Infiniti Debuts Its Version Of The Human Centipede

by Derek Kreindler

Published: September 23rd, 2014

infiniti debuts its version of the human centipede

While other outlets heap praise on the Infiniti Q80 and its innovative “1+1+1+1” seating (where all four passengers sit single file behind one another), I instantly recalled the cinematic masterpiece “ The Human Centipede” that featured a similar arrangement for a few unfortunate individuals. Go ahead. I’ll wait.All jokes aside, the Q80 is supposed to preview a future flagship for the brand, one that was mapped out prior to the departure of Johan De Nysschen. The Q80 will debut at next week’s Paris Auto Show.

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Voyager on Sep 24, 2014

Move over, Porsche Panamera!

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Bearadise on Sep 24, 2014

Perfect car for some hormone-addled kid to take my daughter to the prom.

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Cirats on Sep 24, 2014

Am I missing a joke here? Surely 1+1+1+1 doesn't mean single file, but probably something like 4 bucket seats, 2 in front and 2 in back.

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- Corey Lewis on Sep 24, 2014
  
  No, that's called a 2+2, like a 300ZX 2+2.
  
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- Eiriksmal on Sep 24, 2014
  
  @Corey Lewis Or the 2004-2008 Maxima with elite package. :D Or, more properly, like the real luxury cars. 2 massaging/gyrating/reclining/heated/cooled/comfortable back seats, massive center console in betwixt.
  
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- Dtremit on Sep 24, 2014
  
  @Corey Lewis 2+2 typically indicates two "real" seats in the front and two tiny "use them in a pinch" seats in the back. Taking the nomenclature to its logical conclusion, I wonder if they all get smaller as they go along. Seriously, though, I think this car has a full-length console and an overeager marketing wonk.
  
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Philadlj on Sep 24, 2014

Err...Infiniti says the Q80 features "1+1+1+1" seating, but I don't think that's physically possible in a car that isn't even 200 inches long. Far more likely it's 2+2 (two single buckets each in the front and back). Perhaps the overzealous use of "1"'s is meant to accentuate the "specialness" of each seat; a sumptuous throne for all four individuals. No way to be "b*tch" in this car, in other words. Also, it may just be me, but part of the allure of these cars is how one alights, and there's something "minivanish" about passengers "sharing" doors, though having eight doors would be just as silly, and give off a "funeral limo" vibe.

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