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The Drool Factor

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Khatir Soltani
Sometimes I see a manufacturer's newest offering and I feel they went too far in trying to be original (so many concepts resemble space vehicles!) Other times, I am unimpressed by how unoriginal it is. I think it is a growing concern for many auto enthusiasts-- what else can they do without repeating themselves or being utterly ridiculous? (This does have a tinge of irony coming from someone who drives a vehicle that arguably resembles a mini ice cream truck...The Nissan Cube...)

But every once in a while, you see a vehicle to breathtakingly beautiful that you can't stop staring. You know what I mean, you get weak in the knees and immediately start fantasizing about how you would look behind the wheel. That is precisely how I felt when I first laid eyes on the Infiniti “Essence” concept a few days ago at the Toronto Auto Show. Whooo-Whee! It is HOT! Might I say, (Zippy (my Cube's name is Zippy) cover your ears) that I think that I embody the 'essence' of the “Essence.” LOL ;)

I've decided to call this the “Drool Factor.” I think it's something that manufacturers should take into serious consideration! I literally could not stop staring at this beautiful specimen. I truly hope that the Essence concept is close to whatever Infinity eventually chooses to go with for a production model. It is so gorgeous! Custom-built Louis Vuitton Luggage? C'mon! Yes, it's too luxurious for me-- but you can't blame a girl for dreaming! What are some new cars that have made you drool and gush uncontrollably?


Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
Automotive expert
  • Over 8 years experience as a car reviewer
  • Over 50 test drives in the last year
  • Involved in discussions with virtually every auto manufacturer in Canada