Paris 2014: Infiniti Teases Q80 Inspiration Concept

by Cameron Aubernon

Published: September 4th, 2014

paris 2014 infiniti teases q80 inspiration concept

Another day, another teaser. This time, Infiniti released a couple of vague images ahead of the 2014 Paris Auto Show, previewing the Q80 Inspiration concept.

Autoblog reports the concept is a “low-slung, ingeniously aggressive four-passenger fastback” meant to show the world how the brand wishes to become a major player in the global luxury game. As reported earlier, Infiniti has plans for a flagship model as part of its overall lineup expansion, and may be hinting at such a thing with the Q80.

More details are expected to slowly leak out prior to the concept’s global debut October 2. Until then, this is all we have.

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Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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Cbrworm on Sep 05, 2014

They need to stick to RWD/AWD sporty cars with High HP engine options and nice interiors. They don't have the cachet to win the Lexus/Mercedes crowd - they should be an affordable BMW competitor. I want a new M56s and FX50s to replace my current G35 6MT and FX45, but the prices are too high and the cars are a little over the top luxury wise and a little over-nannied to be super sporty. It's like they are channeling the Hyundai Genesis driving experience. I shouldn't say that, but they M56 doesn't seem as sporty to drive as the M45. I would be happy with a V8 RWD Maxima w/ leather and nav. I will probably keep driving the G35 and FX45 until the wheels fall off both.

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Tosh on Sep 07, 2014

Rococo styling on a car body creates an impression that is the opposite of solidity, strength, or power, no matter how fluid it might look. Maybe I just don't get this new world luxury? Maybe Infiniti is trying to appear to be more distinctive than Lexus, but they both FAIL to my peasant eyes.

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