That Fusion is a sweet design. All baby-Aston Martin like.

My friend just bought one. While I'm unimpressed with the itsy-bitsy EcoBoost, and the blah interior, that car is so packed full with electronic gadgets that it makes my loaded G37 seem positively mundane.

 

Put the pipe down and get some help. Other than having an instrument cluster, a steering wheel, and bucket seats, nothing is even close to being the same.

The outgoing dash is more "square" The new one sweeps gently in a curvy arc right into the doors.
The steering wheel is vastly different.
The center stack is more V shaped.
Door switches are in a completely different place.
Instrument layout is significantly different.
Cupholders are outside the center console not inside.
And very lamentably, the signature analog clock is missing (I hate that part)

 

OK, I am getting annoyed with my PC. Am I the only one that can't see the pics BB posted in #455?
Perhaps you have another link??

 

Yes, you're it. I see them fine.

Posted them on another forum, even.

 

Black Betty that interior is is simply beautiful, you think the q60 coupe and q50 sedan will share the similar interior design? Or do you think the coupes will be different

 

It might be nose heavy with the same engine. It appears having longer front overhang and shorter hood than the current G, so a different platform than the FM could be used that put more weight over the front axle.

 

I can see all other pics posted before and after that. Very strange.
Would one of you guys mind making a post with the pic links

 

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^ thanks...I wonder if it's a country (IP) issue. I keep getting re-routed to a beta-photobucket site...no photos. Damn it!

 

I wished I knew that for sure but I don't. I'd be shocked if it were different between coupe and sedan variants though.



On another note, I think some peoples expectations are thoroughly unrealistic. This is a redesign of a current established model, not a completely different car altogether. The things that some people expected might change are just crazy. Fresh sheet metal. Check. New front and rear facias. Yes. Restyled (not reinvented) interior design. It's there. New engine and drivetrain? Dont know yet. Maybe. That's what happens when a car gets a redesign. They don't reinvent the wheel, especially on a very capable car that's already selling fairly well.

Of course it looks a lot like the M and every other Infiniti model. Brand recognition. Of course it looks a lot like Nissan Models. The same way a Lexus looks similar tot he Toyota equivalent that it's upline form. Do Lexus guys complain that the ES looks just like the Camry? I don't know.

 

I agree the new interior does look modern with a lot of curves minus the unfortunate absent of the analog clock. But the changes do not make a big difference especially when you used to black on black with wood trims like mine. I love to have a huge screen though.

 

I hope that black around the center stack is not like that found in the cts.

 

Here you go, buddy. Don't say I never did anything for you, LOL.

 

The site had crashed for a few minutes. Extra traffic coming from the mention on carstyleblog.com and Jalopnik? Or is Infiniti striking back for us stealing their thunder early. We may never know.

 

I know you are talking about me BB. But the transition from Gen 1 G35 to Gen 2 G35 is more dramatic and surprisingly good. I didn't expect less especially when they changed the name.