RE: Infiniti confirms 550hp saloon flagship
Discussion
interloper said:
This is going to come across as shallow but having seen the current range (there's an Infinity dealer just across the road from were I work), I have yet to meet an Infinity that looks remotely attractive. Every model seems to have either weirdly melted looks or just bland.
Lets face it BMW, Mercedes, Audi and Jaguar have there ups and downs but between the three marques they still make a fair few attractive motors. Infinity do not.
For me this would be a fairly big selling point.
I rather like the Infiniti FX. There's a Renault/Saab dealer local to me that's has had 2 or 3 nearly new FXs for sale over the last few months and they're always parked right on the front corner of the lot in the most visible spot. Lets face it BMW, Mercedes, Audi and Jaguar have there ups and downs but between the three marques they still make a fair few attractive motors. Infinity do not.
For me this would be a fairly big selling point.
They're eye-catching, different, and interesting to look at. Not my usual cup of tea at all but I find myself rather keen on them, although I could see why some people don't agree.
kambites said:
The US, in particular, seems to have far more tendency to buy cars based on how good they are rather than the badge on the nose. I rented a G37S for 2 weeks in the States. It was a nice car - but at the time I'd also just sold an E92 335i which is the BMW equivilent and the Infinity was noticeably lacking in numerous areas. It felt like a Nissan inside - nothing about the interior felt like I was sitting in a BMW or Audi competitor. The engine was great, it was quick, too, but it felt like a cheap Japanese car and when you are trying to compete with Mercedes, BMW and Audi that simply isn't good enough.
Well, it may not appeal to the thousands who buy Mercs/BMWs/Audis because of the badge on the nose, but anyone who actually gets in one and drives it will be impressed. I did. A G convertible. Well built, fast and lots of toys for less money that an equivalent German. And if you want people to shift out your way get an FX! 
edinph said:
Well, it may not appeal to the thousands who buy Mercs/BMWs/Audis because of the badge on the nose, but anyone who actually gets in one and drives it will be impressed.
I did, and I wasn't. If it was about £10k cheaper and a premium Mondeo alternative I would have been but the interior was so laughably low rent it was difficult to take it seriously.Fun to drive, sure.
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