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UPDATE: Infiniti Coupe Concept - official photos and press release
Nissan has released its photos and press release for the Infiniti Coupe concept that we reported on Sunday. With a number of features that are becoming de rigeur for any self-respecting concept car (glass roof, 20-inch wheels), the concept car seems to out eyes to be a relatively conservative expression of current Infiniti designs, albeit with some very nice details. More pictures and the official press release after the jump.
Press Release:
Infiniti Debuts Coupe Concept at 2006 North American International Auto Show [Jan. 8, 06]
DETROIT (Jan 8, 2006) – Infiniti today unveiled a dramatic new concept vehicle, the Infiniti Coupe Concept, at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. Infiniti also showed the new 2006 FX luxury crossover SUV, which has been refined with exterior and interior enhancements and greater differentiation between the V8-powered FX45 and V6-equipped FX35 models.
The Coupe Concept continues the Infiniti tradition of merging design and performance. It takes Infiniti’s vibrant design vocabulary, which has helped establish Infiniti as one of the most dynamic brands in the luxury market, and elevates it to the next level.
Among the Coupe Concept’s exterior design features are a full-length glass panel roof, modulated front fenders and hood, deep front spoiler and large projector headlights, polished bare metal-look paint, compact camera outside rearview mirrors, hidden door handles and large 20-inch, 9-spoke painted aluminum-alloy wheels.
The Coupe Concept interior combines a performance-inspired cockpit with a luxurious passengers’ space featuring a “double wave” instrument panel design, with large, violet-color gauge illumination and a dramatic, full-length center console. Specially textured aluminum accents project the image of traditional Japanese “Washi” paper, providing an added sense of warmth and crispness.
“The Infiniti Coupe Concept embraces the continuous advancement of Infiniti design with a unique combination of passion, imagination and creativity,” said Mark Igo, vice president and general manager, Infiniti.
Igo also provided an update on Infiniti business issues, including the fourth straight year of sales records. In 2005, Infiniti sold an all-time high of 136,401 units, an increase of 4.5 percent over calendar year 2004 sales.
“Infiniti sales have been strong across the entire model range,” said Igo. “We’re especially pleased with the acceptance in the marketplace of the all-new 2006 Infiniti M.”
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Bert 10:18AM (1/09/2006)
Other than the camera-side-view-mirror, what is 'concept' about this? Beautiful car, agreed, but there is nothing really new.
I certainly hope that the Nissan/Infiniti design studio are more imaginative in the future!
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TT 10:21AM (1/09/2006)
While not a radical redesign, I personally love. I have a 2004 Infiniti G35 coupe and really like this more rakish and aggressive profile. Kudos to Infiniti.
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earlmale 10:27AM (1/09/2006)
um... looks like a refresh of the G35. very bland for a "concept car".
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Travis 10:50AM (1/09/2006)
look like mini LF-A to me
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buddy 10:56AM (1/09/2006)
I just want to know the purpose of this concept. Is this a preview of an updated g35? a 2 door m45? Because there are no real or even fake details, it seems that this is just an amalgam of infiniti design details just slapped together so The brand wouldn't be forgotten at this year's show.
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Richard Lawler 11:01AM (1/09/2006)
I don't care if it makes for a bland concept, I hope thats an exact showing of what the next G35 will be, because if so, it's freaking beautiful.
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Sid Ghosh 11:06AM (1/09/2006)
Very nice.
But we lined up to see the GT-R.
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the128boy 11:13AM (1/09/2006)
Yeah, not much of a departure from the current G35, especially for a concept.
But hey... if we are looking at the next gen G35, we could do worse.
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Aunt Jemima 11:16AM (1/09/2006)
looks like they applied the Lexus L-Finesse treatment.
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Sgt. Hulka 11:17AM (1/09/2006)
"Safe". That's all. "Safe".
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iamhoff 11:41AM (1/09/2006)
I see it as evolutionary from the current G. I agree that there seems to be a touch of the L-Finesse style, but it also looks like a blending of the current G with the current M. Nothing wrong about that. If this is the 90% production next gen G, great! It's beautiful and I love the interior. I wonder if Infiniti's going to take closer aim at Mercedes and the upcoming M3 by offering a V8 model in addition to the V6.
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Pavel Murnikov 12:00PM (1/09/2006)
Infiniti has some of the nicest looking cars on the road right now, so "Safe" is ok. I'll bet this is exactly what the next G35 will look like.
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Lee Gibson 12:18PM (1/09/2006)
Love the roof.
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bgdc 12:24PM (1/09/2006)
LOL...yeah it's safe. Then people compare it to Lexus? WTF? Lexus never produces cars with ANY visual panache. This "concept" is the next gen G35. Nothing from Lexus in production ever looks this aggressive or expressive. Take a gander at the bland as ice IS350 and GS300. The last sexy car Lexus made was the SC300/400. I think they fired that guy and hired former Buick designers.
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JinFX 12:28PM (1/09/2006)
beautiful, but don't the mirrors look weird, like there are none? and it's too low to be exactly like production
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Joe 12:43PM (1/09/2006)
I don't know what you people are talking about, the thing is beautiful. Of course its not a radical departure from the current design. The original is one of the best selling cars on the market. Infiniti has polished the g35 into something even more beautiful and agressive. Great job Infiniti! Now, just bring it out as-is
But I am curious of the motors it will be offered with...
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Bone 3:38PM (1/09/2006)
Forget "concept". That just lets the designers play with the details without misleading us. This car has next gen G35 written all over it. And since the current car is one of the best looking designs on the road. (except for those marred by that fugly rear spoiler) it only makes sense for Infiniti not to deviate too far. This is also the first Infiniti where that signiture taillight shape of theirs starts to make sense.
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josh 5:06PM (1/09/2006)
theres really nothing new about this "concept". i have the o5 infiniti g35 coupe and theres really no difference besides some of the interior and bumpers and roof panel.....it is a very nice car by the way
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JarryHames 5:10PM (1/09/2006)
It's a nice car and I doubt that it is really a concept. I thinkg that it is the next generation G-Coupe. Let's hope that Infiniti/Nissan upgrade their low rent interiors.
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REFMan 6:19PM (1/09/2006)
Safe? If that's safe, more car companies should be like this. Damn, that's beautiful. Considering how beautiful the current G35 is, it's not surprising they didn't change much. I'm guessing the new G35's will look like the M45 but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. I'm loving all of Infiniti's designs lately, which can't be said for most other car designs.
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