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Infiniti Q60

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Manufacturer
  
Nissan Motor Company

Model years
  
2015-present

Production
  
2014-present

Designer
  
Alfonso Albaisa

Infiniti Q60

Class
  
Entry-level luxury car/ Compact executive car

Body style
  
2-door coupe 2-door convertible

The Infiniti Q60 is a successor of Infiniti G-series coupe and convertible.

Contents

2015 Q60 Coupe, Q60 Convertible, Q60 IPL Convertible (2014-)

Changes to 2014 Q60 Coupe include:

  • Introduction of Q60S Coupe Limited 6MT and Q60S Coupe Limited (replace previous Q60 IPL Coupe 6MT and Q60 IPL Coupe AT). Total models: Q60 Coupe Journey, Q60 Coupe AWD, Q60S Coupe 6MT, Q60S Coupe Limited 6MT and Q60S Coupe Limited
  • Two new exterior colors: Majestic White and Hagane Blue (Moonlight White is no longer available)
  • Changes to 2014 Q60 Convertible include:

  • Two new exterior colors: Majestic White and Hagane Blue (Moonlight White is no longer available)
  • Offered in two models: Q60 Convertible and Q60S Convertible 6MT
  • Changes to 2014 Q60 IPL Convertible include:

  • One new exterior color: Majestic White (Moonlight White is no longer available)
  • Offered in one model: Q60 IPL Convertible
  • The vehicles were set to go on sale in July 2014.

    US models included only 3.7 (coupe/convertible/IPL convertible), 3.7 AWD (coupe).

    2015 Q60 Convertible Premier Edition

    It is a version of 2015 Q60 Convertible for the Canadian market, with a choice of Red or Wheat leather seats, red leather with red tone wood interior trim or wheat leather with maple accents, unique front grille with black chrome, heated and cooled front seats, Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System, Voice Recognition for climate, audio and navigation controls; Climate-Controlled Seats (with heating and cooling functions).

    Q60 Concept (2015)

    The vehicle was unveiled in 2015 North American International Auto Show.

    Q60 coupe, Q60 Red Sport 400, Q60 Sport (2016-)

    Changes include lower and wider body, introduction of second-generation Direct Adaptive Steering, Drive Mode Selector with custom settings profile, hydraulic electronic rack-and-pinion power steering system standard (2.0t), introduction of Dynamic Digital Suspension, retuned seven-speed automatic transmission, Active Grille Shutter in V6 engine models. But the Q60 Convertible is discontinued for the second generation model of Q60.

    Q60 Red Sport 400 is based on Q60 3.0t (405PS) coupe, with larger sport brakes with red painted calipers, sport-tuned Digital Dynamic Suspension, semi-aniline leather-appointed sport seats, aluminum-accented pedals and paddle shifters, exclusive Red Sport 400 exhaust tips, unique Red Sport 400 19-inch sport aluminum-alloy wheels (staggered for RWD models), chrome finished red 'S' exterior sport badging on the trunk and front fenders.

    The vehicles were unveiled in 2016 North American International Auto Show, followed by 2016 Geneva Motor Show.

    The vehicles went on sale in late 2016 as 2017 model. Early models included 2.0t, 3.0t (304/405PS).

    US models went on sale as 2017 model year vehicles. Early models included 2.0t, 2.0t AWD, 3.0t (304PS), 3.0t AWD (304PS) in August 2016; followed by Red Sport 400 and Red Sport 400 AWD later in September 2016. 3.0t Sport and 3.0t Sport AWD went on sale in December 2016.

    Europe models was set to go on sale in October 2016 as a model year 2017. Early models included 2.0t, followed by 3.0t (405PS).

    Infiniti Q60 Neiman Marcus Edition (2016-)

    It is a limited (50 units) version of 2017 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400 for the US market, with Solar Mica (golden beige) body colour, carbon fibre mirror housings, rear spoiler, side vent caps and fog lamp surrounds; Gallery White semi-aniline leather interior upholstery, brushed aluminum trim, a custom AUTODROMO weekender bag, a personalized plaque in a special compartment that features the car's VIN number, Premium Coverking car cover with signature Neiman Marcus graphics.

    The vehicle went on sale in in 2016-11-02.

    Project Black S (2017)

    It is a version of Q60 3.0t coupe developed with Renault Sport Formula One Team. It included Formula One-inspired ERS system with motor generator unit and a battery pack, titanium twin exhaust system, lightweight 21-inch wheels with wider performance tires.

    The vehicle was unveiled in 2017 Geneva International Motor Show.

    Production

    Q60 coupe's production began in Nissan's manufacturing facility in Tochigi, Japan.

    Marketing

    Kit Harington was featured in an Infiniti Q60 short film titled 'Tyger'.

    References

    Infiniti Q60 Wikipedia


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