The LE’s synchronous electric motor produces 134 hp and 240 lb.-ft. of torque. The Li-ion battery pack is rated at 24 kWh, the same as the Leaf, but the Infiniti EV has wireless charging capability.
The auto maker’s own stop-and-go technology was due to launch in the U.S. on several compact cars, but it was postponed for improvements after media test drivers found fault.
The 3-row Veracruz has suffered from weak sales over the past five years since its launch in the U.S. market. The auto maker blames scant supplies from Korea rather than consumer indifference.
The auto maker says the 2.5L 4-cyl. model should achieve 38 mpg highway, outperforming the upcoming Ford Fusion and Toyota Camry thanks to its redesigned CVT transmission.
Lexus says to expect combined fuel economy of 40 mpg for the new ES 300h hybrid, making it almost as efficient as its CT 200h hybrid hatchback that achieves 42 mpg combined.
Despite the auto maker’s marketing efforts to tout its new large van, “I still hear, ‘I didn’t know Nissan was in that business,’” the auto maker’s commercial-vehicles chief...