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Jan 12, 2013 | 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JPSBLACKG37

Interior is sick, rear end looks kind of like a Kia optima rear end

They can eliminate the windows at all if made a tad smaller than that. Why they wanted to design a car with visibility close to an APC is beyond me.

Jan 12, 2013 | 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Betty

Initial impressions:

Exterior looks more aggressive and sporty than the outgoing G37 sedan.
Lots of curves and bends in those body lines. I like it.
Exterior styling is a lot like the M. Infiniti is making the grille design more distinctive and homogenous throughout the line up.
Love the head and tail lights even though the old school JDM Skyline tail lights are phased out.
Aftermarket wheels are a must.
Like the instrument cluster.
Like the center console, particularly the unique asymmetrical trim around the shifter/cup holder.
Don't care for the black plastic mirror bases, but that's what paint is for.

Overall - IMO an improvement over the current sedan. Let's wait to see what's under the hood and what's changing the gears.

Thanks for the post, couldn't agree with you more! Might be time to sell my sedan! haha

Jan 12, 2013 | 05:22 PM

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Boys, we've made the big time. We scooped Jalopnik!

2014 Infiniti Q50: This Is It

Jan 12, 2013 | 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick3753

Thanks Black Betty, if you go to jail we will write you.

For what? Posting pictures I found on the internet that Infiniti published? Not my problem. Not in any way liable for anything. I didn't steal them. They were published.

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Originally Posted by STownSaint

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overall design much more aggressive imo. Glad I didn't pull the trigger on the '12 sedan I had a deposit on. INFINITI SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY

Looks like photo #1 is the sport model, #4 is the base? (judging by front bumper shape)

Patiently awaiting info on sport/6mt model.

Good catch. I didn't' even notice the difference until you mentioned it. Subtle.

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Originally Posted by Rochester

Yep. At least they finally got rid of those cheap oval exhaust tips in favor of cheap round ones.

Front end by Nissan. Interior by Hyundai. Rear end by Kia. Badge by Infiniti.

Don't hold back Rochester. Tell us how you really feel.

Jan 12, 2013 | 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Keng

UHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Why you keep mentioning other manufactuer instead of Infiniti's very own?

Why make this car look like every other Infiniti?

Jan 12, 2013 | 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Betty

Boys, we've made the big time. We scooped Jalopnik!

2014 Infiniti Q50: This Is It

They mentioned MyG37! That's really funny.

IDK why it's funny, but it is somehow.

Man oh man, Infiniti.ca screwed up big time.

Jan 12, 2013 | 05:31 PM

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That rear shot is really nice.. Sleak and sexy.. too bad they ****ed up the front

Jan 12, 2013 | 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JPSBLACKG37

Why make this car look like every other Infiniti?

Because they are all from Infiniti? Just look at Audi, BMW, MB etc

It's definitely not Kia Optima like you said

Jan 12, 2013 | 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rochester

Truly hideous front end and hood, nice profile, so-so rear end.

But that interior is a step up, by any measure. Very nice.

Of course, you know what that interior looks like, right? They could be twins.

Besides larger screen, pretty much the same basic design with more curves. It may not have the moving instrument cluster by picture.

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Jan 12, 2013 | 05:35 PM

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It RESEMBLES a Kia optima rear end. Sure it looks IDENTICAL to that M56 rear end sans taillights, but I have never seen one m56 on the road in Ohio.

And for the record I like the way the optima rear end looks, as well as this q50.

Case in point, it is clearly show it is hard to be original anymore with design.

Jan 12, 2013 | 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Betty

For what? Posting pictures I found on the internet that Infiniti published? Not my problem. Not in any way liable for anything. I didn't steal them. They were published.

Was being sarcastic towards those who were holding out.
Car looks good, the more I look at it the more I like it.

Jan 12, 2013 | 05:38 PM

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They mentioned MyG37! That's really funny.

IDK why it's funny, but it is somehow.

Man oh man, Infiniti.ca screwed up big time.

Seems carsytleblog.com got it from us (and gave credit BTW) and Jalopnik got it from them (and gave credit also). I am not to praise/blame for them, as I got them elsewhere (you know who you are

). But where I got them from was hesitant to post them so I did not mention them by name. I am not hesitant.

Jan 12, 2013 | 05:38 PM

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I'm holding my thoughts on the new Q50 until I see one in person. Its hard to really get a feel for it until you see it in person, just my opinion.

Jan 12, 2013 | 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by My'09G37X

I'm holding my thoughts on the new Q50 until I see one in person. Its hard to really get a feel for it until you see it in person, just my opinion.

Final thoughts, sure. But first impressions are fair game. And I have to say, my first impressions are not good ones. As for drive-train, it's a super safe bet that it will be the same 3.7L VVEL until a mid-model refresh. Because that's now NISSAN/Infiniti rolls.

However, I am looking forward to test-driving a 6MT Sport Sedan. No, wait, I forgot... my dealership refuses to stock the 6MT. And we won't know until Monday if it's even offered anymore.