JANUARY USA SALES - INFINITI - The brand makes a small rise in January.

	2015	2014	% Change
January 2015 Sales	9,658	8,998	7.3%
Total 2015 Sales	9,658	8,998	7.3%

Infiniti today reported sales of 9,658 vehicles in the U.S. during January.

Sales of the updated 2015 Q70 luxury performance sedan, including the new Q70L long-wheelbase model, were up 28.2 percent for the month, while the Q60 sports coupe and convertible increased 12.8 percent in January. Infiniti sports sedans, including the Q40 and Q50, were up 3.7 percent.

Infiniti crossovers and sport-utility vehicles were up 7.7 percent for the month, with the QX60 7-passenger luxury crossover increasing 8.3 percent and the QX80 full-size luxury sport-utility up 22 percent.

	Jan 2015	Jan 2014	Monthly % chg	CYTD 2015	CYTD 2014	CYTD % chg
Infiniti Total	9,658	8,998	7.3	9,658	8,998	7.3
Infiniti Q40	1,029	902	14.1	1,029	902	14.1
Infiniti Q50	2,966	2,949	0.6	2,966	2,949	0.6
Infiniti Q60	466	413	12.8	466	413	12.8
Infiniti Q70	627	489	28.2	627	489	28.2
Infiniti QX50	188	197	-4.6	188	197	-4.6
Infiniti QX60	2,577	2,380	8.3	2,577	2,380	8.3
Infiniti QX70	557	645	-13.6	557	645	-13.6
Infiniti QX80	1,248	1,023	22.0	1,248	1,023	22.0
Total Car	5,088	4,753	7.0	5,088	4,753	7.0
Total Truck	4,570	4,245	7.7	4,570	4,245	7.7

Infiniti announces pricing and specs for new upgraded Q70 saloon.

• New Infiniti Q70 range to cost from £32,650
• 129g/km CO₂ 2.2 diesel engine replaces 3.0 V6 diesel
• Full LED headlights among equipment enhancements
• Q70 Hybrid now faster and more efficient than ever

An attractive new entry price point, lower CO₂, extra equipment including full LED front and rear lighting, and a sharp new family look sum up Infiniti’s premium Q70 saloon range for 2015, which is now on sale in the UK.

The upgraded line-up starts with a new Q70 2.2d model, powered by a four-cylinder diesel engine developed as part of Infiniti’s strategic cooperation with Daimler.

Mated to a standard seven-speed automatic transmission with available paddleshift (depending on model), the new 2.2 diesel unit in the Q70 emits just 129g/km of CO₂ while offering stirring performance thanks to 170PS and a generous 400NM of torque.

Replacing the 3.0-litre V6 diesel in the Q70 range, the new Q70 Premium 2.2d is priced from £32,650. The car comes as standard with full LED headlights, chromed accents on the front grille, a rear-view camera, front and rear parking sensors, with standard Connectiviti+ navigation, 18-inch wheels and leather seats with ventilation, in what is a typically generous  Infiniti standard specification.

It is expected that such attractive pricing for a large premium saloon endowed with exceptional technology and equipment will make the new Q70 2.2d model the most popular Q70 variant in the UK market.

Other versions in the new line-up comprise of ‘Sport’, with an even more expressive look to the front bumper, uprated brakes and 20-inch wheels, among other changes.

Available with selected Premium and Sport models, Tech models come with Infiniti’s Dynamic Safety Shield (intelligent cruise control, lane departure prevention and blind-spot intervention), Bose Premium Surround Sound with 16 speakers and Around-View Monitor with Moving Object Detection and Forest air-conditioning.

As well as the new 2.2 diesel engine, the Q70 for 2015 is available with both 3.7-litre V6 petrol power and, for the flagship, the award-winning Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid powertrain. Benefiting from the enhancements introduced on the Q50S Hybrid, the latest Q70 Hybrid offers even more performance – accelerating from 0-62mph in just 5.3s – and better efficiency, with CO₂ emissions at 145g/km.

Marking their European debut at the Paris Motor Show last October, the latest Q70 models are upgraded both under the skin (with improvements to refinement and ride comfort) and above it. A new, more chiselled look to front and rear bumper sections enhances the seductive shape while bringing the Q70 closer to the new family look introduced with the Q50. The headlights retain the distinctive Infiniti design but, for all models in the range they are full LED, like the rear lights.

Prices for each of the versions are below.

Grade availability by powertrain

	Q70 Premium	Q70 Sport	Q70 Premium Tech	Q70 Sport Tech
2.2d	●	●	●	●
3.7				●
Hybrid	●		●

Infiniti Q70	2.2d	3.5h	3.7
Configuration	In-line 4	V6	V6
Displacement	2143cc	3498cc	3696cc
Compression ratio	16.2:1	10.6 : 1	11 : 1
Bore x stroke	83x99mm	81.4x95.5mm	86.0 x 95.5mm
Power	170PS	364PS	320PS
Torque	400Nm (1600-2800rpm)	546Nm	360Nm (5200rpm)

Model	Price
Q70 Premium 2.2d	£32,650
Q70 Premium Hybrid	£42,500
Q70 Premium Tech 2.2d	£36,750
Q70 Premium Tech Hybrid	£46,600
Q70 Sport 2.2d	£35,850
Q70 Sport Tech 2.2d	£38,200
Q70 Sport Tech 3.7	£44,100