Does nobody actually read the articles linked that has all of this information???? What is the point of people trying to provide information for the community if people won't simply click a damn link and read an 11 sentence article explaining everything that people keep presuming incorrectly. The information is right there. Please read the second sentence of the article! Here, I'll spoon feed one last time before I start just deleting these posts. Damn.

 

Because it's much easier to simply assume the worst. It seems to be what we do around here.

 

“It is better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all doubt.” Mark Twain

 

Don't mind me, I'm testy like the guy on the Snickers commercial because I had to skip lunch today and clean up stupid people's messes and it has me frustrated. Bad idea for a guy who likes eating as much as I do. My apologies for the a-holish tone.

However it is irritating though when people participate in a thread that they haven't read and/or make negative presumptions based on absolutely nothing.

 

Should be about 3900 lbs for the RWD hybrid, and 4100 lbs for AWD hybrid (a couple hundred pounds heavier than the Audi S4 because of the hybrid).

The extra weight isn't the only problem with the hybrid. The higher price will put it in BMW 335i or Audi S4 territory. Not sure it will sell much.

The non-hybrid Q50 should do ok, but many enthusiasts will not go for it because a manual transmission isn't offered anymore. Probably not that big of a deal for Infiniti considering the poor sales of the current 6MT models. Manual Audi S4/S5 and BMW 3-series sell much better than manual G37... For example, 30% of S5 sold in the US are 6MT.

 

My quoted quote was towards all the what-ifers and non readers.
I sensed your frustration.

 

Source for the info on weights and pricing?

 

When and where is the Q50 price/weight posted? I must have missed it.

 

They said the weight for the non-hybrid Q50 remained the same as the G, so 3,822lbs (for the G37x) + 273lbs (extra weight of the hybrid from the M) = 4095 lbs.

In terms of price, the hybrid drivetrain adds $6K to the price of the M - should be fairly similar for the Q.

 

Probably because you can get just about the same options with an AT/MT. It wasn't a deal breaker for me but to get a G37xS with a 6MT would have kicked a**. At this point I'm holding on to the G37 until something else comes along.

My G is a great car but I think it would be better with a MT or an auto that could make up its mind (sporty or smooth don't care which just pick one and stick with it)

As for the 2014 Q50, I really like the styling inside and out. Now to find out what the hp/tq numbers for the turbo 4. I would love to see VVEL paired up with a boosted direct injection system.

 

Hopefully less if they start producing this in more than just the limited # they do now.

 

I think the 7-speed auto is ok now after they tweaked it...

MT is great, and the Infiniti 6MT shifter and gearbox are solid, but the clutch sucks, and the unrefined feel of the 6MT drivetrain (including shifter vibration) is disappointing. I hope they fix all that in the Q60 if they indeed decide to offer 6MT on it. If they offer a better implementation of MT, more people are likely to buy it!

 

I asked Infiniti a few days ago about the awd sport package if it'll be like the current set up where its an appearance package or if it will be a true sport package and this was their response.

So it looks like once again the awd sport model will be a neutered rwd sport.

 

I'm not 100% crazy about the 'same old' engine for 2014, but my car is coming off a high(er) mileage 2 year lease this summer and I must admit this new 'G' is on my short list.

As a matter of fact, after being laughed at by BMW and Mercedes when inquiring if they can do a 2yr/25K/yr lease, this 'G' or a another new Infiniti might be on the really short list.

I do the high mile lease thing on cars for corporate tax purposes.....

 

I read it somewhere that the "new" 7-speed would be dual clutch? I don't have complaint with current 7-speed excepts its tenancy to shift early sometime even lug the engine at low speed in D.