Infiniti goes leaner, meaner, hints at new G design

[AZhitman]

Infiniti, fresh from displaying the Emerg-E Concept at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, revealed that Infiniti is planning towards making their car look thinner and lighter.

“We want to look leaner, more athletic,” said Shiro Nakamura. “I’m happy with our designs today; Infiniti has a very distinctive look now, in the front grille and in the shape of the body. But I’d like to make it a little younger and more athletic, and thin it down.”

The Japanese automakers are very well known for their artistic and engineering designs. In years, it has only evolved in different ways. Nakamura specified that he visualizes creating his future vehicles with designs which are youthful and fuel efficient. He believes that the future designs will enable to help Infiniti communicate fuel efficiency by aesthetic design also.

The Emerg-E concept was introduced is a perfect example of “architectural departure” for Infiniti, according to Mr. Nakumura. The Emerg-E concept is the first mid-engine sports car the brand has ever produced. Executed by one of Nakamura’s North American stylists, Randy Rodriguez, the Emerg-E is a supercar which blends performance with functionality as a true electric car. It is designed to run 30 miles on pure electric power, yet sprint from 0 to 60 in four seconds. The sides of the body are tucked in, which accentuates the muscular stance of the rear quarters.

“The next G will see a similar direction,” Nakamura said. “We avoided making it a wedge shape, which is typical of mid-engine cars. We don’t want a wedge shape for Infiniti.”

So, the next-generation G Coupe should include styling cues from the Emerg-E concept, which should excite fans of the brand.

[hannibal]

That Emerg-E is beautiful. Not perfect, but I definitely like the shape!

[RicerX]

This makes me very very stoked.

[Jesda]

AWESOME. Looks like Mazda (upcoming 6) and Nissan/Infiniti are bringing back distinctive Japanese design.


HONDA, WAKE UP.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Hopefully they don't end up making it look like a Hundai's swoopyness.

[SHIFT_COUPE]

Lots of great news coming out of Nissan lately

[numbnuts240]

Hopefully they don't end up making it look like a Hundai's swoopyness.

everyone is in love with new hyundais. i think there's way too many body lines going on and looks stupid to me. kias are more pleasing to my eyes.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

I completely agree with your ethnic tastes.

[MinisterofDOOM]

Emerg-E, Essence, LE, and other recent Infiniti concepts all look like crap. It's EXACTLY Hyundai's excess-swoopy-melty, except with big lips, more chrome and less subtlety (!!!?).

And none of them look "lean" or "mean" to me. They look tall, narrow, and flabby. Maybe by 20-foot-beltline 2012 standards they're lean. But I have a memory that stretches back farther than yesterday.

THIS IS A CAR:


This is a F#$KING MESS:

[numbnuts240]

amen, mod. amen.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Agreed. I like a good wedge. Hell, even a good 3 box.

[Razi]

To the 70s!!!



Wedge to the max.

I hope the narrow and tall + lots of weird swooshy lines doesn't become a trend.

[numbnuts240]

you're a trend

[Razi]

Your face is a trend