Infiniti appears to have some impressive products in its pipeline, including a next-generation G powered by a twin-turbo V6 with 530 hp.

The relationship between the Japanese automaker and Mercedes-Benz is picking up full steam and will go beyond the upcoming Benz-based compact. For 2014, Infiniti will be producing next-generation four-cylinder engines for both Mercedes-Benz and Infiniti models at its Nissan Tennessee plant. And as we reported before, the first C-segment hatchback will be produced by Magna Steyr in Austria.

But the big news is that the next-generation G will start production in 2014 and is slated to go on sale by summer of that year. The Japanese automaker’s goals is to build on top of its highly-successful model by launching it in 70 countries worldwide. Apparently the design for the next G was finalized in June of last year and is shared with the Mercedes-Benz C-Class platform.

Overall length and width is expected to stay the same as the current-generation G, but it will have a lower roofline in the style of a four-door coupe. The sedan will debut first in 2014, with the coupe variant following in 2015. Infiniti is also considering a crossover variant, which makes sense.

What has us uber excited is that the IPL-spec G will feature a 3.7-liter twin-turbo V6 powerplant pumping out 530 hp and will probably be priced competitively with the GT-R, if not more In fact, the inside source that reported to Motor Trend compares it to the C63 pricing. The new IPL engine will be hand-made in the same plant where the GT-R is produced out in Tochigi, Japan.

Will this be the new supercar from Japan that will be somewhat affordable?

Contact: Infiniti of Coconut Creek 5501 West Sample Road, Coconut Creek, FL. (954) 861-6100

Re-posted from Car and Driver.com

March 21, 2012 at 4:45pm by David Gluckman

Some complain of the soullessness of alphanumeric car badges, but they do come in handy when forecasting future products. Infiniti has applied for trademarks on G35h, G30t, and G22d, giving us a glimpse of possible powertrain options for the G lineup. Here’s what we know:

G35h: Hybrid Likely On the Way

Assuming a normal six-year product cycle, the G coupe and sedan should get a redo for 2014. (The current G37 sedan is shown above.) Based on the G35h trademark filing and a recent conversation we had with Ben Poore, Infiniti’s U.S. boss, we believe the third-generation G will offer hybrid power. When asked about wider use of the M35h‘s gas-electric setup, Poore said one could “imagine what that powertrain would be like in a smaller car,” adding that the electrically assisted 3.5-liter V-6 would make for a very quick G. Infiniti marketing for the M35h focuses on the car’s quickness (we hit 60 mph in 5.2 seconds) as well as its fuel efficiency, and both qualities should improve in a smaller, lighter vehicle. This approach would mirror that employed for the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 and upcoming ActiveHybrid 3, which share a powertrain.

Details on the other two badges are a bit murkier, and it’s important to point out that the act of filing for a trademark doesn’t necessarily mean the automaker will use it.

G30t: Turbo Four or Six?

We read the G30t name as implying the adoption of a turbocharged engine, which would allow Infiniti to deliver satisfactory output while keeping EPA-rated efficiency in check. (Infiniti has in the past used the “t” suffix to denote a Touring trim, but its emergence here alongside a new number suggests to us a new engine.) Without knowing the engine’s strength or cylinder count, however, it’s tough to speculate on whether it would signify an entry-level model, a top-spec performance machine, or if it might be a powerplant that would perhaps supersede either or both of the G’s two V-6 engines (the G25‘s 2.5-liter and the G37′s 3.7).

G22d: G-iesel

The G22d, on the other hand, is easier to parse. Infiniti’s European diesel offerings all end in a little d, but currently don’t include a diesel G sedan or coupe. It’s highly possible that the G22d would be sold only in Europe like the oil-burning M, EX, and FX, but such a G could offer an easy path into the U.S. diesel market. We expect the engine to be a four-pot, given the G’s size, and that the “22″ indicates a 2.2-liter displacement.

And, Finally, the Engines

We do have some insight into what might power these for-now-theoretical new models. As part of its deal with Mercedes, Infiniti plans to use four-cylinder powerplants from the German firm; we’ve previously reported that the plan was to share the M274 gas engine and the OM651 diesel.

The M274 would seem like a good match for a G30t, while the OM651 is a 2.1-liter turbo-diesel four that could be installed in a G22d. (Mercedes rounds the diesel’s 2143-cc displacement up to 2.2 liters when it describes the engine, so it would make some sense for Infiniti to do the same.) It’s possible that Renault/Nissan engines could be used for either application, although it seems Infiniti is making a real effort to distance itself from the rest of the group in the powertrain department.

Contact: Infiniti of Coconut Creek 5501 West Sample Road, Coconut Creek, FL. (954) 861-6100

By Robert Perez

Can a truly family-oriented vehicle be cool? And by cool, I mean something that doesn’t pretend to be cool, like by adding faux sporty styling or names that suggest that you’re driving this vehicle because you have to. You want a vehicle that lets the world know you’re still the “fun-loving and outdoorsy, great-at-parties, unpretentious, educated and successful” guy or gal that you were before the kids arrived.

The choices have been a compromise at best, like a large SUV or a car that gets loaded to the top with attachments that add functionality that it wouldn’t normally have. Or…ready…a minivan (shudder with me). But what if there were a vehicle that nailed it. That’s the new 2013 Infiniti JX (available Spring 2012).

Infiniti set out to produce another world-class leader in a segment that has been dominated with so-so options. It begins with the styling. It’s modern, genuinely sporty, purposeful and graceful. It’s poised, yet equally at home picking up the kids and out on-the-town.

Also, true to Infiniti’s promise of Inspired Performance, it has a smooth 3.5-liter DOHC engine that produces 265 horsepower @ 6,400 rpm, 248 lb-ft of torque @ 4,400 rpm and the first Infiniti to utilize a fuel-efficient CVT transmission.

“While many ‘people movers’ drive more like a van or bus, we heard from potential buyers that they didn’t want to give up the driving feel of their previous sports sedans just because they have growing families,” explained Infiniti Americas Vice President Ben Poore. “For the JX, we again focused on applying advanced technology, such as the sport CVT, to meet the demand for better fuel economy without sacrificing driving pleasure.”

Some of the features that make this a really cool mode of transportation are amenities that deliver the latest in technology and exceptional utilization of interior space. I don’t have the room here to detail all the features but here are some of the highlights:

• True 3^rd Row Seating with more Leg Room than a Cadillac Escalade
• Infiniti ConnectionTM and Infiniti Connection PlusTM
• Infiniti Personal Assistant
• Backup Collision Prevention (BCI)
• Around View Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection

Looking for a new vehicle that takes the finesse of a luxury vehicle, adds genuine practical use and wraps it up with driving performance, the latest in technology and looks to boot? The all new 2013 Infiniti JX arrives in dealerships Spring 2012. Call Infiniti of Coconut Creek to pre-order your JX today. It’s worth the wait.