Future models - Infiniti - Q60Detroit show: Infiniti concept heralds new Q60Sporty Infiniti concept “good indication” of ageing Q60 replacement6 Jan 2015 INFINITI is a step closer to confirming the next-generation Q60 Coupe with a concept of the same name revealed in Hong Kong overnight, ahead of its official debut at the Detroit motor show next week. Nissan's luxury division has been teasing striking coupe models since 2009 with vehicles such as the Essence, Emerg-E and Gran Turismo show cars, but none has yet spawned a full production model. While the current Q60 has only been available in Australia since the company relaunched Down Under in 2012, the model has been on sale in other parts of the world since 2008. The fourth-generation version was given a facelift in 2011 but with nearly seven years under its belt, Infiniti's coupe is overdue for a revamp and Infiniti Cars Australia corporate communications manager Peter Fadeyev told GoAuto the latest concept is a glimpse of the next-gen model. “It is certainly to be replaced,” he said. “We don't have a replacement date but the Q60 concept is a clear indication that a successor is on the way and it's a very good indication of what it might look like.” Infiniti has previously confirmed that a larger coupe concept, dubbed the Q80, would lead to a production version, and while it has a strong resemblance to the latest show-car, Mr Fadeyev confirmed the two show cars represent different model lines and a growing Infiniti family. “You can see the model line strata. There's the current Q50 sedan that we have in market, then there's the concept Q60, we currently have a Q70 sedan in market and then there's Q80 concept, which will be the next model. If it were to be produced today that's how it would look.”“Underneath Q50 is the concept Q30 which was shown at the last Frankfurt motor show and if you have a look at that you'll see the common design thread for the Infiniti family in one line. “It's the latest iteration of the design language of the next generation cars from Infiniti.” No powertrain details of the racy looking coupe have been revealed so it could be driven by anything from the high-output V8 and three-cylinder hybrid combinations touted for previous concepts, to the more sensible 2.0-litre turbo petrol found under the bonnet of the company's entry-level Q50 sedan. The Nissan GT-R derived twin-turbo V6 on its way in the Q50 Eau Rouge performance flagship is another possibility. Infiniti has specified that the Q60 coupe has 21-inch wheels and a hand-quilted leather interior with room for four occupants in its two-plus-two cabin. Just one image has been released at this stage but other views of the vehicle will be available after its official unveiling at Detroit next week. Read more18th of December 2014 Infiniti Concept Vision Gran Turismo unleashedDigital-only concept Infiniti shown with radical styling and hybrid V8 powertrain16th of December 2014 Detroit show: Infiniti teases Q60 conceptClues for next-gen Q60 design as Infiniti teases concept ahead of Detroit show2nd of October 2014 Paris show: Q80 inspires Infiniti futureInfiniti confirms Q80 Inspiration concept will lead to a production model24th of September 2014 Paris show: Infiniti outs Q80 conceptThe German fastbacks are on notice as Infiniti unveils Q80 Inspiration conceptAll future modelsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chery Brabham Chrysler Chevrolet Cupra Citroen DS Dodge Fiat Ferrari Foton Ford Great Wall FPV Haval GWM Honda Holden Hummer HSV Infiniti Hyundai Jaguar Isuzu Kia Jeep Land Rover Lamborghini Lexus LDV Mahindra Lotus Mazda Maserati Mercedes-AMG McLaren MG Mercedes-Benz Mitsubishi Mini Opel Nissan Peugeot Pagani Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Q60 pricing
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