Fuga Hybrid (Japan, 2010)

In 2010 Nissan revealed another hybrid vehicle, the Fuga Hybrid. The car reached Nissan’s Japanese dealerships in November of the same year.

The Fuga luxury sedan first launched in 2009 received positive responses from customers for its dynamic design, spacious and comfortable interior, advanced performance and safety technologies, and its responsive driving experience.

The new Fuga Hybrid is powered by Nissan’s original one-motor two-clutch parallel hybrid system named 'Intelligent Dual Clutch Control'. This system connects the electric motor and the 3.5-liter VQ35HR V6 engine directly to the transmission, without the use of a traditional torque converter and contributes to fuel efficiency. The Fuga Hybrid achieves a fuel economy of 19.0 km/L, a number that can be compared to the one of a compact car.

The Fuga Hybrid can run on electric power mode but in comparison to traditional hybrid systems, the electric motor driving range is expanded for high-speed driving (up to over 100km/h on a level highway). The compact lithium-ion battery is able to charge/discharge quickly contributing to high-speed, precise control of the electric motor and optimum clutch control.

The Fuga Hybrid's 3.5-liter VQ35HR engine is fitted with a new electronic 7-speed hybrid transmission with manual shift mode which, according to Nissan, provides smooth and sustained acceleration. The sport performance feel on the Fuga Hybrid is also enhanced by the double-piston shock absorbers, and the first-ever application of both the advanced Electro-hydraulic Power Steering system and Electric Driven Intelligent Brake system. According to Nissan these two systems provide both high quality riding comfort and thrilling driving.

The Nissan Fuga Hybrid was the third in the series of 'PURE DRIVE' vehicles to be introduced in Japan.