New Isf, M3 E63 Competitor From Japan...

[Stuno1]

Enter infiniti Q50...It is great to see the japs producing luxury performance salloons... looks the dogs danglies as well. Lets see how this progresses.

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=29464

Stu

[noby76]

they have been competing for years in US with their G35, G37 models and just recently been sold in Europe and not a lot about which I very much like. their M35h is a stonker as well . its the fastest accelerating production hybrid in the world. thing accelerates to 60 in less than 6 seconds and still returns 40mpg lol

[Stuno1]

Wonder how they compare to lexus in terms of build qualit/reliability etc?

[noby76]

based on reviews I have read from US/owners most confirm its on par with BMW handling mainly the G35 and G37 models and Infiniti tunes the suspension for more sporty than luxury so my guess will be build and reliability will be typical Jap. its built by Nissan which is a good thing. here are examples of the G37 I quiet like them.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201401171111327/sort/default/usedcars/postcode/mk160ay/model/g37/radius/200/make/infiniti/body-type/saloon/page/1/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew?logcode=p

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201310269472897/sort/default/usedcars/postcode/mk160ay/body-type/coupe/model/g37/radius/200/page/1/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/make/infiniti?logcode=p

[Stuno1]

Not keen on the exterior styling of the first one but look stop notch inside.

Second looks to be based on a 370Z? Like that one a lot.

Stu

[noby76]

yeh they not a 'look at me' kinda design which I do like. bhp is looking healthy aswell proper wolf in sheeps.

[Exdee]

Infiniti is a quality brand. The only issue is that engine sizes are large and hence not much interest in EU. The new Q50 has a diesel version which has the same engine from the Merc C220 CDI so we will probably start seeing some on the roads fairly soon.

The FX35 is a beauty too. So much better to look at than the RX450.

Similarly I prefer the styling of the Q50 over the GS too.