英菲尼迪目前正在开发动力强劲的混动轿车,该车基于Essence概念车,将成为车厂未来的旗舰级车型。英菲尼迪称在09年日内瓦车展发布了极具吸引力的Essence概念车，车厂全球总裁Johann de Nysschen表示，他希望量产车能在2020年底前问世。虽然他并未透露任何细节，但据《Motoring》杂志报道，这将是一款四门，长引擎盖轿车，将被命名为Q80 Eau Rouge或Q90 Eau Rouge。由于该车是一辆类似保时捷Panamera，奔驰CLS和宝马6系Gran Coupe的四门轿跑车，因此竞争车型并非宝马7系，奔驰S级或奥迪A8这类车型。这款旗舰车型将搭载车厂新开发的混动系统，包括一台3.0升V6直喷涡轮增压引擎和一台电机，综合输出功率达到410千瓦/550马力。另外还将有第二个动力更强的版本，它搭载一台全新3.7升V6引擎和一台电机，综合输出功率达到522千瓦/700马力。这两个版本都将配备取自GT-R的Attesa全轮驱动系统。英菲尼迪高管预计该车将于2017或2018年推出，售价将低于20万美元。

 

Infiniti working on 700 bhp flagship hybrid sedan based on Essence concept

Infiniti is allegedly working on a powerful hybrid sedan based on the Essence concept which will serve as the company's flagship model.

 

The attractive Essence concept was introduced back in 2009 at the Geneva Motor Show and now global chief Johann de Nysschen expressed his desire for a production version to come out before the end of the decade. He didn't go into any details but Motoring reports it will be a four-door, long-nosed sedan that could receive the Q80 Eau Rouge or Q90 Eau Rouge moniker.

 

It won't compete with the BMW 7-Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class or Audi A8 since the report indicates it will actually be a four-door coupe as the Porsche Panamera, Mercedes-Benz CLS and BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe.

 

It is believed the flagship Infiniti will be offered with a newly developed hybrid system encompassing a V6 3.0-liter direct-injection turbocharged engine working together with an electric motor to provide a combined output of 550 bhp (410 kW). There will also be a second more powerful hybrid version with an all-new V6 3.7-liter engine and electric motor which will deliver an impressive 700 bhp (522 kW). Both hybrid versions will send their power to a revamped Attesa all-wheel drive system found in the GT-R.

 

The range-topping Infiniti is expected to come out in 2017 or 2018 and will carry a starting price of less than 200,000 USD.