Official Infiniti Q70 (M37/56) thread
10-19-09, 03:03 PM
#421
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The rear looks like a cross between the current Camry and the old Infiniti I35. It is the worst and most disappointing styling execution of the new M, kind of like how most don't like the rear on the current M. I actually prefer the rear of the current one to this boring dopey rear end. How hard is it to design a decent rear, the front looks pretty good. I really hope I like it better in person but I was not expecting the new M to be so conservative, bland, and so similar to a G37. I figured the design would stand out much more from the crowd and really create a sensation good or bad..
10-19-09, 03:59 PM
#423
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I like the car and I still want to see it in person but the rear is disappointing. It seems like when they got to the rear of the car someone got lazy, kinda weak oh the Max looks amazing.
10-23-09, 05:33 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u10bt...embedded#at=52
Its really funny to see Ghosen diss hybrids and now here is a car following the GS 450h. I guess that is why I am interested and I am happy to see it offered.
Not sure I recall a time styling for me went from "meh" to "wow, I get it" to "total meh". Very very let down by the styling. Interior seems very well made but way to many curves for me (busy). Overall seems like a solid effort.
After several years of selling small volumes of its Altima sedan using Toyota's hybrid drive system, Nissan is finally ready to roll out its first gas-electric model using technology developed in-house. The first model to be so equipped will be the new Fuga sedan, a car sold in North America as the Infiniti M.
Unlike the electronic CVT systems used by Toyota, Ford and General Motors, Nissan has opted to configure its system using a conventional automatic transmission – in this case, a seven-speed unit. The electric drive is provided by a single motor sandwiched between the engine and the transmission. A pair of electronically controlled clutches sit on either side of the motor allowing the engine or the engine/motor combination to be completely de-coupled from the transmission.
According to Nissan, the motor has an output of 50 kW (67 horsepower) and 270 Nm (200 pound-feet) of torque, and the system is able to propel the Fuga/M electrically at speeds of up 62 mph. The engine is a 3.5-liter version of Nissan's renowned VQ V6 modified to run with an Atkinson cycle for greater efficiency.
Koichi Hayasaki, senior manager of Nissan's hybrid program, tells us that the final numbers on the engine output as well as the net combined output won't be released until sometime in 2010. As is the way these days, energy storage needs are handled by a lithium ion battery pack using the same kind of modules that are going into the LEAF EV.
The Infiniti M hybrid is expected to arrive in the U.S. sometime in 2011 as a 2012 model.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u10bt...embedded#at=52
Its really funny to see Ghosen diss hybrids and now here is a car following the GS 450h. I guess that is why I am interested and I am happy to see it offered.
Not sure I recall a time styling for me went from "meh" to "wow, I get it" to "total meh". Very very let down by the styling. Interior seems very well made but way to many curves for me (busy). Overall seems like a solid effort.
After several years of selling small volumes of its Altima sedan using Toyota's hybrid drive system, Nissan is finally ready to roll out its first gas-electric model using technology developed in-house. The first model to be so equipped will be the new Fuga sedan, a car sold in North America as the Infiniti M.
Unlike the electronic CVT systems used by Toyota, Ford and General Motors, Nissan has opted to configure its system using a conventional automatic transmission – in this case, a seven-speed unit. The electric drive is provided by a single motor sandwiched between the engine and the transmission. A pair of electronically controlled clutches sit on either side of the motor allowing the engine or the engine/motor combination to be completely de-coupled from the transmission.
According to Nissan, the motor has an output of 50 kW (67 horsepower) and 270 Nm (200 pound-feet) of torque, and the system is able to propel the Fuga/M electrically at speeds of up 62 mph. The engine is a 3.5-liter version of Nissan's renowned VQ V6 modified to run with an Atkinson cycle for greater efficiency.
Koichi Hayasaki, senior manager of Nissan's hybrid program, tells us that the final numbers on the engine output as well as the net combined output won't be released until sometime in 2010. As is the way these days, energy storage needs are handled by a lithium ion battery pack using the same kind of modules that are going into the LEAF EV.
The Infiniti M hybrid is expected to arrive in the U.S. sometime in 2011 as a 2012 model.
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10-23-09, 10:25 AM
#429
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Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u10bt...embedded#at=52
Its really funny to see Ghosen diss hybrids and now here is a car following the GS 450h. I guess that is why I am interested and I am happy to see it offered.
Not sure I recall a time styling for me went from "meh" to "wow, I get it" to "total meh". Very very let down by the styling. Interior seems very well made but way to many curves for me (busy). Overall seems like a solid effort.
After several years of selling small volumes of its Altima sedan using Toyota's hybrid drive system, Nissan is finally ready to roll out its first gas-electric model using technology developed in-house. The first model to be so equipped will be the new Fuga sedan, a car sold in North America as the Infiniti M.
Unlike the electronic CVT systems used by Toyota, Ford and General Motors, Nissan has opted to configure its system using a conventional automatic transmission – in this case, a seven-speed unit. The electric drive is provided by a single motor sandwiched between the engine and the transmission. A pair of electronically controlled clutches sit on either side of the motor allowing the engine or the engine/motor combination to be completely de-coupled from the transmission.
According to Nissan, the motor has an output of 50 kW (67 horsepower) and 270 Nm (200 pound-feet) of torque, and the system is able to propel the Fuga/M electrically at speeds of up 62 mph. The engine is a 3.5-liter version of Nissan's renowned VQ V6 modified to run with an Atkinson cycle for greater efficiency.
Koichi Hayasaki, senior manager of Nissan's hybrid program, tells us that the final numbers on the engine output as well as the net combined output won't be released until sometime in 2010. As is the way these days, energy storage needs are handled by a lithium ion battery pack using the same kind of modules that are going into the LEAF EV.
The Infiniti M hybrid is expected to arrive in the U.S. sometime in 2011 as a 2012 model.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u10bt...embedded#at=52
Its really funny to see Ghosen diss hybrids and now here is a car following the GS 450h. I guess that is why I am interested and I am happy to see it offered.
Not sure I recall a time styling for me went from "meh" to "wow, I get it" to "total meh". Very very let down by the styling. Interior seems very well made but way to many curves for me (busy). Overall seems like a solid effort.
After several years of selling small volumes of its Altima sedan using Toyota's hybrid drive system, Nissan is finally ready to roll out its first gas-electric model using technology developed in-house. The first model to be so equipped will be the new Fuga sedan, a car sold in North America as the Infiniti M.
Unlike the electronic CVT systems used by Toyota, Ford and General Motors, Nissan has opted to configure its system using a conventional automatic transmission – in this case, a seven-speed unit. The electric drive is provided by a single motor sandwiched between the engine and the transmission. A pair of electronically controlled clutches sit on either side of the motor allowing the engine or the engine/motor combination to be completely de-coupled from the transmission.
According to Nissan, the motor has an output of 50 kW (67 horsepower) and 270 Nm (200 pound-feet) of torque, and the system is able to propel the Fuga/M electrically at speeds of up 62 mph. The engine is a 3.5-liter version of Nissan's renowned VQ V6 modified to run with an Atkinson cycle for greater efficiency.
Koichi Hayasaki, senior manager of Nissan's hybrid program, tells us that the final numbers on the engine output as well as the net combined output won't be released until sometime in 2010. As is the way these days, energy storage needs are handled by a lithium ion battery pack using the same kind of modules that are going into the LEAF EV.
The Infiniti M hybrid is expected to arrive in the U.S. sometime in 2011 as a 2012 model.
With that said, I'm highly considering this as a graduation car hehe. If Toyota doesn't release an LHD version of the new Mark X, then I guess this car would be a solid choice hehe.
One can keep on dreaming
10-23-09, 10:27 AM
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10-24-09, 07:38 AM
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11-23-09, 03:35 PM
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I like the current M35, but this is a major step down. The exterior is ugly but less so than the interior. The steering wheel is 
... I wouldn't buy this car based solely on that and the gearshift. Not to mention the hybrid assist rather than full hybrid. Really disappointing to me. I too highly anticipate the release of the 4GS, I think Lexus has what it takes to make it class leading.
... I wouldn't buy this car based solely on that and the gearshift. Not to mention the hybrid assist rather than full hybrid. Really disappointing to me. I too highly anticipate the release of the 4GS, I think Lexus has what it takes to make it class leading.