[RHA]

What do you think about the Eau Rouge styling? Should it be applied to the QX50?

 

[codine]

styling? they grafted carbon bits onto a sedan...

 

[Hawkman]

I'm not so sure that putting more carbon fiber on the QX50 would look good. It might be useful as far as reducing weight but I don't think it will do much for the styling. It would be nice to get a few more contours on the side of the QX50.

 

[RHA]

They don't have any real CF on the QX50 so if and when they do add it, it will be a nice "upgrade"
There's is styling to it. Compare a regular Q50 to the Eau Rouge model and you'll see, it's not significant but it's enough to signify it's a performance model

 

[codine]

They don't have any real CF on the QX50 so if and when they do add it, it will be a nice "upgrade"
There's is styling to it. Compare a regular Q50 to the Eau Rouge model and you'll see, it's not significant but it's enough to signify it's a performance model

ok fine but I think theres alot more on the QX50 that needs to be updated before they even dream of a performance derivative. The QX50 is 7 years old, alot has changed in terms of technology and more importantly consumer tastes...

 

[RHA]

ok fine but I think theres alot more on the QX50 that needs to be updated before they even dream of a performance derivative. The QX50 is 7 years old, alot has changed in terms of technology and more importantly consumer tastes...

you're right, chances are they developed the next generation model with a high performance trim in mind, which helps. using the current platform would be hard since it was not likely built with high performance in mind

 

[Sweet Tooth]

Is there a different body kit on the Eau Rouge Q50? I didn't really notice anything different in styling between the Eau Rouge and the regular Q50.

 

[justspace]

Don't think so

The only two real performance models are the Q50/Q60 and the QX70.

 

[RHA]

the lower portion of the front bumper has some big changes. the rest is simple enough, side skirts and rear diffuser.

 

[justspace]

Also worth mentioning its like 500hp+

lol...

 

[Sweet Tooth]

Also worth mentioning its like 500hp+

lol...

Well, yes, but Infiniti will have to include an aggressive body kit on its performance models if it wants to measure up to the likes of BMW"s M brand.

 

[RHA]

Even the Sentra SE-R had an aggressive kit going on, nissan always goes a good job with performance aero.

 

[justspace]

Well, yes, but Infiniti will have to include an aggressive body kit on its performance models if it wants to measure up to the likes of BMW"s M brand.

Is this kit not aggressive enough? It seems pretty over the top to me

 

[Sweet Tooth]

I mean it could look a bit closer to the ground. I don't think it rivals BMW's M body kit.

 

[justspace]

I think that is just the concept m4

i doubt the production will be that low to the ground

plus the Q50 is still a family sedan

the M4 is a performance coupe. it deserves to be lower and more aggressive. the q50 needs to stay practical.

 

[RHA]

Likely the production model will sit a bit higher, overall the ride height seems practical enough on a production model if you look at other shots of it.