Infiniti Q80, a plug-in hybrid saloon from the Premium brand of Nissan

After announcing and presenting the twin models Q30 and QX30, Infiniti has just announced that it is developing a saloon that goes to the opposite extreme from these. It would be a plug-in hybrid saloon that would sit at the very top of the range offered by the Premium brand of Nissan and that would seek to position itself as an elegant option with very interesting performance.

This model is based on the concept-car Inspiration, which was already seen at the 2014 Frankfurt Motor Show, and which carried the registration name Q80, perhaps already pointing to this model, which is in the development phase. The characteristics of this new saloon have not been made public, but we can get an idea of its appearance thanks to the image gallery of that concept model.

The model will take at least three years to reach dealerships, so there may be some change to the powertrain used by the prototype. This is powered by a 3.0-litre V6 engine, which was combined with an electric motor. Together they were capable of producing 550 CV. With these specifications it achieves a consumption of 5.5 litres per 100 kilometres and emissions of 129 g/km.

As for its look, we assume it will be somewhat more understated than what we see on this car. There are differences between concept models and production ones, since the former seek to surprise, while the latter, although they retain elements of them, must necessarily be more practical and functional.

For that very reason, the interior will surely have a more traditional look and will steer clear of the spectacular, futuristic design present in this model. Let’s wait until the first reliable data about the car is released, but it would not be bad to find the current four-seat configuration. For now, let’s enjoy the images of the concept model and wait for them not to take long in revealing details of the model to come.