Infiniti: G-Series news **Next Generation Spied (page 75)**
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Originally Posted by phile
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That's harsh.
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I drove so many G35s when I was looking for cars, but I could not get over the interior and the gauges. It just drove me nuts. But with this new interior and gauge cluster, the G35 may have just made it back onto my list of potentials for my next round of car buying in a few years.
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Originally Posted by Maximized
Will the coupe be in dealers this Fall? My mom's lease on her RX330 comes up in late November and I think she would love this car
The coupe will out during the first quarter of 2007 unfortunately
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Originally Posted by mrdeeno
I don't know why you guys bitch so much about the orange gauges.
BMW uses reddish/orange gauges also. I would prefer blue, but it's not going to make or break a deal in my book.
BMW uses reddish/orange gauges also. I would prefer blue, but it's not going to make or break a deal in my book.
Obviously Infiniti realized they made a mistake and have now corrected it.
The more I look at those pics the more impressed I become.
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3 series who?
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Can you tell I hated those orange gauges? ![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I drove so many G35s when I was looking for cars, but I could not get over the interior and the gauges. It just drove me nuts. But with this new interior and gauge cluster, the G35 may have just made it back onto my list of potentials for my next round of car buying in a few years.
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I drove so many G35s when I was looking for cars, but I could not get over the interior and the gauges. It just drove me nuts. But with this new interior and gauge cluster, the G35 may have just made it back onto my list of potentials for my next round of car buying in a few years.
I totally agree, those orange guages were
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The new interior looks good, and the timing of the sedan might be perfect for when my dad is replacing his car. I hope he gets one of these.
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Originally Posted by gavriil
The coupe will out during the first quarter of 2007 unfortunately ![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Is it me or does the new G's styling make it look smaller? I think Infiniti hit a home run styling wise, now we just need to see how it drives. The previous generation was great, but it didn't have BMW like driving dynamics.
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
The red gauges in the BMW are only red when they are lit up at night. During the day, they are white. Plus, the red at night is very legible. The orange gauges in the Nissans/Infinitis are always orange and are just plain ugly. They don't even look sporty so they can't really use that excuse either.
I have no problems with the gauges in my M. They may not look as cool as the blue in Acuras, but they are far from ugly.
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I honestly dont understand what the problem is with the orange gauges. I think they look great. Its unique and its very clear to view. The M's guages look really good with that whole solar eclipse look. Its kinda odd though how they introduced white gauges for the G but didnt do the same with the M's intro.
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Originally Posted by 03TL-S
I honestly dont understand what the problem is with the orange gauges. I think they look great. Its unique and its very clear to view. The M's guages look really good with that whole solar eclipse look. Its kinda odd though how they introduced white gauges for the G but didnt do the same with the M's intro.
The solar eclipse thing is a gimmick and serves no functional purpose. The gauges in the M are actually pretty dull and the solar eclipse thing just dresses them up a little.
Again, they aren't flashy or really cool, but they are far from ugly.
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Originally Posted by DownUnder
I wonder if the G coupe will be G37? There have been lots of rumors of a 3.7L V6 engine and afterall they did register the "G37" trademark name.
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Originally Posted by 03TL-S
I honestly dont understand what the problem is with the orange gauges. I think they look great. Its unique and its very clear to view. The M's guages look really good with that whole solar eclipse look. Its kinda odd though how they introduced white gauges for the G but didnt do the same with the M's intro.
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I don't think so. It makes no sense when both are all new cars. I can't help but wonder now if they're saving the 3.7L for the either the introduction of the next gen M in a few years, or when this next gen G get's a refresh in a few years. Infiniti registered G37 in addtition to M37 and FX37, so it'll stands to reason that the Infiniti family V6 engine will be the 3.7L at some point; it's just a question of when. I was disappointed that the G sedan didn't debut as the G37... however, I wouldn't be suprised if an announcement was made that the engine was bumped up and it would be the G37 between now and it's November launch. ![Bandito](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/bandito.gif)
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The new drivetrain is probably ready to go and when the sales falter they pull the trigger and replace the drivetrain and give the marketeers something to brag about.
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Originally Posted by biker
Infiniti is going down the same road as BMW and Lexus - launch a new model with a "good enough" drivetrain and then intro a new drivetrain soon thereafter to spur sales - see GS300 - GS350, 325/330 - 328/335, will happen to the IS250 soon also.
The new drivetrain is probably ready to go and when the sales falter they pull the trigger and replace the drivetrain and give the marketeers something to brag about.
The new drivetrain is probably ready to go and when the sales falter they pull the trigger and replace the drivetrain and give the marketeers something to brag about.
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Originally Posted by biker
Infiniti is going down the same road as BMW and Lexus - launch a new model with a "good enough" drivetrain and then intro a new drivetrain soon thereafter to spur sales - see GS300 - GS350, 325/330 - 328/335, will happen to the IS250 soon also.
The new drivetrain is probably ready to go and when the sales falter they pull the trigger and replace the drivetrain and give the marketeers something to brag about.
The new drivetrain is probably ready to go and when the sales falter they pull the trigger and replace the drivetrain and give the marketeers something to brag about.
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Originally Posted by biker
Infiniti is going down the same road as BMW and Lexus - launch a new model with a "good enough" drivetrain and then intro a new drivetrain soon thereafter to spur sales - see GS300 - GS350, 325/330 - 328/335, will happen to the IS250 soon also.
The new drivetrain is probably ready to go and when the sales falter they pull the trigger and replace the drivetrain and give the marketeers something to brag about.
The new drivetrain is probably ready to go and when the sales falter they pull the trigger and replace the drivetrain and give the marketeers something to brag about.
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Originally Posted by biker
Infiniti is going down the same road as BMW and Lexus - launch a new model with a "good enough" drivetrain and then intro a new drivetrain soon thereafter to spur sales - see GS300 - GS350, 325/330 - 328/335, will happen to the IS250 soon also.
The new drivetrain is probably ready to go and when the sales falter they pull the trigger and replace the drivetrain and give the marketeers something to brag about.
The new drivetrain is probably ready to go and when the sales falter they pull the trigger and replace the drivetrain and give the marketeers something to brag about.
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Originally Posted by MaximaPower
infiniti did this before....look at the I30/I35 and the 2k-2k3 maxima...they were intro with the VQ30 then the VQ35 was put into those cars after 2 yrs...but mainly cus the alty was redesigned and had a VQ35 option
Infinit has not done this yet since Ghosn took over. The G35 was always the G35, the FX35/45 were always FX35/45, and the Q45 and QX56 were always what they were.
And the reason Acura can't do this is because they are slow to evolve their drivetrains. Honda/Acura will go several generations with the same engine and displacement, only adding minor improvements with each generation to raise HP and/or torque.
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And the reason Acura can't do this is because they are slow to evolve their drivetrains. Honda/Acura will go several generations with the same engine and displacement, only adding minor improvements with each generation to raise HP and/or torque.
Acura does evolve their drivetrains - maybe not as much as BMW but then again, they don't just hang onto the same engine output for a whole gen. 1st gen TL originally came with a 2.5 and then the 3.2 was introduced. 2nd TL came with 225hp, and the the Type S came out with 260hp. A Type S is rumored for the 3rd gen TL. The TSX was upped in power for '06. The RSX was upped in power for 05. The MDX was bumped 20hp after 3 (i think) years.
Not too different from Infiniti/Nissan who have been using the same VQ engine in everything from Grocery getter Quest to Luxo Sedan M35? Not a bad thing, but not exactly groundbreaking "evolution".
You are one sad chap - first you try to argue that good gas mileage on the part of the Acura RDX is "Honda playing it safe" whereas Infiniti is "ballsy" because the M gets poor gas mileage? And now you bring Acura/Honda engine evolution into a thread about the new G35. You don't like Acura - fine, but damn, you need to get over yourself.
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Originally Posted by vishnus11
You are a sad, sad man. Who even mentioned Acura?
Acura does evolve their drivetrains - maybe not as much as BMW but then again, they don't just hang onto the same engine output for a whole gen. 1st gen TL originally came with a 2.5 and then the 3.2 was introduced. 2nd TL came with 225hp, and the the Type S came out with 260hp. A Type S is rumored for the 3rd gen TL. The TSX was upped in power for '06. The RSX was upped in power for 05. The MDX was bumped 20hp after 3 (i think) years.
Acura does evolve their drivetrains - maybe not as much as BMW but then again, they don't just hang onto the same engine output for a whole gen. 1st gen TL originally came with a 2.5 and then the 3.2 was introduced. 2nd TL came with 225hp, and the the Type S came out with 260hp. A Type S is rumored for the 3rd gen TL. The TSX was upped in power for '06. The RSX was upped in power for 05. The MDX was bumped 20hp after 3 (i think) years.
Oh, and I mentioned Acura in this regard. Are you the Acura-police, and your job is to monitor negative discussion of Acura? Is this China? Any negative Acura comments need to be quelled and stopped?
Not too different from Infiniti/Nissan who have been using the same VQ engine in everything from Grocery getter Quest to Luxo Sedan M35? Not a bad thing, but not exactly groundbreaking "evolution".
I don't need to put words in your mouth to defend myself...but you seem to need to put words in my mouth to defend Acura/Honda.
You are one sad chap - first you try to argue that good gas mileage on the part of the Acura RDX is "Honda playing it safe" whereas Infiniti is "ballsy" because the M gets poor gas mileage? And now you bring Acura/Honda engine evolution into a thread about the new G35. You don't like Acura - fine, but damn, you need to get over yourself.
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And what's up with the personal attacks? The only thing that's sad is how much in love you are with Honda/Acura that you fail to see any flaws or any potential flaw in them. Do you replace your fuel filter every month because of gizz blockage?
Jeez, what's sad is you need to chill the fuck out. Your love for Honda/Acura is blinding you and it shows.
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Originally Posted by mrdeeno
Oh, and I mentioned Acura in this regard. Are you the Acura-police, and your job is to monitor negative discussion of Acura? Is this China? Any negative Acura comments need to be quelled and stopped?
Originally Posted by mrdeeno
So you are telling me that Acura/honda does NOT focus on gas mileage? Are you telling me that Acura HAS the balls to produce a fuel-inefficient vehicle? Honda admits this THEMSELVES! They BRAG about how they are the most fuel efficient automaker. They BRAG abuot how "green" they are. they DON'T have the balls to produce a fuel-inefficient vehicle. Why do you think they are so resistant to produce a V8? You can't defend Honda against something THEY CLAIM themselves!
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Everybody calm down.
vishnus11, that was harsh. No need to make it personal. Mrdeeno, for all his faults
never makes it personal.
But Mrdeeno, in all fairness, this thread has nothing to do with Honda/Acura so I don't see the need to bring them up. I get the impression your were/are a Honda/Acura fan but are frustrated by their lack of providing you with something you would buy. In fact I think you've said as much in the past.![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Anyway, get back on topic. The new G is a very nice car.
vishnus11, that was harsh. No need to make it personal. Mrdeeno, for all his faults
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But Mrdeeno, in all fairness, this thread has nothing to do with Honda/Acura so I don't see the need to bring them up. I get the impression your were/are a Honda/Acura fan but are frustrated by their lack of providing you with something you would buy. In fact I think you've said as much in the past.
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Anyway, get back on topic. The new G is a very nice car.
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Therefore, do not try to pass this off as a fact and don't harrass people who don't agree with you.
Yes, but there are bashing of every make/model in pretty much every one of these threads.
I don't "bash" Acura. I state my opinions as they are and justify them as honestly as I can. There are many posts by me praising Acura for certain reasons, and there are many posts by me criticizing Acura for other reasons. I'm not going to shy away from criticizing Acura just out of fear of pissing off Vishnu or some other fanboi.
You say that the orange gauges in Infinitis are ugly, yet I don't get defensive about it. It's an opinion. Do I tell you how "tired" I am of your Infiniti bashing? Same as how I feel about Acura/Honda's lack of balls in certain respects. It's my opinion. But when was the last time I pulled a Vishnu and told you how "sad" you were because you don't agree with my opinion?
I don't hear many people complaining when I say that I like Acura's blue lighting scheme more than Infiniti's orange. I don't hear people complaining when I tell people i would purchase an RL over an M35. I don't hear people complaining when I say the RL is a great car for the money. I'm not into that double standard bullshit where praising Acura is encouraged and criticism labels you as a hater. I don't "harass" anyone. If they don't like what I post, then they can choose to ignore it. If they don't agree, they can choose to chime in with their opinion, like you do. Harassing is taking a personal position and starting personal attacks because you can't intelligently state your opinions, like Vishnu.
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Originally Posted by dom
Everybody calm down.
vishnus11, that was harsh. No need to make it personal. Mrdeeno, for all his faults
never makes it personal.
But Mrdeeno, in all fairness, this thread has nothing to do with Honda/Acura so I don't see the need to bring them up. I get the impression your were/are a Honda/Acura fan but are frustrated by their lack of providing you with something you would buy. In fact I think you've said as much in the past.![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Anyway, get back on topic. The new G is a very nice car.
vishnus11, that was harsh. No need to make it personal. Mrdeeno, for all his faults
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But Mrdeeno, in all fairness, this thread has nothing to do with Honda/Acura so I don't see the need to bring them up. I get the impression your were/are a Honda/Acura fan but are frustrated by their lack of providing you with something you would buy. In fact I think you've said as much in the past.
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Anyway, get back on topic. The new G is a very nice car.
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Originally Posted by mrdeeno
Yes, but there are bashing of every make/model in pretty much every one of these threads.
I don't "bash" Acura. I state my opinions as they are and justify them as honestly as I can. There are many posts by me praising Acura for certain reasons, and there are many posts by me criticizing Acura for other reasons. I'm not going to shy away from criticizing Acura just out of fear of pissing off Vishnu or some other fanboi.
You say that the orange gauges in Infinitis are ugly, yet I don't get defensive about it. It's an opinion. Do I tell you how "tired" I am of your Infiniti bashing? Same as how I feel about Acura/Honda's lack of balls in certain respects. It's my opinion. But when was the last time I pulled a Vishnu and told you how "sad" you were because you don't agree with my opinion?
I don't hear many people complaining when I say that I like Acura's blue lighting scheme more than Infiniti's orange. I don't hear people complaining when I tell people i would purchase an RL over an M35. I don't hear people complaining when I say the RL is a great car for the money. I'm not into that double standard bullshit where praising Acura is encouraged and criticism labels you as a hater. I don't "harass" anyone. If they don't like what I post, then they can choose to ignore it. If they don't agree, they can choose to chime in with their opinion, like you do. Harassing is taking a personal position and starting personal attacks because you can't intelligently state your opinions, like Vishnu.
I don't "bash" Acura. I state my opinions as they are and justify them as honestly as I can. There are many posts by me praising Acura for certain reasons, and there are many posts by me criticizing Acura for other reasons. I'm not going to shy away from criticizing Acura just out of fear of pissing off Vishnu or some other fanboi.
You say that the orange gauges in Infinitis are ugly, yet I don't get defensive about it. It's an opinion. Do I tell you how "tired" I am of your Infiniti bashing? Same as how I feel about Acura/Honda's lack of balls in certain respects. It's my opinion. But when was the last time I pulled a Vishnu and told you how "sad" you were because you don't agree with my opinion?
I don't hear many people complaining when I say that I like Acura's blue lighting scheme more than Infiniti's orange. I don't hear people complaining when I tell people i would purchase an RL over an M35. I don't hear people complaining when I say the RL is a great car for the money. I'm not into that double standard bullshit where praising Acura is encouraged and criticism labels you as a hater. I don't "harass" anyone. If they don't like what I post, then they can choose to ignore it. If they don't agree, they can choose to chime in with their opinion, like you do. Harassing is taking a personal position and starting personal attacks because you can't intelligently state your opinions, like Vishnu.
I have no problem with you talking about it if that is the topic of discussion. If it is not directly relevant at the moment, don't find a way to force your point. That's all I'm trying to convey to you.
WE GET YOUR POINT! No need to beat us over the head with it constantly.
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Originally Posted by invincible569
Do you guys think the G35 Coupe interior will remain the same as the concept? The G35 Sedan looks so much more different and I would rather wait for a Coupe if it doesnt change.
It'll probably be like the sedan interior...the concept interior was way out there.
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Originally Posted by invincible569
Do you guys think the G35 Coupe interior will remain the same as the concept? The G35 Sedan looks so much more different and I would rather wait for a Coupe if it doesnt change.
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Originally Posted by mrdeeno
I don't know why you guys bitch so much about the orange gauges.
BMW uses reddish/orange gauges also. I would prefer blue, but it's not going to make or break a deal in my book.
BMW uses reddish/orange gauges also. I would prefer blue, but it's not going to make or break a deal in my book.
orange gauges = ugly in my book