M35h (Japan, 2011)

The Infiniti M35h represents the automaker’s first in-house hybrid, and provides one more example of the curious relationship between luxury and hybrid vehicles.

The first official unveiling of the M35h was at the 81st Geneva Motor Show

The M35h is powered by an all-new proprietary hybrid system, which the automaker calls the "Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid," a full parallel design. The powertrain is composed by a 3.5-liter Atkinson-cycle V6 engine that works with a single electric motor and two clutches, similar to that of Volkswagen’s. A 1.3-kWh lithium-ion battery pack is positioned under the trunk’s floorboard.

Power output for the V6 is 301 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. The 360-volt motor is rated at 67 hp (50kW) at 2,000 rpm and 270 Nm. of torque. The company says the electric motor can drive the wheels up to 96 kilometres per hour.