HIGH PERFORMANCE ELECTRIFIED ALL-WHEEL DRIVE POWERTRAIN
Global demand for SUVs continues to grow, as does the numbers of drivers willing to make the shift to an electrified powertrain. QX Inspiration meets at the intersection of these trends and sets a direct precedent for the launch of a powerful all-electric SUV. INFINITI is a brand built on the idea of technological innovation, and the electrification of our product line-up is a natural next step for us. The QX Inspiration concept signals the direction we plan to take.
- Christian Meunier, President, INFINITI
- High-performance and complete range confidence from INFINITI's future electrified vehicles
- QX Inspiration hints at the potential for an SUV with a powerful e-AWD system
With the planned electrification of INFINITI's future product portfolio, the QX Inspiration signals the brand's intention to produce a fully-electric mid-sized SUV, based on an all-new vehicle platform which could accommodate a powerful electric all-wheel drive (e-AWD) system. The concept's SUV packaging means the high-capacity battery pack can be located below the vehicle floor, feeding power to a pair of electric motors (one on each axle).
The future INFINITI products promise a power delivery which is instantaneous, with the e-AWD system enabling blistering off-the-line acceleration. Power is distributed intelligently between all four wheels, and the battery's location ensures a low center of gravity, meaning the QX Inspiration inspires confidence in all situations – from high-speed corners to long-distance cruises – and weather conditions.
