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Lookin good lookin good.... Spy photographers have caught the first ever images of the redesigned Nissan Maxima, a month ahead of it’s New York Auto Show introduction. With sales expected to begin this fall, the seventh-generation will be badged as a 2009 model. A Renault-Nissan diesel powerplant is expected to follow the initial engine offerings, arriving in a couple years as a 2011 model. In addition to the diesel motor, a Toyota-developed hybrid system may also be offered – and we’re expecting this as early as the 2010 model year! Watch for the uncloaked version to debut next month! Leftlanenews.com

I'm really liking this. I really like the character line along the rear-side view. The taillights remind me of the newest spyshots of the Infiniti FX I also saw that Chevy now has it up on their website. It looks like it has a bunch of stuff standard on the LTZ like heated and cooled seats as well as a standard navigation system. Sounds good to me...

Do the base models have hood scoops?

Alright i have a question. Whats going on with Ferrari. I thought their track version of the F430 was the F430 Pista. Whats the deal with the F430 Scuderia. Is the Scuderia made instead of the Pista or are they two completley different cars. Someone please explain this to me if you can. Thanks.

I think the nose dives down too quickly and makes the car look alot smaller than it is.

It is, they call it 5+2 seating.

Where the hell would the navigation go? The screen usually tends to replace the radio and volume buttons but does that mean it would be down that low? that would be the dumbest idea ever.

How coudlnt you be biased when brands like Toyota, Lexus and Honda have come out with extremely reliable cars year after year after year.

Please tell me your joking.

If anyone thinks this isnt a very well designed interior, you need to get your eyes checked. Lets just hope they follow through with the exterior. Spy photographers caught the Hyundai Genesis testing in the Midwestern U.S. earlier today and from these latest photos, we can see changes to the interior that include an iDrive-esque control knob located behind the transmission lever. Hyundai designers nixed the original Genesis designs, so these are the first photos we've seen of the redesign. Hyundai previewed the Genesis at the New York International Auto Show. The interior shots reveal a host of changes and we've included photos of the original design, taken in 2005, to give you an idea of what's been modified. In addition to the control knob, you can see the large navigation display, the heavily revised gauges (incorporating electroluminescent dials) and wood-trimmed steering wheel with a different center design. The entire center console is slightly different, as well It's likely that the model you're looking at is a very high-end model, given the navigation, wood wheel and, apparently, ventilated seats. As for the exterior changes: The new prototype's grille is now trapezoidal instead of the original round-cornered rectangle. The new grille slats are no longer vertical - they're horizontal like the concept - but there appear to be five thin chrome slats, instead of the three thick slats marking the show car's face. The concept grille's distinctive notch above the Hyundai badge isn't exactly visible on this prototype, but the camouflage is probably hiding it. The new car's headlights are more pointed, and they stretch well back along the fenders, again mimicking the shape of Genesis show car's lights. The lights on this prototype are far more conventional, however, eschewing the concept's neon border surrounding thin LED strip lights. The production car's front bumper has been similarly toned down, with more conventional fog lamps integrated with a more rounded lower air-intake. The profile of the Genesis hasn't really been altered since the first prototype, but the newest prototype showcases a shark-fin GPS or satellite radio antenna plunked on the roof line, something that has become almost a staple of luxury cars. The tail-lights were too covered to see how much of the Genesis concept has made it onto the production car, but the wheels on which this prototype was riding look just like the nine-spoked wheels used on the show car. Courtesy of LeflaneNews

Damn... very nicely put. I never even thought of it that way.

Those wheels are pretty hot, they kinda remind me of Audi's S-Line. But why does it have a trailer hitch on the back?

You know i was wondering the same thing, is it possible to get a virus while browsing the web?

I read this too, he is comparing it to the general idea that both designs are nice and wont offend anyone but that they really didnt take any risk, not that the designs are similar in any way.

BMW influence?? http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=686560

Just for comparisons sake... take a look at the Open GTC Concept and how closely related the two cars really are. 1) Look at the dip in both headlights 2) The creases on both the middle of the hood and ones riding up the hood from the grill line 3) The over-all shape of the grill and the air inlet below the grill Hell even the side-mirrors resemble the concepts.

THANK YOU! I couldnt agree with you more. I am so sick of seeing and hearing about all these model choices of the mustangs. It got old a while ago.

Dont get your panties all in a bunch. Its just an ad and in my personal opinion they rarely affect whether or not i buy a Silverado over a Tundra. Chill out.

I cant belive someone else hasnt posted this yet. The chops and work they put into this is incredible. Check it out. GMI

At the end and at the bottom of the screen it says that its an actual demonstration, but whether or not green screens were used i dont know.

Hmmm... no projector beam style headlamps? I thought for sure i saw them on the spy shots of the Coupe.

mmmmmmmm....... i can't decide between sunset blue and thunder gray chromaflair.

mmmmmmmmmm doesnt that just make you want to crawl inside and take a nap.

I'm pretty sure i heard that it will have V12 power and V8 fuel economy.

I too wish i would like it, but from the side view it looks waayy too long and hunkered down if you know what i mean