Infiniti: G-Series news **Next Generation Spied (page 75)**
02-25-2008, 07:27 PM
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this better come out for the US market too or else another situation again where the Euros get the better engine again than the Americans grrrr........
that's crazy though 7 speed automatic? nice!
that's crazy though 7 speed automatic? nice!
02-25-2008, 07:38 PM
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Canabilizing M sales?
Infiniti is not planning on introducing this generation of M to the European market (that's a fact, as far as I know). The M, being towards the end of its life cycle, will likely not receive the 3.7 liter V6 until the next iteration.
My educated guess regarding the 3.7 in the G: not wanting to make a weaker argument for a customer to upgrade to an M, my guess may be that they do not plan on introducing the 3.7L V6 to the G sedan until it can at least be offered in the M.
If the M is planning on a FMC in '10, then I would guess the G and the M will recieve this V6 in place of the 3.5.
That's my hunch.
My educated guess regarding the 3.7 in the G: not wanting to make a weaker argument for a customer to upgrade to an M, my guess may be that they do not plan on introducing the 3.7L V6 to the G sedan until it can at least be offered in the M.
If the M is planning on a FMC in '10, then I would guess the G and the M will recieve this V6 in place of the 3.5.
That's my hunch.
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02-25-2008, 07:38 PM
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i saw this on leftlanenews.com, add that Europe is going to have an EX37.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti...edan-ex37.html
http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti...edan-ex37.html
02-25-2008, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Bearcat94
The 4G TL is REALLY on the hot seat now. Acura better had planned for a Big step up.
Infiniti is putting their money where their mouth is, this car should be a mean sedan.
02-25-2008, 08:07 PM
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Nice engine...still would rather have the 335i.
There will still be a noticeable price difference between the two
Base price 335i sedan $38,900
Base price G35 Sedan $31,850
02-25-2008, 08:15 PM
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There will still be a noticeable price difference between the two
Base price 335i sedan $38,900
Base price G35 Sedan $31,850
Base price 335i sedan $38,900
Base price G35 Sedan $31,850
02-25-2008, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by cob3683
The G37 sedan will probably rise $1500-2000 over the current price of the G35. Still a pretty decent distance between the two ($5000ish) but, the closer Infiniti prices the G to the 3, the less that price will be seen as a definite advantage.
edit: *looks at Acura...* *sigh*
02-25-2008, 08:53 PM
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hmm...from the article,
"V6 produces over 310PS and an impressive over 350Nm of torque"
280ps = 276hp, so 310ps is roughly 306hp. And 350Nm of torque, that's equal to 258lbft of torque. What's up with that? I know it says "over 310ps" and "over 350Nm" but still, there isn't much improvement in hp, and actually went down in torque ( I believe G35 in current form makes 306hp and 26xlbft of torque). Is it due to stricter emissions requirements in Europe? Anyways, 7-speed auto is nice, probably thanks to Aisin.
"V6 produces over 310PS and an impressive over 350Nm of torque"
280ps = 276hp, so 310ps is roughly 306hp. And 350Nm of torque, that's equal to 258lbft of torque. What's up with that? I know it says "over 310ps" and "over 350Nm" but still, there isn't much improvement in hp, and actually went down in torque ( I believe G35 in current form makes 306hp and 26xlbft of torque). Is it due to stricter emissions requirements in Europe? Anyways, 7-speed auto is nice, probably thanks to Aisin.
02-25-2008, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by iforyou
Anyways, 7-speed auto is nice, probably thanks to Aisin.
They are also working on an 8-speed automatic.
02-25-2008, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by JJaber06
I think the side profile is the best shot of the current G sedan...the front still hasn't grown on me. Then again, I always thought the previous G sedan was an ugly duck and the coupe was hot shit so what can ya do. They REALLY stepped up their interior this gen though
02-25-2008, 11:24 PM
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i thought it was understood that the sedan will get the 3.7 here in the states. 
+1 for infiniti putting money where their mouth is.
and +1 for the wheels.
+1 for infiniti putting money where their mouth is.
and +1 for the wheels.
02-26-2008, 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Senneca01
The transmission is produced by JATCO, which is a subsidiary of Nissan.
They are also working on an 8-speed automatic.
They are also working on an 8-speed automatic.
02-26-2008, 12:49 AM
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It's interesting to note that nearly every auto maker has used Jatco transmissions, with the notable exceptions of Honda, who makes their own transmissions, and Toyota, who has always used transmissions made by Aisin, a subsidiary of Toyota.
02-26-2008, 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by iforyou
It's interesting to note that nearly every auto maker has used Jatco transmissions, with the notable exceptions of Honda, who makes their own transmissions, and Toyota, who has always used transmissions made by Aisin, a subsidiary of Toyota.
Too bad their transmissions blow.... they could spend money better by putting more engineering into their engines and creating more drivetrain platforms.
02-26-2008, 01:57 AM
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02-26-2008, 09:28 AM
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02-26-2008, 04:04 PM
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Nice. The way Acura is screwing up lately this car is on top of my list to buy next Sep/Oct.
02-26-2008, 06:43 PM
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Boy, what a difference 8 years make.
Back in 2000, it was Acura/Honda who had the cool cars, TL-S, CL-S, s2000, Integra, Prelude, Civic SI, and the Accord coupe. While at Infiniti/Nissan didn't really have any exciting cars back then. The Altima was boring, there was no 300zx replacement yet, the Sentra was ugly, no Murano yet, and the only thing exciting at Nissan was the Maxima. In 2000, nothing excited me at Infiniti.
How could 2 companies go in opposite directions?
Back in 2000, it was Acura/Honda who had the cool cars, TL-S, CL-S, s2000, Integra, Prelude, Civic SI, and the Accord coupe. While at Infiniti/Nissan didn't really have any exciting cars back then. The Altima was boring, there was no 300zx replacement yet, the Sentra was ugly, no Murano yet, and the only thing exciting at Nissan was the Maxima. In 2000, nothing excited me at Infiniti.
How could 2 companies go in opposite directions?
02-27-2008, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Mokos23
Boy, what a difference 8 years make.
Back in 2000, it was Acura/Honda who had the cool cars, TL-S, CL-S, s2000, Integra, Prelude, Civic SI, and the Accord coupe. While at Infiniti/Nissan didn't really have any exciting cars back then. The Altima was boring, there was no 300zx replacement yet, the Sentra was ugly, no Murano yet, and the only thing exciting at Nissan was the Maxima. In 2000, nothing excited me at Infiniti.
How could 2 companies go in opposite directions?
Back in 2000, it was Acura/Honda who had the cool cars, TL-S, CL-S, s2000, Integra, Prelude, Civic SI, and the Accord coupe. While at Infiniti/Nissan didn't really have any exciting cars back then. The Altima was boring, there was no 300zx replacement yet, the Sentra was ugly, no Murano yet, and the only thing exciting at Nissan was the Maxima. In 2000, nothing excited me at Infiniti.
How could 2 companies go in opposite directions?
02-28-2008, 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by iforyou
I think TL-S, S2000, Civic Si, and the Accord coupe are still cool cars, don't you think so? I think it's just that Nissan/Infiniti are making some cool cars as well, which kinda make it look as though Honda is not as cool before. But it's too bad that the CL-S and Integra are no longer being made...hopefully Honda will do something about it..
infinit's really upping the ante and you see a progression from model to model. you just can't say the same about acura.
02-28-2008, 04:53 PM
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Yea, I definitely see what you mean, Infiniti has made major improvement, while Acura/Honda hasn't been improving much. Hopefully they won't screw up the next TL!
03-01-2008, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Senneca01
The G is pretty nice looking IMO:
03-01-2008, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by anx1300c
Man, that is one gorgeous G. I can't believe how far it's come in six years. Really making the TL look dated! One thing that surprised me on the 3G TL is that Acura didn't follow the theme with the 03-07 Accord headlights. Would've been a more contemporary look.
i'm glad they didn't follow it.
is that G37 sedan sitting on 19's? nice...
