There’s nothing quite like the appeal of hybrid power in today’s world of high gas prices. INFINITI understands this, so they’re taking their lead in luxury manufacturing and augmenting it with the latest in electric/gasoline powertrains. A beautiful case in point here is this 2014 QX60, a mighty crossover with wild efficiency.
Here’s the skinny on this engine: you’re going to love it. It’s a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder that works alongside a 15-kW electric motor to arrive at a stunning total of 250 horses. You’re going to adore what this HP rating means in practice because it leads to the ability to pull off a zero to 60 MPH time of eight seconds flat. That edges out competitors in its segment—for example, Buick’s Enclave was only able to finish that run in 8.5 seconds.
Now, since this machine is called the 2014 INFINITI QX60Hybrid, after all, what does this mean for efficiency? In short: wonderful things. The EPA conservatively estimates that you’re going to manage a 26 MPG average on the highways surrounding Seattle, Renton, and Bellevue. When you combine this with the 19.5-gallon fuel tank, the crossover can go a full 507 miles on a single fill-up.
