As the doors of the 2014 Paris Motor Show have officially swung open, the US-based publications that aren't on site are peacefully enjoying their slumber. Here I am bringing you the BEST and most detailed photos from the Infiniti Q80 event.
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As noted in the previous thread that included the Q80's press release, the all-new Infiniti concept is meant to show what the company would produce if it were to take on cars like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. If you were curious what that interior would look like, here's the best shots.
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Up front the interior is outrageously Spartan a la Audi's latest efforts — check out the massive TFT instrument cluster and straightforward center stack. The two front seats are differentiated from the rear as they are black and lack embellishment.
In the back you'll notice the car features a two seat setup with DEEPLY bolstered seats. Frankly, the rear seats put the front to shame as they're upholstered in a white diamond-stitch pattern that is carried out to the back of the front seats.
It's peculiar to note that there doesn't appear to be ANY technology for rear seat passengers — no visible TVs or computers for on the move infotainment.
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An excerpt from Infiniti's press release follows:
Striking exterior, simplistic, stylish interior
The immense presence, stunning design and bold execution of the Q80 Inspiration represents more than a flight of fancy by Infiniti's talented design team. Full-size in width (2010mm/79.1 inches) and length (5060mm/199.2 inches), yet with a stance of 1340mm/52.8 inches at its highest point, the Q80 is luxurious sedan-like in dimension with fastback contouring.
Innovations continue inside, where driver and passengers are ushered into four individual seats via wide opening portal-style doors. A simplified driver interface and unique head-up display (HUD) keep the complex algorithms of the intuitive technology hidden from view, showing only the information drivers need, concurrent with Q80 Inspiration's human-centric ethos.
The front passenger also has an HUD for display of external information via a smartphone connected to the vehicle's telematics system. Each rear passenger has a touch screen positioned in the rear of the front seat rest to tap into their on-board entertainment package.
Concentration is focused on exquisitely detailed interior, featuring romance in the shape of quilted leather seats and exquisite Alcantara, leather and metal finishes, all luxuriously bathed in light from the sculptural panoramic glass roof.
"From a design perspective, the Q80 Inspiration is the epitome of provocation, a car that breaks the mold of traditional premium sedan dimension and body form," said Alfonso Albaisa, Infiniti Executive Design Director.
"It delivers feminine elegance and muscular menace in equal measure and strikes big in terms of styling, craftsmanship, choice of materials and attention to detail."
Attention has also been paid to creating a welcoming, uncluttered environment for driver and passengers alike. Smart technology, simplified and functional.
"There is a tendency with modern design that every time you add interior features and technology you add complexity," added Albaisa. "The idea with Q80 Inspiration was to re-define and simplify how we interact with people in the car. Of course the Q80 Inspiration has the key features which are premium, smart and engaging, but simplicity was our main objective..."
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