Kind words from Robert Cumberford, referencing original Q design in analysis of Essence concept:
http://www.automobilemag.com/f....html
"I was glad to see the big Infiniti badge in the middle of the grille. I liked the oversize one on the front of the original, no-grille Infiniti Q45 - by far the best single design to carry the Infiniti name so far . That Q45 was not ready for prime time at launch, and the "rocks and twigs" TV advertising did not work. Sales were slow, so Nissan backed away from its audaciously simple styling. That was a big mistake, never overcome."
(I'm still having withdrawal pains)
