At first, I wanted to say, Never. Personally, I'd want the more powerful version if given an option.

Then I thought, what about a G25 or G30 that made around 260hp. This assuming they installed a larger motor in the top model that put out say around 350hp. Would it make sense then ? Not sure.

Maybe change the naming convention a bit, G350 and G250?
Only if they didn't reduce the value of the brand I suppose.

 

I'll take a G25 V6.. What does handling have to do with raw power?
a BMW starts at 3.0L V6, 230 hp,
a Mercedes starts at 2.5L V6, 201 hp,
an Audi A4 starts at 2.0L T I-4, 200 hp,
and a Lexus starts at 2.5L V6, 204 hp.

The G25 is/will be available in Japan and other countries, why not the US too?

 

The more I think about it, the more I realize such a move would be bad for Infiniti. That said, keep in mind that Infiniti will be offering the CX25 next year as an X3/RDX competitor, so it's very likely that the VQ25HR will be in that vehicle.....but hey who knows what tricks Infiniti has in store?

 

wow, tahts news to me...didnt know that

 

not sure how accurate this site is, but it says the CX will have a DE not HR engine (not that I really know the difference).

 

No, I am saying that I think HP little overated, and I would prefer some good low end torque. I wouldn't take the C6 either. You do bring a a good point too. I

No diesel for me, just more torque. I think it would improve our low end performance.

 

Bad comparison.

The G20 was a rebadged Nissan Primera, i.e. FWD chassis, 4 cylinder engine.

The G35 (hypothetical G25) is a rebadged Skyline, superior RWD chassis, worldclass V6.
I think it would do fine here against the IS250, 325/328, TSX and I would definitely consider one depending how much better the gas mileage is.

 

http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=152774
Various websites have a little bit of info on the CX compact SUV, but nothing concrete. But I've been connecting the dots and it would seem reasonable to expect that Infiniti may offer the VQ25HR in the CX based on this link:
http://www.autospies.com/news/More-i...eries-V6-7877/

Excerpt taken from link:
With all the excitement buzzing around the Coupe, the CX25/CX35 has faded into the background. But I'd be willing to bet that Infiniti will probably release the Coupe and compact SUV at or near the same time.



Again, please take this as nothing more than a guesstimated hunch.