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The credit crunch is affecting sales for every auto manufacturer. Toyota dropped a major bombshell when it announced that it would offer zero-percent financing on 11 of its models, and did it again by extending that promotion through the end of November. BMW followed suit and has begun offering 0.9-percent financing on every single one of its vehicles, proving that higher-end luxury marques are not immune to the downturn in sales. Now, it's Infiniti's turn. As part of its year-end sales drive, Nissan's upmarket division will be offering no-interest financing on all remaining 2008 models for up to 36 months through Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. The automaker surely hopes these incentives will spur sales, which were down about 30% last month when compared to last year. Time to go out and get yourself a deal on that new EX.
[Source: Reuters]Infiniti offering 0% financing for 36 months on all '08 models originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above for a gallery of the Limited Edition Infiniti G37 convertible
We still have to wait a few more weeks for the official unveiling of the Infiniti G37 Convertible at the Los Angeles Auto Show. But in the meantime, Infiniti has announced a Premier Bloomingdale's-only version which will be limited to just 200 copies. Sharing the same mechanicals as the regular production version (3.7-liter V6 rated at 328 hp), the Bloomingdale's model will be differentiated by its dark Platinum Graphite paint over Monaco Red leather upholstery. Special 19-inch wheels and a new grille complete the exterior package, while inside a touchscreen nav and Bose Open Air sound system will come standard on the LE. The Bloomingdale's Premiere model goes on sale November 10th, but pricing has yet to be disclosed.
Gallery: 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible - Bloomingdales Limited
Limited Edition Infiniti G37 Convertible Premier to be sold through Bloomingdale's originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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We've heard this particular rumor before, but despite Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn's denials that a four-door GT-R is in the works, AutoExpress cracks open the taps once more, citing its usual "sources in Japan." But there's a twist.
According to the British rumormongers, the Infiniti-badged GT-R will be stretched to accommodate the extra set of doors, making the wheelbase longer and giving it a more comfortable ride. However, the GT-R's twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 won't be used. Instead, the FX50's 5.0-liter V8 will be mated to the same all-wheel-drive system and rear-mounted twin-clutch gearbox as its Nissan counterpart. Output is pegged at 420 hp with a 0-60 time of five seconds and a top speed of 170 mph.
While we're suitably skeptical about any mention of a four-door GT-R, this could be the long-rumored replacement for Infiniti's Q, taking the fight to the BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz E63.
[Source: AutoExpress]Back in the Rumormill: Infiniti working on four-door GT-R originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above for high-res gallery of the 2009 Infiniti G37x Coupe
Infiniti recently invited us to Napa, California to show off its 2009 model lineup, and while they didn't bring the all-new G37 Convertible (we'll be at the Los Angeles Auto Show to report on that one), they did hand us the keys to the new all-wheel drive G37x coupe and the more-powerful 2009 G37 S sedan. Does all-wheel drive make a slot car out of the coupe? Does a larger engine transform the sedan? Read on for our full impressions after the jump.
Photos Copyright (C)2008 Michael Harley / Weblogs, Inc.
Continue reading First Drive: 2009 Infiniti G37x Coupe and G37S Sedan
First Drive: 2009 Infiniti G37x Coupe and G37S Sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click either image for high-res gallery of the 2009 Infiniti G37S and G37x
From the second we learned of the G37 Coupe, we immediately wanted to know when the larger, more powerful 3.7L V6 would find its way under the hood of the sedan. The answer to that question is the 2009 model year, and even though the new powerplant provides a class-leading 328 ponies mated to an all-new seven speed automatic transmission, it won't break the bank much more than the last model. Pricing for the new G37 Sedan starts at $33,250, which is $1,000 more than the 2008 model but still more affordable than the Infiniti's main competition in the entry luxury market.
The G37 Coupe returns for 2009 with the same sexy lines from last year, but has added the new standard seven-speed automatic and available AWD to make the G37x. The two extra cogs helps to raise the price of entry to $35,900, which is $1,000 more than the 2008 model. AWD brings the price of entry for the G37x to $38,700.
The seven-speed automatic has Drive Sport (DS) mode and Adaptive Shift Control (ASC), but if automated manual shifting isn't your thing, a six-speed manual gear box is available for both the coupe and sedan. Each are now available in four trim levels for the first time: the G37, G37 Journey, G37S Sport 6MT and G37x AWD. Pricing for the upcoming G37 convertible has not been announced, but we should learn more during its unveiling at the 2008 LA Auto Show next month. Thanks for the tip, Justin!
[Source: Infiniti]Continue reading Infiniti prices G37 Sedan and G37x Coupe
Infiniti prices G37 Sedan and G37x Coupe originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Nissan is recalling 200,000 vehicles due to a faulty sensor system that could affect the car's passenger sid airbag. The problem is described as an issue with an electrical component that could interfere with the sensor system, which could then prevent the side airbag from deploying in certain circumstances. We gather from the report on Recall.gov that the sensor telling the car whether or not someone's riding shotgun could malfunction, and in the event of a crash the car could assume no one's sitting there at not deploy the passenger airbag. Most of the vehicles affected are 2007 or 2008 Nissan Altimas, tallying over 140,000 units of that model in all. Other models affected include '07 and '08 examples of the Infiniti EX35, G35 Sedan, G37 coupe and the Nissan 350Z, Rogue and Murano. The Japanese automaker claims that there have been no injuries as a result of the defect, but apparently it was deemed significant enough to pay for a recall and be safe today rather than sorry tomorrow. Owners of an affected Nissan vehicle can call 1-800-647-7261 and Infiniti owners can dial 1-800-662-6200 for more information, as dealers are able to test the system and replace the passenger-side seat cushion where the offending hardware is located.
[Source: Detroit News, Recalls.gov]Nissan recalls 200,000 vehicles over passenger air bag issue originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above to view high-res gallery of the Infiniti EX35
The Infiniti EX is a perfectly good little CUV with G37-inspired looks and sharp reflexes that keep it near the front of the cute 'ute segment in most reviews. Apparently that hasn't been enough to attract buyers. Or more precisely, the buyers who have been showing up at Infiniti dealers haven't been the kind of people that the company was actually marketing to. Where the advertising for the EX up to this point has been directed towards sedan buyers, and particularly couples or single women, a lot of families are actually looking considering it and, like ourselves, are complaining about the lack of back seat legroom and cargo room. Infiniti has taken those complaints to heart and is planning a few changes for the 2010 model that will increase room in both of those areas, though it hasn't said exactly how it will squeeze the extra cubic inches out of the vehicle's finite amount of interior space. Additionally, Infiniti will work with its dealers to help better pitch the EX to prospective buyers. An example of that is making content like the family-friendly Around View Monitor available in more trim levels. Hopefully it will help boost EX sales beyond the expected 15,000 units for this year, though we wouldn't get our hopes up in this market.
[Source: Automotive News, sub. req.]2010 Infiniti EX getting more rear leg room originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2009 Infiniti M35
We slid behind the wheel of the 2009 Infiniti M35 S last week in Napa, California. It was a quick jaunt, but we wanted to try out the newly revised powerplant under the hood. Yes, even thought the nomenclature remains the same, the Japanese automaker has swapped out the mass of aluminum up front for something a bit more updated and powerful. Find out how the 2009 Infiniti M35 S did after the jump.
Photos Copyright (C)2008 Michael Harley / Weblogs, Inc.Continue reading Driven: Infiniti gives M35 more firepower for 2009
Driven: Infiniti gives M35 more firepower for 2009 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above for high-res gallery of Infiniti G37 Convertible teasers
A second teaser shot for the upcoming Infiniti G37 Convertible has found its way onto the web, and the timing couldn't be better considering the debut of the Lexus IS250C today at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. Both cars will be setting their sites on the BMW 335i convertible, and the G37 'vert will be packing a 328-horsepower 3.7L V6 in its holster when the time comes. Other features include a three-piece folding hardtopIts and a seven-speed automatic transmission, as well as a completely redesigned rear end to accommodate the new roof. The G37 Convertible's official debut isn't until the LA Auto Show in November, at which time we'll get to fully see how the G37 Coupe translates into a convertible. Until then, check out the teasers in our gallery below.
[Source: Motor Authority]Second teaser of Infiniti G37 Convertible found originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above for a high-res gallery of the Infiniti FX
We've just gotten confirmation that Infiniti will equip its European FX series crossover with the 330 hp, 3.7-liter V6 (VQ37VHR) and it's slated to make its world debut at the Paris Motor Show next month.
Infiniti has decided to only offer the 3.7-liter V6 on its range of vehicles abroad, and there are no plans to bring the FX37 Stateside.
Infiniti's crossover will be available in both FX37 GT and FX37S versions, with 0-60 times in the 6.8-second range and a top speed of 145 mph. Standard equipment includes 20-inch alloys, Scratch Shield paint, all-wheel-drive, xenon headlamps and a seven-speed automatic gearbox controlled via steering wheel-mounted paddles. The FX37S comes equipped with 21-inch wheels, sports seats and Continuous Damping Control.
Infiniti bringing FX37 to Paris, no FX37 for the U.S. originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above for a high-res gallery of Infiniti in Monterey.
Infiniti ramped up its presence in Monterey this year with the new G37 sedan and G37x coupe, the latter equipped with the automaker's advanced ATTESSA E-TSO all-wheel-drive system and seven-speed automatic gearbox. We're looking forward to seeing if the AWD coupe can retain the engaging driving characteristics of its RWD counterpart, while providing the security of all-wheel-drive for those of us that like to make a run into the mountains during the snow season.
Infiniti also used its time on the peninsula to show off the first image of the G37 convertible (we curbed our urge to take a picture of the picture), along with the release of the revised M35 and M35x. The 2009 model benefits from the automaker's scratch shield paint, new seven-speed auto 'box and an increase in output to 303 hp, while still boosting fuel economy by one mpg. We're eagerly anticipating the 3.7-liter V6 finding its way under the hood of the M sometime around the turn of the decade, with some G-inspired styling to match its newfound horsepower.
Monterey 2008: Infiniti releases G37x coupe, G37 sedan, revised M35 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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var 7_Convertible_previewed_before_L_A'; Note to the Lexus SC430: it is now beyond over for you. Infiniti, Nissan's BMW-hunting luxury brand, has unveiled the 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible, a retractable hardtop 4-seater that preserves the Coupe's good looks even with its 3-piece folding metal roof neatly tucked out of sight, as you can see here. Power from the 3.7L V6 will be in excess of 320 horses, and numerous comparos against the BMW 335i convertible are inevitable. You can practically hear the buff mags reserving track time as we speak. Sunny Los Angeles will be the venue for the car's formal unveiling in November, and likely a fertile ground for sales when the time comes.
[Source: Infiniti]Infiniti G37 Convertible revealed ahead of L.A. originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above for high-res gallery of the Infiniti G37S
This weekend is of course the big Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Monterey, California, and a number of automakers will be on hand to debut vehicles there. Infiniti is one of them and will be showing off a few new models on the greens of Pebble Beach, one of which is this, the G37S. What you see is not much different than the G35 on sale now, save for a few exterior tweaks including new wheels. What is different is that Infiniti's G sedan will get the same mechanical hardware found in the G37 Coupe. That means the superlative VQ-series 3.7L V6 producing 328 horsepower will be standard equipment, which necessitates the change in nomenclature for the 2009 model year from G35 to G37. Transmissions will include a 6-speed manual or Infiniti's new 7-speed automatic, and the brand is also offering a new optional brake package that adds 4-piston front/2-piston rear brakes and larger rotors. Those wheels are the new 18-inch wheel design with standard Scratch Shield self-healing paint. Infiniti will show more this weekend than just the G37S, including the G37 convertible and G37x, and we already have bloggers in place on the back nine to report it all.
[Source: Supercars.net]Infiniti G37S spotted prior to Pebble Beach originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn may have dismissed the notion of an Infiniti sedan based on the GT-R as "online blog speculation", but that won't stop the automotive press from churning out renderings just the same. Following an earlier sketch commissioned by Motor Trend comes the computer rendering you see above, predicting what a GT-R-derived Infiniti sports-sedan could look like. The rendering comes courtesy of Japan's Top Car magazine, and does a good job of translating the GT-R's styling into an even bigger, more commodious package.
If they built it, the four-door GT-R would certainly have the looks to stand its ground against the likes of the Aston Martin Rapide, Porsche Panamera and the eventual production version of the BMW Concept CS. And with GT-R underpinnings, it would most definitely have the performance to match.
[Source: GTR-World via GTRBlog]Rendered Speculation: Infiniti's four-door GT-R originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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While most of the attention Nissan has been getting recently revolves around the GT-R sportscar, its bread-and-butter models, like the Sentra S and the new Murano, have gotten slight bumps in price. The compact sedan sees an increase from $16,930, which included a $660 destination charge to $17,030, including a higher $695 destination charge. The Murano was just redesigned and launched with a mildly lowered price for this model year. Not so much anymore, as it now jumps to $29,250, including a slightly raised $780 destination charge.
In addition to these incremental sticker price adjustments, Nissan has announced a mild increase to the destination charges for all of its 2008 and 2009 model-year vehicles carrying Nissan or Infiniti badges. Though Nissan has yet to comment on the reason for the price hikes, we'd imagine that the weak U.S. dollar and high fuel prices undoubtedly play a part in both the base price bump and the associated destination charge increases.
[Source: Inside Line]Nissan boosts price on Murano, Sentra and bumps destination charges originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Monday, March 21st, 2005
Details info: Alternative names:
Infiniti FX-series SUV 5d
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Available version:
FX35 - 3.5 V6 24v 4wd aut.
FX35 - 3.5 V6 24v aut.
FX45 - 4.5 V8 32v 4wd aut.
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SUV 5d
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Monday, March 21st, 2005
Details info: Alternative names:
Infiniti QX56 SUV 5d
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Available version:
QX56 - 5.6 V8 32v 4wd
QX56 - 5.6 V8 32v
Previous version:
Variation:
SUV 5d
(2004 - )
Nissan (United States of America) Armada
Info:
Luxury version of the Nissan Pathfinder Armada
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Nissan - Armada SUV 5d
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Sunday, March 20th, 2005
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Infiniti Q45 (Infiniti - United States of America)
Cima (2004-) (Nissan - People\’s Republic of China)
Nissan Cima (F50) Limousine 4d
Sales Company:
Infiniti (United States of America)
Nissan (People\’s Republic of China)
Available version:
3.0 V6 24v Turbo aut.
4.5 V8 32v aut.
4.5 V8 32v aut. 4WD
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Limousine 4d
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This is Nissan’s highest-end luxury sedan. The company introduced the redesigned Cima in January 2001. The current model is the fourth-generation model. The Cima, known as Infiniti Q45 in the USA, is powered by a 4.5-liter V8, or 3.0-liter V6 engine, featuring dynamic yet elegant driving. Multi-projector headlamps highlight the inspiring mask.
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Sunday, March 20th, 2005
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Sunday, March 20th, 2005
Details info:
Type : sedan
Amount of the Doors : 4
The Place Seatings : 4
The Place Seatings ìàêñ. : 5
Sizes and mass : Mass, kgs : 1724
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Amount valve on cylinder : 4
Volume of the engine, sm3 : 4500
Maximum engine size, sq / ls : / 340
Frequency of the rotation under maximum power about/mines : 6400
Maximum turning moment, Nm : 333
Frequency of the rotation under maximum turning moment about/mines : 4000
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Gearbox : mechanical
Amount of the issues : 5
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Runaway before 100 km/ch, sec. : 5.9
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