Infiniti today confirmed that its first production hybrid vehicle will be part of the recently announced line of 2011 Infiniti M luxury performance sedans, which are scheduled to go on sale in spring 2010 at Infiniti dealers nationwide. The Infiniti M35 hybrid is expected to arrive about 12 months later as a 2012 model. It is Infiniti’s first hybrid in its 20-year existence, as well as the cleanest and most economical car in Infiniti’s history.
Realizing the high performance/low emissions promise of the recent Infiniti Essence concept car, the M35 Hybrid has been designed and engineered to add to, not take away from, the driving experience, a key part of any Infiniti’s appeal. The M35 Hybrid is based on the all-new M, which itself picks up styling cues from Essence, the show-stopper that made its debut at the Geneva Auto Show early in 2009.

Interior

Even though the FX appears to be large from the outside, once inside you notice the drawbacks to the round shape. The windshield looks small, the rear glass looks smaller and the driving compartment begins to feel a little short on space. However the seats are great, the quilted pattern is not only elegant looking but comfortable as well, and offer adjustments ranging from the traditional on top of the world SUV seating position to being slammed to the floor like a DTM racecar driver. Once the perfect location is chosen with the 8 way power adjustable front seats, the interior begins to feel cozy, and everything seems to be right where it should.

Complimenting the leather upholstery is a beautiful contrast between the Maple wood and brushed aluminum panels in the doors, and the Maple continues onto the center console. The small diameter steering wheel is excellent; the size is one of those touches that make the driver think they are back behind the wheels of a sports car. The only drawbacks to the steering wheel are the numerous buttons and switches that make it seem more like an F1 item than something out of a luxury SUV and can be distracting to operate while driving.

The essence of the Infiniti brand distilled into one car and then taken to the extremes to satisfy the world’s most demanding car enthusiasts … this is the Infiniti Essence.
Presented as a concept at the 79th International Motor Show of Geneva, Essence is a celebration of Infiniti and its 20 years history as a creator of performance cars. But equally it is an inspiring exploration into the brand’s future.
The dramatic design, technology and performance statement is a 600PS, petrol/electric hybrid coupe with rear-wheel drive. What Essence is not is merely an indulgent birthday present from Infiniti to itself.

This concept embodies Infiniti’s core values as an inspiration for the future as much a celebration of the past. Essence showcases many of the technologies, including hybrid, and design cues that will distinguish Infiniti production cars of the coming years. And by steering Infiniti’s guiding principle of “Inspired Performance” into the super-performance, super-luxury coupe market for the first time, it reaffirms Infiniti’s place among the world’s most exclusive and vibrant car brands.

Although this car may look cool, be careful. When someone asks where you got this special edition Infiniti G37 convertible, you may have to respond, “I got it at Bloomies!” – not very manly.

This limited edition G37 is offered exclusively through Bloomingdale’s annual holiday catalog. The Infiniti Premier Edition G37 convertible features a dark gray Platinum Graphite exterior, exclusive Monaco Red leather-trimmed interior with hand-crafted, red-stained genuine maple wood trim, and a special grille and 19-inch aluminum wheels.

Pricing has not yet been announced, but orders for this special edition will be taken starting at noon on November 10th. Not bad considering the car premieres at the Los Angles Auto Show, which starts November 21st.

There were first rumors saying that the GT-R will be badged Infiniti. Now after it was launched, and turned out to be a Nissan after all, the company confirmed there will also be a Infiniti version of the GT-R.
The decision was made in an effort to consolidate Infiniti’s place on the sports-car market.
The 2010 Infiniti GT-R will be powered by the same 3.8-litre twin turbo V6 “VR38″ engine found in the Nissan GT-R, but the output will be raised to 500 hp.
Stay tuned, more details will follow. At the moment, the company only confirmed the existence of the model.

“This new Infiniti EX35 is a breathtaking design and a breath of fresh air in the segment, with its sculpted elegance, engaging interior and exciting performance,” said Mark Igo, vice president and general manager, Infiniti Division, Nissan North America, Inc. “And if that’s not enough to stand out in class, there’s its exclusive technology, highlighted by the Around View Monitor and Lane Departure Prevention systems.”

The 2009 G37 Convertible will be inspired by the 2008 Coupe version; this means it will combine the same exhilarating performance, stunning styling and modern, sporty interior of the original Infiniti G Coupe.

Under the hood of the Convertible version we will see a 3.7 liter V6 engine with an output of 330 hp and a peak torque of 269 lbs-ft. The engine will be matted with a a choice of an upgraded electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission with manual mode, downshift rev matching, DS mode and ASC (Adaptive Shift Control) that allows for quicker shifts in sporty driving situations and available genuine magnesium paddle shifters; or a newly revised, lightweight 6-speed manual transmission.