Next G to debut at NYIAS
there are concept photos flocking the internet, though you can never tell which one is real or not. www.autoblog.com
We’re big fans of Infiniti’s G35 here at Autoblog, especially the coupe, so we got goose bumps upon hearing the news that the next version slated for sale as an ‘07 model will be debuting next year at the New York Auto Show in April. We’ve seen nary a spy shot of the next G35, so at this point we’re prepared for a surprise. Infiniti has told Ward’s Auto that the styling won’t be too radical a departure from the current model, though many agree the version on sale now has quickly become dated. The G35 put Infiniti back on the shopping lists of many consumers and in three short years has gone from being the new kid on the block to one of the segment’s benchmarks. Unfortunately the article doesn’t provide any insight on the next G35’s powertrain, particularly whether or not Nissan’s lauded VQ family of V6 engines will be updated or replaced.
http://wardsauto.com/ar/auto_new_inf...ebut/index.htm
Nissan North America Inc.'s Infiniti luxury brand will debut the next-generation G35 lineup at the New York Auto Show in April.
Jed Connelly, senior vice president-sales and marketing, NNA, tells Ward's the '07 midsize luxury sedan and coupe will take the vehicle “to the next level. We're thrilled with it,” he says.
Current Infiniti G35
The midsize luxury car has been a brand-defining product for the Infiniti range in the U.S. Following its March 2002 debut, Infiniti sales went from 52,630 units in 2001 to 70,973 in 2002, with the G35 accounting for 34,775 vehicles.
Sales of the G35 stand at 57,521 units through October, down 2.1% from the same period year-ago, according to Ward's data.
Despite debuting just three and half years ago, the G35 has aged fast as restyled entrants, such as the Lexus GS and BMW 5-Series, have stolen some of its market share.
“It's nice that in three short years other people have seen us as the target (competition),” Connelly says.
He declines to describe specific changes to the G35's new styling, but says, “We understand what we have is a really good thing, and we're going to be careful with it,” indicating the '07 G35's looks won't be too radical a departure from the '03 model.
Meanwhile, Connelly says Nissan plans to show a refreshed Quest minivan at February's Chicago Auto Show.
The '07 model, which will get a restyled interior, complete with new instrument panel, should help boost the vehicle's sales, which have slipped 12% calendar-year-to-date.
Connelly blames a stagnant minivan segment and tough competition for softening sales, adding early quality issues – and not its styling – also have played a role in the Quest's under-performance in the U.S. market.
Another divisively styled vehicle, the Infiniti FX cross/utility, will get a refresh next year, with the '06 model going on sale in January.
Connelly blames tough competition in the growing midsize luxury CUV segment for the FX's January-October 11.3% sales decline, not faulting its edgy styling. (See related story: Midsize Luxury CUVs Struggle to Find Success)
“I think the styling is the strength of the vehicle,” he says of the FX. “We realized when we built the vehicle that it was polarizing. You either love it or hate it, but that is what you want. That is what we wanted anyway.”
We’re big fans of Infiniti’s G35 here at Autoblog, especially the coupe, so we got goose bumps upon hearing the news that the next version slated for sale as an ‘07 model will be debuting next year at the New York Auto Show in April. We’ve seen nary a spy shot of the next G35, so at this point we’re prepared for a surprise. Infiniti has told Ward’s Auto that the styling won’t be too radical a departure from the current model, though many agree the version on sale now has quickly become dated. The G35 put Infiniti back on the shopping lists of many consumers and in three short years has gone from being the new kid on the block to one of the segment’s benchmarks. Unfortunately the article doesn’t provide any insight on the next G35’s powertrain, particularly whether or not Nissan’s lauded VQ family of V6 engines will be updated or replaced.
http://wardsauto.com/ar/auto_new_inf...ebut/index.htm
Nissan North America Inc.'s Infiniti luxury brand will debut the next-generation G35 lineup at the New York Auto Show in April.
Jed Connelly, senior vice president-sales and marketing, NNA, tells Ward's the '07 midsize luxury sedan and coupe will take the vehicle “to the next level. We're thrilled with it,” he says.
Current Infiniti G35
The midsize luxury car has been a brand-defining product for the Infiniti range in the U.S. Following its March 2002 debut, Infiniti sales went from 52,630 units in 2001 to 70,973 in 2002, with the G35 accounting for 34,775 vehicles.
Sales of the G35 stand at 57,521 units through October, down 2.1% from the same period year-ago, according to Ward's data.
Despite debuting just three and half years ago, the G35 has aged fast as restyled entrants, such as the Lexus GS and BMW 5-Series, have stolen some of its market share.
“It's nice that in three short years other people have seen us as the target (competition),” Connelly says.
He declines to describe specific changes to the G35's new styling, but says, “We understand what we have is a really good thing, and we're going to be careful with it,” indicating the '07 G35's looks won't be too radical a departure from the '03 model.
Meanwhile, Connelly says Nissan plans to show a refreshed Quest minivan at February's Chicago Auto Show.
The '07 model, which will get a restyled interior, complete with new instrument panel, should help boost the vehicle's sales, which have slipped 12% calendar-year-to-date.
Connelly blames a stagnant minivan segment and tough competition for softening sales, adding early quality issues – and not its styling – also have played a role in the Quest's under-performance in the U.S. market.
Another divisively styled vehicle, the Infiniti FX cross/utility, will get a refresh next year, with the '06 model going on sale in January.
Connelly blames tough competition in the growing midsize luxury CUV segment for the FX's January-October 11.3% sales decline, not faulting its edgy styling. (See related story: Midsize Luxury CUVs Struggle to Find Success)
“I think the styling is the strength of the vehicle,” he says of the FX. “We realized when we built the vehicle that it was polarizing. You either love it or hate it, but that is what you want. That is what we wanted anyway.”
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Originally Posted by saabfan
Things I think we can expect:
- More aggressive grille (hopefully with those bump thingies [yes, I know, very descriptive] which make it more interesting, IMO)
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“We realized when we built the vehicle that it was polarizing. You either love it or hate it, but that is what you want. That is what we wanted anyway.”
So true, I love the FX and my wife hates it. I love the aggressive look, she thinks a truck should look like a truck.
So true, I love the FX and my wife hates it. I love the aggressive look, she thinks a truck should look like a truck.
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there are concept photos flocking the internet, though you can never tell which one is real or not. www.autoblog.com
We’re big fans of Infiniti’s G35 here at Autoblog, especially the coupe, so we got goose bumps upon hearing the news that the next version slated for sale as an ‘07 model will be debuting next year at the New York Auto Show in April. We’ve seen nary a spy shot of the next G35, so at this point we’re prepared for a surprise. Infiniti has told Ward’s Auto that the styling won’t be too radical a departure from the current model, though many agree the version on sale now has quickly become dated. The G35 put Infiniti back on the shopping lists of many consumers and in three short years has gone from being the new kid on the block to one of the segment’s benchmarks. Unfortunately the article doesn’t provide any insight on the next G35’s powertrain, particularly whether or not Nissan’s lauded VQ family of V6 engines will be updated or replaced.
http://wardsauto.com/ar/auto_new_inf...ebut/index.htm
Nissan North America Inc.'s Infiniti luxury brand will debut the next-generation G35 lineup at the New York Auto Show in April.
Jed Connelly, senior vice president-sales and marketing, NNA, tells Ward's the '07 midsize luxury sedan and coupe will take the vehicle “to the next level. We're thrilled with it,” he says.
Current Infiniti G35
The midsize luxury car has been a brand-defining product for the Infiniti range in the U.S. Following its March 2002 debut, Infiniti sales went from 52,630 units in 2001 to 70,973 in 2002, with the G35 accounting for 34,775 vehicles.
Sales of the G35 stand at 57,521 units through October, down 2.1% from the same period year-ago, according to Ward's data.
Despite debuting just three and half years ago, the G35 has aged fast as restyled entrants, such as the Lexus GS and BMW 5-Series, have stolen some of its market share.
“It's nice that in three short years other people have seen us as the target (competition),” Connelly says.
He declines to describe specific changes to the G35's new styling, but says, “We understand what we have is a really good thing, and we're going to be careful with it,” indicating the '07 G35's looks won't be too radical a departure from the '03 model.
Meanwhile, Connelly says Nissan plans to show a refreshed Quest minivan at February's Chicago Auto Show.
The '07 model, which will get a restyled interior, complete with new instrument panel, should help boost the vehicle's sales, which have slipped 12% calendar-year-to-date.
Connelly blames a stagnant minivan segment and tough competition for softening sales, adding early quality issues – and not its styling – also have played a role in the Quest's under-performance in the U.S. market.
Another divisively styled vehicle, the Infiniti FX cross/utility, will get a refresh next year, with the '06 model going on sale in January.
Connelly blames tough competition in the growing midsize luxury CUV segment for the FX's January-October 11.3% sales decline, not faulting its edgy styling. (See related story: Midsize Luxury CUVs Struggle to Find Success)
“I think the styling is the strength of the vehicle,” he says of the FX. “We realized when we built the vehicle that it was polarizing. You either love it or hate it, but that is what you want. That is what we wanted anyway.”
We’re big fans of Infiniti’s G35 here at Autoblog, especially the coupe, so we got goose bumps upon hearing the news that the next version slated for sale as an ‘07 model will be debuting next year at the New York Auto Show in April. We’ve seen nary a spy shot of the next G35, so at this point we’re prepared for a surprise. Infiniti has told Ward’s Auto that the styling won’t be too radical a departure from the current model, though many agree the version on sale now has quickly become dated. The G35 put Infiniti back on the shopping lists of many consumers and in three short years has gone from being the new kid on the block to one of the segment’s benchmarks. Unfortunately the article doesn’t provide any insight on the next G35’s powertrain, particularly whether or not Nissan’s lauded VQ family of V6 engines will be updated or replaced.
http://wardsauto.com/ar/auto_new_inf...ebut/index.htm
Nissan North America Inc.'s Infiniti luxury brand will debut the next-generation G35 lineup at the New York Auto Show in April.
Jed Connelly, senior vice president-sales and marketing, NNA, tells Ward's the '07 midsize luxury sedan and coupe will take the vehicle “to the next level. We're thrilled with it,” he says.
Current Infiniti G35
The midsize luxury car has been a brand-defining product for the Infiniti range in the U.S. Following its March 2002 debut, Infiniti sales went from 52,630 units in 2001 to 70,973 in 2002, with the G35 accounting for 34,775 vehicles.
Sales of the G35 stand at 57,521 units through October, down 2.1% from the same period year-ago, according to Ward's data.
Despite debuting just three and half years ago, the G35 has aged fast as restyled entrants, such as the Lexus GS and BMW 5-Series, have stolen some of its market share.
“It's nice that in three short years other people have seen us as the target (competition),” Connelly says.
He declines to describe specific changes to the G35's new styling, but says, “We understand what we have is a really good thing, and we're going to be careful with it,” indicating the '07 G35's looks won't be too radical a departure from the '03 model.
Meanwhile, Connelly says Nissan plans to show a refreshed Quest minivan at February's Chicago Auto Show.
The '07 model, which will get a restyled interior, complete with new instrument panel, should help boost the vehicle's sales, which have slipped 12% calendar-year-to-date.
Connelly blames a stagnant minivan segment and tough competition for softening sales, adding early quality issues – and not its styling – also have played a role in the Quest's under-performance in the U.S. market.
Another divisively styled vehicle, the Infiniti FX cross/utility, will get a refresh next year, with the '06 model going on sale in January.
Connelly blames tough competition in the growing midsize luxury CUV segment for the FX's January-October 11.3% sales decline, not faulting its edgy styling. (See related story: Midsize Luxury CUVs Struggle to Find Success)
“I think the styling is the strength of the vehicle,” he says of the FX. “We realized when we built the vehicle that it was polarizing. You either love it or hate it, but that is what you want. That is what we wanted anyway.”
Thanks. But this is all in the first post of the thread.
I'm a little worried about bringing it to the "next level". That just sounds like it's going to come with more gadgets and cost more. I think the biggest selling point of the G35 is the price. If it ends up costing the same as the 330i and IS350, then they will lose their edge.
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Originally Posted by jawjaw
I'm a little worried about bringing it to the "next level". That just sounds like it's going to come with more gadgets and cost more. I think the biggest selling point of the G35 is the price. If it ends up costing the same as the 330i and IS350, then they will lose their edge.
Not necessarily. It could mean that they intend to just make it a better car. Improve its strengths and correct it's weaknesses. More HP, improved road and ride quality, better interior design, quality and ergonomics. It's a 4-year old design. It's time for it to evolve.
It's not necessary to make it more flabby or more expensive (although it's inevitable that it will cost more).
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