Mississauga, Ont. – As INFINITI prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary in November, much has changed in the world and the automotive landscape. At launch in 1989, INFINITI stood out as a brand that does not follow the conventional luxury pack – celebrating its position as a customer-centric alternative with beautiful design, world's first technologies and breakthrough customer service initiatives at its core.
Entering the 2020 model year, INFINITI continues its commitment to embracing innovation and pushing the limits of what's possible in product design, innovative technologies and customer care. Looking further ahead into its fourth decade, INFINITI is redefining its product designs, technologies and customer experience for an electrified future.
More information regarding the celebration of the first 30 years – and the continuing brand and customer journey will be forthcoming. In the meantime, please enjoy this preliminary look at What's New for the 2020 INFINITI lineup.
Additional information will be available closer to each vehicle's on-sale date, and, as always, stay tuned to www.infinitinews.com Opens in a new tab.for the latest product news and updates.
2020 INFINITI Q50 – Available now
The enhancements to the popular INFINITI Q50 sports sedan include a revised model lineup with the addition of the Q50 3.0t PURE that offers 300 horsepower for the entry luxury sport sedan, among the best in its segment. All 2020 Q50 models now feature INFINITI's advanced 3.0-liter V6 engine technology (300 horsepower or 400 horsepower).
All 2020 Q50 models also receive a new-generation INFINITI InTouch™ System with HD dual-display LCD/VGA 8-inch upper and 7-inch lower touchscreens. Also standard are Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, including Siri® and Google Voice®.
After the success of the INFINITI Signature Edition, another trim has been added to the model lineup – Signature Edition ProASSIST which offers a black coloured spoiler, black double arch grill with Illuminated Emblem, exterior ground lighting and safety features such as Blind Spot Warning, Backup Collision Intervention, and Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection.
The 2020 Q50 lineup includes:
- Four 300-horsepower, 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo models: Q50 3.0t PURE, Q50 3.0t Signature Edition, Q50 3.0t Signature Edition ProASSIST, Q50 3.0t SPORT
- Two powerful 400-horsepower models, the Q50 RED SPORT I-LINE and Q50 RED SPORT I-LINE ProACTIVE.
More details on the 2020 INFINITI Q50 are available on www.infinitinews.com.Opens in a new tab.
2020 INFINITI Q60 – Available March 2020
The iconic INFINITI Q60 performance coupe will receive a new IT system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. New safety and securety features will be added as standard on the Sport trim: Front & Rear parking sensors, Around View monitor with Moving Object Detection, Blind Spot Warning and Backup Collision Intervention.
A total of five 2020 Q60 models are offered:
- Three 300-horsepower, 3.0t twin-turbo V6 models: Q60 3.0t LUXE, Q60 3.0t SPORT, Q60 3.0t SPORT ProACTIVE
- The 400-horsepower Q60 RED SPORT I-LINE and RED SPORT I-LINE ProACTIVE
2020 INFINITI QX50 – Available now
With an all-new QX50 design introduced for the 2019 model year – including world-first technologies, standout design, an enhanced interior space and an entirely new platform – the QX50 instantly became a strong contender in the luxury mid-size crossover segment, including a 50 per cent sales increase in calendar year 2018.
The QX50 was voted Best Mid-Size Premium Utility Vehicle by AJAC for 2019, it also received a 5-star overall rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
For 2020, QX50, will have a number of safety, security and driver assistance features become standard on all grade levels, including:
- Forward Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection
- Predictive Forward Collision Warning
- Blind Spot Warning
- Rear View Monitor
- Lane Departure Warning
- Rear Automatic Braking
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- High Beam Assist
- Rear parking sensors
Also added to all grades is a new IT system and several new or revised option packages. Wi-Fi Hotspot has been added as well on the Essential trim. And 20-inch wheel is now available on ProASSIST onwards.
The QX50's advanced, 2.0-litre VC-Turbo engine, a breakthrough in combustion engine design, adjusts its compression ratio to optimize power and efficiency. It combines the power of a high- output 2.0-litre turbocharged gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of a four-cylinder diesel engine. The engine delivers 268 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, along with fuel economy rated at 9.7l/100 combined.
The 2020 QX50 is now offered in five well-equipped models – QX50 PURE, QX50 ESSENTIAL, QX50 ProASSIST, QX50 SENSORY and QX50 AUTOGRAPH –Intelligent All- Wheel Drive is fitted as standard.
2020 INFINITI QX60 – Available now
The INFINITI QX60 luxury crossover has been INFINITI's top-selling model in Canada for six years in-a-row. The QX60 continues to hone its reputation as a versatile 3-row/7-passenger vehicle, offering a combination of family features with a welcoming, crafted design inside and out. The QX60 remains relatively unchanged for the 2020 model year.
The QX60 once again offers the innovative Rear Door Alert system which has been a standard feature since the 2019 model year. The system monitors when the rear door is opened and closed before and after the vehicle is in motion. The system responds with a series of notifications if a rear door was used prior to a trip, but was not re-opened after the trip. Once the vehicle is in park and the ignition is turned off, the system will first display a notification in the instrument panel and progresses, distinctive chirps of the horn.
The QX60 exterior fully embodies INFINITI's dramatic design language, including signature grille, headlamps, LED daytime running lights and LED fog lights. Other exterior details range from integrated LED turn signals in the side rearview mirrors to unique 18-inch and 20-inch wheel designs. A hands-free Motion Activated Liftgate is available with the Sensory Package.
On the inside, the QX60 continues to offer real 7-pasenger/3-row utility, plus all the luxurious features, performance and innovations that INFINITI has become known for worldwide. Among the many luxury features are available leather-appointed seating for 1st and 2nd rows, maple wood interior accents, stitched upper dash and INFINITI InTouch™ with 8.0-inch vehicle information display.
Every 2020 QX60 comes equipped with an advanced 3.5-litre V6 engine rated at 295 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. The QX60 is offered in Intelligent All-Wheel Drive.
Available security features and driving aids include Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection, Backup Collision Intervention, Blind Spot Intervention™ system, Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range), Distance Control Assist, Active Trace Control, Lane Departure Prevention and Front Pre-Crash Seat Belts.
2020 INFINITI QX80 – Available December 2019
The flagship QX80 full-size luxury SUV offers a number of enhancements for the new model year, including all new INFINITI InTouch infotainment system with dual high resolution touch screens, all new instrument cluster with 7" TFT screen, a new IT system technology, standard 17-speaker Bose® Performance Series Audio system and two new exterior colors. Also added are standard Rear Door Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Backup Collision Intervention and Blind Spot Warning.
The 2020 QX80 is offered in four models: the QX80 7-passenger Base, QX80 7-passenger ProACTIVE, 8-passenger ProACTIVE and the QX80 7-passenger Limited – which includes exclusive exterior and interior treatments such as dark, machine-finished 22-inch forged aluminum wheels; two-tone, quilted semi-aniline leather with Alcantara® seats, contrast piping and stitching; satin chrome exterior trim, roof rails and crossbars. The QX80 8-passenger Base trim has been removed from the line-up..
About INFINITI:
INFINITI Motor Company Ltd., with representation in markets around the world, will electrify its portfolio in the next three years. The INFINITI brand, launched in 1989, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Its range of premium automobiles is currently built in manufacturing facilities in Japan, North America and China. INFINITI design studios are located in Atsugi-Shi near Yokohama, London, San Diego and Shanghai. The brand has been widely acclaimed for its daring design and innovative driver-assistance technologies. From the 2016 season, INFINITI is a technical partner of the Renault F1 Team, contributing its expertise in hybrid performance.
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About INFINITI Canada;
INFINITI Canada is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, with 40 retailers across Canada. INFINITI believes that Luxury Should Be Lived In, and is the inspiration for everything we do. The INFINITI line-up features six premium vehicles, from the performance-oriented Q50 and Q70 sedans, to the powerful Q60 sports coupe, the QX50 luxury crossover, the family-driven QX60 SUV and the QX80 full-size SUV. The INFINITI QX50 was voted the Best Mid-Size Premium Utility Vehicle for 2019 by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). Since 2016, INFINITI has been a technical partner of the Renault F1 Team and part of the INFINITI Engineering Academy – the brand's global search for the best young engineers in the world to work with INFINITI and Renault F1® Team on a unique 12-month, paid placement.
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