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Infiniti Drops Final Sedan in Lineup

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Infiniti announced a series of changes to its 2025 lineup this week, including confirmation that the Q50 sedan would be discontinued this year. While we already basically knew this would be the case, the 2024 Infiniti Q50 will be the final model year — making the brand yet another company selling nothing but crossovers and SUVs.

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2025 Infiniti QX80 Ditches V8

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Following the release of a few photos showing a camouflaged variant of its upcoming QX80 for the 2025 model year, Infiniti has now dropped details about its powertrain. As is typical these days, the likes of active grille shutters will conspire to eke the best fuel economy possible out of this rig.

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Infiniti Q80 Inspiration concept hybrid delivers 550 hp with 42.8 mpg fuel economy

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Infiniti unveiled the Q80 Inspiration concept car at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, it what it called a signal of its intent to break into the top tier of the premium sedan category; the concept will lead to a future model. Infiniti plans to double its powertrain range over the next five years.) L/100 km (42.8 Powered by a new 2.2-liter,

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INFINITI unveils new QX50 with variable compression ratio engine; 35% improvement in fuel economy over prior FWD V6

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show, INFINITI revealed the all-new QX50—a premium mid-size SUV featuring the first production application of the VC-Turbo variable compression ratio engine, transforming on demand. —Christian Meunier, INFINITI Global Division Vice President. Earlier post.).

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INFINITI to build five new models in China and electrify its portfolio

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Ahead of Beijing International Motor Show, INFINITI announced it will build five new vehicles in China in the next five years, beginning with the all new QX50 SUV, and electrify its portfolio ( earlier post ). We will continue to strive to make INFINITI the top premium challenger brand in the market. Earlier post.)

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2022 Rogue to feature Nissan’s all-new 1.5-liter VC-Turbo variable compression engine

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Nissan introduced a new Rogue SUV for the 2021 model year; for 2022, Nissan is making its best-selling model more powerful, more fuel-efficient and more fun to drive with an all-new, 1.5-liter Even with the increased power, the 2022 Rogue’s estimated fuel economy is 33 mpg combined—an increase of 3 mpg over the 2021 model.

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Infiniti VC-Turbo engine receives environmental award from ARBÖ

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Infiniti engineers have worked for 20 years on the technology to make VC-Turbo production-ready. Lower compression ratios secure greater power and torque, whereas a higher compression improves fuel efficiency. The first Infiniti cars equipped with the VC-Turbo engine will be on sale in 2018. The development objectives of the 2.0-liter

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