Infiniti: New Q50 pricing and grades revealed for South Africa

• Seductive looks and intuitive new technologies combine with Infiniti’s performance-first ethos for a provocative new entrant in the South African Premium Car Market
• Direct Response power – the ‘new turbocharger’ – and Infiniti’s first four-cylinder diesel engine; world-first steer-by-wire technology available; world-first Active Lane Control available; highly customisable digital environment with dual touch-screens standard across the range.

Kwazulu-Natal, 17 June 2014:  Infiniti has announced the pricing and grade line-up for its new true sport sedan, the Q50. Pushing the boundaries with advanced technology and class-leading standards, the new car brings a refreshing new level of premium motoring, and premium style, to South Africa.

The 2.2-litre diesel priced from R399,000 starts the Q50 range and comes with a high level of standard equipment including 17-inch alloy wheels and run-flat tyres. LED lighting is used in the rear light units, the front fog lights and the turn indicators integrated into the door mirrors which are also heated and colour coded. Scratch-shield paint is used to ensure unwanted minor scratches simply disappear, whilst chrome-trimmed twin exhaust pipes and halogen day time running lights enhance the car’s sporting presence.

On the inside the two front compartments are separated by a distinctive design line that runs through the centre console. The dashboard features Infiniti’s all-new InTouch™ system with its dual LCD VGA touch screens along with a fully customisable digital environment. Audio is provided by a six-speaker system featuring a CD player, Bluetooth streaming, USB/iPod connectivity and voice-operated control. For the more musical perfectionist an advanced Bose system can be chosen from one of the many available options.

The ideal temperature inside is carefully maintained by a dual-zone adaptive climate control system which features auto recirculation for when the outside air may not be quite so clean and a grape polyphenol filter to purify the air that does get through. The rear seats feature a 60/40 split and a ski hatch (not on Hybrid) to allow for any additional storage capacity requirements. A multi-function leather-bound steering wheel and stylish front aluminium door sill protectors are included.

Technology is naturally high on the agenda with standard fitment of cruise control, speed limiter, stop start, hill start assist, rear view camera, rain sensing wipers and keyless entry. Safety systems include vehicle dynamic control, including active trace and traction control, tyre pressure warning and brake assist.

Moving up a step is the Premium grade which adds R30,000 to the price of the Q50 2.2-litre diesel. The additional cost provides leather-trimmed seats, available in three colour choices: Graphite, Stone or Wheat. An automatic dimming rear view mirror is also included. Premium grade comes with a choice of interior trim ranging from the sporty look of Kacchu aluminium to the more luxury appeal of Maplewood.

Starting at R 474,000 the Sport grade adds a more aggressive look with a different design to the front bumper section. Further differentiating the Sport model are distinctive LED headlamps, LED day time running lights and  18-inch triple-spoke lightweight alloy wheels, also with run-flat tyres.

Inside the sporty Kacchu aluminium trim, a choice of either Graphite or Stone coloured leather is used. The front power-operated seats incorporate a more sporty design with a firmer hold and a memory function. The driver’s seat also benefits from additional and powered lumbar support. The perfect driving position is also made easier with the inclusion of power-adjusted reach and rake for the steering column.

Hybrid grades available in either rear wheel drive or all-wheel drive options,  also receives a world’s first on a production car with the inclusion of Direct Adaptive Steering (DAS), ‘steer by wire’ technology that has only previously seen on the latest jet planes. DAS provides the driver with the ability to adjust both the steering’s response and weight to suit personal preferences and type of driving. Integral with DAS is the equally innovative Active Lane Control which reduces the amount of driver adjustments needed to stay in the chosen lane on motorways.

The performance Hybrid Q50 is fitted with a 3.5-litre V6 engine capable of delivering 0-100 km/h acceleration in 5.1 seconds. Sports suspension, regenerative braking and sports brakes are all standard. To warn pedestrians when the car is moving at slow speeds whilst in full electric mode, an external noise system is fitted.

The all-new Infiniti Q50 can also be personalized with a wide range of stand-alone options that include sunroof, 18 & 19-inch alloy wheels and Infiniti’s navigation system. However, to simplify matters there are also five different option packs –

Multimedia pack – R30,800: Navigation system, Advanced Bose audio with 14 speakers.

Welcome Pack (Standard on Sport and Hybrid models) – R21,800: Tyre pressure monitoring with individual display, power and heated door mirrors with folding and reversing synchronisation, intelligent key with smart access and advanced features, welcome lighting, powered adjustment for rake and reach on the steering column, powered front seat adjustment with memory and powered lumbar support for the driver.

Visibility pack – R20,310: Adaptive front lighting, smart beam to help prevent high beam blindness to oncoming traffic and around view monitor for clear and safe parking.

Steering Pack (Standard on Hybrid Sport models) – R12,000: Direct Adaptive Steering and Active Lane control to give a more customised and precise feel to the steering whilst maintaining a more central path within a lane without the need for minor steering adjustments.

Safety Shield Pack – R27,000: Intelligent cruise control, lane departure warning and lane departure prevention, blind spot warning and blind spot intervention, forward emergency braking, predictive forward collision warning and automatics also get distance control assist and back up collision intervention. 

Finishing off the look of the Q50 are eight exterior paint finishes to choose from – Obsidian Black, Moonlight White, Liquid Platinum, Graphite Shadow, Hagane Blue, Chestnut Bronze, Venetian Ruby and Malbec Black. Metallic paint option is priced at R3,000.

Q50 – from R399,000

• Stop Start system
• Cloth/Leather seats
• Rear view camera
• Drive mode selector
• Bluetooth connectivity
• 6 Airbags
• Cruise control
• Speed limiter
• Heated exterior mirrors w/ power operation
• Halogen Headlights & Daytime running lights
• LED FR & RR fog lamps
• Rain sensing wipers
• Advanced dual zone climate control AC(auto re-circulation & Grape Polyphenol filter)
• Infiniti InTouch™ - dual intuitive touch-screens (8” & 7”)
• 2-USB slots
• Leather multi-function steering wheel
• Remote Keyless entry
• Push engine starter
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (warning)
• 17’’ Alloy wheels with run flat tyres
• Alarm System
• 60:40 RR Folding seat 

Premium – from R429,000

• Leather seat upholstery
• Auto-dimming rear view mirror
• Front Heated seats
• Seven Speed Automatic Transmission 

Sport – from R474,000

• 18” triple spoke Alloy wheels with run flat tyres
• Front sport bumper
• LED auto-level Headlights and Daytime running lights
• Aluminium trim
• Sport and powered front seats
• Powered rake and reach steering column adjustment
• Intelligent key with enhanced memory functions
• Magnesium paddle shifters
• Aluminium pedals
• Heated exterior mirrors w/ power operation, folding and reverse synchronization
• Tyre pressure monitoring system with individual pressures
• Welcome lighting

Q50S Hybrid – from R559,000

• Sports suspension
• Sports brakes
• Regenerative brakes system
• Direct Adaptive steering
• Active Lane Control

[ source : Infiniti ]

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