Infiniti Hybrid Planned for 2010

Though Nissan has used Toyota’s hybrid system in the past, on the Nissan Altima Hybrid, it plans to introduce its own hybrid drivetrain this time around, likely for the Infiniti M sedan.

It’s a somewhat questionable move considering the spotty sales record of luxury hybrids so far. Nissan need only look at the competition — Toyota, which has had a tough time selling luxury hybrids under the Lexus badge.

You have to wonder if promoting the Altima Hybrid nationally or building a model that could compete directly with the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight would be a better use of resources.

Report: Nissan Planning Luxury Hybrid in 2010 (BusinessWeek)