Infinti Ups The Ante By Announcing The 2013 IPL G Convertible

Infiniti today announced that it will double its Infiniti Performance Line lineup of premium performance vehicles in spring 2012 with the addition of a new 2013 IPL G Convertible. More than just focusing on engine power and acceleration, the Infiniti Performance Line, or IPL, product design philosophy focuses on "total vehicle performance," including unique driving attributes and exclusive exterior and interior features at highly attractive price points.

The IPL G Convertible announcement was made by Infiniti Americas Vice President Ben Poore at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance where the IPL G Convertible Concept is currently on display. The IPL G Convertible Concept features unique aerodynamic styling, the dynamic performance of an IPL-tuned V6, exhaust and suspension, 19-inch IPL aluminum-alloy wheels, three-piece retractable hardtop and a unique red leather-appointed interior set against a Malbec Black exterior - a level of equipment and performance modification expected to be shared with the production IPL G Convertible.

"The Infiniti Performance Line, as demonstrated by our first offering, the IPL G Coupe, challenges the concept of an ultra-high cost sports series. IPL pushes the premium performance envelope for buyers seeking a higher level of exclusivity and driving exhilaration, but does so with an Infiniti twist," said Poore. "The IPL G Convertible will deliver the goods, just like the current IPL G Coupe does. Plus, the new IPL G Convertible offers the added pleasure of open-air motoring."

The new IPL G Convertible is based on the foundation of the Infiniti G37 Convertible, which features an advanced 3.7-liter V6 and three-piece power retractable hardtop that's designed to look as good with the top up as it does down.

"Like every Infiniti, the new IPL G Convertible will take a different path from its established competitors," added Poore. "It's a terrific addition to the Infiniti Performance Line, taking the dramatic Infiniti G Convertible to an even higher level."



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knowitall1985 - 8/22/2011 4:41:01 PM

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Nissan doesn't have enough money to be a tier 1 player.....

222max - 8/23/2011 10:27:39 AM

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Nissan is bigger than BMW, Mercedes and Audi. Money is not the issue.

Steve - 8/22/2011 7:13:38 PM

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I know Infiniti makes good cars, but their styling always leave me cold.

knowitall1985 - 8/23/2011 12:39:39 PM

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Nissan is one lawsuit from going broke.

LexSucks - 8/23/2011 4:13:43 PM

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And you are about one post away from making a complete ass out of yourself.

poot66 - 8/22/2011 10:01:48 PM

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I can't believe they are still not redesigning the G. They are going into the 6th year now. They are milking that gen dry.

LexSucks - 8/23/2011 2:49:06 PM

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The G just had a redesign (both sedan and Coupe) in 2007. That isn't 6 years. This design is only in its 4th year. How is that milking?

fugeesnfunions - 8/23/2011 7:34:47 PM

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I'm not a hater of Nissan AT ALL, in fact I'm quite fond of at least a few Infinit/Nissan models, but this convertible just isn't doing it for me. Not to say that it isn't a good looking car or anything, but considering what "IPL" is supposed to mean, it just seems kind of.. "Meh"... I'm all for Infiniti producing their own version of BMW's "M" or Mercedes' "AMG", but they need to truly compete with their German rivals. If they don't make it truly special, then it won't ever have the appeal that it needs to compete in that extremely competitive arena. If plain-Jane Lexus can do it with their "F" line, I have no doubt that Infiniti can with "IPL" - but only if they up the bar for what makes the cut.

[Maybe they could use the "V-Spec" designation from the Nissan GT-R? That has the ability to produce a monumental "halo effect". The onyl reasons I can imagine they might not want to is 1. They don't want Infiniti too closely associated with any Nissan, and using "V-Spec" across the line would muddy the distinction between Nissan and Infiniti, and 2. "V-Spec" is a little bit too close to Cadillac's "V" designation for their own high-performance models.]

markanthony0419 - 8/24/2011 7:01:29 AM

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i like the regular g couple much better. the ground effects and flair of this car makes it very boyish like im in fast and the furious. Also ipl stand for infiniti PERFORMANCE line. Now to my knowledge this car and the regular G (well the coupes anyway) have exactly the same speed times so why spend the extra money to make your car look worse?