According to a source close to Nissan, we have learned that the next Skyline coupe (Infiniti G37), which could arrive as early as 2012, will inherit a "sizeable" amount of design 'essence' from the, er, Essence. The news isn't exactly much of a surprise, as Infiniti has indicated its Essence concept, which first debuted at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, serves as a bellwether of sorts for the brand's future design direction. Elements of the Essence can already be seen in Infiniti's recently revamped M sedan lineup.




Reportedly measuring roughly 186 x 77 x 52 inches and sitting on a 110-inch long wheelbase, the next G coupe's dimensions appear more practical for the real world than we originally thought when the covers were taken off the Essence for the first time at Geneva.

We also expect Nissan - which is pushing its green credentials hard as it prepares to launch its Leaf electric car - to fit the next G coupe with a hybrid powertrain option. Our source suggests that it is most likely to inherit a version of the 3.5-liter hybrid combination from the current Fuga (Infiniti M35) that develops around 360 total horsepower.

But now that Renault-Nissan has teamed up with Daimler, yet another source informs us that the new collaborative effort is also considering a diesel hybrid designed to further push the mileage and emissions envelope. If a diesel hybrid is indeed developed, we expect it to be for markets outside of the U.S.




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if only they could change that grill, that seems like unwise design concept to extend that grill so far down.

 

Fingers crossed

Please don't fvck this up like you did with G37 Infiniti.

 

the rear seems like it comes from an acura CL.

 

hardly doubt that any of those features will make it on to the real car.

Inviniti is not about sharp edges and that is the only sharp edge you see on a drawing, kinda don't make any sense making a trunk like that when the rest of the car is nice and smooth everywhere.

 

two words: a$$ ugly

 

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1st thing I thought of as well.

 

just have to wait and see.

 

I was looking like mad where you people were seeing the rear end of the car and just noticed it. lol

 

whats an inviniti

 

Definitely not anywhere close. Infiniti might let us see the headlight in a teaser shot. That's about all we'll get to see before the official reveal. lol

 

they better not make that car.. it looks like poo. what's with acura and infiniti effing up the grilles on their new line of cars? why change something that works?

 

It's this awesome new thing that you have not heard about.

 

called a "typo"??