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Preview: 2016 Infiniti Q30
« on: September 16, 2015, 06:29:04 am »
Is it a wagon? Is it a plane?

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Re: Preview: 2016 Infiniti Q30
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2015, 07:49:58 am »
No, it's a Mazda 3 Sport with at $10K premium.  ;) 

There really are a lot of similarities between the stylings of Mazda and Infinity lately. 
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Re: Preview: 2016 Infiniti Q30
« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2015, 08:03:37 am »
I agree Sky, they do look very similar.

I hate the current automotive trends. People will buy it as long as it looks like a CUV, no matter its ride height or cargo capacity etc. etc.

Why do all manufacturers need to bust niches and create micro niches within niches within segments...it is all so stupid.

Because they hate hatchbacks, and hate wagons even more. Manufacturers dont help by shoving these things down our throat at the dealerships, and charging premiums for wagons, etc. If you want a wagon, you sure are gong to pay for it.

It is funny that these might someday morph back into wagons but heaven forbid we actually call them that.

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Re: Preview: 2016 Infiniti Q30
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2015, 10:43:39 am »
Funny how Infiniti says you can "personalize" the vehicle, but don't offer an engine choice, a transmission choice, or a drivetrain (AWD) choice. I guess personalization refers to the really important things such as colours.
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Re: Preview: 2016 Infiniti Q30
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2015, 10:47:37 am »
Quote from: pcsp on September 16, 2015, 10:43:39 am
Funny how Infiniti says you can "personalize" the vehicle, but don't offer an engine choice, a transmission choice, or a drivetrain (AWD) choice. I guess personalization refers to the really important things such as colours.

Which there are likely six of, consisting of white, black, silver, two greys, and maybe a red.
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Re: Preview: 2016 Infiniti Q30
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2015, 11:16:28 am »
Quote from: OliverD on September 16, 2015, 10:47:37 am
Quote from: pcsp on September 16, 2015, 10:43:39 am
Funny how Infiniti says you can "personalize" the vehicle, but don't offer an engine choice, a transmission choice, or a drivetrain (AWD) choice. I guess personalization refers to the really important things such as colours.

Which there are likely six of, consisting of white, black, silver, two greys, and maybe a red.

Likely.  I actually really liked that burnt orange they and Nissan used to have. 
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Re: Preview: 2016 Infiniti Q30
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2015, 01:05:17 pm »
Amazing that, despite the very different styling, my eyes spot the GLA dna right away.
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Re: Preview: 2016 Infiniti Q30
« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2015, 01:55:59 pm »
Surprised it doesn't come with the Q50's dual-screen infotainment system....
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Re: Preview: 2016 Infiniti Q30
« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2015, 02:01:58 pm »
With any luck this Infiniti Q30 might actually be reliable, given that 750 people slaved to produce it to Japanese standards. By this, I'm speaking of the electronics. Mercedes inspire no confidence whatsoever in me from an electronic point-of-view.

Anyone know what Infiniti/Mercedes are going to slap together in their new Aguas Calientes plant in Mexico that's just about to open? Joint management in one plant will be interesting to watch. Infiniti is already cranking out the Mercedes 2.0t in Tennessee for all those Mercedes C Class cars assembled in Alabama.

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2015/09/daimler-renaultnissan-could-be-open-to-alliance-with-fiat-chrysler/

This talks about how darn-it-all happy MB and Renault Nissan are with each other and whether they'll let Marchionne in for a spot of capital sharing.

And that ugly new Smart will get Renault electric motors for the ED model.

http://in.mobile.reuters.com/article/idINL5N11M1RW20150916?irpc=932
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Re: Preview: 2016 Infiniti Q30
« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2015, 02:24:42 pm »
So everyone is just building an Audi Allroad these days. That's not a bad thing.
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Re: Preview: 2016 Infiniti Q30
« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2015, 02:27:36 pm »
The GLA and CX-3 had a baby!
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Re: Preview: 2016 Infiniti Q30
« Reply #11 on: September 17, 2015, 09:16:36 pm »
Yup, its a Mazda 3 sport, but with a $30,000 price premium.   Hey, its an Infiniti, things that people with money to burn buy, what do you expect?
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Re: Preview: 2016 Infiniti Q30
« Reply #12 on: September 17, 2015, 09:50:59 pm »
Quote from: Waterlooresident on September 17, 2015, 09:16:36 pm
Yup, its a Mazda 3 sport, but with a $30,000 price premium.   Hey, its an Infiniti, things that people with money to burn buy, what do you expect?

So you're expecting this to cost $50k?  ???
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Re: Preview: 2016 Infiniti Q30
« Reply #13 on: September 17, 2015, 10:29:46 pm »
I....kind of like the concept. I thought people wanted to see premium hatch things.

Its got a 2.0T, DCT, AWD, small size, luxury features... I mean the styling I can take or leave but the concept itself..whats not to like? ???
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Re: Preview: 2016 Infiniti Q30
« Reply #14 on: September 18, 2015, 10:06:12 pm »
Hmm check out the interior photos. Very much an amalgam of Infiniti and Mercedes elements.

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Re: Preview: 2016 Infiniti Q30
« Reply #15 on: September 19, 2015, 09:59:37 am »
^Almost looks like they sourced parts from the same place.

The window switches and seat controls look nearly identical to what's in the Berlin taxi.

Here's the previous C Class steering wheel:
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Re: Preview: 2016 Infiniti Q30
« Reply #16 on: September 19, 2015, 11:04:38 am »
Wow, it does look like a parts bin machine.  And the exterior is very Mazda 3 like.
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