Ryne

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350-375 HP
350-375 ft/lbs Torque
AND a minimum of 30 MPG


That's pretty optimistic, what does that compete with? and at what price point? I don't even think that is feasible without some sort of hybrid engine.

2008G-Man

Well the M35 gets that (not sure about the torque), they combine the electric with the gas for 360hp and 5.3 0-60 (in the heavier M) plus good mileage.

Ryne

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I can see those numbers if everyone agrees they want a hybrid powertrain. The Q50 hybrid also makes 360hp, undetermined amount of torque, 29 combined MPG's, and 60 miles an hour comes in a blistering 4.9 seconds.


With that being said, I feel like you would really hurt the "mod friendly" factor of the car. Having an exhaust on a car that cuts to all electric may be a turn off for some... or most. There is also the cost factor. The Q50 hybrid BASE MSRP is $44,300 in RWD and $46,100 in AWD and the sedans are historically less expensive than their coupe counterpart. I do agree with you that it is possible, I am just not convinced it's Infiniti's best option, at least not as an only trim.

warped ideas

I don't see how Infiniti could be listening. I'm really not a fan of the new Q50 "look". It feels to me like a cross between the G and M. I want a "sport sedan". No watered down version of it. My opinion, at least. All the technical data means absolutely nothing if the car has lost the "look". It seems like the other auto manufacturers are stepping up to the sportier look while Infiniti has moved away from it. For the price we got a nice vehicle that can perform well. I've been reading posts on the Q50 and for the most part people are unimpressed with the latest creation. I saw a few post that the new Q lacks SOUL. I'd have to agree, and I am disappointed by it. I sure hope they get something better, sleeker, and around the $50k price range before I seek another vehicle.

2008G-Man

I agree ... when I was buying my M I first was very interested in getting the hybrid. My mechanic said take a look at the cost difference vs the estimated gas savings. I wasn't looking for all out performance, the M isn't that car. Based on the math I did the break even was about 8 years, then I would be stuck with 8 year old batteries. I passed on the hybrid and 5.9 0-60 in a heavy M isn't too shabby. The 3.7 is a pretty old engine design now .... I'm sure Infiniti can offer something very refreshing ... if not I think a lot of prior buyers might look elsewhere.

Ryne

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You made the informed decision. A lot of people get so wrapped up in the "emotional" numbers like horsepower, torque, and MPGs that they forget about reality. Reality is that you get less cargo room, value, and reliability in car that is designed to have these as strengths.

When Infiniti puts together a reliable turbocharged engine with direct injection I would hope for a slight uptick in performance and MPGs, but I wouldn't want these numbers to increase from a hybrid engine.