The 2017 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport has arrived in
Australia, kicking off at US$ 88,900 before
on-road costs.
The Q60 Red Sport will
compete with German warm-performance models like the Audi S5 and
Mercedes-AMG C43 coupe, though significantly undercutting its
rivals on price while offering comparable performance.
Under the bonnet is a 405 Hp/475 Nm 3.0-litre
twin-turbocharged V6 – maximum torque coming between 1600 and 5200 rpm – matched
to a seven-speed automatic transmission with steering-mounted paddle shifters,
sending drive to the rear wheels.
Standard equipment includes autonomous emergency
braking (AEB) with pedestrian protection, surround camera system with moving
object detection, 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 245/40 R19 94W run-flat
tyres, 355 mm front and 350 mm rear brakes with red calipers, a 13-speaker Bose
Performance Series audio system with 10-inch woofers – the world-first
implementation for a production vehicle – nappa leather upholstery (black,
white or red), real carbon-fibre trim (black/purple or white/silver depending
on interior colour), unique dual exhaust system.
Other features include the company’s adjustable
Dynamic Digital Suspension, Direct Adaptive Steering (steer-by-wire) system
with customisable ratio, power sunroof, eight-way adjustable heated front
seats, active noise cancellation, power-adjustable steering wheel, Infiniti’s
InTouch dual-screen infotainment system with 8.0-inch upper and 7.0-inch lower
touchscreen displays, satellite navigation with SUNA live traffic updates, DAB
digital radio, keyless entry with push-button start, automatic LED headlights
with LED daytime-running lights, LED fog-lights and heated mirrors.
In addition to the aforementioned driver assistance
systems, the Q60 is also equipped with active lane control and blind spot
monitoring and intervention, along with six airbags, pop-up bonnet and two
Isofix child seat mounts.
Also launching is the Q60 Sport Premium,
which offers similar levels of specification to the Red Sport but with the
Mercedes-Benz-sourced 211 Hp/350 Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged four under the bonnet
– starting at US$ 70,900 before on-road costs.
With the arrival of both the Q60 Red Sport and Sport
Premium grades, the premium Japanese coupe now features a four-strong line-up,
ranging from US$ 62,900 plus on-roads to US$ 88,900 before ORCs.
