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New 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid Burns 24 Percent Less Fuel than V6 for $3,000 More
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Nissan has unveiled the 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid at the New York Auto Show, powered by a 2.5-liter supercharged four-cylinder gasoline engine and an electric motor paired with a lithium-ion battery.
Nissan has unveiled the 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid at the New York Auto Show, powered by a 2.5-liter supercharged four-cylinder gasoline engine and an electric motor paired with a lithium-ion battery.
The hybrid’s 2.5-liter supercharged unit and the 15-kW (20-hp) electric motor together develop 250 horsepower and 243 lb-ft (329 Nm) of torque, nearly matching the 3.5-liter V6’s 260 hp and 240 lb-ft (325 Nm).
The hybrid system uses a Nissan Intelligent Dual Clutch System that manages power from both the electric motor and the gas engine. Both are linked to a next-generation Xtronic CVT gearbox. Batteries are stored under the 3rd row seat, preserving Pathfinder’s 2nd row sliding functionality and access to the 3rd row.
Combined fuel economy is estimated at 26 mpg (9 liters/100 km), which is 24 percent better than on the standard Pathfinder. Estimated city fuel economy is 25 mpg (9.4 lt/100 km), while highway mileage is estimated at 27 mpg (8.7 lt/100 km). Thanks to the 19.5-gallon (74-liter) fuel tank, the Pathfinder Hybrid has an estimated driving range of more than 526 miles (846 km).
The 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid is available either as front-wheel drive or with Nissan's ALL-MODE 4x4-i system, which has selectable 2WD, Auto and 4WD Lock modes. The SUV is also equipped with a standard Hill Start Assist system on both 2WD and 4WD models.
On the outside, the hybrid can be recognized by its LED taillights and specific badges. In the interior, the Pathfinder Hybrid benefits from the same features and space as the gasoline model, except specific readings in the Advanced Drive-Assist Display located in the center of the driver's instrument cluster, which show power flow from the electric motor and gas engine, along with power regeneration back into the battery.
The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid will launch in the States in late summer 2013 and will be available in three trim levels – SV, SL and Platinum. The hybrid SUV is expected to cost around $3,000 more than Pathfinder 3.5-liter V6 model that starts from $28,650.
By Dan Mihalascu
Infiniti Unveils the 2014 QX60 Hybrid at the New York Auto Show
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Aside from the Q50 sedan, Infiniti also displayed the 2014 QX60 Hybrid at the New York Auto Show. The luxury crossover uses the same hybrid powertrain as the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybridon which it is based and will add to Infiniti’s range of hybrid models that include the Q50 and Q70 Hybrid (currently named M Hybrid).
Aside from the Q50 sedan, Infiniti also displayed the 2014 QX60 Hybrid at the New York Auto Show. The luxury crossover uses the same hybrid powertrain as the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybridon which it is based and will add to Infiniti’s range of hybrid models that include the Q50 and Q70 Hybrid (currently named M Hybrid).
Like the Pathfinder Hybrid, the QX60 Hybrid is projected to average 26 mpg (9 liters/100 km) - a 24 percent increase over non-hybrid QX60 models - with driving range expected to exceed 500 miles (805 km). The hybrid version of the seven-seat luxury crossover, formerly known as the JX series, will be priced about $3,000 above the non-hybrid models, which start from $41,400.
The hybrid powertrain consists of a 4-cylinder 2.5-liter supercharged engine and 15 kW (20 hp) electric motor connected to a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). The system develops a combined output of 250 horsepower, equivalent to the 3.5-liter V6’s 260 hp but with the advantage of 4-cylinder fuel economy. The QX60 Hybrid also features an Intelligent Regenerative Braking system that partially recharges the battery during vehicle braking.
The car’s compact lithium-ion battery is located under the 3rd row seat, so that the QX60 Hybrid maintains its flat rear floor for easier passenger access to the rear seats, with cargo room not affected.
The QX60 Hybrid offers a wide range of available advanced technologies, such as Backup Collision Intervention (BCI) and Around View Monitor.
Infiniti’s new gasoline-electric hybrid will go on sale this summer in the United States.
By Dan Mihalascu
Subaru Unveils XV Crosstrek Hybrid at the New York Auto Show
Having been on the US market for just over a year now, Subaru's XV Crosstrek didn't necessarily need an appeal-boosting new version or improvements at this very moment, but the Japanese automaker has decided that the 2013 NY motor show is the perfect venue to launch a hybrid version of the crossover.
It is actually a very important car, as it is Subaru's first ever hybrid and it has therefore got to prove itself.
Subaru's hybrid system uses the firm's proven 2.0-liter flat-four, which puts out 148 hp. The hybrid part stems from the fact that inside the casing of the CVT transmission fitted to the XV Hybrid, one will find a 13.4 hp (~10 kW) electric motor, which is seamlessly integrated into the powertrain.
That means the green XV can get a combined figure of 31 mpg, or 7.6 l/100km, and as much as 34 mpg (6.9 l/100km) on the highway.
Inside the XV Crosstrek Hybrid, one will find a new blue-backlit instrument cluster, as well as the customary center stack-mounted display, to track how much power is being used and how much is going back into the battery courtesy of the regenerative braking system the car is fitted with.
Last, but not least, is the vehicle's ability to travel in electric-only mode at low speeds (Subaru fails to give specifics here), and the gasoline engine is fired up once speed reaches a certain threshold or a burst of acceleration is needed.
By Andrei Nedelea
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