2012 INFINITI M Hybrid Press Kit

The new 2012 INFINITI M35h, which is set to launch at INFINITI retailers nationwide in spring 2011, stands to break new ground – as the first true luxury performance "driver's" hybrid.

Featuring the all-new INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid™ system – a one-motor, two-clutch parallel hybrid system – the M35h delivers the performance expected from a luxury sports sedan with the fuel efficiency of a compact car. Precise, high-speed motor control technology, enabled by the powerful Lithium-ion battery, allows power to be delivered directly to the 7-speed automatic transmission. The system also utilizes an innovative Hybrid Electric Power Steering system and Electric Driven Intelligent Brake regenerative braking system, both which help conserve energy and provide a natural, enjoyable driving feel.

The INFINITI M Hybrid's exhilarating driving performance also greatly benefits from use of INFINITI's proven 3.5-litre DOHC 24-valve V6 engine, which paired with the 50 kW electric motor, provides a hybrid system net power of 360 horsepower. Torque figures are equally impressive, with the V6's 258 lb-ft of toque combining with the electric motor's immediately available 199 lb-ft of torque to provide strong performance.

The result is a vehicle that first and foremost delivers the exhilarating and refined power of a V8, with the fuel efficiency of a 4-cylinder engine that is best in class. Fuel economy figures are 6.1L/100km Highway, 7.5L/100km City and 6.9L/100km Combined.

The M35h can drive on electric power alone at speeds up to 100 km/h and can travel on electric propulsion for up to 1.9 kilometres at a time. Tests have shown that in mixed diving, the INFINITI M35h is able to drive in electric only mode for as much as 50% of the time. And one other thing, with its compact hybrid system design, the new INFINITI M35h also delivers uncompromised interior space and competitive trunk space.

The rear-wheel drive M35h, of course, also embraces the essence of all things INFINITI – style, performance, luxury, craftsmanship and technology. The INFINITI M's dramatic, sports styling provides a coefficient of drag of just 0.26 Cd, while the roomy, comfortable interior environment features standard leather-appointed seating, standard silver powdered genuine White Ash wood trim.

Key standard features include Active Noise Control, INFINITI Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately), Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System and power sliding glass tinted moonroof.

The INFINITI M Hybrid also comes standard with advanced technology features, including Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI), Forest Air® system, Active Trace Control, and INFINITI Hard Drive Navigation System.

Other standard features features include Bose® Studio Surround® premium audio system, Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) systems, Distance Control Assist (DCA), Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Front Pre-Crash Seat Belts.

Highlights of the 2012 INFINITI M35h include:

Body

• Expressive exterior design with uncompromised cabin roominess
• Stable posture with long wheelbase (114.2 inches), wide track and short overhangs
• Low, aggressive hoodline providing a sporty, powerful silhouette; deeply sculpted fenders and doors, signature INFINITI double-arch grille
• 0.26 coefficient of drag
• Advanced unibody construction with a high level of torsional rigidity
• Lightweight aluminum doors and hood
• Standard automatic on/off High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional Xenon headlights with auto-leveling headlights with Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
• LED taillights
• Rain-sensing variable intermittent front windshield wipers
• Power sliding tinted glass moonroof with one-touch open/close tilt feature and sliding sunshade
• Power-folding outside mirrors with reverse tilt-down feature
• Front door handle courtesy lights
• Seven available exterior colours: Malbec Black, Platinum Ice, Diamond Graphite, Storm Front Grey, Black Obsidian, Aspen Pearl and Harbour Blue.

Engine and Driveline

• Front engine and electric motor, rear-wheel drive
• FM (Front Mid-ship) platform
• INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid® system, which combines a compact laminated lithium-ion battery design with an innovative one-motor/two-clutch motor control
• 3.5-litre 24-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy V6 producing 302 hp @ 6,800 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque @ 5,000 rpm
• Advanced 50 kW electric motor rated at 67 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque
• Hybrid system net power: 360 horsepower
• 7-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) and manual shift mode

Suspension, Steering and Braking

• Double-wishbone independent front suspension
• Refined multi-link independent rear suspension
• Front and rear stabilizer bars
• Double-piston shock absorbers (specially tuned for M35h application)
• Electric Driven Intelligent Brake regenerative braking system
• 4-wheel vented disc brakes with 4-channel/4-sensor Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
• Innovative Hybrid Electric Power Steering system
• 18-inch, double 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with P245/50R18 V-rated all-season performance tires

Interior Features

• Inviting interior with genuine Japanese Ash wood trim
• Large cabin space, able to fit five adult passengers comfortably
• Unique instrument meters, meter display and IT screen displays
• "Fine Vision Meters" electroluminescent gauges
• Standard leather-appointed seating, available in three colours (depending on options selected)– Graphite, Stone, Java
• semi-aniline leather seating surfaces, premium soft-touch material for armrests, door inserts, centre console and knee pads, genuine White Ash silver powdered wood trim, suede-like headliner
• Standard 10-way power driver and front passenger's seats, including 2-way power lumbar support
• Dual occupant memory system for driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors (linked to individual Intelligent Keys)
• Entry/exit assist system for driver's seat and steering wheel
• Standard heated front seats, available heated steering wheel
• Available climate-controlled front seats
• Sequential welcome lighting illuminated entry system
• Rear console-mounted vents and rear floor heater ducts
• Centre console with dual level storage and 12-volt power outlet
• Rear centre armrest with storage
• Dual front and rear cupholders, dual front seatback pockets
• INFINITI Hard Drive Navigation System with 8.0-inch WVGA colour touch-screen display (XM® subscription required, sold separately), Zagat Survey® Restaurant Guide, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® and 9.3GB Music Box® hard drive
• Boseâ Studio Surround™ audio system with digital 5.1-channel decoding, 14-channel digital amp and 14 speakers, including two personal speakers mounted in the shoulders of each front seat
• Standard XMâ Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately)
• USB connection port for iPodâ and other compatible devices
• INFINITI Intelligent Key system with illuminated Push Button Ignition
• Enhanced Intelligent Key memory stores an occupant memory position and the last used audio, climate control and navigation settings
• INFINITI Voice Recognition for audio, navigation and vehicle information system
• Bluetoothâ Hands-free Phone System
• HomeLinkâ Universal Transceiver
• RearView Monitor
• Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range)
• INFINITI analog clock
• Power windows with one-touch up/down and auto-reverse feature, power trunk release
• Electric air conditioning compressor
• power rear sunshade
• Forest Air® system with Advanced Auto Recirculation, Breeze Mode, Plasmacluster® air purifier and Grape Polyphenol filter

Safety and Security

• INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor
• Standard front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags
• Standard roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection
• 3-point front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters and adjustable upper anchors; driver's seat Emergency Locking Retractor (ELS) and passenger's side ELR and Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
• Second-row 3-point seat belts with ELR and ALR
• Front Pre-Crash Seat Belts
• Front seat Active Head Restraints with 4-way manual adjustments
• Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) systems
• Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI) systems
• Zone Body construction
• LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)
• Vehicle Security System with INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with individual tire pressure display
• Auto-Hazard Warning Signal
• Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrian (VSP)

Models and Manufacturing

• Available in one model: INFINITI M35h RWD
• Assembled by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. at Tochigi, Japan

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