Everyone has dreamed of taking a scenic road trip at some point in their lives. If you’re driving in Arizona, you’ve lucked out- Arizona has some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the country, complete with recognizable monuments and natural wonders. Here are some of our top picks for your next free day spent in the spacious and well-appointed cockpit of your INFINITI from our Mesa dealership!

Mesa AREA SCENIC DRIVES

What better way to spend a day off than taking in some of the Arizona sights?

Gila-Pinal Scenic Road: This is a stretch of US Route 60, milepost 214.5 to 240.5. In just 26 miles, you can view the desert landscape amidst some of Arizona’s most storied spaces, such as Globe and Miami, mining towns that have long since gone out of business. Take a look at the Boyce Thompson Southwest Arboretum to get a look at arduously protected, exotic plant life.

Apache Trail Historic Road: You love all the miles in your INFINITI, but this trail’s 41.5 miles may be the best you ever spend. This is where the performance element of your INFINITI will truly shine: on tight hairpin turns and adventurous plunges as you wind your way through volcanic landscapes along the Salt River.

Copper Corridor Scenic Road West: Do you want to see what your INFINITI is really made of? Give it a go on this tour of the diverse desert ecosystem, which features steep curves on the way to wide-open views unlike any other you’ve seen.

The Mesa area is full of fun day trips that test the might of the powerful engine and notoriously precise performance that come standard with every INFINITI Let every drive be as thrilling as your first ride when you take a tour of the Arizona landscape.

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At Coulter INFINITI in Mesa our Chandler area INFINITI dealer, we are thrilled about the 2016 QX50! When it was originally introduced as the INFINITI EX35, it was one of the first personal crossovers, foreshadowing what has become one of the hottest segments in the automotive industry. Then, this model offered a choice of rear-wheel or Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, one of the most powerful engines in its class, and a full-feature interior. It was also the first vehicle to offer technology features like the Around View® Monitor. Fast Forward

Let’s talk about the QX50 today. It remains one of the most powerful and versatile personal crossovers in the segment. But much has changed for the 2016 model year. The addition of 3.2 inches to the wheelbase and the revised exterior seems like a nice place to start. This brings its design closer in look and feel to the other INFINITI models like the Q50 sedan. Standard features have also been increased, including the addition of a moonroof for all grade levels. Not too shabby; Chandler INFINITI fans have a ton to look forward to including the Hagane Blue exterior color that is now offered.

“Even as INFINITI is getting ready to significantly expand its product portfolio in the next few years – including production models based on the Q30, Q60 and QX30 Concepts – we’re also making significant enhancements to our current lineup,” said Randy Parker, vice president, INFINITI Americas. “Following the 2015 introductions of the updated INFINITI Q70 and the addition of the Q70L long-wheelbase version and new range-topping QX80 Limited full-size SUV, we’re kicking off model year 2016 with the updated QX50.”

Are you as pumped as we are to get this show on the road? Visit us at our INFINITI dealer serving Chandler today! For more information, feel free to contact us at 480-351-7825.

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A powerful engine. Agile handling. Beautifully designed interior appointments. These are some of the attributes of the 2016 INFINITI Q70, and just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, the NHTSA has given this sedan a 5-star overall safety rating. You’ll find this perfect balance of power and precaution at our Arizona INFINITI dealership.

Subtle Safety for Arizona Drivers

When measured up against competitors like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the INFINITI Q70 leaves them in the dust in more ways than one. Netting the 2016 Top Safety Pick+ Award indicates that the 2016 Q70 has received “good” scores in all Institute crash tests. That means that this roomy, superior sedan is perfect for carting around the whole family, even though it drives with performance precision. Arizona drivers won’t be able to deny the appeal of the 2016 INFINITI Q70’s silky, powerful drive. Every inch of this sedan is designed to provide the ultimate driving experience. A beautifully designed interior has you surrounded in premium materials such as leather-appointed seating and Japanese Ash Wood trim- you’d never know that concealed under these appointments is the incredibly effective INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System.

ADVANCED TECH FOR PEACE OF MIND

Though the NHTSA rating has to do with crash resistance, there are plenty of other safety features on the Q70 that shouldn’t be overlooked. INFINITI has taken the latest automotive technology and turned it on its head with state-of-the-art safety. With optional features such as the Predictive Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Blind Spot Intervention Systems, and Backup Collision intervention, you can put INFINITI’s tradition of innovation to the best use: keeping yourself and others safe. The 2016 INFINITI Q70 is proof that you don’t have to sacrifice your safety for a good time. When you’re in the market for a smooth, comfortable ride with a bit of bite, visit us to take a test drive!

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The 2017 INFINITI QX60 indulges all seven passengers with luxury from the spacious interior to connectivity and entertainment options like the available rear-seat entertainment system. The 2017 INFINITI QX60 also provides safety to all passengers through a variety of systems that work together to produce the INFINITI Safety Shield. The INFINITI Safety Shield utilizes several worlds’ first INFINITI technologies providing layers of protection for a comprehensive approach to safety. The first layer of the INFINITI Safety Shield is active monitoring of the vehicles’ surroundings to help avoid collisions and heighten the driver’s awareness. While the inner layer protects occupants if a collision does occur.

The outer layer of the INFINITI Safety Shield is comprised of sophisticated cameras and radar that monitor the vehicle surroundings and proactively adjust or make the driver aware of a potential hazard. Available Intelligent Cruise Control and the industry first available Distance Control Assist helps to control speed to adapt to traffic conditions. The worlds’ first available Around View Monitor now comes equipped with Moving Object Detection which provides an audible warning if movement is observed within the display image.

Another worlds’ first technology, the available Backup Collision Intervention uses side and rear sensors to search for objects in the path of the reversing vehicle. If the alerts do not stop the driver from continuing to back up, the 2017 INFINITI QX60 can stop itself by engaging the brakes to help avoid a collision. Similar to Backup Collision Intervention is the Blind Spot Intervention System which alters the driver to potential vehicles in their blind spot when changing lanes and can assist the driver in returning to the center of the lane if a hazard is detected.

Other important Safety Shield System will help the driver avoid unintentional lane drift with the available Lane Departure System and be altered to potential risks in front of the vehicle even when obscured from view with optional Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection and Predicative Forward Collision Warning. The available Brake Assist system senses emergency braking situations and helps apply maximum brake force for potentially shorter stops. The inner layer of the INFINITI Safety Shield for the 2017 INFINITI QX60 includes the Advanced Air Bag System and Zone Body Construction with front and rear crumple zones. The 2017 INFINITI QX60 with the INFINITI Safety Shield received a 5-Star overall safety rating from the national Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the highest safety rating a vehicle can receive.

The 2017 INFINITI QX60 is available now for lease or purchase at Coulter INFINITI in Mesa near Scottsdale and Tempe. Contact us today and schedule your test drive!

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INFINITI’s Q60 coupe has long been the stuff of high-performance dreams. The all-new 2017 Q60 is no exception, which has added more engine choices and has been redesigned to improve aerodynamics. At our INFINITI dealership serving Scottsdale, we’re very excited about the upcoming changes and can’t wait to see it on our lot, ready for a test drive!

ALL ABOUT AESTHETICS

No one loves a sports car just for its personality, and the 2017 INFINITI Q60 has updated its look entirely. Admire the stunning curves and sweeping profile, designed to maximize performance and cast a shadow on its considerably less bold competitors. Not to worry: for the true INFINITI design enthusiasts, there are still some signature elements in the 2017 Q60 that Scottsdale drivers will find compelling. Aggressive headlamps, dual exhaust pipes, and the prominently displayed logo are all intact.

In the past, this coupe has simply been a shrunk-down version of the Q60 sedan. However, for the 2017 model year, the Q60 coupe is going rogue: it has many of its own design elements that boldly announce its presence, inside and out. Gleaming metal accents throughout the exterior complement the fresh, windswept look, while interior options have expanded to include red leather and a substantially sportier cockpit.

PICK YOUR POWER

Falling in love with the 2017 Q60 coupe is an inevitability, but with a selection of available engine choices, you can find the perfect power for you. Adrenaline junkies will be thrilled with the standard 3.0L twin-turbo V6 engine, which has an output of 400 horsepower. There’s also an option for a 2.0L 4-cylinder single-turbo engine, which turns out 208 horsepower- no small feat for a light and nimble coupe like this one!

The INFINITI Q60 coupe is a much-loved sports car with a dedicated fan base, and we can’t wait to see what drivers do with the all-new 2017 model. In the meanwhile, check out any of the Q60 models we have in stock- there’s a reason these are a fan favorite. Visit us to take a test drive and find out why!

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If you’ve ever wondered who has the best experiences behind the wheel, Wards has the answer: it’s drivers of the 2016 INFINITI Q50 sports sedan! Our INFINITI dealer serving Gilbert has watched drivers depend on this sedan time and time again to deliver a thrilling driving experience without compromising comfort. The 2016 Q50 does so without breaking a sweat.

TOP TECH FOR YOUR RIDE

This is the first year of Wards 10 Best User Experiences list, and factors in things that are meant please passengers and drivers alike. Everyday use of infotainment systems, connectivity, and driver-assist technologies has made such a list not only appreciated, but necessary. WardsAuto is a dependable and respected source of information about vehicle analysis, and we’re thrilled that they found the 2016 Q50 to be worthy of the top 10 list! It’s no secret that the 2016 INFINITI Q50 sports sedan is equipped with the refined connectivity experience that drivers near Gilbert have come to expect from their vehicles. After all, this is the manufacturer that brings you INFINITI InTouch, a two-screen telematics system that’s dedicated to making all features easy to access, not just the ones you need the most. Wards found the navigation system, smartphone app integration, and other features to be intuitive and simple to navigate, just like convenient tech features should be.

SMART SOLUTIONS FOR SAFETY

Something else that was not lost on Wards was INFINITI’s dedication to high-end safety technology and how seamlessly they integrate into the driver experience. This organization specified INFINITI’s Cross Traffic Alert, Predictive Forward Collision Warning, and Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection as top-tier tech that was as simple as it was necessary.

What driving enthusiast could resist the appeal of a vehicle that delivers not just a good user experience, but one of the best? For a test drive of the 2016 Q50, visit Coulter INFINITI in Mesa today!

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At Coulter INFINITI in Mesa, our Phoenix area INFINITI dealer, we are so excited that the 2015 QX80 has won “most Popular on Edmunds.com” for the premium luxury segment. The annual award identifies the three models in each segment with the highest “car-shopper consideration,” which is measure by the total of monthly unique visitors to Edmunds.com from January 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014. This includes visitors to the research and inventory pages on Edmunds.com for each new model.

INFINITI TAKES THE CAKE

“Edmunds.com visitors have confirmed what we have seen in the marketplace – that the QX80 is one of our most popular models, and we are delighted to be recognized with this award,” said Randy Parker, vice president, INFINITI Americas. “The luxury SUV segment is very competitive, but the QX80’s performance and design continues to attract customers looking for a well-appointed luxury utility vehicle.”

Phoenix INFINITI drivers agree that the 2015 QX80 offers an incredibly unique combination of inspired design and performance that makes this model stand out among its competitors in the luxury performance SUV class.

In addition, the the many accompaniments that the QX80 has to offer like the standard INFINITI Hard Drive Navigation System, available Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection system, available Bose 13-speaker Premium Audio System and available Bose Cabin Surround System with digital 5.1 decoding and 15 speakers, this model is powerful. The rugged practicality provides a 400 horsepower engine that is more than capable of hauling up to eight passengers and towing up to 8,500. We know. You didn’t expect all of that out of an INFINITI. As it turns out, luxury doesn’t only mean opulent; it means everything.

To get behind the wheel of the 2015 QX80, visit us at our INFINITI dealer serving Phoenix. For more information, contact us at 480-351-7825.

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NFINITI has recently taken a virtual racing vehicle from a PlayStation game and turned it into a physical concept car. The Vision Gran Turismo was unveiled last month at the Shanghai Motor Show. This model has been burning rubber in the popular Sony PlayStation racing game “Gran Turismo 6” since this past December. The game version of this car is one of several digital cars that have been specifically designed for Gran Turismo by luxury brands including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Aston Martin.

A DIGITAL REALITY

The physical car matches the online version with a very low ride and stature with an extremely aggressive fascia that resembles an actual face, while its body has a silky surface look to it. It was created by Jeremy Liu, a 29-year-old Chinese designer working in a team of about 30 people at INFINITI’s design studio in Beijing. Liu’s dark, demonizing design jumped out when INFINITI executives were choosing a winner from the racing game in 2013.

“Personally, I don’t like very rigid, very straight lines. I prefer soft lines,” said Mr. Liu, one of the brand’s up-and-coming designers, at a design-themed event held in Shanghai earlier this month. “I think that fits in with the aesthetics of INFINITI.”

Building the physical version took about eight months, and involved around 15 people in China, and another 15 globally. This racing car is not intended for production or sales.

INFINITI is not the first luxury brand to turn a virtual racer from Gran Turismo into a physical car. Mercedes-Benz also based one of its concept cars on a design that was specifically for the game. BMW released their car at the Los Angeles auto show in 2013.

You can be sure that many more brands will begin creating concept cars based on virtual games and for INFINITI, this is only the beginning. Be sure to visit us at our Mesa INFINITI dealer to acquaint yourself with our favorite brand.

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LUXURY PERFORMANCE AVAILABLE Near SCOTTSDALE

The most potent offering in the 2017 INFINITI Q50 lineup, the Red Sport 400, is available in both RWD and AWD and includes all of the features of the Q50 3.0t Sport with an upgraded 400-hp engine. Exclusive 19′′ wheels, red painted sport brakes, performance run-flat tires, and dynamic digital suspension are also exclusive additions to the Red Sport 400.

With subtle badging on the door and trunk, the aggressive front fascia with sport bumper and stealthy chrome exhaust are what makes the Red Sport 400 exterior stand out amongst the other 2017 Q50s. But there is no mistaking the increase in power when you are behind the wheel of the Red Sport 400. With its 400-hp 3.6L V6 Twin Turbo Engine with and 350 lb-ft of torque the 2017 Q50 Red Sport 400 can reach 60mph in 4.5 seconds according to motortend.com and completes a quarter mile in 13 seconds flat at 109.2 mph.

The powerful sport sedan is nothing but refined luxury on the interior however. The 2017 INFINITI Q50 Red Sport 400 comes standard with features such as the INFINITI Intelligent Key, Bose performance speakers, leather appointed seating, aluminum trim, and rear-view monitor. This sports sedan does not cut corners with comfort; the wheel base is longer than most in its class producing a larger cabin with more leg room for rear passengers. The all new Design Package available for 2017 adds semi-aniline leather appointed seating, seat quilting and contrast stitching, natural maple wood accents, unique black headliner and pillars and a dark chrome interior trim.

With loads of power for a lower price than many of its competitors, the 2017 INFINITI Q50 Red Sport 400 delivers a strong performance with more luxurious features and innovative safety technologies when equipped with optional packages. The Technology Package includes safety and performance features such as Lane Departure Prevention w/ Active Lane Control, Intelligent Cruise Control w/ Full Speed Range, Auto leveling Adaptive Front Lighting System, Distance Control Assist, Blind Spot Intervention, Lane Departure Warning, Eco pedal, and Front Seat Pre-Crash Seatbelts. The Driver Assistance Package takes safety one step further with Forward Emergency Braking, Predictive Forward Collision Warning, Around View Monitor w/ Moving Object Detection and Front and Rear Sonar Systems, Blind Spot Warning, and Backup Collision Intervention.

Contact us today to schedule your test drive on this luxury sports sedan and purchase or lease a 2017 INFINITI Q50 Red Sport 400 from Coulter INFINITI in Mesa, serving the Scottsdale, Tempe and Phoenix areas in Arizona.

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