Infiniti Has Officially Confirmed the Release Date for the 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid

BARRINGTON, Ill. - April 24, 2013 - PRLog -- Shoppers in the Chicago area who are looking for a crossover that offers it all — style, efficiency, power, and luxury — will soon have an enticing new choice: the Infiniti QX60 Hybrid. This new hybrid crossover will be available in late summer. Certainly, green-minded car shoppers will be interested in driving the new QX60 hybrid at local Chicago area dealers like Motor Werks Infiniti of Barrington (http://www.motorwerksinfiniti.com/dealership/about.htm). Official pricing details for the two models have yet to be released, but the new car was revealed to the public at the New York Auto Show earlier this year.

The 2014 Infiniti QX60, which will replace the 2013 Infiniti JX35 (http://www.motorwerksinfiniti.com/2013-infiniti-jx.htm), made a splash at the New York Auto Show for its dynamic styling. Of course, the biggest news was the previously unannounced hybrid powertrain, which took enthusiasts and automotive journalists alike by surprise. Under the hood of the new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid will sit a supercharged 2.5L four-cylinder gas-powered engine, which will be paired with a 15 kW electric motor. Together, the two will produce a muscular 250 hp and 243 lb-ft of torque.

The hybrid powertrain nearly matches the standard 3.5L V6 in the QX60 in terms of power: the standard Infiniti QX60 will be capable of 265 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque. The Hybrid version should be around 25% more efficient than the standard gas version, with a projected fuel economy rating of 24 mpg city/27 mpg highway/24 mpg combined. Both versions of the QX60 will be equipped with the efficient Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission.

Other than the changes to the powertrain, the hybrid version of the new Infiniti three-row crossover is unchanged. It will maintain the same level of style outside and the same refinement and luxury on the inside.

Buyers interested in this premium crossover can visit Motor Werks Infiniti of Barrington at 1475 S Barrington Rd in Barrington, IL. Motor Werks Infiniti of Barrington is a leading Chicagoland Infiniti dealer (http://www.motorwerksinfiniti.com/dealership/directions.htm), that offers not only new Infiniti vehicles, but also service and maintenance, and used car sales, for Chicago area drivers.