Which engine on the new GS
Originally Posted by 03LX470
I was wonderin if the new GS will be GS330 like ES330 or still be GS300.
Would it not be improper to have the smaller engine on the sportier GS?
Would it not be improper to have the smaller engine on the sportier GS?
I think what's somewhat confusing on the article is that they mention three engines? 3.0 V6. a V8, and a 4.3L VVT-I V8. Are the two V8s the same engine or are they completely separate?
The new GS is obviously the answer to Infiniti's G35x. The new GS is a much more luxurious than before.
I wish they would bring back the old SC styling, more sports less luxury. And maybe they should bring a Active towards the US.... That would be the hottest selling thing in America. Nissan is rumored to be bringing an R35 to the States, but under the Infiniti nameplate. G35-R? Supposedly the G35 coupe with AWS,AWD and TT standard. Never really understood why Nissan dropped a V6 instead of the Skyline L6. Lexus should maybe step up and bring an Active to the states as well, maybe with some more sport-tuned options.
An Active SC430 would be sick but to kick it with the G35-R it would definetly need AWD. And maybe lose the convertible hardtop (less stability).
Only the future may tell...
BTW Toyota HINT HINT HINT HINT HINT! ACTIVE IN THE US!!!! YOU'VE GOT THIS GUY ON THE LIST FOR A BUY.
Originally Posted by bitkahuna
Uh don't think so. The GS will compete with the M35/M45.
the g35, we will just wait for the new IS coming
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Originally Posted by rominl
that's correct, they are the same class.
the g35, we will just wait for the new IS coming
the g35, we will just wait for the new IS coming
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Originally Posted by Skulinex
this is all going to *****, i just checked the japan website and they announce the new GS models as GS430 and GS350, dont tell me they are going to keep the good old trend of keeping the cool models over japan
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Originally Posted by Skulinex
this is all going to *****, i just checked the japan website and they announce the new GS models as GS430 and GS350, dont tell me they are going to keep the good old trend of keeping the cool models over japan
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Originally Posted by biker
Cause they have a whole bunch of 3.0V6 engines to get rid of and all the pretty brochures say GS300 
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
The 3.0 announced is a brand new design. Maybe it's a cheaper engine to produce than the 3.5 and because of the exchange rate it makes more sense to put in the 3.0 in the entry GS to hit a certain price point.