[jpt111]

Rc 350

That grilll - ugh! Reminds me of the old BattleStar Galactica cylon helmet...!

 

[Tsunamarama]

I'm curious about the weight. I know the RC350 is quite heavy and I am wondering if the Q60 will be lighter.

 

[Infinity]

The RC 350 coupe isn't bad looking in the front but I'd rather go with the 300 hp Q60 with an estimated combined fuel economy rating of 23 mpg. Pretty good numbers and the 400hp variant would beat the RC 350 hands down.

 

[QuarterMaster]

With either a 7 speed automatic or 6 speed manual transmission, the Infiniti Q6 may pull over potential buyers who was looking at the RC350 but wanted it with MT.

Satisfy both types of drives while the RC350 is auto only. sure manual is slowly dying off but there are still a lot of enthusiasts out there.

 

[LainyLove]

With either a 7 speed automatic or 6 speed manual transmission, the Infiniti Q6 may pull over potential buyers who was looking at the RC350 but wanted it with MT
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I'd jump on any manual provided since I like having a stick in my hand wink wink !!

I had a manual in my G35 coupe as my first car and miss it so much !!



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[QuarterMaster]

Lol, seems like Infiniti designed the Q60 specifically for you or their design team knew what the targeted market wants. I'll personally go auto but hey, not judging those who likes sticks in their hands.

 

[InfinitiGirl]

I personally love all the lexus models.

However, it's so common out there now.

I love the new 2016 infiniti q60, totally would get this over the rc350.

But I really like the unique color the rc350 has. It's very bold and fresh.

It's a tough decision between the two.

I guess for me the tie breaker would be test driving them both!

 

[QuarterMaster]

Which unique color are you referring to? Maybe the Q60 will come with some special model specific paint color too.

 

[Infinity]

That grilll - ugh! Reminds me of the old BattleStar Galactica cylon helmet...!

Just realized the RC350 base model's grille has a piece of plastic going through it and not the full uncovered grille I thought it had. I take it back, the front is fugly.

 

[Tsunamarama]

I believe the RC F does not have that piece of plastic running through it.

 

[QuarterMaster]

Lexus went with a sporty look for the RC 350 and overall it's not too bad but they seem to think sticking plastic where it's not needed makes it sporty.

That rear black plastic bit under the headlight doesn't seem like they perform a function. Just there for aesthetics and it's not that great looking either.

 

[Infinity]

The Q60 rear looks cleaner too me. Overall in looks department, I think the Q60 wins

But looking at the numbers, why are the Q60 RPMs higher than the Lexus? What does that affect?

 

[IPL-Q-Sixty]

Q60 is indeed the cleaner looking of the two. But even the lower portion of the rear bumper can be better designed. If they're really serious about bringing some high performance Q60 to market, then we could see that lower portion be revised completely, aggressive diffuser and all.

 

[QuarterMaster]

Does the Q60 have diffusers? Or they're just not very prominent and I can't see them.

 

[Infinity]

I don't think I saw any on the Q60 at the auto show. Went back to look at the closeup shots I have of the rear and there aren't any. You're going to have to add your own but the tail won't looks as clean once you do.

 

[QuarterMaster]

I don't think they're a necessity in most cars. Yea they'll help keep you planted on the road but the extra stick will also increase your aerodynamic drag. Unless you go on track, it doesn't really make all that much of a difference.

 

[Infinity]

The Q60 may win in spec and looks, IMO, but it'll come down to the price of the base model too. It's speculated to cost around $40,000–$55,000 so if Infiniti can hit near the lower range, that would make the Q60 a no brainer.

 

[QuarterMaster]

It's most likely going to hit the $50k price point. The 2015 Q60 is already $49k and I assume they'll raise the price for the new model.

 

[Infinity]

I'm hoping Infiniti doesn't go over the 55k mark because I think $50k MSRP is the most I'm willing to go. If it costs mroe than that I may have to either wait a while for the price to go down or look elsewhere.

 

[Titan]

The Q60 rear looks cleaner too me. Overall in looks department, I think the Q60 wins

But looking at the numbers, why are the Q60 RPMs higher than the Lexus? What does that affect?

Just means it hits it's peak power at the 7000rpm mark on the power band