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Old 08-12-09, 08:42 AM
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Interesting stuff.

Personally, even if both cars have neat design, I always prefer the Nissan Fuga/Infiniti M over the Lexus GS.

Still, let's wait and see.

P.S.
Other highlights:
-VK50VE engine for this new car
-Renault-Nissan alliance six-cylinder DCI diesel engine (for Europe)

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Old 08-12-09, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by AlexusAnja
All new as in totally redesigned? Not mid-cycle refresh? Nice, would be interesting to see if they have up'd the ante and move it into true LS range.

Doubt that happens. I expect it to stay firmly in GS, 5-Series territory. There's more volume in that segment anyway.
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Old 08-12-09, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
It is a bit quick for a redesign, but ultimately necessary.

The current M has been available since 2006. However, it will arrive the same time as the 5-Series and GS. So, to make a statement, it should play with the big boys.
I think the cycle is about right. 2006 to 2010. The current M and GS also debuted within months of each other.
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Old 08-12-09, 09:49 AM
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I wonder if its going to have the 390hp from the FX50, Can't wait to see what it looks like.
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Old 08-12-09, 10:05 AM
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It will be above 400 hp. However I hope it feels like 400 hp.
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Old 08-12-09, 10:23 AM
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Infiniti with their crazy designs (at least for SUVs), Im sure it will be very polarizing
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Originally Posted by AlexusAnja
All new as in totally redesigned? Not mid-cycle refresh? Nice, would be interesting to see if they have up'd the ante and move it into true LS range.
If it were to compete with the LS I think it would have missed it's target.

It'll probably just look like a larger G37 with a 5 liter... haha j/k

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Old 08-12-09, 03:42 PM
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sigh. i have good feelings about this car. new VK50 engine, stunning essence concept, and that nissan/infiniti feeling that you can abuse the car a bit and not worry about anything.
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Old 08-13-09, 09:40 AM
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I thought some leak would occur but forgot this was a virtual display. lol

Im wondering if theyll show the interior or not becasue the announcement only mentions being able to see a virtual display of what the vehicle looks like (exterior wise)

will know tomorrow...i am kinda anxious to see how this looks...the current one in my honest opinion is arocious in and out. Exterior is so beefed up like they tried way too hard to make it look better than a nissan...and the back is just plain awful - way too busy that they totally screwed it all up. Interior perhaps is a tad better but not by much either. I dont think it looks good.
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Old 08-13-09, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by xcntuatd77
I thought some leak would occur but forgot this was a virtual display. lol

Im wondering if theyll show the interior or not becasue the announcement only mentions being able to see a virtual display of what the vehicle looks like (exterior wise)

will know tomorrow...i am kinda anxious to see how this looks...the current one in my honest opinion is arocious in and out. Exterior is so beefed up like they tried way too hard to make it look better than a nissan...and the back is just plain awful - way too busy that they totally screwed it all up. Interior perhaps is a tad better but not by much either. I dont think it looks good.
i don't like the current M35 look either. looks like a lastgen maxima.

but i'll give em a chance after seeing the Essence.

if it looks ugg tomorrow night, i'll just................ laugh. uncontrollably.
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Old 08-14-09, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Vladi

those lights are looking sexy.


i hope they release high res pics today too
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Old 08-14-09, 07:08 AM
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I'm really excited about this car. The current M is one of my favorites and I think that Infiniti will really hit this out of the park.

Plus... 330HP VVEL engine and 400HP 5.0L V8. Schweeeet
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Old 08-14-09, 08:05 AM
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I can't wait to see this car myself. I have a soft spot for cars in this segement. 400+hp V8 & sleek sheet metal may be enough to ditch a certain black car in the garage.
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Old 08-14-09, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Vladi

Not sure if I like the grille, headlights are sexy though.
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