Next-Generation Infiniti G37 to Pull Much Influence From Last Year’s Essence Concept
By Chris Weiss
The Infiniti Essence Concept, which was debuted at last year’s Geneva Motor Show, was, by far, the sexiest Infiniti I’ve ever laid eyes on. Powerful but uncharacteristically smooth, the car snarled in a gruff tone, but spoke with delicate, poetic words. The bad news is that we’ll never get to see an actual Infiniti Essence on the road. The good news is the essence (sorry had to do it) of the concept will find its way into the next-generation G37 coupe, sedan and convertible.
More than just an injection of slight influence, the G37 is rumored to be receiving both mechanical and styling cues from the Essence. One of the most interesting aspects of the Essence was that it was designed as a hybrid, a set-up that will be making it over to the G37. While the displacement will get smaller, the G37 is rumored to be getting a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 engine, electric motor and li-ion batteries worth about 360 horses. If rumors hold true, it’ll also receive a variety of toned-down Essence styling like the aggressive stance and muscular wheel arches. [Autocar via MotorAuthority]
