Infiniti unveiled its new Coupe concept in Detroit Sunday, and Erin Mays was there to get the details. The concept was launched by Mark Igo, Vice President and General Manager of the Infiniti Division for Nissan North America.
Designed by Nissan Technical Center (NTC) in Atsugi, Japan, the concept features a "seductive body design," - a simple, performance-inspired design that follows the Infiniti philosophy of being able to express a design in just a line or two.
It seems obvious from the Coupe concept's appearance that we're looking at the next generation G35 Coupe, which itself is an admired design that's going to be difficult to follow.
More pics and details after the jump.
The concept's features include:
- signature L-shape headlights and taillights with multi-lamp LED projector-style headlights and LED taillights.
- Infiniti signature "double-arch" aluminum alloy grille
- full-length glass roof panel
- side mirror housings actually have cameras instead of mirrors
- 9-spoke aluminum alloy 20 in. wheels with low profile tires
- dual exhaust
The interior features include:
- Infiniti "double-wave" instrument panel
- "Washi" (traditional japanese paper) style aluminum accents
- trim is wheat leather with espresso brown accents
- 7-in color information display
- integrated audio controls in steering wheel
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
sr20de @ Jan 8th 2006 6:50PM
I already loved the G35 coupe, but this is even better. Can anyone say "next Skyline"?
TheChaz @ Jan 8th 2006 7:33PM
Other than the headlamps (Solara from the side, CLS from the front) I honestly can't see the difference between this and the G35. I hope this isn't the new Skyline. That car looks purposeful. This one looks sexy and feminine, but not fast.
Version 1.0 @ Jan 8th 2006 7:51PM
"Seductive body design"? Sounds to me like a CLS wanabe. But I did like the previous G35, and this looks better.
Drew @ Jan 8th 2006 10:02PM
Hey Version 1.0 - sorry we can't all afford $90,000 cars! For the rest of us humans...this is a long-awaited sign that Infiniti will not let the G35 get outdated. I am seriously drooling over this baby and definitely plan to buy the new G35 if this is what it looks like! Ay Carumba!
toni @ Jan 8th 2006 11:14PM
man, why did they have to take the g35 coop and ruin it? the front totally looks like crap, very generic.
lucascamacho @ Jan 9th 2006 1:34AM
Wow.
Whether it's the next G coupe, the next Skyline, or a new model for Infiniti, I say bring it on. That's one gorgeous looking machine.
hans @ Jan 9th 2006 1:47AM
its just a reskin. people have been talking about it for months.
basically the same car underneath, hell it could be heavier with all the new interior stuff.
i am figuring this will be a good time for them to move the prices up $3000 since they rebuilt the infiniti brand already.
Crash @ Jan 9th 2006 8:19PM
OK the car show here in VA had a big head from Infiniti and he indicated that this was the show when the new Skyline was to be debuted...no comments on 400+ HP, no words on Graphite, no words on price point...wth
Alex @ Jan 15th 2006 2:19PM
Looks like a sexier more expensive version of the Toyota Celica.
Daniel @ Jan 21st 2006 2:36AM
geez, you guys need to read more mags or something.. that is not a skyline.. its the g35 with a new skin... basically the lower level v35 in japan.. the true skyline, the R series should be here in 07 or so for 80K...
Cary @ Jan 22nd 2006 10:28AM
I have the current G535 Coupe and it has been a bit of a disappointment in the quality department. I agree that the concept G look is a bit more feminine and reminds me of the Lexus SC430. I would opt for the Lexus instead since its a better bet for fit, finish and quality.
EFIN UR MAMA @ Jan 26th 2006 3:42PM
I dont give a sh*t about what all you clowns say...this is a clean, very sedductive, fast looking, intimidating, quality, and appealing sports coupe...and definitely another money maker for infiniti. And to all of you out there who embrace toyota/lexus like your mama's tit*es...get an f**n life for God sakes. There's a reason why God created all sorts of creatures here on earth...the same thing for cars...it's variety you bitc**s...what ever lexus have that's their crap...and if all you know about cars is toyota...then go to your local toyota dealership and kiss some car sales man's A*S...f u all