All-new Infiniti Q60 sports coupe makes impressive debut in Oman
The taut, muscular lines of the exterior underline the Q60’s considerable performance potential – reinforced by an advanced all-new 3.0-litre V6 twin-turbo engine
MUSCAT: Infiniti in Oman launched Infiniti Q60, the premium sports coupe that combines a completely all-new design with exhilarating performance and dynamics, at an exclusive event held at its showroom in Qurum.
A senior official at Infiniti, Suhail Bahwan Automobiles Oman said, “Fans of luxury cars who go after more performance and power are certain to fall in love with Infiniti Q60 sports coupe. This 2017 model is powered by 3.0-litre V6 twin-turbo engine and new V6 powertrain technology, offering 400 hp.”
He added, “With its unique styling, next-generation feel, and innovative technologies, we expect the all-new Q60 to be an instant hit in Oman.”
High performance engine
The taut, muscular lines of the exterior underline the Q60’s considerable performance potential – reinforced by an advanced all-new 3.0-litre V6 twin-turbo engine.
The high performance 3.0-litre V6 twin-turbo engine from the new and exclusive ‘VR’ powertrain family is born out of the brand’s extensive in-house experience in six-cylinder powertrain development. The new engine available with 400hp in the Q60 Red Sport 400 – has been designed to offer increased power and torque while maintaining high levels of efficiency.
A four-cylinder 2.0-litre engine, turbocharged to produce 208 hp, is also available. As standard, power is channelled through the Q60’s rear wheels for immediate dynamic responses.
Sense of motion and power
The Q60 is characterised by flowing sculptural lines and strong, muscular proportions. Its sinewy athleticism confidently projects a sense of motion and power, coupled with an effortless, almost weightless stance.
Unifying features such as the double-arch grille and the crescent-cut C-pillars – which arc forward and emphasise the car’s dynamic quality – ensure that the sports coupe is instantly recognis- able as an Infiniti. LED headlights, employing ‘light guide technology’ to spread light evenly on the road ahead, are designed to emulate the shape of the human eye, providing an alluring ‘face’ to the car.
The Q60 features newly-designed 19-inch aluminium alloy wheels as standard. The ‘Red Sport 400’ models – more performanceoriented versions of the car – have wider wheels and tires at the rear, contributing to a more aggressive stance while also improving handling and grip with a higher capacity for lateral G-forces. The wheel gaps – the spaces between tires and wheel arches – are tighter than ever, further lowering the visual volume of the car and giving it a low, powerful stance.
Innovative technologies
The Q60 embodies Infiniti’s dedication to developing new and innovative driving technologies that deliver a confidence-inspiring and personalised experience behind the wheel.
The second-generation of Infiniti’s world-first Direct Adaptive Steering (DAS) is an advanced ‘steer-by-wire’ system that has undergone significant re-tuning to enhance steering feel and feedback without compromising comfort. The Q60 driver can choose from seven personalised modes to customise steering performance according to their preferred driving style.
Developed to work in tandem with DAS, an all-new electronic suspension system, Dynamic Digital Suspension (DDS), monitors the vehicle’s body roll, pitch, and bounce rate to deliver a secure ride by further reducing unwanted steering feel and vibrations.
The Q60 includes safety technologies that actively protect people in and around the car. The Q60’s suite of driver assistive safety technologies allows the car to monitor for and identify potential hazards, actively assisting the driver to avoid those hazards, and, if a collision is unavoidable, mitigate the effects.
The range of active, and passive, safety technologies include:
Monitoring for hazards: Around view monitor; intelligent cruise control with distance control assist
Appearance of a hazard: Lane departure prevention; blind spot intervention; moving object detection; predictive forward collision warning
Avoiding and mitigating the effects of a collision: Forward emergency braking with pedestrian detection; back-up collision intervention
In addition to these safety technologies, the Q60 includes other driver-assistive features such as the Adaptive Front Lighting System and Active Lane Control.
Ten colours
The Q60 will be available in 10 exterior colours, with ‘Dynamic Sunstone Red’ and ‘Solar Mica’ completely new to the Infiniti range.
SBA is largely committed to supporting Infiniti Oman’s growth in the Sultanate through major emphasis on customer satisfaction and by providing excellent aftersales services in Oman.