2017 Infiniti Q60 Coupe
Debut at the 2016 Detroit
Auto Show, Infiniti has pulled the wraps off its new Q60 Coupe. Infiniti's 4-Series fighter has a stylish
design, sporting the new signature grille along with LED headlights with the
Light Guide technology that mimic the shape of the human eyelid and a sloping
roofline.
As standard, it comes with 19-inch rims,
20-inch ones being available as an option. The company says that Select Sport
models have wider rear wheels and tires, contributing to a more aggressive
stance while improving handling.
The car has a drag coefficient of 0.28
thanks to its sleek body and the Active Grille Shutter, available on all Q60
models, which remains closed most of the time and opens when a "greater
performance is required".
The cabin has new trims and
modern-looking materials with a bold design. Aluminum trim is found on the base
version, while black wood is available as an option. The Sport and Premium
versions get the carbon fiber highlights, while the red or white leather
seating variants come with a silver glass fiber accent.
The new 13-speaker premium sound system,
made by Bose, is making its world debut in a production vehicle inside the new
Q60 and it was specifically designed for this model. This is matched with the
vehicle's noise cancelling technology and it joins the standard InTuition
central control system, Active and passive safety technologies
include Lane Departure Prevention, Backup Collision Intervention, Blind Spot
Intervention, Intelligent Cruise Control with Distance Control Assist, Forward
Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection and Around View Monitor.
The 2017 Infiniti Q60 Coupe will come
with three power units, including the newly-developed 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6
from the VR powertrain family, rated at 400 hp at 6,400 rpm and 475 Nm of torque at 1,600-5,200 rpm. There is also a 300 hp and 400 Nm version, along with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
with 208 hp and 350 Nm of torque.
Fuel efficiency is rated at 23 mpg US
(10.2 l/100 km) and 154 g/km of CO2 for the 300 hp version and at 22 mpg US
(10.7 l/100 km) and 206 g/km of CO2 for the 400 hp model. The less powerful unit
delivers 24 mpg US (9.8 l/100 km) and emits 154 g/km of CO2.
All engines are mated to a tweaked
seven-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear-wheel drive or
the rear-biased Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. The AWD is tuned for enhanced
stability in low-grip conditions, distributing 50:50 torque between the front
and rear wheels in default setting. It can also send 100 percent to the rear
axle if extra traction isn’t immediately required. Buyers of the biturbo V6
will get the second-gen direct adaptive steering with six modes available:
Standard, Snow, Eco, Sport, Sport+ (for certain models) and Customize.
There is also a choice of two suspension
systems, with the standard ensuring a low level of road noise and vibrations
while allowing a more direct and liner handling response, while the Dynamic
Digital Suspension, standard on the Q60 Sport grades, offers
"best-in-class handling responses and agility, and enhanced ride
comfort". The electronically adjustable shock absorbers can be put in
either Sport or Sport+ modes and adjusted via the Drive Mode Selector.
Nissan's luxury brand did not say
anything on the pricing of the new Q60 sports coupe, only that it will go on
sale in selected markets later this year.
