The Future Automotive Thread

[Gnnr]

Originally Posted by SimpleS14

The EX35 is doing poorly

The EX is probably going to get axed too:

Infiniti developing new crossover, hybrid for 2010 - Autoblog

Originally Posted by SimpleS14

I just can't see them bringing out a smaller car than the G if there isn't a viable market.

Why not? There's the Lexus IS250 and BMW 1 Series.

[WILDACEX187]

i dont think the murano has a 3rd row though.

[dorkidori_s13]

so guys...please go take a look at the new thread i just started...its important

http://zilvia.net/f/chat/240086-poll...placement.html

[Slow SR20]

THIS SUCKS! The dream is dead again! Well it was fun wishing guys, look to see me in a Ford Mustang Twin Turbo in the next 3 years.

[SimpleS14]

Originally Posted by Gnnr

Why not? There's the Lexus IS250 and BMW 1 Series.

The 1 series is overpriced and I've only see three all driven by cute girls that are probably out of my league financially. (pretty much saying it's not selling like hotcakes)


The IS is comparable to the G, and I'm sure you know they have a smaller displacement VQ in Japan. So if they really wanted to compete with the IS250...they would make the G25.

Originally Posted by WILDACEX187

i dont think the murano has a 3rd row though.

That's why I can see them releasing a larger crossover.

[Future240]

Hm part of me doesn't want to believe it because its not official, but then again the car never was anyways.....

Time will tell

[dorkidori_s13]

the new crossover is called the Qanza (or something like that) i have a feeling thats what that green slideshow pic was that people were calling the S chassis replacement

[exitspeed]

I'm mad. I'll reply fully another time.

[ZX88]

uh what the fuck qanza? haha

[dorkidori_s13]

well...ive sent off an email to some people i know about confirmation of that rumor...well see if i get a response

i made note that the news is spreading like crazy right now and that nissan has A LOT of ticked off S-Chassis owners...and that if it is true...theyre gonna be losing a lot of business to hyundai

[Gnnr]

I'm sorry, but how can i trust this Autocar from the UK. With their "a company source has confirmed" crap. Who? The janitor? I'm skeptical of their credibility, especially of Nissan news as I've never seen them "break" any Nissan news before.

Damnit someone needs to just ask Carlos Ghosn straight up! lol Someone get to calling these numbers. We need some investigative journalism here.

Nissan/Infiniti News Room

[dorkidori_s13]

shit...everyone on this forum should make ONE phone call to nissan asking about the new 240sx and why nissan refuses to bring one out to us...and that were all a little annoyed by getting the shaft at EVERY turn

[JoeC1982]

new RX-7 rumors coming out, 270hp and 2640 lbs. 16x rotary with more torque and better mileage.

[WILDACEX187]

Originally Posted by JoeC1982

new RX-7 rumors coming out, 270hp and 2640 lbs. 16x rotary with more torque and better mileage.

SOLD where do i sign? wait wats the price?

[OptionZero]

Autoblog (citing Inside Lane):

The recent news out of Japan hasn't been good for fans of front-engine, rear-wheel-drive two-doors. First came word that Subaru and Toyota were postponing the launch of their boxer-powered RWD coupe, then the S2000 is killed off and finally reports suggest that Nissan has cancelled its Silvia successor. Thankfully, all is not lost. InsideLine is reporting that Mazda is hard at work on another version of the RX-7 and development is underway on the next RX-8, supposedly – and predictably – dubbed the RX-9.

According to IL's (traditionally) unnamed sources, Mazda is working on a 16X twin-rotor Wankel (two rotors, each displacing 800cc), boosting displacement of the current 13B by 300cc and putting out upwards of 270 hp in naturally aspirated guise. Mazda's aim for its next generation of rotary engines is to dramatically reduce emissions and boost fuel economy to the tune of 20%.

Mazda will likely use the same engine to motivate the RX-7, but in addition to offering a traditional manual gearbox, Mazda is developing a dual-clutch transmission with a twist: the DCT will allow drivers to set the exact points where the clutch packs engage for maximum performance on the track.

The RX-7's circuit-friendly cred is enhanced by the report that Mazda engineers are struggling to keep the coupe's curb weight in check. An all-new chassis is being developed that will supposedly eliminate around 220 pounds, bringing the RX-7's weight down to approximately 2,640 pounds.

We're keeping our fingers crossed that both the RX-7 and RX-9 will make an appearance during this year's show season, although the way things are going, we don't expect to see either at this year's Tokyo Motor Show.



FD3S is an alltime classic. I like the RX-8's looks.

If the new RX approaches either of those aesthetically with the rumored specs, there's a winner

[dorkidori_s13]

rotaries + vegas heat = worst idea EVAR!!!!

[WILDACEX187]

i dunno a properly maintained rotary should be good. the problem with the turbos is that people did mods that made them blow. being that they're map even an exhaust can cause a lean mixture.

i've been craving a fd3s for years but i cant bring myself to spend so much on them. if the new one comes out with those specs and good price im sold. wish they would make a turbo one. *keeping fingers crossed*

[Slow SR20]

OMG COULD IT STILL SURVIVE AS AN INFINITI?!?!?!

Read More Here

[SimpleS14]

That could be the Infiniti variant....who knows. Anyways, that is a nice teaser.

[dorkidori_s13]

eh...i wouldnt jump just yet...luxury is more sedan/suv based than anything else...wait until geneva to get excited

[SimpleS14]

Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

eh...i wouldnt jump just yet...luxury is more sedan/suv based than anything else...wait until geneva to get excited

Very true. I would be very giddy if it was hinting to the next M or new Q.

[Gnnr]

Looks like a C pillar to me. That could be the rear 1/4 glass. Whatever that car turns out to be, looks pretty interesting.

[Slow SR20]

Originally Posted by Gnnr

Looks like a C pillar to me. That could be the rear 1/4 glass. Whatever that car turns out to be, looks pretty interesting.

Yeah you can see the rear tire in the lower portion of the picture, that is the c-pillar meaning this looks to be a low slung sexy CAR.

[exitspeed]

Hey guys that is the Essence. Remember Dorki Dori stumbled upon that name a couple weeks ago. Who knows. It could be a smaller coupe. We'll find out soon hopefully.

But honestly the new Q is the next car that Inifiniti is focusing on. So I'd be willing to bet that thats what it is.

[Future240]

^ It's still not the Replacement, so meh, yo Mel when do you go to chicago again?

[exitspeed]

Originally Posted by future240

^ It's still not the Replacement, so meh, yo Mel when do you go to chicago again?

I'm going this weekend. I'm gonna try and find out about the Essence of something isn't said beforehand. I'm gonna try and act like it was already unveiled and see if I can get someone to slip up.

[Future240]

Ah, will you also be making sure the SX is actually canceled?

[exitspeed]

Originally Posted by future240

Ah, will you also be making sure the SX is actually canceled?

I'll be doing my best.

[Slow SR20]

TOYOTA - SUBARU CAR STILL IN PRODUCTION!

Over the past few months, rumors have circulated that the joint venture between Toyota and Subaru to develop an affordable, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive coupe has been delayed. ToMoCo president, Akio Toyoda, sought to address those concerns at last month's Tokyo Auto Salon, and according to Toyota's new overlord, development is still underway.

Toyoda told the assembled masses that the new FR sports car is an essential part of the automaker's "rejuvenation" efforts to bring younger people into the fold, and a large part of that is price. The coupe is still expected to cost around 2,000,000 yen (a little over $21,000 US) and is set to go on sale in 2012. According to Toyoda, the production postponement has nothing to do with the delay in construction of the Toyota/Subaru factory, where the two-door was due to be built next year. Instead, Toyoda claims that the hold up is due to the adaption of Toyota's new D-4S direct injection system for the flat-four engine. Currently, the FR sports car is codenamed "086A," and for those of you schooled in the world of Hachirokus, that spells good things to come.

[Neejay]

Where AutoBlog (above) got their info from:

Toyota/Subaru Compact Sports Car, Code: 086A : 7tune.com - JDM lifestyle | jdm magazine | Rumors from Japan

The next President of Toyota Motor Co. Akio Toyoda gives us a little more insight into the Toyota/Subaru compact FR sports car.
In a press interview at the Tokyo Auto Salon last month, the next President of Toyota Motor Co. Akio Toyoda was asked many questions about where Toyota was heading and also one question which might be of particular interest to Japanese sports car enthusiasts, “How’s the development coming along regarding the sports car jointly developed with Subaru?” This question was answered in 3 parts:

Project Moving Ahead
Despite some reports to the contrary, the Toyota/Subaru compact FR sports car was not cancelled (even partially) and will continue to go ahead. It is seen as a vital part of Toyota’s “rejuvenation” efforts and reflects the company’s desire to develop a car that appeals to the younger generation of car enthusiasts. Having a FR sports car at the entry level end of the market is Toyota’s way of cementing its image as an rejuvenated car company and will surely dominate the segment as its competitors struggle to keep up.

Codename: “086A”, Delayed Production
Development of the body and chassis is complete and we’re told the development code for the new FR sports car is “086A”. The numerals “86″ should make fans of the now legendary AE86 Sprinter Trueno/Corolla Levin happy as it’s rumored that the numbers will be carried over as the chassis designation. It was thought that the freeze put on construction of the new Subaru factory slated to produce the Toyota/Subaru sports car was the main reason for delays in production, but this is actually in no way related and the real reason for the delay is that production will postponed for several months so that D-4S direct injection could be applied to the flat-4 boxer engine. Production will be postponed until March 2012.

Price Unchanged
Akio Toyoda also confirmed that the price of the Toyota/Subaru compact sports car is still 2,000,000 yen and that there will be no changes to the original plan to build an affordable entry-level sports car. The car is seen to be a formidable model when it joins Toyota’s line up as it will surely push the boundaries of a market segment occupied by front wheel drive compact cars.

This will be interesting, come 2011-2013...