cars revinge n.a: December 2009

Monday, December 7, 2009

Car and Driver Second Drive - 2011 Infiniti M56 Prototype

Car and Driver - Still New and Improved: We Sample the Latest 2011 Infiniti M56 Prototype

Two months ago, Car and Driver took prototype versions of the 2011 Infiniti M37x and M56 for a first drive. While they were thoroughly impressed by the V6 equipped M37x, the V8 M56 left a lot to be desired. At the time, Infiniti said that they were still working on fine tuning the M56. Last week, during the L.A. Auto show, Infiniti allowed Car and Driver to sample a more developed version of the M56 sedan.

Youtube Video - 2010 Infiniti G37S Sedan

Youtube Video - 2010 Infiniti G37S Sedan
Some new video footage of the 2010 Infiniti G37S sedan on Youtube.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Carscoop Youtube Video - 2011 Infiniti M37S & M56

The blog Carscoop has posted a nice quality 7-minute video showing the exterior and interior of the new M37S and M56.

Cars.com Youtube Video First Look - 2011 Infiniti M56

Cars.com Youtube Video First Look - 2011 Infiniti M56
Cars.com's Kelsey Mays takes a look at the 2011 Infiniti M56.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

The Infiniti Essence - Still A Possibility For Production?

Motor Trend recently attended the private showing for the new 2011 M and 2010 G at the SLS Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles. Due to the phenomenal reaction to the Essence Concept, Shiro Nakamura and Ben Poore have hinted that a production version of the car is not completely off the table:

"...Another Infiniti exec, Shiro Nakamura, casually mentioned that the show-stopping Essence concept is "only a showpiece...for now." Poore tells Motor Trend that reaction to the concept has been phenomenal and that the company is studying the possibility of a production model, but no decision has been made yet."

This could potentially be extremely good news for the brand. Our take: Carlos Ghosn has previously mentioned that he wanted to make more use out of the GT-R's Premium Midship platform. This would be the perfect opportunity. Our thought would be to use the GT-R's platform and internals, nix the AWD system, and add the Essence's elegant looks. All of the most important components have already been developed and it could potentially be a true halo car for the brand.

Autoweek NL - The Infiniti FX Millionaire Edition, Exclusively For Europe

The Infiniti FX Millionaire Edition will be available with either the 390 HP FX50 and less powerful 320 HP FX37. Each of the 100 Millionaire Edition FX's will have a special signature and serial number. The special edition FX will only be available in Obsidian Black or Moonlight White. It will have 21-inch wheels, roof rails, grille and air intakes in dark graphite. Inside, various panels and the center console will be covered in carbon fiber. It will be unveiled December 14th in Amsterdam, at the Millionaire Fair.

Motor Trend - Getting Around: 2011 Infiniti M And 2010 Infiniti G Get A Private Showing

Are automakers abandoning the traditional auto show model? As with the Cadillac CTS Coupe and Chevrolet Volt and Cruze, the new Infiniti M and G vehicles both eschewed the show floor in favor of a private debut down the road at a glitzy Beverly Hills hotel.

2010 Infiniti G37 Journey and Base Model Pictures

2010 Infiniti G37 Sedan Base and Journey Model Pictures

Here are two additional pictures of the new Journey and Base models for the sedan. The front fascia differs from the Sport model as you can see in the photo gallery. There is also one additional photo of the interior which shows the new "Shodo" aluminum trim.

Autoblog - Live Pictures and Press Release For the 2010 Infiniti G

Autoblog - Live Pictures and Press Release For the 2010 Infiniti G
Although the 2011 Infiniti M was the star of last night's show, as suspected, the wraps came off the 2010 Infiniti G37, a mid-cycle refresh of the automaker's bread-and-butter model.

Autoblog - Live Pictures and Press Release For The 2011 Infiniti M

Take a look over Infiniti's current line-up and two vehicles stand out: The M and the QX. Both vehicles have been soldiering on while the brand's volume models (G and FX) have undergone major redesigns, leaving Infiniti's flagship sedan and hulking SUV toiling away unchanged since 2003 and 2004, respectively.

Tonight, that changes.