The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 models won’t have hybrid variants, disappearing after just one year on the market. Nissan confirmed the news on its website with a splash image saying that the “Pathfinder Hybrid is no longer available” pointing customers to the regular gasoline Pathfinder and the Leaf for those looking for ultra-efficiency. The hybrid models were powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder paired to a 20-hp electric motor and in front-wheel drive form, returned an EPA-estimated 26-mpg combined, marking just a 3-mpg improvement over the non-hybrid model. All-wheel drive hybrid models also got 26-mpg combined, besting the standard one by 4 mpg.
There’s a chance that Nissan plans on filling the void, albeit indirectly, with a Rogue hybrid offering, which is currently sold in Europe under the X-Trail nameplate. The company is also working on its next-generation battery technology with its Leaf, claiming that a 250-mile range isn’t out of reach. With improvements to its EVs, Nissan could be waiting on a better hybrid system that would give its SUV models more of an advantage compared to their gasoline counterparts when it comes to fuel economy.
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