The Future Automotive Thread

[[240sx]]

Hopefully the aftermarket can come through and do somthing about that horrible front facia/grill. Like how Saleen salvaged the mustang's.

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[simmode1]

Well well well, looks like someone really wants the IDX to live enough to refresh the concept with Nissan's current design language. But I'm too skeptical to get excited right now.
http://lrnc.cc/_ct/16983307






Just to refresh memories for comparison...

[dorkidori_s13]

ugh, there goes salt in that wound again!

[simmode1]

Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

ugh, there goes salt in that wound again!

Right?! lol

Ran the linked page through Google translate. It's nothing more than Japanese click bait and speculation, sadly. Render does look damn good though, IMO. Much more production worthy/fit for mass consumption than the original concept, which was polarizing to many.

[dorkidori_s13]

if nissan WERE planning to start the project back up... id be one of the first normal folks to know via my source there

EDIT: Mel would also be able to confirm too

[exitspeed]

Yeah that shit ain't happening. Nissan has said too many times now that it's dead. Render is cool though.

Also, it does like the new sports car co-developed between Toyota and BMW will more than likely be called the Supra again. Which we all want I'm sure.

http://www.motortrend.com/news/toyot...nt-sports-car/

[simmode1]

Originally Posted by exitspeed

Also, it does like the new sports car co-developed between Toyota and BMW will more than likely be called the Supra again. Which we all want I'm sure.

I don't want it. Words cannot state enough how much I hate that front end.

[drift freaq]

Originally Posted by simmode1

I don't want it. Words cannot state enough how much I hate that front end.

Not to leave out those huge side gills on the rear flank. Yikes that thing is an excercise in grossly excessive.

[exitspeed]

I agree. That F1 style front end NEVER translates well to road cars. Ferraris included. I'll hold out until we see the production model. Excited the Supra name is coming back though.

[exitspeed]

http://www.motortrend.com/news/hyund...16-model-year/

Ummmmm pretty sure we all knew this.

[irax]

I'm only here to make sure that the IDx is probably never coming out just like a turbo 86....

Because I would... In a heartbeat trade my BRZ for an IDx.... even the one with denim seats.

[exitspeed]

Originally Posted by irax

I'm only here to make sure that the IDx is probably never coming out just like a turbo 86....

Because I would... In a heartbeat trade my BRZ for an IDx.... even the one with denim seats.

It still a damn shame Nissan doesn't care. Lol.

[simmode1]

Originally Posted by exitspeed

http://www.motortrend.com/news/hyund...16-model-year/

Ummmmm pretty sure we all knew this.

So, what i don't understand is... Are they making Genesis a new car brand, sister to both Hyundai & Kia? Or are they simply divorcing the Genesis coupe from the sedan & they'll still be Hyundai?

Either way, i like this news as it frees up room for the GT4 Stinger.

[Corbic]

Originally Posted by exitspeed

It still a damn shame Nissan doesn't care. Lol.

Why?

Have they produced anything not yawn worthy in the last 10 years?


Meanwhile - rumored GT500...

[future]

You guys are crazy for liking the IDX in the first place. It was hideous

[simmode1]

Originally Posted by future

You guys are crazy for liking the IDX in the first place. It was hideous

I think most of us looked at the concept & immediately knew which polarizing aspects wouldn't make it to production. We were already envisioning something closer to that toned down render I posted above. Do you think that one is ugly as well?

[dorkidori_s13]

well kids, instead of anything IDx related and Nissans complete bullshit excuse of "we cant find a profitable platform to build the IDx on", we get this...

https://newsroom.nissan-global.com/r...bility-to-life

[TheRealSy90]

the idx they did build already had s15 front and rear subframes, suspension arms and knuckles so it must have been on an S based platform. Why do they think the S platform wouldn't be profitable?

[exitspeed]

But hey, Nissan is still fucking around with this stupid concept that would sell even less than an IDX would sell in its lowest months.

http://www.autoblog.com/amp/2016/08/...r-concept-rio/

Fuck Nissan.

[spooled240]

Originally Posted by simmode1

I think most of us looked at the concept & immediately knew which polarizing aspects wouldn't make it to production. We were already envisioning something closer to that toned down render I posted above. Do you think that one is ugly as well?

Not really my style. I'd still much rather have a brand new s15 over an IDX.

[dorkidori_s13]

Originally Posted by TheRealSy90

the idx they did build already had s15 front and rear subframes, suspension arms and knuckles so it must have been on an S based platform. Why do they think the S platform wouldn't be profitable?

the IDx was built completely over an S15 chassis... not just pieces.

[dorkidori_s13]

Originally Posted by spooled240

Not really my style. I'd still much rather have a brand new s15 over an IDX.

will NEVER happen... not sure why you guys ever think Nissan would build a "new" S15?

[future]

Originally Posted by simmode1

I think most of us looked at the concept & immediately knew which polarizing aspects wouldn't make it to production. We were already envisioning something closer to that toned down render I posted above. Do you think that one is ugly as well?

Better but still doesn't look like a real car

[drift freaq]

Originally Posted by future

Better but still doesn't look like a real car

Actually quite a few of us liked the Nismo version of it enough. Oh and I am sorry but that new rendering looks terrible lines wise. It's like somebody decided to stick a garish front bumper and body kit on the car. The original Nismo concept had a much cleaner look.

I am firmly convinced Nissan has lost its way under the leadership of Ghosn. Even thou Renault is involved in F1, outside of that they seem to be firmly entrenched in the car is nothing but a people mover school of design and marketing. This carries over directly to Nissan.

It really strikes me odd that BMW is working with Toyota when I always looked at Toyota being more the Mercedes type and Nissan being the BMW type. Now thanks to Renault, Nissan is acting and looking extremely like Renault.

[simmode1]

Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

well kids, instead of anything IDx related and Nissans complete bullshit excuse of "we cant find a profitable platform to build the IDx on", we get this...

https://newsroom.nissan-global.com/r...bility-to-life

They really wanna shove that thing down our throats, don't they?

Alright, I'll bite. What's the speculated price tag on this ambiguously gay duo mobile?

[spooled240]

Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

will NEVER happen... not sure why you guys ever think Nissan would build a "new" S15?

I never said they would? Im just giving perspective.

[exitspeed]

Originally Posted by simmode1

They really wanna shove that thing down our throats, don't they?

Alright, I'll bite. What's the speculated price tag on this ambiguously gay duo mobile?

It's a big waste of time and money. This thing doesn't work in the consumer market. I'm sure they can keep the cost down because it's really just a different shape, not a different automobile. BUT I still be the development cost FAR exceeds what the IDX would have and it'll be a tiny tiny niche vehicle. It'll sell about as well as a Leaf.

[exitspeed]

Originally Posted by spooled240

I never said they would? Im just giving perspective.

That same perspective was given 300 pages and 10 years ago.

I'd go out on a limb and speak for all the IDX supporters in this thread, as much as we love it, would ALL prefer an S15ish car.

Reality is, Nissan gives zero fucks and neither are happening.

[lunchmeat]

They're gonna build what sells. And that's sedans, econoboxes, and suvs.

[simmode1]

Originally Posted by drift freaq

Oh and I am sorry but that new rendering looks terrible lines wise. It's like somebody decided to stick a garish front bumper and body kit on the car. The original Nismo concept had a much cleaner look.

I think I know what you mean... Are you talking about some of the offset fender lines around the headlights & front bumper? It strikes me as very Rocket Bunny-esque...

But whatever. The car is super unlikely. BUT... with the release of the Q60, it seems like a no brainer to me to drop that same 3.0TT in the next gen Z & transition it into an upscale Corvette/Porsche fighter. Which of course leaves the entry level market wide open...

I mean WTF else could they do with the Z? I don't believe for one second that Nissan would offer a sport tuned Q6 engine in the Z for anywhere close to its current base prices. I'd expect that engine in a new Z be cost at least current Nismo Z34 $$$ or more.