Test drive Infiniti QX50 and LR Discovery Sport
The English and Japanese crossovers are two complete opposites, yet they cost nearly the same and both belong to the same class of "activity car" "Would I change anything I did? Brooks Stevens, 80, swayed to stare at the young American reporter. - Hell yes! Because all this is already hopelessly outdated. Admirers of the American automobile industry put Stevens on a par with Henry Ford and cult his Hydra-Glide motorcycle. But overseas, if an industrial designer is remembered, then only in narrow circles. But in vain, because it was Brooks Stevens who painted the car that became the ancestor of the entire SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) segment. The American himself cannot be imagined ...
Test drive Audi A4 vs Infiniti Q50
These sedans have 654 hp. for two, but they don't even try to be sporty. Superheroes among cars are embarrassed by special series like RS or AMG with huge body kits and prefer to remain in the shadows. Peter Parker did not like being pointed at him, so he tried on a superhero costume only in exceptional cases. Bruce Wayne's story is slightly different, but he also never put on a Batman mask just to show off. The top versions of the Audi A4 and Infiniti Q50 are superheroes among cars. They do not show off obscene body kits, lowered suspension, styling or nameplates like AMG, S-Line, GT, RS, ST, M all over the body. But at the same time, something definitely lives in them with the prefix “over”: powerful, uncompromising ...
Test drive VW Passat, Nissan Murano, Subaru XV and Infiniti QX70
A Subaru XV with forgotten passengers, a very cozy and safe Infiniti QX70, a search for a home sofa in a VW Passat, and economical records in a Nissan Murano Every month, the AvtoTachki editors select several cars that are on sale on the Russian market right now and come up with different tasks for them. In late March and early April, we thought about the safety of the Infiniti QX70, searched for a home sofa in a Volkswagen Passat, set fuel economy records while driving a Nissan Murano, and for some reason forgot about passengers in a Subaru XV. Yevgeny Bagdasarov forgot about the passengers in the Subaru XV Actually, the XV is an elevated Impreza hatchback, but it is not afraid of broken regional roads at all. If not for the long nose, he could go far enough off-road. What for? To let the fountains of snow and mud from under the wheels is at least fun. The ground clearance of the Subaru XV is more than 20 cm, and the proprietary all-wheel drive system is not afraid of long…
Test drive Audi A4, Infiniti Q30, Haval H2 and Jaguar F-Pace
Audi A4 instead of a snow shovel, Jaguar F-Pace as a very family car, Chinese Haval H2 crossover under extreme snowdrift and Mercedes-Benz A-Class dressed as Infiniti Q30 Every month, the AvtoTachki editors select several cars that debuted on the Russian market no earlier than 2015, and comes up with different tasks for them. In late November and early December, we cleaned the parking lot on an all-wheel drive Audi, tried to find a common language with the Jaguar F-Pace, checked the Chinese Haval H2 for readiness for the Russian winter, and looked for differences between the Infiniti Q30 and the Mercedes A-Class platform. Roman Farbotko cleaned the parking lot on the Audi A4 The sedan was set sideways in every turn, the stabilization system continued to fuss when starting from a traffic light, and heated mirrors…
Test Drive Introducing Most Advanced V6 Engine Ever Made by Infiniti
This twin-charged motor is part of a new family of devices labeled "VR". New compact and lightweight 3-litre twin-turbo V6 engine. Infiniti is the most advanced V6 engine the company has ever produced. Achieving the perfect balance between handling, efficiency and power. This twin supercharged engine belongs to Infiniti's new engine family with the "VR" designation. It comes from a long tradition and heritage of the brand in the production of V6 engines. It is designed to give the rider more power and offer more power, torque and an increased level of performance over all the company's comparable predecessors so far. The weight of the engine has been reduced, as well as its own size, in order to partially lighten and make the cylinder block more compact. The result is higher mechanical efficiency,…
Test drive Infiniti QX30
Compact Infiniti with high ground clearance, built on a Mercedes chassis, seems tempting, if you do not look at the price. QX30 costs like the older Q50 - also all-wheel drive. However, it is impossible to directly compare these models. Mix, but not shake. Or do not mix, but simply share the components. The recipe is simple, well-known and not at all shameful, even when it comes to premium-class models. In the end, it doesn’t matter to the client that the basis of the younger Inifiniti models is the Mercedes chassis. The only question is how original these machines are. Judging by the Q30 hatchback, it turns out not only original, but also with a twist. The fish style of Inifiniti in this model finally played for real - the product turned out to be bright, stylish and completely different from any other…
Test drive Infiniti Q50S Hybrid vs Lexus GS 450h
With the new Q50, Infiniti wants to offer its customers an extremely dynamic midsize sedan. But with almost the same 350 hp. and the corresponding temperament has Lexus GS 450h. Which of the two hybrid models will generally perform better? It took time for the hybrid to emerge from its green niche and become a champion of a better world. Motorsport has become an image catapult for this. It's true that F1 fans don't particularly like the thrilling sound of smaller engines, but the fact is that hybrid systems have taken their place in the royal class. Infiniti, Nissan's luxury brand and in this line are directly linked technologically and with Renault, is also part of this game. However, the French supplied Red Bull motorcycles, Infiniti sponsored ...
You might also like
Test drive charging like magic
Mazda6 MPS
Review of SsangYong Tivoli XLV 2019: snapshot
Test drive anatomy of a high-tech engine: Infiniti V6 Twin Turbo
The 6-litre unit is a direct cousin of the Nissan GT-R engine The 60-litre twin-pipe V3,7 petrol engine, which was first used in the new Q6 coupe, has the difficult task of replacing the already iconic 37-litre V30 VQ0,5. The new generation machine, codenamed VR (in this case VRXNUMX DDTT) and according to Infiniti, is the most high-tech motorcycle ever made and offered by the company. The reasons for the reduction in displacement are not only in the trend towards downsizing and the transition to turbocharging, but also in the design of cylinders that are optimal in terms of displacement. Like colleagues from Mercedes and BMW, Infiniti designers use XNUMX-liter cylinders, which are considered the most suitable for the combustion process. Buyers are available in two versions…
Test drive Infiniti QX50 vs Volvo XC60
Striking design, smart CVT and variable compression motor versus understated Scandinavian style, driving assistants and an almost flawless audio system Premium crossovers aren't just made in Germany. We are already accustomed to opposing the Japanese Lexus NX and the Swedish Volvo XC60 to the German trio, but there is another serious competitor from the Land of the Rising Sun - the Infiniti QX50. Moreover, the latter claims success not only with its bright design and attractive price list, but with all sorts of high-tech features and a solid set of equipment. Karim Habib, Lebanese-Canadian auto designer, will always be associated with the QX50. Although he had a very indirect relationship to its creation. The former BMW designer moved to Infiniti in March 2017 when working on the exterior of this…
Test drive presentation of the revolutionary motor on Infiniti - VC-Turbo
A conversation with the leading specialists of Infiniti and Renault-Nissan — Shinichi Kaga and Alain Raposteau Alain Raposteau seems confident. The vice president of the Renault-Nissan alliance, responsible for engine development, has every reason to do so. Adjacent to the hall in which we are talking is the stand of Infiniti, the luxury subsidiary of Nissan, which is today unveiling the world's first production VC-Turbo engine with a variable compression ratio. The same energy flows from his colleague Shinichi Kiga, head of Infiniti's engine division. The breakthrough made by the designers of the Infiniti company is really huge. The creation of a series gasoline engine with a variable compression ratio is truly a technological revolution, which, despite numerous attempts, has not…
Test drive Infiniti QX80 and Cadillac Escalade
In Russia, the American premium, which is not at all adapted to our realities, is more expensive than you might imagine. And driving an almost six-meter car in the city is not an easy task. “It's too big, but it's not a truck either. Seryozha, come here, I don’t know how to count it, ”I had to gather a consultation at the car wash to decide at what rate to invoice the Cadillac Escalade ESV. "Yes, what's wrong with that? the administrator replied. “It’s like the Suburban we washed in September, just a little longer. The Infiniti QX80, which was washed in the next box, did not raise any questions, but the “Japanese” each time attracted the attention of tankers, who offered to “fill in three thousand”. In Russia, American premium, which ...
Test drive Infiniti Q50s vs Subaru WRX STi
"Mechanics" or "automatic", comfort or handling, speed or economy? Two opposite poles of the automotive industry, but the distance between them is much less than it seems Roman Farbotko: “Magic steering, powerful engine and powerful brakes - this is what Q50s are chosen for. You'll have to put up with everything else.” I've been tossing between Subaru and Infiniti for a very long time in this test. Drive, pure emotions and "mechanics" against comfort and refined sensations. In 2019, we, alas, have lost the habit of clicking relays and the smell of a burning clutch, and we prefer tiny turbo engines with prohibitive efficiency to large atmospherics. The Japanese resisted to the last (and some desperately continue to do so until now) the general trend, but still gave up. Toyota and Lexus now have massive...
Test drive Infiniti M37: oriental class
Infiniti step up its attack in the upper class, demonstrating a strong combination of individual style, modern technology and a remarkable level of equipment. First impressions of the new M37 sedan in the dynamic top-of-the-line S Premium. Finishing with a unique technology, fine genuine leather filled with rare techniques of traditional Japanese crafts, decorative elements and air conditioning that combine the fresh breath of a pine forest and the playful gusts of the sea breeze ... An atmosphere encased in soft forms and tightly closed like bank vaults doubts about the seriousness of intentions, which Infiniti turns into cases of insistent consistency. There is no doubt that brand strategists have appreciated the gravity of their task, because the attack on a heavily fortified and well-armed European stronghold of this class is being carried out…
Test drive Infiniti EX35: pretend
A 4,63 meter American version of the car with a dual drive train, targeting models such as the BMW X3 3.0si, has already been tested by the Motorsport and Motorsports team in the state of California. With his 297 PS k. Village EX35 has 25 hp s is larger than its rival BMW and is expected to be priced similarly to the Bavarian one. Another similarity to the X3 is that the interior is adequate, but not infinitely large. Weapons Against European Competition EX has serious ambitions in terms of design and quality to compete with the strongest of its European rivals. In these disciplines, the American modification performs surprisingly well, although especially in terms of quality, everything could look even better. That is why in the European version ...
Test drive INFINITI announced which startups it will work with
New partners are startups from the UK, Germany and Estonia. INFINITI Motor Company has announced that it has issued several letters of intent to a premium mobility exploration partner with startups Apostera, Autobahn and PassKit. They develop brand-specific solutions to help customers more fully empathize with a brand. Three start-ups were among the eight finalists of the INFINITI Lab Global Accelerator 2018, whose theme was mobile communications. More than 130 applications for participation from companies from all over the world were submitted as part of the competition. Apostera is working to further develop mobility in the new area of autonomy, reimagining the future experience of drivers by integrating virtual and real mobility solutions to improve their safety. ADAS Information Platform Raises Driver Awareness and…
Test drive Range Rover Evoque vs Infiniti QX30
Evoque, not shy, scatters bits of dirt. The QX30 is not far behind - stylish urban crossovers do not try to impress with brutality, but at the same time they are well equipped for trips out of town. These two are completely different from each other, but there is something that unites them: Range Rover Evoque and Infiniti QX30 - barely or the most stylish premium crossovers on the market. If the "Japanese" is a beginner, then the design of the "Ewok" will soon turn 10 years old. They do not try to impress with brutality, but at the same time they are well equipped for trips out of town: all-wheel drive and solid ground clearance. The LRX concept was first shown in 2008 - and it still hasn't caught on. Moreover, gradually...
