The Infiniti Q50 long wheelbase design has been revealed at the Shanghai motor Show, with the firm confirming that the prolonged Q50 as well as an all-new QX50 SUV will show up in China in 2014.
The lengthened Q50 will be a rival for the long wheelbase BMW 3 series that’s developed to charm to Chinese purchasers who choose to be chauffeured rather than drive themselves.
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Both the Q50 as well as the BMW X3-sized QX50 crossover will be developed in the Hubei province of China in the Xiangyang factory, which is had by Dongfeng, Infiniti’s partner in China.
In addition to the prolonged Q50, Infiniti will likewise debut the Q50 hybrid, which will be offered in China together with a design powered by a 3.7-litre petrol V6.
The hybrid will likewise be provided in Europe. It’s powered by a 3.5-litre V6, that’s supplemented by an electric motor, as well as will accelerate from 0-62mph in ‘around’ five seconds.
The vehicle will be offered right here from 2015, however is still likely to be a little volume car, with the four-cylinder diesel design set to take the largest slice of sales.
Infiniti is investing heavily in the Oriental market. The firm moved its worldwide headquarters to Hong Kong, to be much better put to serve the requirement of the Chinese market. Currently, China is the firm’s second-biggest market, after the USA.
Talking at the introduce of the car, president of Infiniti, Johan de Nysschen, said, “Last year we recognized our worldwide business headquarters in Hong Kong in purchase to be even much better positioned to serve China, the world’s largest high-end market.”