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ZilviaBot · 01-15-2010, 09:40 AM

01-15-2010 08:30 AM

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When the team over at Inside Line reported on Tuesday that the 2011 Infiniti G Series sedan will be offered with a turbocharged 2.5-liter V6 borrowed from the JDM Skyline 250GT (sold as the Infiniti G on our shores), we were left scratching our heads. Understanding that the car was intended to be an entry-level (and fuel-efficient) competitor the BMW 328i and Lexus IS250, arming it with a 280-horsepower turbocharged powerplant simply didn't make sense.

With a genuine apology for an erroneous report, IL is now reporting that the turbocharger will be left back in Japan. Sans turbo, the Infiniti G25 will arrive with a normally-aspirated 2.5-liter V6 rated at 210 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. That's more like it... maybe. According to our tipster, the engine will be rated at 235 hp and 187 lb-ft of torque. Don't memorize those numbers either, because our sources say it's 222 hp and 194 lb-ft of torque. Bottom line: There will be no turbocharged engine under the hood of the upcoming Infiniti G25. Thanks for the tip Dr. J!

[Source: Inside Line]Inside Line: Infiniti G25 still coming, but forget that turbo thing... originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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secondtonone317 · 01-15-2010, 10:20 AM

sucks.....nissan is really slacking on the turbo game

MandTPhotography · 01-15-2010, 10:34 AM

Directly a Lexus IS250 competitor. We'll see what happens with this one..

OptionZero · 01-15-2010, 10:59 AM

a turbo 2.5 might do too well

adding boost would make topping the 3.7's 330-ish hp too easy

I like the G37 sedan; its better shaped than the coupe.

Since I wouldn't be buying it to go fast, but just to DD in, I might not mind "only" 210-230hp.

DJ PoW · 01-15-2010, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

a turbo 2.5 might do too well

adding boost would make topping the 3.7's 330-ish hp too easy

I like the G37 sedan; its better shaped than the coupe.

Since I wouldn't be buying it to go fast, but just to DD in, I might not mind "only" 210-230hp.

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ronmcdon · 01-15-2010, 04:49 PM

most ppl really don't need all that power.
they might even prefer extra fuel economy.
a less powerful g37 makes perfect sense imo.
i'm just glad it wasn't some lame 120hp hybrid.

D1champ · 01-15-2010, 05:35 PM

They are aiming at a replacement to the old G20 and this model is perfect. Since they want a lower price point compared to the G37 and turbo wouldn't make sense for that aim. I've driven a G37 and it takes of like a missile and in the luxury market its never the deciding factor, the the brand and the features that sell it in this category.

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ZilviaBot Zilvia.net Bot Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 199 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Inside Line: Infiniti G25 still coming, but forget that turbo thing... 01-15-2010 08:30 AM Filed under: Sedan, Infiniti, Rumormill, Luxury 2010 Infiniti G - Click above for high-res image gallery When the team over at Inside Line reported on Tuesday that the 2011 Infiniti G Series sedan will be offered with a turbocharged 2.5-liter V6 borrowed from the JDM Skyline 250GT (sold as the Infiniti G on our shores), we were left scratching our heads. Understanding that the car was intended to be an entry-level (and fuel-efficient) competitor the BMW 328i and Lexus IS250, arming it with a 280-horsepower turbocharged powerplant simply didn't make sense. With a genuine apology for an erroneous report, IL is now reporting that the turbocharger will be left back in Japan. Sans turbo, the Infiniti G25 will arrive with a normally-aspirated 2.5-liter V6 rated at 210 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. That's more like it... maybe. According to our tipster, the engine will be rated at 235 hp and 187 lb-ft of torque. Don't memorize those numbers either, because our sources say it's 222 hp and 194 lb-ft of torque. Bottom line: There will be no turbocharged engine under the hood of the upcoming Infiniti G25. Thanks for the tip Dr. J! [Source: Inside Line]Inside Line: Infiniti G25 still coming, but forget that turbo thing... originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. PermalinkÂ\|ÂEmail thisÂ\|ÂComments More...

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01-15-2010, 10:20 AM	#2
secondtonone317 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: woodhaven Queens, NY Age: 35 Posts: 375 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	sucks.....nissan is really slacking on the turbo game

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MandTPhotography Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 801 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Directly a Lexus IS250 competitor. We'll see what happens with this one..

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OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 37 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	a turbo 2.5 might do too well adding boost would make topping the 3.7's 330-ish hp too easy I like the G37 sedan; its better shaped than the coupe. Since I wouldn't be buying it to go fast, but just to DD in, I might not mind "only" 210-230hp.

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ronmcdon Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: beverly hills Age: 86 Posts: 4,254 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	most ppl really don't need all that power. they might even prefer extra fuel economy. a less powerful g37 makes perfect sense imo. i'm just glad it wasn't some lame 120hp hybrid.

01-15-2010, 05:35 PM	#7
D1champ Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 408 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	They are aiming at a replacement to the old G20 and this model is perfect. Since they want a lower price point compared to the G37 and turbo wouldn't make sense for that aim. I've driven a G37 and it takes of like a missile and in the luxury market its never the deciding factor, the the brand and the features that sell it in this category.