2014 Sedan
09-27-2012, 05:37 PM
#48
The only Benz powertrain they are borrowing is a 2.2 Diesel for Europe ONLY. Expect the new G to have a 3.0T or there abouts. It has to get 30+mpg now.
09-27-2012, 06:25 PM
#50
Maybe people on these boards first hated the 07 but I remember being blown away by the current gen sedan. On looks alone the last gen sedan was nothing special and you would have to be legally blind to actually prefer those looks over the current model when the current gen debuted.
The last gen coupe, on the other hand, still looks much better than the current coupe and as someone said they totally pussified the coupe. If this new sedan is as bulbous at it appears to me I don't think getting used to the looks will help. The Acura TL is a good example of this.
And is anybody genuinely happy about a Mercedes chassis? I'm sure not. If you are then please tell me why because I don't want a Japanese C class.
And I have no envy because my 2011 would look dated. I hope the new one blows me away in every way because I will simply trade my in for the new one but even though that camo hides it well that grill alone leads me to believe that the new design will be much too busy for my liking much like the TL with thier god awful grill being a symbol of them overdesigning the car. I'm not a car designer but when you tend to have a loud grill like that then the rest of the car will have alot going on so the grill doesn't stand out too much. Hopefully I'm wrong.
The last gen coupe, on the other hand, still looks much better than the current coupe and as someone said they totally pussified the coupe. If this new sedan is as bulbous at it appears to me I don't think getting used to the looks will help. The Acura TL is a good example of this.
And is anybody genuinely happy about a Mercedes chassis? I'm sure not. If you are then please tell me why because I don't want a Japanese C class.
And I have no envy because my 2011 would look dated. I hope the new one blows me away in every way because I will simply trade my in for the new one but even though that camo hides it well that grill alone leads me to believe that the new design will be much too busy for my liking much like the TL with thier god awful grill being a symbol of them overdesigning the car. I'm not a car designer but when you tend to have a loud grill like that then the rest of the car will have alot going on so the grill doesn't stand out too much. Hopefully I'm wrong.
Last edited by Yosemite Dan; 09-27-2012 at 06:39 PM.
09-27-2012, 10:51 PM
#52
Yeah I'm not going to make any judgement until it's revealed. That wrap sure makes it hard to get a good feel for it. Excited that a new model is coming though. Should work out well that my lease will be up early-mid 2014.
I'm not too concerned with the looks as long as they offer a FI option, or really bump up the TQ.
I'm not too concerned with the looks as long as they offer a FI option, or really bump up the TQ.
09-28-2012, 12:17 AM
#54
Maybe people on these boards first hated the 07 but I remember being blown away by the current gen sedan. On looks alone the last gen sedan was nothing special and you would have to be legally blind to actually prefer those looks over the current model when the current gen debuted.
The last gen coupe, on the other hand, still looks much better than the current coupe and as someone said they totally pussified the coupe. If this new sedan is as bulbous at it appears to me I don't think getting used to the looks will help. The Acura TL is a good example of this.
And is anybody genuinely happy about a Mercedes chassis? I'm sure not. If you are then please tell me why because I don't want a Japanese C class.
And I have no envy because my 2011 would look dated. I hope the new one blows me away in every way because I will simply trade my in for the new one but even though that camo hides it well that grill alone leads me to believe that the new design will be much too busy for my liking much like the TL with thier god awful grill being a symbol of them overdesigning the car. I'm not a car designer but when you tend to have a loud grill like that then the rest of the car will have alot going on so the grill doesn't stand out too much. Hopefully I'm wrong.
The last gen coupe, on the other hand, still looks much better than the current coupe and as someone said they totally pussified the coupe. If this new sedan is as bulbous at it appears to me I don't think getting used to the looks will help. The Acura TL is a good example of this.
And is anybody genuinely happy about a Mercedes chassis? I'm sure not. If you are then please tell me why because I don't want a Japanese C class.
And I have no envy because my 2011 would look dated. I hope the new one blows me away in every way because I will simply trade my in for the new one but even though that camo hides it well that grill alone leads me to believe that the new design will be much too busy for my liking much like the TL with thier god awful grill being a symbol of them overdesigning the car. I'm not a car designer but when you tend to have a loud grill like that then the rest of the car will have alot going on so the grill doesn't stand out too much. Hopefully I'm wrong.
09-28-2012, 01:15 AM
#55
People in this thread absolutley BLOW me away.
"The car is gonna have a Mercedes engine, booo" <---NO, it wont.
"The car is gonna have a mercedes chassis booo" <---Yes it will, but it is COMPLETELY changed in every single aspect from a Mercedes BY infiniti that NOTHING is the same. It is just a wider, low slung chassis that is going to run circles around the current G.
"The car is ugly, look at that grill, boooo" <---The look will be similar to the Infiniti M. Last time I checked, that car was beautiful with an organic tone to it that flows very smoothly.
"Omg the car is so ugly even though it is completely hidden under an inch of camo boooooo" <--Heres a novel idea, lets wait until official pics are released.
"The VQ37 is a fantastic motor, they should just keep it! boooo" <---Unfortunately peeps, the VQ37 is too big, too rough, too noisey, and too thirsty for the current market segment. With cars like the 328i, and ATS 2.0t getting 0-60 in under 6 seconds with 31+mpg on the highway, it makes the G look hella outdated and hella unnecessary. New powertrains are a MUST.
"The car is so ugly, it will never look better than my 07-12 G sedan!! boooo" <---Let me guess, you drove a first gen G sedan before this car, and let me guess, if I search your posts and see them in threads revealing the 2nd gen g sedan, you probably said the SAME THING.
If this new G has a better interior that doesnt warp the dashboard, peel the door handles, rattle like a bastard, all while having a smaller V6 turbo with 300-330hp and hits 0-60 in 5.5 seconds while managing 30+mpg on the freeway thats hooked up to a lively, and taught chassis thats a dream to throw around, it will guarantee to be a hit.
You guys just need some patience lol. Infiniti generally doesn't **** **** up when it pops out a new model, especially their highest selling vehicle that they have had 7 years to produce.
And im off my soap box.
"The car is gonna have a Mercedes engine, booo" <---NO, it wont.
"The car is gonna have a mercedes chassis booo" <---Yes it will, but it is COMPLETELY changed in every single aspect from a Mercedes BY infiniti that NOTHING is the same. It is just a wider, low slung chassis that is going to run circles around the current G.
"The car is ugly, look at that grill, boooo" <---The look will be similar to the Infiniti M. Last time I checked, that car was beautiful with an organic tone to it that flows very smoothly.
"Omg the car is so ugly even though it is completely hidden under an inch of camo boooooo" <--Heres a novel idea, lets wait until official pics are released.
"The VQ37 is a fantastic motor, they should just keep it! boooo" <---Unfortunately peeps, the VQ37 is too big, too rough, too noisey, and too thirsty for the current market segment. With cars like the 328i, and ATS 2.0t getting 0-60 in under 6 seconds with 31+mpg on the highway, it makes the G look hella outdated and hella unnecessary. New powertrains are a MUST.
"The car is so ugly, it will never look better than my 07-12 G sedan!! boooo" <---Let me guess, you drove a first gen G sedan before this car, and let me guess, if I search your posts and see them in threads revealing the 2nd gen g sedan, you probably said the SAME THING.
If this new G has a better interior that doesnt warp the dashboard, peel the door handles, rattle like a bastard, all while having a smaller V6 turbo with 300-330hp and hits 0-60 in 5.5 seconds while managing 30+mpg on the freeway thats hooked up to a lively, and taught chassis thats a dream to throw around, it will guarantee to be a hit.
You guys just need some patience lol. Infiniti generally doesn't **** **** up when it pops out a new model, especially their highest selling vehicle that they have had 7 years to produce.
And im off my soap box.
09-28-2012, 07:07 AM
#56
This camo mule looks like a Maxima to me. At least the front end.
I for one really do like the lines of my '10. My complaints are few and minor, and the performance aftermarket is pretty decent thanks to the 370z.
I wonder what that will look like if the so-called "Mercedes" platform diverges from the next-gen Z?
I for one really do like the lines of my '10. My complaints are few and minor, and the performance aftermarket is pretty decent thanks to the 370z.
I wonder what that will look like if the so-called "Mercedes" platform diverges from the next-gen Z?
09-28-2012, 08:11 AM
#57
a new engine is defn needed. mpg on the current model is HORRIBLE. we could also use some weight reduction. and whatever they do, they need to stop giving such a soft suspension on the x models. they drive like pigs.
09-28-2012, 09:55 AM
#59
It's all a matter of opinion but I am not a fan of the current coupe. I'm talking exterior looks only. It's way too soft around the edges and should have a wider stance and at some angles it reminds me of a Pontiac G6, which is not a compliment. It just doesn't look nearly aggressive enough for a coupe. The last gen has much sharper lines as a coupe should.
Last edited by Yosemite Dan; 09-28-2012 at 10:11 AM.
09-28-2012, 10:15 AM
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