2012 Infiniti M35h Gets Fuel Economy Tweaks
Infiniti focused on improving the M35h’s fuel economy and CO2 emissions for its 2012 model year, considering the performance aspect of the M35h are fine.
Tweaks were made to the electric motor accuracy and battery charging by the Japanese automaker, allowing the M35h to rely more heavily on electric power during a cold start. CO2 emissions drop, which also has other benefits to owners in European countries. In the United Kingdom for example, the decrease allows the M35h to qualify for a higher rate of Write Down Allowance (WDA) which allows companies to claim 20 percent of the car’s cost as capital expenditure per year, as opposed to the previous 10 percent.
Fuel consumption was also lowered, though U.S. figures weren’t available. Combined figure is up 0.5-mpg to 40.9-mpg U.K., highway is now 50.5-mpg U.K. and city is now 31.4-mpg U.K. It’s important to note, though, that those figures are based on a totally different set of standards and likely won’t reflect EPA numbers at all.
We’re guessing the improvements will be minor but are welcoming them, especially if performance of the M35h stays the same.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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