Infiniti: G-Series news **Next Generation Spied (page 75)**
11-12-2005, 06:15 PM
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http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=107946
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=107946
The Next Infiniti G35? New Coupe Concept to Make Debut at Detroit's Auto Show
Date Posted 11-10-2005
DETROIT — Infiniti will show off a "major redesign" of the 2007 G35 sedan at the New York auto show and a concept coupe at January's Detroit auto show, Inside Line has learned.
The Japan-designed concept coupe, which company insiders are simply calling the "Infiniti concept," may hint at the 2007 G35 coupe. A source said the coupe concept would not have a V8 engine.
The midsize G35 is considered a brand-defining product for Infiniti, competing as it does against such global stalwarts as the BMW 5 Series.
Date Posted 11-10-2005
DETROIT — Infiniti will show off a "major redesign" of the 2007 G35 sedan at the New York auto show and a concept coupe at January's Detroit auto show, Inside Line has learned.
The Japan-designed concept coupe, which company insiders are simply calling the "Infiniti concept," may hint at the 2007 G35 coupe. A source said the coupe concept would not have a V8 engine.
The midsize G35 is considered a brand-defining product for Infiniti, competing as it does against such global stalwarts as the BMW 5 Series.
11-12-2005, 07:05 PM
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They have to show it at Detroit if they want some real attention and it must be damn good if Nissan kept a concept laying around just so it could be shown at detroit when the production model is already developed and on schedule to be shown in NY.
Can still remember the first g35 coupe concept to be shown and it was amazing, this thing must be something else to end up in two shows for the same intro...
Can still remember the first g35 coupe concept to be shown and it was amazing, this thing must be something else to end up in two shows for the same intro...
11-13-2005, 08:17 AM
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11-13-2005, 12:26 PM
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Seems to me that in this segment, entry level luxury, the 6 or 7 year design cycle has to go. Everyone will have to go the BMW route and add stuff all the time. Infiniti will have to get this new G35 out soon, cause the current one will just wither away (even with the 05 update).
11-13-2005, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by biker
Seems to me that in this segment, entry level luxury, the 6 or 7 year design cycle has to go. Everyone will have to go the BMW route and add stuff all the time. Infiniti will have to get this new G35 out soon, cause the current one will just wither away (even with the 05 update).
11-14-2005, 12:14 AM
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I really want the next gen G35 to be my next car for sure now. I'm sorry Acura, but your car designs aren't as hot aside from the Sports4 concept aren't that intriguing to me. The problem with the current G35 sedan is the rear end isn't as aggressive or as nice as the coupe rear end. The next gen sedan needs dual exhausts like the coupe.
11-14-2005, 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by biker
Infiniti will have to get this new G35 out soon, cause the current one will just wither away (even with the 05 update).
11-14-2005, 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by biker
Seems to me that in this segment, entry level luxury, the 6 or 7 year design cycle has to go. Everyone will have to go the BMW route and add stuff all the time. Infiniti will have to get this new G35 out soon, cause the current one will just wither away (even with the 05 update).
11-14-2005, 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
The next gen sedan needs dual exhausts like the coupe.
Well, if you want to get technical... the engine doesn't really need dual exhaust.
(The coupe just has a Y-pipe dual exhaust right?)
If i'm wrong, than sorry.
Although I do agree. Appearance wise, dual exhaust > single
11-14-2005, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
The problem with the current G35 sedan is the rear end isn't as aggressive or as nice as the coupe rear end. The next gen sedan needs dual exhausts like the coupe.
11-14-2005, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by derrick
Looks like I've got a reason to go to the Detroit autoshow!!! The GF needs a car next year (ie pass down my TLS and ge this one)... maybe they'll sneak this one out around that time ... (ie 2007 model in mid 2006???)
Let me know, I'll be going as well most likely...
11-14-2005, 04:50 PM
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Well, if you want to get technical... the engine doesn't really need dual exhaust.
(The coupe just has a Y-pipe dual exhaust right?)
If i'm wrong, than sorry.
Although I do agree. Appearance wise, dual exhaust > single
(The coupe just has a Y-pipe dual exhaust right?)
If i'm wrong, than sorry.
Although I do agree. Appearance wise, dual exhaust > single
yes they use Y pipe.. but the Y pipe is not the same as CL/TL y pipe.
VQ35DE has 2 cats coming down from header, which means it could be a true dual setup if u want it to be.
where J serie (CL/TL) and s2000 have 1 cat and Split into 2 (y pipe).. .. so techincally single exhausts would be ideal...
but yah... fuck does it mean i have to trade in my car again?????? AHHHHH G35 here i come AGAIN....
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11-19-2005, 11:33 PM
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What is the chance that we'll see AWD as an option on the next gen G35 coupe? I would love for this so that I can drive the next gen coupe in the snow and not have store it for winters and driving the TSX.
11-20-2005, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
What is the chance that we'll see AWD as an option on the next gen G35 coupe? I would love for this so that I can drive the next gen coupe in the snow and not have store it for winters and driving the TSX.
Get yourself a set of winter tires and you'll be fine. If the conditions are that bad that you can't drive the coupe with winter tires, you shouldn't be driving, period.
11-20-2005, 07:29 PM
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Get yourself a set of winter tires and you'll be fine. If the conditions are that bad that you can't drive the coupe with winter tires, you shouldn't be driving, period.
my girl used to live in denver and drove her IS300 with snow tires no problem
11-20-2005, 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
What is the chance that we'll see AWD as an option on the next gen G35 coupe? I would love for this so that I can drive the next gen coupe in the snow and not have store it for winters and driving the TSX.
12-22-2005, 12:06 PM
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It looks great. They basically took the current design and added some flares and curves to it. Exactly what I expected. Evolutionary with the same basic characteristics since the current model has been so successful.
12-22-2005, 01:15 PM
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I think it looks great. And evolutionary was the way to go. The G has been a runaway success for Infiniti... why mess with it. They took what make it successfull (stance, proportion), and made it more aggressive. The front looks awesome (the M's face taken to the next level), while the rear looks race inspired (those huge rear vents aren't unlike those found on the Enzo). A more hardcore look over all. And with a 3.7L V6 (VQ, I presume) making 340HP, it'll be able to back those looks up! My only wishes is that this overall look makes it to the sedan, the interior is changed and upgraded to no lower than M levels, and the sedan gets the same output engine (though it'll probably get a slightly detuned version around 325HP, which is still way more than the IS). 
12-22-2005, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by titan
I think it looks great. And evolutionary was the way to go. The G has been a runaway success for Infiniti... why mess with it. They took what make it successfull (stance, proportion), and made it more aggressive. The front looks awesome (the M's face taken to the next level), while the rear looks race inspired (those huge rear vents aren't unlike those found on the Enzo). A more hardcore look over all. And with a 3.7L V6 (VQ, I presume) making 340HP, it'll be able to back those looks up! My only wishes is that this overall look makes it to the sedan, the interior is changed and upgraded to no lower than M levels, and the sedan gets the same output engine (though it'll probably get a slightly detuned version around 325HP, which is still way more than the IS).
I am guessing the sedan will make less than 325HP. Maybe closer to 310. Think of the 306HP from Lexus as the benchmark to beat, being in Infiniti's shoes. The 330-340HP rumored for the coupe are probably there due to the fact that the Coupe IS350 will probably make more than 306HP. That's my guess at least.
12-22-2005, 01:36 PM
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I am also guessing that there will be a V8 G-xx with this new generation. The rumors for a V8 Nissan Zxxx are too strong to ignore. I would not be surpirsed if the rumored V8 to be used in the next GT-R (US Spec) would also be used in the G coupe. The rumors call for 400HP which makes a V8 Gxx go head to head with the next generation M3 from a power standpoint at least.
The next thought then is: will there be a V8 Lexus IS? I say yes to that also.
The next thought then is: will there be a V8 Lexus IS? I say yes to that also.
12-22-2005, 01:39 PM
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Think thats too much power to continue only having one engine variant. Hopefully the car is lux'ed out so a low power/$ version would be desirable also just based off the quality of components/style. Typical Infiniti/Nissan fashion seems to be putting the money for luxury into the engine money pool.
12-22-2005, 01:46 PM
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Is that an Infiniti badge in front and Nissan on the rear of that car?
Not surprised - HP is Nissan's way to stay ahead of the game. The IS350 boys won't be able to brag about HP a year from now.
Not surprised - HP is Nissan's way to stay ahead of the game. The IS350 boys won't be able to brag about HP a year from now.
12-22-2005, 01:47 PM
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Think thats too much power to continue only having one engine variant. Hopefully the car is lux'ed out so a low power/$ version would be desirable also just based off the quality of components/style. Typical Infiniti/Nissan fashion seems to be putting the money for luxury into the engine money pool.
12-22-2005, 01:49 PM
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And now that I was close to a G35-6MT purchase, we have this news. Now I gotta wait for a year. Then when a year will pass, I'll be saying, "wait another year for the bugs to be worked out". Then, you say "next year they will have a refresh with possibly more power, you have got to wait for that". Then "this is the last year and now we know what the next gen. will look like".
God Damn!
God Damn!
12-22-2005, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
I would not be surprised if we saw a smaller V6 making around 225HP or so. Following the Lexus IS strategy exactly (which of course is copycatted by BMW and MB).
12-22-2005, 01:52 PM
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And now that I was close to a G35-6MT purchase, we have this news. Now I gotta wait for a year. Then when a year will pass, I'll be saying, "wait another year for the bugs to be worked out". Then, you say "next year they will have a refresh with possibly more power, you have got to wait for that". Then "this is the last year and now we know what the next gen. will look like".
God Damn!
God Damn!
12-22-2005, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by biker
And an IS300 with 245HP is probably right around the corner.
We'll see...