I wanted more from the IPL when I was driving it. Sure, the exhaust note was fantastic when I downshifted, and the sumptuous leather interior feels pretty high-brow and fantastic, but it felt cramped. Even for someone my size, the interior is very tight, for everyone. Especially the rear passengers who's only salvation is the fact that their heads are actually touching the rear windscreen, which kind of feels like a drop-top – almost.
And while the trunk does spot a nifty little diagram clearly showing how two golf bags can fit (because that is infinitely the most important and biggest thing you will want to fit in your trunk), it's pretty small.
The Infiniti IPL G Coupe screams bachelor ride. This is the ideal vehicle for a single guy (or girl, of course). It is not, by any means a family vehicle. I mean, sure a baby seat can be affixed to the rear seats, but I defy you to not lose your cool every time you have to deal with the infuriating front seats that don't actually stay forward when you fold them there, and the large seatbelt holder arm that will inevitably gouge your eyes out when you bend over to attend to your baby.
For all its tight, close-fitting atmosphere, the IPL still felt big. Don't get me wrong, cornering was spot on (turn off that nifty little traction control button and you'll be flippin' that rear end out all kinds), and the power was definitely there, but so was the weight. Despite the dragging feel, I still absolutely loved to drive this vehicle.
As soon as the sun hit, the IPL was a star. Everywhere it went, people took notice. And perhaps that's the allure of this particular model; it's different, but you're not quite sure why. So you stop to ponder the differences for a moment, taking in the angles, the lines and the design details. You revel in the bright-red interior and the gun-metal colour combo of the wheels and paint. You know this is something unique, something slightly special and so you take notice.
While tuner-division models from the likes of BMW and Mercedes focus more on performance numbers, the IPL seems to be more concerned with attracting customers who want to express more personal style in their automotive choice. Perhaps the IPL should stand for Infiniti Peacock Line instead.
And while the trunk does spot a nifty little diagram clearly showing how two golf bags can fit (because that is infinitely the most important and biggest thing you will want to fit in your trunk), it's pretty small.
The Infiniti IPL G Coupe screams bachelor ride. This is the ideal vehicle for a single guy (or girl, of course). It is not, by any means a family vehicle. I mean, sure a baby seat can be affixed to the rear seats, but I defy you to not lose your cool every time you have to deal with the infuriating front seats that don't actually stay forward when you fold them there, and the large seatbelt holder arm that will inevitably gouge your eyes out when you bend over to attend to your baby.
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| The Infiniti IPL G Coupe screams bachelor ride. (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com) |
For all its tight, close-fitting atmosphere, the IPL still felt big. Don't get me wrong, cornering was spot on (turn off that nifty little traction control button and you'll be flippin' that rear end out all kinds), and the power was definitely there, but so was the weight. Despite the dragging feel, I still absolutely loved to drive this vehicle.
As soon as the sun hit, the IPL was a star. Everywhere it went, people took notice. And perhaps that's the allure of this particular model; it's different, but you're not quite sure why. So you stop to ponder the differences for a moment, taking in the angles, the lines and the design details. You revel in the bright-red interior and the gun-metal colour combo of the wheels and paint. You know this is something unique, something slightly special and so you take notice.
While tuner-division models from the likes of BMW and Mercedes focus more on performance numbers, the IPL seems to be more concerned with attracting customers who want to express more personal style in their automotive choice. Perhaps the IPL should stand for Infiniti Peacock Line instead.
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