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Old 01-01-13, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Kira X
That looks like a Maxima with an Infiniti emblem.
I hope so! I've always loved the G lineup.
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Old 01-01-13, 10:30 PM
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This is a worse idea than when Acura renamed the Legend to RL! We all know how that worked out
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Old 01-02-13, 02:17 AM
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Looking forward to this car, could care less about the name, looking to an all out improvement in everything and priced well
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I could care less about the naming scheme. What excites me is word of a 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo motor being offered.
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That concave grille just gives such an impression of meekness, as if the car has no problem moving out of the way for you - contrast to any grille with straight lines that projects a more confident look.
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Originally Posted by mordecai
If that's how the new G looks, Infiniti/Nissan can say goodbye to their only big selliling model.
Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
G is synonymous with the Infiniti brand. Bad decision to drop it
I agree with you. The G35 saved Infiniti and they do the disservice of killing off its name with 2 generations behind it. I'm really hoping the back seats of the new IS350 are serviceable....i think it may look a lot better than the new Q...
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name doesn't really matter, if it looks badass
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Old 01-03-13, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by pman6
name doesn't really matter, if it looks badass
Missed that college 101 marketing course clearly
 
Old 01-04-13, 03:01 PM
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New IS and New Q50 debuting on 1/14 at the show. Can't wait.
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Originally Posted by 2SwiFt29
New IS and New Q50 debuting on 1/14 at the show. Can't wait.
Don't you just love competition? Those two are going to define the entry luxury class. Ok I am going on a rant here but I never understood people going for 3 or C-class over IS and G. Rant done
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^for the badge of course
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IS is on 1/15.
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Infiniti teases G-replacing Q50 ahead of Detroit debut

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, BMW says thanks Infinite!



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Originally Posted by Blueprint
Missed that college 101 marketing course clearly
You're right. I skipped that class.

I wouldn't care if the Nissan GTR were called the Nissan BBQ.
People would still go ape**** over it.
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Old 01-04-13, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ST430
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, BMW says thanks Infinite!



You got it. The headlights will look like the E60 ones, except goofier.

I can already feel this is going to have some goofy styling like the current Infiniti M. I think Infiniti have totally lost it.


Originally Posted by pman6
You're right. I skipped that class.

I wouldn't care if the Nissan GTR were called the Nissan BBQ.
People would still go ape**** over it.
The problem is, all signs indicate this new "G" or whatever they call it is going to look goofy, and on top of that have a goofy name. A goofy name plus goofy styling is a guaranteed disappointment in the market.

I'd love to be wrong on the styling part, but I have a feeling I won't be. We'll see soon enough.
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