Infiniti's new design language
02-03-2011 | 01:03 PM
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Infiniti's new design language
New Small Infiniti to get Mercedes 1.8-liter Turbo - Motor Trend
What caught my eye here is the new direction Infiniti is taking the next gen Infinitis, this is an eye into the future of what the next G may look like. This makes sense since Nissan has always said the Essence is an example of where they are taking the brand. If the next gen G sedan looks as amazing as this, it will be tough for me to look elsewhere.
What caught my eye here is the new direction Infiniti is taking the next gen Infinitis, this is an eye into the future of what the next G may look like. This makes sense since Nissan has always said the Essence is an example of where they are taking the brand. If the next gen G sedan looks as amazing as this, it will be tough for me to look elsewhere.
02-03-2011 | 01:12 PM
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interesting concept car. we'll have to wait and see how much of the concept is incorporated into the production vehicle. it could use a bigger Infiniti symbol on the front grille...lol.
02-03-2011 | 02:00 PM
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The lines look awesome, but that grille...YUCK! Looks like they pulled the grille off my Dodge Ram and threw it on there. Truck grille, yes; sports car, no. Too much of a rip off from Audi. Hopefully just concept.
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02-03-2011 | 05:24 PM
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Motor Trend - New Small Infiniti Coupe
I think that the design has some potential, but they need to tone down the logo and grille. Obviously, it's just a rendering, but a small coupe might be pretty cool. I think it would be great if it could get a manual and the Torque-Vectoring AWD from the Juke. I guess we will see it in March.
Motor Trend - New Small Infiniti to get Mercedes 1.8-liter Turbo
Motor Trend - New Small Infiniti to get Mercedes 1.8-liter Turbo
When reports surfaced last April that the Renault-Nissan (R-N) would share technologies with Mercedes-Benz, the news was a bit surprising, especially considering that Daimler, the German giant behind Benz, has a checkered past in international alliances. (Namely its failed relationships with Mitsubishi and Chrysler.)
But this time it's going to be different, we're told, because bosses from the tri-nation partnership spent "a significant amount of time" working out details of exactly how each will benefit from the technology exchange, according to an insider.
Apart from rumors of a future Infiniti model employing a next-generation S-Class platform and a Nissan V-6/hybrid combination, some of the most exciting news focuses on a small Infiniti incorporating a Mercedes engine. Slated to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the new Infiniti coupe will employ a next-generation B-C-sized platform co-developed by Renault and Nissan that is also destined to form the basis of the next Nissan Tiida and Renault Megane. Taking on almost identical dimensions to that of the Mercedes CLC, the new luxury two-door will be powered by a Mercedes 1.8 liter, four-cylinder CGI turbo that generates 202 hp and emits 171g/km of CO2. This will be Infiniti's smallest luxury car to date.
In addition to the moves outlined above, Mercedes wants access to R-N's electric vehicle know-how as well as its extensive global infrastructure investment. Another facet of the R-N portfolio that Mercedes plans to tap into is the alliance's low-cost, high-quality small-car lineup -- including its 1.2-to-1.6-liter 3- and 4-cylinder gas engines, a segment that the German manufacturer believes will expand in the near future.
Meanwhile, R-N wants to get its hands on Mercedes' high-quality, fuel-efficient 4- and 6-cylinder engines, most notably the powerplants that include the 1.8-liter CGI turbo, and the 3.0- and 3.5-liter V-6 units. R-N also wants to source Bluetec V-6 diesel engines to power its luxury Infiniti lineup, creating a double-pronged gas-hybrid and diesel lineup for Europe. R-N believes that only by employing the cleaner Mercedes engines can it meet the 120g/km CO2 emissions regulations coming into force in 2015.
But this time it's going to be different, we're told, because bosses from the tri-nation partnership spent "a significant amount of time" working out details of exactly how each will benefit from the technology exchange, according to an insider.
Apart from rumors of a future Infiniti model employing a next-generation S-Class platform and a Nissan V-6/hybrid combination, some of the most exciting news focuses on a small Infiniti incorporating a Mercedes engine. Slated to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the new Infiniti coupe will employ a next-generation B-C-sized platform co-developed by Renault and Nissan that is also destined to form the basis of the next Nissan Tiida and Renault Megane. Taking on almost identical dimensions to that of the Mercedes CLC, the new luxury two-door will be powered by a Mercedes 1.8 liter, four-cylinder CGI turbo that generates 202 hp and emits 171g/km of CO2. This will be Infiniti's smallest luxury car to date.
In addition to the moves outlined above, Mercedes wants access to R-N's electric vehicle know-how as well as its extensive global infrastructure investment. Another facet of the R-N portfolio that Mercedes plans to tap into is the alliance's low-cost, high-quality small-car lineup -- including its 1.2-to-1.6-liter 3- and 4-cylinder gas engines, a segment that the German manufacturer believes will expand in the near future.
Meanwhile, R-N wants to get its hands on Mercedes' high-quality, fuel-efficient 4- and 6-cylinder engines, most notably the powerplants that include the 1.8-liter CGI turbo, and the 3.0- and 3.5-liter V-6 units. R-N also wants to source Bluetec V-6 diesel engines to power its luxury Infiniti lineup, creating a double-pronged gas-hybrid and diesel lineup for Europe. R-N believes that only by employing the cleaner Mercedes engines can it meet the 120g/km CO2 emissions regulations coming into force in 2015.
02-03-2011 | 05:55 PM
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Bigger grill = more air for oil coolers, intakes, radiators and the like...
To me it looks like the G in a few more evolutionary steps. If you start with the G35 headlights and use today's lights as a way point, the concept lights are directly in the current path of change.
To me it looks like the G in a few more evolutionary steps. If you start with the G35 headlights and use today's lights as a way point, the concept lights are directly in the current path of change.
02-03-2011 | 05:59 PM
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But seriously, with only a 1.8T it better not weigh 3,500 lbs and have 22-inch wheels, or it will ride like a dump truck.
But it has potential. The Megane and Clio are considered two of the best handling FWD cars in Europe.
