About 4th paragraph, has anyone else heard of this???
http://auto.consumerguide.com/...23245
Q45 Awd ???
I doubt this will happen with this platform of Q45.reason is as a RWD paltform its pretty exensive to exoand it to RWD.Now if it was a FWD like the RL then a mid production expansion to an AWD option would be realistic but not with our platform the penalties in price/weight would be too great in my opnion.
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Checkered-Member wrote:Well then they’ll just have to redesign the entire chassis.
Alex...
That'd be the only way I can think of., while AWD conversions of RWD chassis have been done ( Bitter converted the Opel Senator to AWD in the 80's), they are expensive ( both for customer + company and rife with penalties (Weight).
I could see an AWD Q happening if/when we go to the next generation of Q45, given Infinti's history of making modern luxury cars with high feature content I can see that happening.
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Did you read the rest of the review? The nailed the Q pretty hard, what I cannot understand is the note about the interior that said "Interior materials of good quality, but don't stand out for feel or visual panache." If you look at the LS430 Lexus clearly stole quite a bit off the Q, I think the 2003 Q has one of the nicest interiors I've ever seen.
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New President Based on Cima
October 07, 2003
Nissan Releases All-New President
Tokyo -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and today announced the domestic release of the fully redesigned President.
As the fourth generation of this prestigious series, the new President has been developed around the product concept of "a modern and formal luxury sedan with a relaxing interior for comfortable travel." Nissan ' s flagship luxury sedan has been designed to allow superb peace of mind and quiet relaxation for passengers in the rear seat.
Careful consideration has been given to users' needs. The front passenger's seat can be stowed away toward the front to create spacious rear-seat A multifunctional rear-seat center console, a rear-seat table and an 8-inch-wide rear-seat monitor and other quality appointments are provided to enable distinguished passengers to travel in fine comfort. The President is now available in either a four-seater model (two rear-seat passengers) or a five-seater model (three rear-seat passengers).
The President is equipped with Nissan's Intelligent Brake Assist, Brake-operated Pre-crash Seatbelts in the front seats and Active Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) and numerous other advanced technologies to provide world-class safety performance. All President models are certified as ultra-low emission vehicles (U-LEVs) *1 under the low-emission vehicle certification system of the Ministry of Land and Infrastructure and Transport.
*1The low-emission vehicle certification system of the Ministry of Land and Infrastructure and Transport was inaugurated ON April 1, 2000, to promote the penetration of low-emission vehicles through their selection by ordinary consumers. Vehicles certified as U-LEVs emit 75% fewer nitrogen oxide (NOx) and hydrocarbon (HC) emissions than the levels mandated by Japan's 2000 exhaust emission regulations.
Annual sales target: 240 units
Dealers selling the PresidentNissan and Motor channel dealers of the Nissan Blue Stage (including Nissan Red & Blue Stage dealers that handle all models)
President Overview1. DesignThe exterior design projects an impression of superlative styling, character and dignity. This image is formed by the large, vertically oriented radiator grille that has traditionally hallmarked the President, the aluminum pillar moldings that create a taut side view and the wide, stable-looking, large front bumper and among other styling cues.
A high-class jacquard moquette is used for the seat covers and trim materials to create a stellar-quality interior.
A multi-coat painting method is employed to apply double clear coats for exceptionally high paint quality, resulting in a smooth paint finish with the luster and depth and superb quality befitting a luxury car.
2. Rear seats that pursue tranquil peace of mind and relaxationThe adoption of a front passenger's seat that stows away toward the front allows excellent visibility and creates extensive legroom for stretching out in relaxed comfort. (Note: Standard ON the four-seater and optional ON the five-seater.)
An exclusive floor carpeting is used for the left-side rear seating position to provide a broad and flat floor without any level difference with the tracks of the front passenger's seat.
In the four-seater model and the rear-seat center console is positioned ON the right side of the car's centerline to create one of the widest left-side rear seats in this class.
The rear-seat head restraints are extra-large in size and move vertically under POWER and are angle-adjustable ON both sides to provide a wide area of comfortable head support and an occupant's preferred feeling of support. Also offered is a front passenger's seat that folds down to serve as a leg rest for the rear-seat occupant and incorporates a massage function The frequency of the massage function can be adjusted to suit the user's preference. (Note: Standard ON the four-seater and optional ON the five-seater.)
POWER rear seats with a long sliding travel and a reclining seatback have been adopted to provide comfortable support at all times.
Sound-absorbing and sound-isolating materials are placed extensively throughout the car to achieve quietness worthy of a flagship luxury sedan in all sorts of driving situations, including idling and start-off and passing acceleration and high-speed cruising.
3. Convenient rear-seat functional features for busy distinguished passengersA large, multifunctional rear-seat center console has the control switches positioned for easy operation in a relaxed posture. A large-capacity storage compartment can hold A4-size documents and has a lid that is lockable with an exclusive key, which is convenient for storing confidential papers. Another handy feature is a 100-volt outlet that can be used as the POWER source for ordinary electrical appliances. (Note: Standard ON the four-seater.)
A stowable rear-seat table can accommodate an A4-size notebook computer. (Note: Standard ON the four-seater and optional ON the five-seater.)
An 8-inch-wide liquid crystal display (LCD) monitor is installed for the rear-seat passengers. Retractable into the ceiling and this large, easy-to-see monitor flips down and retracts automatically at the touch of a console switch and is angle-adjustable. (Note: Standard ON the four-seater and optional ON the five-seater.)
Rear-seat illuminated vanity mirrors, rear-seat personal lamps, reading lamps and stowable coat hangers ON both sides and other essential equipment features are positioned around the ceiling for easy use by rear-seat occupants.
4. Other comfort and convenience featuresStandard equipment ON all models includes an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system and a Bose Ò sound system and an automatic trunk opening/closing mechanism.
A rear-seat DVD player is standard ON the four-seater model.
5. MechanismsPowering the President is the 4.5-liter NEO VK45DE V8 engine that generates maximum POWER of 206 kW (280 PS) /6000 rpm and maximum torque of 451 N-m (46.0 kg-m) /3600 rpm to deliver ample POWER and torque for comfortable driving.
The President is fitted with Nissan's Active Damper Suspension for superior ride comfort combined with outstanding handling and stability.
6. Safety and environmental friendlinessA standard safety feature ON all models is Intelligent Brake Assist that automatically applies the brakes if the system judges that a collision with the preceding vehicle is unavoidable and thereby helping to lessen the potential for occupant injuries in the ensuing impact.
All models come with Brake-operated Pre-crash Seatbelts in the front seats to help reduction occupant injury levels by enabling SRS airbags and other safety equipment to display their maximum effectiveness.
Another standard safety feature ON all models is Active AFS that improves the driver's forward visibility during nighttime driving and other situations by automatically changing the illumination pattern of the headlamps to match the road geometry.
All models are certified as U-LEVs because they reduction exhaust emissions by an additional 75% from the levels required by Japan's 2000 exhaust emission regulations.
Nissan Releases All-New President
Tokyo -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and today announced the domestic release of the fully redesigned President.
As the fourth generation of this prestigious series, the new President has been developed around the product concept of "a modern and formal luxury sedan with a relaxing interior for comfortable travel." Nissan ' s flagship luxury sedan has been designed to allow superb peace of mind and quiet relaxation for passengers in the rear seat.
Careful consideration has been given to users' needs. The front passenger's seat can be stowed away toward the front to create spacious rear-seat A multifunctional rear-seat center console, a rear-seat table and an 8-inch-wide rear-seat monitor and other quality appointments are provided to enable distinguished passengers to travel in fine comfort. The President is now available in either a four-seater model (two rear-seat passengers) or a five-seater model (three rear-seat passengers).
The President is equipped with Nissan's Intelligent Brake Assist, Brake-operated Pre-crash Seatbelts in the front seats and Active Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) and numerous other advanced technologies to provide world-class safety performance. All President models are certified as ultra-low emission vehicles (U-LEVs) *1 under the low-emission vehicle certification system of the Ministry of Land and Infrastructure and Transport.
*1The low-emission vehicle certification system of the Ministry of Land and Infrastructure and Transport was inaugurated ON April 1, 2000, to promote the penetration of low-emission vehicles through their selection by ordinary consumers. Vehicles certified as U-LEVs emit 75% fewer nitrogen oxide (NOx) and hydrocarbon (HC) emissions than the levels mandated by Japan's 2000 exhaust emission regulations.
Annual sales target: 240 units
Dealers selling the PresidentNissan and Motor channel dealers of the Nissan Blue Stage (including Nissan Red & Blue Stage dealers that handle all models)
President Overview1. DesignThe exterior design projects an impression of superlative styling, character and dignity. This image is formed by the large, vertically oriented radiator grille that has traditionally hallmarked the President, the aluminum pillar moldings that create a taut side view and the wide, stable-looking, large front bumper and among other styling cues.
A high-class jacquard moquette is used for the seat covers and trim materials to create a stellar-quality interior.
A multi-coat painting method is employed to apply double clear coats for exceptionally high paint quality, resulting in a smooth paint finish with the luster and depth and superb quality befitting a luxury car.
2. Rear seats that pursue tranquil peace of mind and relaxationThe adoption of a front passenger's seat that stows away toward the front allows excellent visibility and creates extensive legroom for stretching out in relaxed comfort. (Note: Standard ON the four-seater and optional ON the five-seater.)
An exclusive floor carpeting is used for the left-side rear seating position to provide a broad and flat floor without any level difference with the tracks of the front passenger's seat.
In the four-seater model and the rear-seat center console is positioned ON the right side of the car's centerline to create one of the widest left-side rear seats in this class.
The rear-seat head restraints are extra-large in size and move vertically under POWER and are angle-adjustable ON both sides to provide a wide area of comfortable head support and an occupant's preferred feeling of support. Also offered is a front passenger's seat that folds down to serve as a leg rest for the rear-seat occupant and incorporates a massage function The frequency of the massage function can be adjusted to suit the user's preference. (Note: Standard ON the four-seater and optional ON the five-seater.)
POWER rear seats with a long sliding travel and a reclining seatback have been adopted to provide comfortable support at all times.
Sound-absorbing and sound-isolating materials are placed extensively throughout the car to achieve quietness worthy of a flagship luxury sedan in all sorts of driving situations, including idling and start-off and passing acceleration and high-speed cruising.
3. Convenient rear-seat functional features for busy distinguished passengersA large, multifunctional rear-seat center console has the control switches positioned for easy operation in a relaxed posture. A large-capacity storage compartment can hold A4-size documents and has a lid that is lockable with an exclusive key, which is convenient for storing confidential papers. Another handy feature is a 100-volt outlet that can be used as the POWER source for ordinary electrical appliances. (Note: Standard ON the four-seater.)
A stowable rear-seat table can accommodate an A4-size notebook computer. (Note: Standard ON the four-seater and optional ON the five-seater.)
An 8-inch-wide liquid crystal display (LCD) monitor is installed for the rear-seat passengers. Retractable into the ceiling and this large, easy-to-see monitor flips down and retracts automatically at the touch of a console switch and is angle-adjustable. (Note: Standard ON the four-seater and optional ON the five-seater.)
Rear-seat illuminated vanity mirrors, rear-seat personal lamps, reading lamps and stowable coat hangers ON both sides and other essential equipment features are positioned around the ceiling for easy use by rear-seat occupants.
4. Other comfort and convenience featuresStandard equipment ON all models includes an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system and a Bose Ò sound system and an automatic trunk opening/closing mechanism.
A rear-seat DVD player is standard ON the four-seater model.
5. MechanismsPowering the President is the 4.5-liter NEO VK45DE V8 engine that generates maximum POWER of 206 kW (280 PS) /6000 rpm and maximum torque of 451 N-m (46.0 kg-m) /3600 rpm to deliver ample POWER and torque for comfortable driving.
The President is fitted with Nissan's Active Damper Suspension for superior ride comfort combined with outstanding handling and stability.
6. Safety and environmental friendlinessA standard safety feature ON all models is Intelligent Brake Assist that automatically applies the brakes if the system judges that a collision with the preceding vehicle is unavoidable and thereby helping to lessen the potential for occupant injuries in the ensuing impact.
All models come with Brake-operated Pre-crash Seatbelts in the front seats to help reduction occupant injury levels by enabling SRS airbags and other safety equipment to display their maximum effectiveness.
Another standard safety feature ON all models is Active AFS that improves the driver's forward visibility during nighttime driving and other situations by automatically changing the illumination pattern of the headlamps to match the road geometry.
All models are certified as U-LEVs because they reduction exhaust emissions by an additional 75% from the levels required by Japan's 2000 exhaust emission regulations.
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I cannot. The whole site has changed and my Kanji sucks. Now I don't see any AWD Cimas, but they were there last year and the year before. Their VK45DD engines produced slightly less power and the torque peaked at a lower RPM than the RWD Cimas, and of course the AWD weighed more.PalmerWMD wrote:maxnix: Can you link me?
Fred...
Weird thing now is that even the JDM Cima are VK45DE, so perhaps they discontinued the direct cylinder injection.
The 18" wheels are available for the first time on the JDM Cima, but only on the 300G Grand Touring.
By the way, the G35x is up on the US Infiniti site.__________________Brian1995 Q45 & Q45t & 2000 Q45
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I have heard from representatives at the NY Auto Show that AWD is a strong possibility for the next generation of Q's but they were a little evasive. Since Q's have come out they have set benchmarks in features for a great price. Such an underrated car but I blame alot of that on Nissan. How many cars in that time period between 90+ were using four wheel steering and active suspension. The first to have a rear camera that Lexus bit off. It's sad they dont get enough recognition. The Japanese BMW's without the headache. It would make sense to do AWD because of handling and grip capabilities and Infinities major competitors either have AWD or are bringing it out soon. Time to step up while they are on the rise. The AWD G35 is a GOOD LOOK:D !