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Infiniti Using Mercedes Engines for 4 Cylinder G-Series

The Emerg-E will be the basis for the style of the next gen Infiniti G

InfinitiInfinitiJapan, 1989 > present31 models
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and Mercedes-BenzMercedes-BenzGermany, 1924 > present197 models
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are becoming quite close. Last November, Infiniti confirmed that it would use the coming A-ClassMercedes-Benz Concept Sty...Germany, 2012 > present20 photos
platform for its future EthereaInfiniti EthereaJapan, 2011 > 20118 photos
concept-based compact car. Now, Infiniti will be using Mercedes' four-cylinder diesel and petrol engines in the next generation G-SeriesInfiniti GJapan, 1991 > 20074 series
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when it goes on sale next year.

The current Infiniti G37Infiniti G37 SportJapan, 2009 > present2 photos
is available only with a 3.7l V6 in Europe, while North America also gets a 2.5l V6Infiniti G25Japan, 2011 > present2 photos
option. While the 3.7l V6 is powerful with 328hp, it also has rather poor fuel economy in European terms rated at 7.8l/100km of petrol on highways, 15.3l/100km in cities and 10.5l/100km combined. It also produces 246g/km of CO2. Due to the poor economy, sales of the G-Series in Europe have been slow. For example, Infiniti sold just 500 cars in the UK last year. Infiniti hopes that the more economical diesel four cylinders will make the car more popular.

The next generation G-Series is due next year, but it has not been seen yet. Infiniti has indicated that styling will be inspired by the Emerg-EInfiniti Emerg-eJapan, 2012 > 201212 photos
concept car shown this year at the Geneva Motor Show.

Infinit's goal is to sell 500,000 cars a year by 2016. It sold 145,000 cars worldwide in 2011. Infiniti has also been expanding dealers in Europe this year in Italy, Spain, France and Luxembourg. Since 2008, it has opened a new European dealer every two weeks.

The Etherea-based compact will go on sale sometime in 2015.