If the configuration of its new hybrid SUV seems impressive, it must be remembered that Nissan also innovates in the field of auto electric, not only with the Leaf but also with a fully electric future Infiniti NV200 Taxi such a configuration a so-called City Car (also forthcoming) compact car. Note that Nissan also has an agreement with Ford and Daimler to develop electric vehicles with fuel cells.
Palmer insists that Nissan is not only "Japanese". "Of the hundreds of people who administer Nissan, he said, they come from a dozen countries and cultures". Its president, Carlos Ghosn is not it both European and Lebanese? Palmer is not he, himself, of British origin? And other directors not they are American, Japanese and European?
At the same time, Palmer reiterated the intention of establishing the Nissan Infiniti reputation to live up to other luxury brands in the world. He gave as an example what Audi has accomplished in twenty years, that, according to him, Lincoln, Cadillac, Lexus and Acura were unable to! Also according to Palmer, Infiniti could very well be placed fourth in the world market of manufacturers of luxury cars after Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi, while stating that Infiniti is linked to Nissan, after all, that at the upper administration!
But the tide has turned. Since then, Nissan, now associated with the French manufacturer Renault, became a leading figure in the segment of electric cars with its almost legendary Leaf. However, Nissan is less known for its current hybrid electric vehicles, except for its unique Infiniti M Hybrid, like many of its competitors.
Therefore, in the coming months, Nissan has up for lost time by offering a hybrid electric version of its Pathfinder SUV and the Infiniti QX60 SUV (better known as the former name of JX) to North American consumers.
Both vehicles closely resemble the Infiniti QX60 is more or less a luxury version of the Pathfinder. It then retrieves a similar engine, a four-cylinder 2.5-liter 230-hp engine combined with an electric motor of 15 kilowatts (which translates into about 20 more horsepower to gasoline engine) and an automatic A continuously variable transmission (CVT). He then result in a total power of 250 horsepower and 243 lb.-ft. of torque. Nissan then estimates the combined 7.2 liters per 100 km consumption. The hybrid will appeal to all intelligent Dual Clutch Nissan positioned between the engine and automatic transmission in place of the torque converter. It works simultaneously as a power generator, a technology introduced there not so long ago with the Infiniti M Hybrid.
Nissan, the innovative
If you believe that the following Nissan motor racing distance, think again. That at least is what Andy Palmer, senior vice president of the company, wanted to launch as a message in a private interview with Canadian journalists automotive auto show in New York. If the configuration of its new hybrid SUV seems impressive, it must be remembered that Nissan also innovates in the field of auto electric, not only with the Leaf but also with a fully electric future Infiniti NV200 Taxi such a configuration a so-called City Car (also forthcoming) compact car. Note that Nissan also has an agreement with Ford and Daimler to develop electric vehicles with fuel cells.
Palmer insists that Nissan is not only "Japanese". "Of the hundreds of people who administer Nissan, he said, they come from a dozen countries and cultures". Its president, Carlos Ghosn is not it both European and Lebanese? Palmer is not he, himself, of British origin? And other directors not they are American, Japanese and European?
At the same time, Palmer reiterated the intention of establishing the Nissan Infiniti reputation to live up to other luxury brands in the world. He gave as an example what Audi has accomplished in twenty years, that, according to him, Lincoln, Cadillac, Lexus and Acura were unable to! Also according to Palmer, Infiniti could very well be placed fourth in the world market of manufacturers of luxury cars after Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi, while stating that Infiniti is linked to Nissan, after all, that at the upper administration!