Orlando Infiniti

The Infiniti G37 Coupe Trumps the Competition!

2010-07-19T06:09:00.000-07:00

Orlando Infiniti knows you drive a luxury sports coupe because you really want a special driving experience. With 330 hp, a standard, performance-oriented seven-speed automatic transmission and abundant luxury, the unmistakably stylish 2010 Infiniti G37 coupe is special indeed.

Let's get one thing out of the way: the 2010 Infiniti G37 coupe is the muscle machine among luxury sports coupes. There's so much more to the G37 coupe, though, like precision handling and the high standards of Infiniti luxury, all at a starting MSRP of $36,050. However, in this segment, the discussion should start with performance.

Does a 33o-hp V6 sound appealing to you? How about zero-to-60 mph in just over 5 seconds? That's what the Infiniti G37 lays down. Check that against the BMW 328i coupe, which starts at $36,200 and offers 230hp. The Audi A5 comes in at $37,200 with just a 211-hp four-cylinder engine. To be fair, the Audi includes all-wheel drive, but you get all-wheel drive in the G37x coupe and still get a 119-hp advantage. You can add higher power to the others, but expect much higher prices, too.

In a true luxury sports coupe, the power needs to be refined and accessible - ever-present, but not overbearing. The Infiniti G37's V6 is equipped with Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL), among other technologies, to ensure a smooth delivery of torque across the rev range. In other words, push the gas pedal and feel your back being pushed into the seat whenever you accelerate.

The power comes in your choice of four trims - G37 coupe, G37 coupe Journey with additional amenities, G37x all-wheel drive, (which includes G37 Journey equipment) and G37 coupe Sport 6MT with six-speed manual transmission, 19-inch wheels and performance tires.

While you can do much of your research online, nothing compares to sitting behind the wheel! Stop in to Orlando Infiniti and take one for a test drive!

6 Reasons to Tint Your Vehicle

2010-06-23T06:51:00.000-07:00

There are many reasons to tint your car - from protecting against health concerns, safety, privacy to preserving the investment in your car. Here are some of the top reasons people choose to tint their cars.

1. Avoid Overheating. Your car's interior can be 60% cooler during those hot summer days with proper tinting. That's good news for Central Florida residents!
2. Protect Your Skin. Harmful UV rays from the sun can cause skin cancer. Tinting your car can block up to 99% of these damaging rays.
3. Accident Protection. In an auto accident, tinting can help shattered glass hold together, protecting the occupants of the car.
4. Safer Driving. Tinting reduces dangerous glare from the sun, snow and other headlights helping you drive safely.
5. Enhanced Privacy. Tinting protects your privacy and contents within a car. What a burglar can't see, he won't steal.
6. Prevent Cracking and Fading. Harmful UV rays and heat cause car upholstery to crack and fade. Car tint is sunscreen for your car.

Through the end of the month, you can tint your windows for as low as $249.95.

Consumer Reports Review: 2011 Infiniti M:

2010-05-14T07:05:00.000-07:00

Check out what Consumer Reports has to say about the all-new 2011 Infiniti M that's on sale now at Orlando Infiniti.

Check out this great MSN Video: Infiniti M: 2011 Preview

Exotic Car Festival supports the Special Olympics

2010-04-20T08:48:00.000-07:00

Orlando Infiniti and Aston Martin Orlando participated in the 7th annual Celebration Exotic Car Festival, in support of Special Olympics Florida! Spanning from the historic Sebring Raceway, to the winding waterfront of the village of Celebration, to the legendary Hard Rock Live and the spectacular Walt Disney World® Resort.

Orlando Infiniti shuttled participants and players to the golf course in their beautiful vehicles, ensuring everyone arrived in high-style! "We were delighted to participate in this premier event, which brings together more than 250 of the world's most exotic cars each year and benefits such a wonderful cause," said Peter Wilson owner of Orlando Infiniti - Aston Martin. The event was a success and will allow the Special Olympics to provide year-round programs and services to 15,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in Florida, at no cost to the athletes or their families.

New Owner's Clinic - April 7th

2010-04-01T12:55:00.000-07:00

Orlando Infiniti is cordially inviting you to the Infiniti New Owners Clinic. This will be a catered event and will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Service department here at Orlando Infiniti.

The event will offer drawings, prizes and much more. This will also give you a chance to have any questions answered or concerns addressed.Because it is a catered event, you must RSVP to natalya.mokshanova@orlandoinfiniti.com no later than April 5, 2010. Business casual attire is preferred.

Also, If you are a business owner or have the authority to offer coupons or discounts for your business...we are looking for anyone that would like to add to our gift bags that will go out to all new owners. This is a good chance for potential business to consider your company.

Contact Carmen Papadakis for more information.If you have any questions please call Natalya or Carmen at 407-660-0077.

Infiniti G37 Sedan Named Top of Class!

2010-02-26T08:23:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, Consumer Reports released highlights of its upcoming Annual Auto Issue. The magazine, which hits newsstands on March 2, reveals its Top 10 Picks of the Year along with many other automotive ratings. Among the Top Picks is the Infiniti G37, named top Sporty Sedan.

Winning its category of Sporty Sedan for the fourth year in a row, the Infiniti G37 is recognized by Consumer Reports as “… one of the highest-rated sedans we've tested, with a score of 95 out of 100. It provides an appealing combination of agile handling, blistering acceleration, a refined powertrain, a fairly comfortable ride, and a high-quality, luxurious interior.”

“To have the G37 achieve “Top Pick” status again moves us closer to our vision of becoming the most trusted, growing car company in the Americas,” said Kevin Martin, vice president, Total Customer Satisfaction. “Our Strategic Priority of Top-Level Product Quality will be achieved by a unified team moving together, with all members focusing on our customers.”

World's Fastest Artist, Rock Demarco!

2010-02-26T08:20:00.000-08:00

Performance artist Rock Demarco kick started his career as a small child by plastering graffiti on his parent’s walls with crayon. Never a fan of mild mannered art, Rock instead takes his audience on a wild ride of imagination by challenging them to look at the world through a different window. Intrigued? Orlando Infiniti is currently featuring the colorful portraits of artist Rock Demarco in our showroom. In addition to our showroom, Rock's award winning work can be seen from his home in Winter Park Florida all the way across the globe to the airport terminal of San Juan Puerto Rico.

Like what you see? You can email Rock directly at artbyrock@yahoo.com or visit him online at http://www.rockdemarco.com./

Cars for the Cure - Huge Success!

2010-02-26T08:16:00.000-08:00

Over 70 beautiful cars lined the streets of Colonial Town Park in Lake Mary on February 7, 2010 for the 6th-annual Cars for the Cure car show. Ranging from antique American muscle cars to cutting edge European and Japanese exotic cars, there was something for everyone and Orlando Infiniti / Aston Martin / Lotus was proud to participate.

Most importantly, however, Cars for the Cure lived up to its namesake in a huge way. The American Lung Association benefitted from over $70,000 in donations and proceeds. Indeed, no more could be asked for. The 2010 Cars for the Cure car show is one for the history books. Be sure to check out the Cars for the Cure website for more info and pictures.

The Infiniti Award of Excellence

2010-02-11T17:28:00.000-08:00

Orlando Infiniti is proud to be the recipient of the prestigious Infiniti Award of Excellence. The award is a recognition program designed to honor those who contribute to building the Infiniti brand by consistently delivering a unique and personalized experience for their customers.

The Award of Excellence not only recognizes and rewards Dealerships that excel in sales and satisfaction; it also reinforces the standards of excellence set for all by describing the key actions that will produce a powerful awareness of the Infiniti brand. Infiniti retailers have already established industry-leading standards for customer service, but the competition is getting tougher every year. The Award of Excellence is designed to keep our focus on raising the bar as we continue to build customer loyalty.

At Orlando Infiniti, we invite you to stop in and experience the difference for yourself.

Cars for the Cure

2010-01-26T16:56:00.000-08:00

Orlando Infiniti is a proud sponsor of the 6th Annual “Cars for the Cure” Auto Show extravaganza being held Saturday, February 6th 2010 from 10am - 4pm at beautiful Colonial TownPark in Heathrow/Lake Mary Florida. This charitable event, with proceeds going to support the American Lung Association of Florida, promises to be like none other.This all-day show is the auto enthusiasts dream! Some of the most powerful and highly-tuned cars from around the world will be on display: International and American Customs, European Exotics, High Power Racers, custom bikes and more. The streets are lined with great shops, restaurants and attractions as well as a variety of sponsor and vendor booths. Bring the family and enjoy a fun filled day.

The All-New Infiniti M 2011 - arriving Spring 2010!

2010-01-26T11:22:00.000-08:00

Performance, reshaped to ignite invigoration. Infiniti engineers envisioned the all-new M to deliver a more fluid, naturally dynamic feeling of performance. By Sculpting the power of the more than 400-hp 5.6-liter V8 and the 3.7-liter V6 VVEL engines to release like a rising wave, they crafted acceleration to feel limitless-while improving fuel efficiency.

Luxury, alive with the human touch. Hand-crafted silver powered wood accents create a natural yet modern atmosphere. The custom leather was meticulously tested by touch around the world to create the perfect feel. Luxury made more sensory.

Industry-first technology, honed to anticipate. At Infiniti, innovation is now tradition. The latest is a blind spot intervention system that warns of vehicles next to you and assists in returning the vehicle to its original lane. Our vision is a world without accidents, where technology anticipates and responds.

2011 Infiniti M Makes Virtual Debut at Concours d'Elegance PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (Aug. 14, 2009) - Infiniti today provided an advanced look at the all-new 2011 Infiniti M performance luxury sedan at the 59th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. This is the third generation of Infiniti's popular M and the first to be sold across all of Infiniti's 32 markets around the world, including Western Europe.

Like the current Infiniti M, the next-generation design will be offered with V8 and V6 engines. The 2011 M models will be designated the Infiniti M56 and Infiniti M37 respectively, reflecting their more powerful, larger displacement engines. The M56 V8 is expected to offer more than 400 horsepower. For Western Europe, the M56 will be replaced by a V6 performance diesel.

The 2011 Infiniti M also features a completely redesigned body, with authentic sports sedan proportions and evocative new styling with a low front end and deeply sculpted fenders inspired by the Infiniti Essence concept car. The new M interior promises to be pure Infiniti, highlighted by the use of innovative materials, an advanced climate control system, superior audio and an enhanced quality feel.
Despite improved performance from the new engine lineup, fuel consumption will be reduced.

In addition, the 2011 M will continue Infiniti's technology innovation leadership with a blind spot intervention system. This industry-first system is designed to help alert the driver if another vehicle is detected in an adjacent lane during an intended lane change, and then help assist the driver in returning the vehicle toward the center of the original lane of travel.

The 2011 Infiniti M, which is scheduled to go on sale across the world starting from spring 2010, was revealed through a unique "video mapping" process - in which a "virtual M" was created on a 3D form. It is the world's first "virtual only" (no physical vehicle) automotive application of this cutting-edge technology. The 2011 Infiniti M will make its official public debut later this year.

The Infiniti Essence Concept

2010-01-13T05:05:00.000-08:00

INFINITI ESSENCE CONCEPT DEBUTS AT GENEVA MOTOR SHOW - REPRESENTS THE MAGNIFICATION OF "INSPIRED PERFORMANCE"

ROLLE, Switzerland (March 3, 2009). The essence of the Infiniti brand distilled into one car and then taken to the extremes to satisfy the world's most demanding car enthusiasts this is the Infiniti Essence. Presented as a concept at the 79^th International Motor Show of Geneva, Essence is a celebration of Infiniti and its 20 years history as a creator of performance cars. But equally it is an inspiring exploration into the brand's future. The dramatic design, technology and performance statement is a 592-horsepower, rear-wheel-drive gasoline/electric hybrid coupe.

The Essence Concept showcases many of the technologies, including hybrid, and design cues that will distinguish Infiniti production cars of the coming years. And, by steering Infiniti's guiding principle of Inspired Performance into the luxury super-coupe market for the first time, it reaffirms Infiniti's place among the world's most exclusive and vibrant car brands.

Essence Overview

A front-engined, two-seat, 592-horsepower, rear-wheel drive luxury coupe concept measuring 185 inches long
A preview of Infiniti's gasoline/electric hybrid drivetrain capable of high speeds when conditions allow, zero emissions where they don't
Fresh design language to influence future production models
New safety technology, including Back-up Collision Prevention
Minimalist and intensely driver-focused interior
New luxury meets traditional Japanese craftsmanship
Louis Vuitton fitted luggage to maximize trans-continental capability

Essence Exterior Design: Dynamic Adeyaka

With breathtaking good looks and perfect proportions, Essence exerts a powerful pull on all those who love cars. It looks like a driver's car, one that would be right at home on the world's grandest motoring routes, yet Essence is not an aggressive sports car.

Infinit's Dynamic Adeyaka attitude ensures Essence is single-minded, but also inviting, sophisticated and born of inspiration from both the human and natural worlds. To further boost its emotional appeal, it features details that bring a very modern take to some very old Japanese traditions. The designers aim was to merge all existing Infiniti design cues with fresh design language in a shape that the 20-year-old marque has never before attempted. The result is highly sculptural yet also very delicate. Essence speaks of power but not intimidation.

The hood, as expected of an Infiniti, is long and the rear deck short. Together with a flowing wave profile between muscular front and rear wheel arches, Essence at first appears to be in the classic sports car mold but there is nothing retro about Essence. The side window graphics bring a particularly innovative and distinctive edge to the styling. The window appears to be resting on a ledge, its razor sharp line in contrast to the concave sweep of the upper body just below it. The rear section also features complex surfacing with concave scoops that flow down the rear pillars from one of Essence's most distinctive design cues: a C-shaped kink to the side windows trailing edge. Outlined by a wide flourish of stainless steel, it adds instant movement to the car even when it is standing still.

One of the most distinctive details is the trim around the side air vents. The simple yet delicate shape, finely finished in aluminum, is based on the kanzashi, a hairpin used by women when wearing the kimono. Other lines and details are inspired by the wide brush strokes of Japanese calligraphy. Essence represents a successful merging of iconic cultural cues with automotive aesthetics.

Essence's front is characterized by Infiniti's signature double-arch grille, set at an angle that suggests the car is about to leap forward. There is an illuminated Infiniti badge at its heart. Rounded corners effectively hide the front overhang and make this 185-inch-long car (15.4 feet) appear anything but big in the flesh.

At the front, as over the rest of the car, Essence eschews superfluous body embellishments that could interrupt the graceful strength of the whole. The grille is framed by subtle strips of stainless steel but there's little other trim and no other grilles or intakes, not even fog lights. The door handles are slivers of push buttons flush with the body, while even the rearview mirrors must make way for minuscule cameras teased out of the A-pillars. More familiar Infiniti cues include the lights. At the front, the signature L-shaped modules taper back on to the bulging guards, picked out at their top edge by a row of LEDs. Slender fillets of red light curve around the car at the back, overlapping with the trunk opening and framing the spoiler, which appears to have been pushed out from within the car.

Essence Interior Design: Driver-Focused

A driver's car demands the perfect driver's cabin. Essence's interior is minimalist, ergonomic and totally focused on giving the driver a feeling of absolute control while the passenger area is dominated by comfort, calm and elegance to offer the kind of hospitality that is so important to Essence. The asymmetrical cabin is divided into two areas separated by a large curving console between the seats that sweeps around to merge with the center of the dashboard. The driver's side is themed black, the passenger's cocoon an earthy red.

A flat-bottomed steering wheel, chronometer-style dials, bright red engine start button, and short, alloy-topped gear selector announce to the driver this is a serious performance machine. Other interior features include larger gear change paddle shifters behind the wheel and a signature Infiniti analog clock. With the materials used leather, Alcantara, hand-painted wood inspired by traditional Japanese lacquerware the cabin exudes a rich and inviting warmth. Essence's interior promotes a sense of well being which is key to the Infiniti driving experience.

Essence Drivetrain: Power With Responsibility

Essence's drivetrain is designed to meet the highest expectations of owners by delivering the one thing everyone expects of an Infiniti sheer driving pleasure. In Essence, that pleasure is taken to new heights, at the same time as previewing an innovative green hybrid engine. Essence is unusual even in the rarefied atmosphere of the world's fastest road cars by being able to call on a mighty 592 horsepower.

Like the design, the performance is designed to be sophisticated and unobtrusive performance with a human touch. The hybrid system is a logical extension of Infiniti parent group's groundbreaking green commitments. It offers power with efficiency, and high performance with zero-emissions running, by combining a gasoline engine with an electric motor. These can work independently or together as a parallel hybrid system. In congested urban areas, the electric motor alone is all that is needed for Essence to glide silently between stoplights, with no tailpipe emissions. When the traffic clears, Essence responds with a highway performance that few cars could match. In power assist mode the full 592 horsepower is unleashed with both gasoline and electric power working together.

A key difference over some other hybrid systems is that both the V6 and the electric motor feed their power only to the rear wheels. Infiniti's 3.7-liter DOHC V6 gasoline engine is fitted with twin turbochargers and a new, efficient direct-injection fuel system, boosting power to 434 horsepower.

Essence previews a new type of electric motor, called 3D Motor, that was designed to meet tough requirements on size and power output. The result is a particularly slim, disk-shaped motor that has twice the torque of a conventional unit. Its design was achieved by 3D magnetic field analysis to optimize the layout of the electromagnetic coils and permanent magnets. For use in the Essence, the motor is positioned between the engine and transmission and provides 158 horsepower, drawing power from a compact lithium-ion battery pack in the trunk area. Because the 3D Motor operates in both propulsion and power regeneration modes, the battery pack is kept charged up.

Optimized energy usage across the widest possible range of driving conditions is guaranteed by two separate clutches, which switch in the motors as required. It is a system that needs no torque converter, further enhancing responsiveness and driving pleasure.

Essence Safety: A Collision-Free Future

On a global level, Infiniti is committed to building safer vehicles equipped with advanced safety technologies. Essence previews some of the next-generation safety features that will ensure Infiniti cars remain among the safest on the road, adding two new technologies to the Distance Control Assist (DCA) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) systems that are available in today's production Infinitis. Side Collision Prevention (SCP) and Back-up Collision Prevention (BCP) extend the anti-collision shield all the way around the car.

With SCP, when the driver decides to change lanes, side-mounted sensors activate a warning if an approaching vehicle is detected in the driver's intended lane. A yaw mechanism is then activated through brake control of individual wheels to help prevent a potential collision. Back-up Collision Prevention works in a similar way, sensing a vehicle behind, giving the driver a warning but then, if the warning is not heeded, activating the brakes automatically. The warning system and pre-emptive safety features are designed to help support the driver in an intuitive manner with minimal intervention.

Essence Practicality: A Very Specially Made Solution

The team behind Essence harked back to an early motoring era to find the right solution for carrying luggage. The result is as classy as luggage ever gets, surprisingly practical and dreamily romantic. It also re-establishes the historic ties between a carmaker and one of the best-known names in luxury goods Louis Vuitton. Vuitton first worked with a coach-builder the famous Kellner Company in 1908, equipping one of their early luxury limousines with a set of bespoke luggage. Other coach-builders quickly beat a path to Vuitton's door in Paris. Made-to-measure Vuitton trunks were an integral feature of some of the greatest cars of the first part of the 20^th century.

The collaboration between Infiniti and Vuitton revives the idea of a set of the highest quality luggage made to fit exactly a car's trunk area. In Essence, there are three rigid pieces: a matched set of slender briefcases atop a large trunk. All are made in the new Damier Graphite canvas and feature sleekly integrated handles and an overall design in harmony with the car itself. In addition, a button on the key fob electrically opens the trunk lid, allowing the trunk floor to slide silently rearwards.

Protect your Investment!

2010-01-12T19:18:00.000-08:00

Don’t be alarmed, but the environment has declared war on your car – more specifically, on your car’s paint, but Orlando Infiniti can help!

It’s clear that as the first line of defense when it comes to protecting your car’s bodywork from rust, corrosion and wear, any steps you can take to protect your paint will not only add years to the lifespan of your vehicle, they will add to your vehicle’s value as well. Well-maintained paint can often be the difference between a vehicle’s condition being appraised as “excellent,” or as merely average” or “fair” – a difference that can mean thousands of dollars when trading in or selling your car in the future.

The first step when it comes to protecting your investment is a paint protector. Orlando Infiniti is an authorized agent for Xzilon, an exterior protectant. With our professional application, this exclusive formula will bond and seal the paint surface of your Infiniti creating a continuous, protective finish to your luxury vehicle.

Xzilon protects against everyday sunlight, heat, environmental corrosion and discoloration or damage caused by enviromental spotting that can be harmful to your Infiniti exterior.

If you choose to hand wash your car, you should make sure to take the appropriate steps to maintain your paint’s shine. Ignore the old wive’s tale telling you to use dish soap as a car cleaner, as the harsh detergents found in these products can gradually wear away at your paint. Instead, buy an inexpensive soap at your local big box store that is specifically formulated for use on vehicles. It’s also important to make sure that you use a soft wash mitt – not a sponge, which can collect small rocks that can scratch your paint – and frequently rinse it off in between soapings to make sure it is free from dirt. Another tip is to avoid using a swirling motion when washing or drying, and to dry using only a microfiber cloth and not a standard house or beach towel, which contain harsh synthetic fibers. This will help you to avoid creating “spider web”-type scratches that can be so frustrating on an otherwise clean car.

After washing, there are two additional steps you can take to make sure your paint looks its best and stays that way for as long as possible. The first is to use automotive paint polish, which can not only bring out the brightness and richness of the vehicle’s original showroom sheen, but can also take care of scratches both large and small. A good rule of thumb is that if you can catch your fingernail when running it across the scratch, it is probably too deep to polish out; if you can pass over it, then it can most likely be removed with a little bit of elbow grease. Polish is generally best applied with a random-orbit buffer, an inexpensive piece of equipment that isn’t powerful enough to damage your paint but can save you a lot of time when working out paint issues. If you are nervous about using this type of equipment, then hand polishing is still a viable option.

Waxing is the final stage in the cleaning and protecting process. When properly applied, wax forms a physical barrier between your paint and the outside world, which means that contaminants like sap and acid rain never make it through to the finish itself. Wax can even offer a degree of protection from rock chips. There are two main types of wax available on the market. Carnauba-based waxes are derived from special palm tree leaves, and they provide a deep, “wet” look. Polymer waxes or sealants use a different mechanism to bond to paint, and while they do not usually provide as impressive a gloss as carnauba products, they do last a lot longer before they need to be reapplied.

Washing, polishing and waxing your car not only helps it to look its absolute best, it also offers you the chance to lock in a beautiful paint shine no matter what the world might throw at your car.