Nissan is reportedly considering a move to finally introduce the Infiniti brand in Japan, with the debut coming as early as the next two years. The brand, introduced in the US in 1989, has never been marketed domestically.
There were plans for a Japanese debut in the mid-2000s, but this was shelved when a decision was made to focus instead on its existing sales networks. In 2008, another move was prevented by the global financial crisis that came about that year.
The brand’s president, Johan de Nysschen, made the announcement of the ongoing deliberation earlier this week. No details or the timing of the introduction were mentioned, but another report bandied the two-year timeframe, according to the Nikkei.
The company assembles its vehicles in Tochigi Prefecture and exports them abroad. If the move comes about, Infiniti will then join Lexus – which arrived in 2005 – in the domestic market.
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luckily this happen in matured country…if it’s proton involved…hahaha…most paultan reader will complain say proton only sell better models outside of own country….etc……
japanese no complain….korean not complaining too…..
the japanese are complaining lah. that is why, after 15 years sold only in overseas market, Lexus finally is available in Japan even though all models in the line up were actually available as Toyota
IS – altezza, GS – aristo, LS – Celsior, ES – Camry/WIndom, SC – Soarer, RX – Harrier
I just noticed that the logo looks like a person pressing both palms together.
Actually it resemble moving toward endless road (hence it’s called infiniti) but the palm idea is not bad at all..
Chery logo looks quite similiar to Infiniti
yup.. thats why i choose mercedes.. eventhough i really like the infiniti FX… the brand presence is not strong especially the logo which is very similar to chery is a big let down… but i am quite happy been seeing more and more FX37 on the road from JB to Kuantan.. seems like sales doing pretty well .. great quality and perfomance for 400k+ for a brand new big SUV is a great bargain after all ..
A good news for Infiniti fans in Japan but… A bad news for Nissan Skyline fans. If Infiniti makes Q50 based on new Skyline platform, I’ll had to say: “R.I.P Nissan Skyline!” The Skyline series have been used since late 1950s, and if Infiniti are ready to sell Q50, it’s highly unlikely to replace the Skyline models.
How Many infinities have you seen on the Malaysian road since its introduction ?
less than the number of bugatti veyron but more than aston martini dd8 and dkny5
No.. Number of Infiniti is increasing in malaysia. I’ve seen more than 10 so far. Majority being the gorgeous FX37. Do ur research before speak la bro.
agreed, been seeing many FX37 . and out of all Infiniti cars FX37 is my most favorite (2nd would be G37) and i notice plate number registerations i ve seen are from Wilayah,Selangor,Johor and Pahang.
My neighbour’s wife is driving the FX and there’s another G coupe slightly down the road from my house. So yeah, I’m basically seeing 2 Infiniti’s everyday.
As far as i can remember most of the infiniti are sold as nissans in japan like skyline and fuga. And i remember seeing the huge gigantic infiniti suv in japan. But then it was lhd so could be a grey import (yes they do those stuff too)
i had seen two in kota kemuning FX37 & G37
Pretty soon, there will be more of these than low RV Hyundai/Kia