Infiniti Q50 thread
01-12-13, 04:06 PM
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01-12-13, 04:12 PM
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I think the IS interior is better. This exterior sort of splits the difference between the 3 Series and IS in terms of aggressiveness. My guess, all 3 cars will continue to sell or lease well.
01-12-13, 04:33 PM
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yes. since I like touch screen better, I think the center stack layout is better than the IS.
The exterior probably is the sport trim, and I don't like those bulging foglight "cheeks".
Side profile silhouette looks a lot like 3 series.
I'd say it looks like a 3 series melted in the oven.
I don't like that squiggly lexus-like C pillar.
2013 is the year of ugly overdesigned cars
The exterior probably is the sport trim, and I don't like those bulging foglight "cheeks".
Side profile silhouette looks a lot like 3 series.
I'd say it looks like a 3 series melted in the oven.
I don't like that squiggly lexus-like C pillar.
2013 is the year of ugly overdesigned cars
01-12-13, 04:36 PM
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Also the Infiniti Q50 looks like a bland Nissan/Mazda hybrid.
Rear looks clean but bland and uninspired.
The previous gen Infiniti G37 looks a whole lot sleeker/sportier.
This new Q50 looks much less sportier. It seems to be geared towards a more older and conservative crowd.
As much as I dislike the 3IS design, I'd prefer a 3IS to the Q50. The Q50 looks totally boring.
Rear looks clean but bland and uninspired.
The previous gen Infiniti G37 looks a whole lot sleeker/sportier.
This new Q50 looks much less sportier. It seems to be geared towards a more older and conservative crowd.
As much as I dislike the 3IS design, I'd prefer a 3IS to the Q50. The Q50 looks totally boring.
01-12-13, 04:42 PM
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Also the Infiniti Q50 looks like a bland Nissan/Mazda hybrid.
Rear looks clean but bland and uninspired.
The previous gen Infiniti G37 looks a whole lot sleeker/sportier.
This new Q50 looks much less sportier. It seems to be geared towards a more older and conservative crowd.
As much as I dislike the 3IS design, I'd prefer a 3IS to the Q50. The Q50 looks totally boring.
Rear looks clean but bland and uninspired.
The previous gen Infiniti G37 looks a whole lot sleeker/sportier.
This new Q50 looks much less sportier. It seems to be geared towards a more older and conservative crowd.
As much as I dislike the 3IS design, I'd prefer a 3IS to the Q50. The Q50 looks totally boring.
01-12-13, 04:47 PM
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GOD. FREAKING. DAMMIT.
Same stupid arcing design between the mid-console and center stack that robs that extra bit of knee space I need for my wide frame. So the new IS and the new "G" / Q-whatever both appear to be non-starters for me just based on interior fit/comfort issues for me.
I'll certainly sit in both and give them a try, but I've never fit well or been comfortable enough in cars with these types of interior designs to ever buy one. Very disappointing. I do like the overall look and design of the car, though.
Same stupid arcing design between the mid-console and center stack that robs that extra bit of knee space I need for my wide frame. So the new IS and the new "G" / Q-whatever both appear to be non-starters for me just based on interior fit/comfort issues for me.
I'll certainly sit in both and give them a try, but I've never fit well or been comfortable enough in cars with these types of interior designs to ever buy one. Very disappointing. I do like the overall look and design of the car, though.
01-12-13, 05:50 PM
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It looks "nice", that's all I can really say in terms of positive comments. It's not daring or bold or even a sporty design, just a conservative, bland design. It does have a low beltline and a big greenhouse area, so credit to Infiniti for that. Like the Infiniti M, it has a lot of bulbous and curvy styling cues on the exterior which I don't like. I think it will look more bloated in person than in pics. Not liking the random Hyundai-style creases on the sides either. Looks as if the car got into an accident from the sides.
As far that interior, what a goofy mess of curves and wavy styling
. IMHO that interior looks awful. The purple hued gauges only add insult to injury on an already goofy-looking interior. The wood grain they're using looks awfully cheap as well, which doesn't help the interior at all.
The interior just looks cheap, overstyled, and mass-market. The new IS interior in comparison couldn't be any more different. The new IS interior looks sophisticated, sporty, elegant, and like it means business.
The IS F-Sport exterior might be too wild for some, but by no means is it "boy racer".
Also let's wait and see what the regular IS looks like. I believe the regular IS will be an extremely well balanced look of edgy sporty design, combined with elegance. The IS F-Sport won't be for everyone, and the new IS itself won't be for everyone. The IS interior looks as though it's a class above this Infiniti interior.
It seems as though because Infiniti has no credible large luxury sedan, they must make the G or Q50 or whatever it's called appeal to a very broad audience. So in other words it seems like they have to water down the car's essence, since the Infiniti M sells poorly and isn't considered a legitimate competitor in the prestige midsize luxury class. The fullsize luxury sedan class Infiniti doesn't compete in, so that leaves the G to carry most of the responsibility for Infiniti cars. Lexus however doesn't have to do that, as they have the ES for a cushy, comfy car and the GS for those that want a somewhat bigger, more sophisticated sedan. That gives Lexus the ability to make the IS edgy and bold, to appeal to a more specific demographic, without hurting the Lexus brand.
As far that interior, what a goofy mess of curves and wavy styling
. IMHO that interior looks awful. The purple hued gauges only add insult to injury on an already goofy-looking interior. The wood grain they're using looks awfully cheap as well, which doesn't help the interior at all. The interior just looks cheap, overstyled, and mass-market. The new IS interior in comparison couldn't be any more different. The new IS interior looks sophisticated, sporty, elegant, and like it means business.
The IS F-Sport exterior might be too wild for some, but by no means is it "boy racer".
Also let's wait and see what the regular IS looks like. I believe the regular IS will be an extremely well balanced look of edgy sporty design, combined with elegance. The IS F-Sport won't be for everyone, and the new IS itself won't be for everyone. The IS interior looks as though it's a class above this Infiniti interior.
It seems as though because Infiniti has no credible large luxury sedan, they must make the G or Q50 or whatever it's called appeal to a very broad audience. So in other words it seems like they have to water down the car's essence, since the Infiniti M sells poorly and isn't considered a legitimate competitor in the prestige midsize luxury class. The fullsize luxury sedan class Infiniti doesn't compete in, so that leaves the G to carry most of the responsibility for Infiniti cars. Lexus however doesn't have to do that, as they have the ES for a cushy, comfy car and the GS for those that want a somewhat bigger, more sophisticated sedan. That gives Lexus the ability to make the IS edgy and bold, to appeal to a more specific demographic, without hurting the Lexus brand.
