phile

^ We've pretty much seen the new one with the concept car...

heyitsme

I kinda like the glossy look better. Remember when BMW first introduced the idea of "furniture grade" wood in the 7-series and I didn't like the whole matte finish in that either. Think the gloss really adds a richness/depth to the wood that a matte finish can't.


Its also a little weird Infiniti doesn't have any real pics of the 06 G with a wood interior.

titan

I posted this pic of it on page 3. It's from Infiniti's website.



It's beautiful. The Rosewood has a natural sheen to it that the 7-Series didn't have... the 7 look almost unfinished. You can have a finished, matte look without being glossy.

MaximaPower

rosewood is hot...really like it in the M35/45 tooo

heyitsme

Yea I saw the pic and was surprised, I only seen something like it in the aftermarket for earlier G's. But on their site I don't see any pics of a wood interior even though its listed. I see your pic came from their site, yet I can't even find it for viewing or wallpaper etc like the sport interior...

phile

The 7-Series uses poplar wood, which is darker so you won't see the sheen as much. But it's there. i don't know if BMW changed it now, there were a lot of criticism about the poplar wood when the new 7-Series debuted, notably that it was so dark you couldn't even see the grain.

GreenMonster

No we haven't.... We've seen pics of the GTR concept, but none of the skyline (G35C in the USA)...

For the 10,000th time, the gtr is not the skyline...

titan

Your right, ofcourse. But you're mistaken as to which concept he was refering to. He was talking about the Infiniti Coupe Concept, which is a very accurate precursor to the next G Coupe.

The beautiful Coupe Concept...


The beast GTR Proto Concept...


Two different Infiniti models coming to us soon.

Infamous425

i hope the sedan has more coupe-like fenders

picus

The only sedan pic I've seen was one from an Asian mag - it looked a lot more like the coupe but with 4-doors (which people seem to want). Then again the likelyhood of it being accurate is not very good.

titan

Yeah. I'm hoping that the sedan moves closer to a four door version of the coupe concept... while I like the looks of the current sedan, I think the current coupe's looks are much nicer, and I'm only interested in the next sedan. It'd be nicer to have a sleeker look to it.

GreenMonster

My bad... I don't why I forgot about the concept pics... I'm still waiting on the production model in April tho'... Need interior pics...

MSZ

titan

^ Lord... Please keep those guages. It's time to move past the amber glow of the current Infiniti guages.

heyitsme

Now, I think it will be, just tuned differently.

picus

Haha, amen. Although I have to admit I actually like the solar eclipse design of the M.

DownUnder

I wish the solar eclispe gauges on the M was backlit up in blue and the numbers in white or light red like VW.

Or better let you change the backlight color like on the Mustang GT.

titan

Thats what I want.

03TL-S

That would be nice, but infiniti is making it a point to be different from everyone else.

gocubsgo55

notice how a site with 90% Acura owners "wants" an Infiniti. Hey Acura, if you really do look at our boards, keep that fact in mind

M TYPE X

Well, I'm working on "getting over" my Infiniti wannabeness.
When I figure it all out, I'll sell you guys a ten-step program.

derrick

Too late ... I'm already sold. Just waiting for the NY Autoshow to see/hear confirmation if the coupe comes out in late 2006-2007 or 2008. I hope it's the former ... but we'll see.

And yes -- please keep the interior looking more like the M ... lose the current G look.

03TL-S

These two cars just look so appealing. Cant wait till they come out

mrdeeno

Guess you didnt' see pics of Honda's Fit...that'll help you get over infiniti!

titan

Hehehe... yeah right. Sorry guys, I've already been lost to them. At this point, waiting to see the sedan's almost a formality. Unless it's a totaly disaster, that's what I'll be driving...

iNteGraz92

wood is overrated and i think it looks hideous in the G. thankfully it's an option and not standard.

mg7726

nothing screams 'look at me, i got dentures!' like a wood interior

derrick

Ironic you mention the Fit ... I was at the Detroit Autoshow and took pics of it. Of course, it was locked. This would be the 'back-up' auto if the 2nd gen g35c does not come out. The GF needs a car for the fall / winter. I was intending on passing down my car and getting the g35c.

However ... if it doesn't pan out, the Fit would be my alternate vehicle. (She drive the Fit; I keep my TLS).

Sadly, my Volks won't fit on the Fit.

GreenMonster

It's been said here before, that Acura is the entry level luxury car that we buy before moving up the a BMW/Infiniti/Lexus

mrdeeno

I was trying to detect the sarcasm in there, but didn't feel it.

ARE YOU SERIOUS?

derrick

mrdeeno -- absolutely not joking. My cousin owns a JDM Fit in Malaysia. I rode in it over a year ago. That thing is spacious and handles very well. Easy to park and lots of parts to modify it. Almost like a Scion (but no Scion in Canada). Just the 14" rims look so small (but practical).

The GF is not convinced about a Fit (she likes her Corolla but doesn't like how unstable it feels with crosswinds).

Now ... going back O/T... still not sure if Infiniti will bring out a smaller engine to the G-series. Anyone in Japan hearing otherwise? Haven't heard anything over at g35driver.

aaronnn

the gauges, the steering wheel and the middle column is SICK AND BEAUTIFUL!!!

but i think i'd be scared to touch that "i-drive" knob knockoff in front of the navi screen...

aaronnn

haha. now the G35 forums are going to have to change up theyre forum names. G37driver.com same with 350Z and other forums alike.

titan

If it's actuallly anything like the M's, it won't be that tough to use. It's like i-drive for dummys, lol. I was able to use it easily.

mrdeeno

i think the problem with the 'i-drive' in bmws is that you HAVE to use it for complex AND simple things, like changing presets.

With the new systems like the one in the M, i can change the radio 4 different ways: voice, steering wheel, preset buttons or tuner knob, or the i-drive thingy.

to be perfectly honest, I think the only reason you'd HAVE to use the i-drive thing (it has buttons with a rotating bevel to "scroll" through options) is to move around the map or to select letters if you're not going to use voice function. And the voice function works GREAT!


i haven't used the RL's but I'll assume that the RL's is as easy, if not easier, to use.

MaximaPower

why?
there are tons of ppl with G35s and 350Zs

they might just change to Gdriver or Zdriver

picus

The RL's is easier to use than the M's, but the M's is nowhere near as bad as i-Drive. It's way more intuitive (although I have to admit I don't mind i-Drive).

M TYPE X

Motohip

I should register those domains and sell it on ebay for $50,000.

titan

hehehe