Official Thread Infiniti Q50 Sedan (Replacement for the G37)

[Wolfgang]

^ Agreed. Looks like the diesels may eventually come to the U.S. as well?

De Nysschen said the future at Infiniti will eventually include turbocharged diesel engines, naturally aspirated engines, hybrids, and fully electric and fuel cell vehicles. (Infiniti currently commands a full 1/3 of parent company Nissan’s R&D budget.) A car or two with more than 600 horsepower—equivalent to some Lamborghinis and Ferraris—is not unquestionable, he said.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/hannahe...auto-show-infiniti-expects-a-rough-two-years/

De Nysschen said the planned diesel also will come from Daimler and initially will be sold only in Europe. "We're reflecting on the U.S. market," he said.
http://www.autoweek.com/article/20130121/DETROIT/130129988

 

[dtd]

^ Agreed. Looks like the diesels may eventually come to the U.S. as well?

De Nysschen said the future at Infiniti will eventually include turbocharged diesel engines, naturally aspirated engines, hybrids, and fully electric and fuel cell vehicles. (Infiniti currently commands a full 1/3 of parent company Nissan’s R&D budget.) A car or two with more than 600 horsepower—equivalent to some Lamborghinis and Ferraris—is not unquestionable, he said.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/hannahe...auto-show-infiniti-expects-a-rough-two-years/

De Nysschen said the planned diesel also will come from Daimler and initially will be sold only in Europe. "We're reflecting on the U.S. market," he said.
http://www.autoweek.com/article/20130121/DETROIT/130129988

Thanks Wolfgang. I thought Nissan is making the 4 cyl engine for MB and Infiniti here in the U.S. Nissan will start the production some time this summer which is a part of the deal between these big guys. The question is will Infiniti will offer diesel Q50 before or after the W205.
dtd

 

[Wolfgang]

dtd, suspect the Q50 might offer the diesel earlier, as the C 250 BlueTEC may not arrive before 2016.

http://www.germancarforum.com/commu...s-benz-c-class-w205.50002/page-55#post-692164

http://paultan.org/2008/04/11/new-mercedes-benz-om651-twin-turbodiesel/

 

[dtd]

dtd, suspect the Q50 might offer the diesel earlier, as the C 250 BlueTEC may not arrive before 2016.

http://www.germancarforum.com/commu...s-benz-c-class-w205.50002/page-55#post-692164

Wolfgang , my man. I would prefer W205 to Q50. However, if the reg 4 cyl W205 produces 30mpg combined, then I'd go for it instead of waiting for the Bluetec one. Do you think the RWD C300 will reach to California dealers by Feb of 2015?
dtd

 

[Wolfgang]

^ Sounds about right, according to the preliminary ordering guide.

 

[dtd]

^ Sounds about right, according to the preliminary ordering guide.

Any MSRP number do you have in mind for the C300 RWD ? Sorry , I should not discuss about the W205 since we are in the Infiniti forum.
dtd

 

[Wolfgang]

Pricing is not yet available, however some options are listed here:

http://www.benzblogger.com/2014/04/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-sedan-colors-packages-and-options.html

http://www.infinitiusa.com/sedan/q50

 

[dtd]

Pricing is not yet available, however some options are listed here:

http://www.benzblogger.com/2014/04/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-sedan-colors-packages-and-options.html

http://www.infinitiusa.com/sedan/q50

To be honest with you, the Q50 looks very nice, however, the W205 is better in every way, especially, the luxury version. Yes , I have learned about the options price from that website. I think the torque info on the C300 RWD does not seem right , only 229lb/ft instead of 273lb/ft ?
dtd

 

[Wolfgang]

True. In December preliminary figures were 235 hp and 273 lb-ft, but lateron was changed to 241 hp and no figure for torque for given.


The U.S. market launches with two C-Class models: C300 4MATIC with a 2.0L turbocharged direct-injection in-line four-cylinder engine with preliminary power figures of 235 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque and a C400 4MATIC with a 3.0L turbocharged direct-injection V6 at 329 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque. http://www.mbusa.com/vcm/MB/DigitalAssets/AboutUs/PressRelease/2015-C-Class.pdf

More powerful engines: 241-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 and 329-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6
http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/future/model/model-All_New_2015_C_Class

 

[dtd]

True. In December preliminary figures were 235 hp and 273 lb-ft, but lateron was changed to 241 hp and no figure for torque for given.


The U.S. market launches with two C-Class models: C300 4MATIC with a 2.0L turbocharged direct-injection in-line four-cylinder engine with preliminary power figures of 235 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque and a C400 4MATIC with a 3.0L turbocharged direct-injection V6 at 329 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque. http://www.mbusa.com/vcm/MB/DigitalAssets/AboutUs/PressRelease/2015-C-Class.pdf

More powerful engines: 241-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 and 329-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6
http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/future/model/model-All_New_2015_C_Class

Yeah, I think MB should at least match BMW 3er in term of torque figure at least 258lb/ft or better not 229lb/ft. By the way, it it the same engine they put in the CLA ?
dtd

 

[Wolfgang]

^ True. In the MBUSA CLA 250 it makes 208 hp.


Infiniti Decherd Powertrain Plant Opening Celebration Set for June 26

• New Tennessee-based facility set to begin production of 2.0-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engines for the Infiniti Q50 sports sedan and Mercedes-Benz C-Class and their derivatives
• $319 million investment and an estimated 400 new jobs once full capacity of 250,000 annual engine production is achieved
• Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and other dignitaries expected to attend the Job One ceremony

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Infiniti today announced June 26, 2014 as the official start of production for the new Infiniti Decherd Powertrain Plant, a partnership between the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG. Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, Infiniti Motor Company President Johan de Nysschen and Gary Edwards, vice president, Powertrain Operations and Battery Plant, are expected to preside over the Opening Celebration activities.

The first engine assembled at the all-new facility will be a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline 4-cylinder. The engines will initially be used in European versions of the Infiniti Q50 sports sedan and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class assembled in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Around 200 new jobs have been added to date, with that number expected to increase to 400 once the plant ramps up to its full 250,000 engine annual capacity.

"The opening of this new powertrain facility is an important step for Infiniti. It is the first step of our manufacturing expansion that will include the start of vehicle production in China later this year and in Europe next year," said de Nysschen.

Construction of the ground-up $319 million, 310,000-square foot facility began in May 2012. It incorporates a number of energy efficient design features, such as a heat-reflecting white roof and natural daytime lighting through use of a skylight grid.

"In this new state-of-the-art facility we are building on 17 years of powertrain experience here in Decherd – taking the best quality standards from Japan and Germany and combining those with our highly skilled U.S. workforce," added Edwards. "Our team can't wait to get started."

http://infinitinews.com/en-US/infin...rtrain-plant-opening-celebration-set-for-june

 

[dtd]

Infiniti Decherd Powertrain Plant Opening Celebration Set for June 26

• New Tennessee-based facility set to begin production of 2.0-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engines for the Infiniti Q50 sports sedan and Mercedes-Benz C-Class and their derivatives
• $319 million investment and an estimated 400 new jobs once full capacity of 250,000 annual engine production is achieved
• Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and other dignitaries expected to attend the Job One ceremony

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Infiniti today announced June 26, 2014 as the official start of production for the new Infiniti Decherd Powertrain Plant, a partnership between the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG. Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, Infiniti Motor Company President Johan de Nysschen and Gary Edwards, vice president, Powertrain Operations and Battery Plant, are expected to preside over the Opening Celebration activities.

The first engine assembled at the all-new facility will be a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline 4-cylinder. The engines will initially be used in European versions of the Infiniti Q50 sports sedan and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class assembled in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Around 200 new jobs have been added to date, with that number expected to increase to 400 once the plant ramps up to its full 250,000 engine annual capacity.

"The opening of this new powertrain facility is an important step for Infiniti. It is the first step of our manufacturing expansion that will include the start of vehicle production in China later this year and in Europe next year," said de Nysschen.

Construction of the ground-up $319 million, 310,000-square foot facility began in May 2012. It incorporates a number of energy efficient design features, such as a heat-reflecting white roof and natural daytime lighting through use of a skylight grid.

"In this new state-of-the-art facility we are building on 17 years of powertrain experience here in Decherd – taking the best quality standards from Japan and Germany and combining those with our highly skilled U.S. workforce," added Edwards. "Our team can't wait to get started."

http://infinitinews.com/en-US/infin...rtrain-plant-opening-celebration-set-for-june

^ True. In the MBUSA CLA 250 it makes 208 hp.
Thanks for the great news, Wolf. I just wish they produce the diesel engine at the same time too.
dtd

 

[Rainer271]

Infiniti Q50L world debut announced with first official image

Infiniti Q50L

Infiniti will unveil the long wheel base version of the Q50 at the Chengdu Motor Show which begins at the end of the month.

The China only model has been dubbed the Q50L and is the first time an Infiniti has been produced in China. It will be 48mm (19”) longer than the standard model giving it an overall length of 4852mm (191”) and wheelbase stretched to 2898mm (114”).

Power will be provided by a newly developed 2.0-litre four-cylinder gasoline engine that produces 208hp and 320Nm of torque. A 7-speed automatic transmission

system featuring a manual shift mode compliments the unit.

Additional features include a new steer-by-wire Direct Adaptive Steering (DAS) system, Infiniti's touch-screen InTouch HCI system, Active Lane Control (ALC) and a 14-speaker Studio on Wheels audio system by Bose.

While European and North American markets will be not be treated to the Q50L, they will of course get the updated Q70L that was unveiled at the New York Auto Show in April.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/114082079841/infiniti-q50l-world-debut-announced-with-first-official

 

[Wolfgang]

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[dtd]

Infiniti Q50L world debut announced with first official image

Infiniti Q50L

Infiniti will unveil the long wheel base version of the Q50 at the Chengdu Motor Show which begins at the end of the month.

The China only model has been dubbed the Q50L and is the first time an Infiniti has been produced in China. It will be 48mm (19”) longer than the standard model giving it an overall length of 4852mm (191”) and wheelbase stretched to 2898mm (114”).

Power will be provided by a newly developed 2.0-litre four-cylinder gasoline engine that produces 208hp and 320Nm of torque. A 7-speed automatic transmission

system featuring a manual shift mode compliments the unit.

Additional features include a new steer-by-wire Direct Adaptive Steering (DAS) system, Infiniti's touch-screen InTouch HCI system, Active Lane Control (ALC) and a 14-speaker Studio on Wheels audio system by Bose.

While European and North American markets will be not be treated to the Q50L, they will of course get the updated Q70L that was unveiled at the New York Auto Show in April.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/114082079841/infiniti-q50l-world-debut-announced-with-first-official

So, the new turbo I4 only cranks out 208hp? I thought it should be 240hp to compete with the Lexus IS200t.