Infiniti considers FWD, again

**ABC** · #1 (**permalink**) 01-27-2010, 12:17 PM

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DETROIT--Infiniti is considering adding an entry-level vehicle, or a family of models, based on a front-wheel-drive platform.

Exempt from that strategy are the brand's performance cars, the Infiniti G and M. Those will remain rear drive, said Larry Dominique, Nissan North America Inc.'s vice president for product planning.

**Special** · #2 (**permalink**) 01-27-2010, 04:44 PM

I don't think it's a bad thing.

Altima NEO · #3 (**permalink**) 02-07-2010, 10:05 PM

Doesnt this just become brand saturation again? The same kind of crap that got GM and Chrysler in trouble.

I thought thats what the Nissan brand is for?

alexander1485 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-26-2010, 03:05 AM

If its small then it wouldn't be a bad thing... Small and light fwd helps.

**Red Lion** · #5 (**permalink**) 02-26-2010, 05:31 PM

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If its small then it wouldn't be a bad thing... Small and light fwd helps.

True, but it's not really fitting of Infiniti's current pricey, luxury image. Maybe Nissan needs a Scion-style brand?

alexander1485 · #6 (**permalink**) 02-28-2010, 10:23 PM

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True, but it's not really fitting of Infiniti's current pricey, luxury image. Maybe Nissan needs a Scion-style brand?

That is true and does sound like a great idea! I heard Toyota is possibly coming out with an "AMG" type of brand or at least name on tuned versions of its newer cars (kind of like the SE-R's or whatnot) Maybe Nissan should jump on that bandwagon as well again.