Infiniti Q60 Concept: First Look

Looks like: The next-gen Q60 coupe

Defining characteristics: In-your-face grille and sculpted curves

Ridiculous features: None; it looks production ready.

Chance of being mass-produced: One hundred percent and the production model should look a lot like the concept, according to Infiniti.

There’s nothing pie in the sky about Infiniti’s latest concept, the Q60, which bowed at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. According to the automaker, it previews what the next Q60 coupe will be in terms of styling and powertrains.

“This I can tell you is about 90 percent. Many of the things — the front view, the very strong shoulder, the sculpted artistry of the body — this is very close to the production,” Alfonso Albaisa, Infiniti executive design director, said in a statement.

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Outside, its sharp front edges, double arch grille, broad shoulders and strong character line that runs the length of the body combine for an imposing stance — one much more aggressive than the current Q60 coupe wears. It rides on low-profile 21-inch wheels with matte-black and high-gloss black chrome spokes, adding to the menacing look.

Inside, the concept features hand-stitched leather seats and surfaces as well as carbon-fiber trim accents. Rear-seat passengers sit on a pair of quilted leather bucket seats. The overall look is more luxurious than sporty. In terms of controls, the concept uses the Infiniti InTuition personalization system. The system recognizes vehicle settings for up to four different drivers; preferences include driving position, heating and cooling, audio, navigation and multimedia presets.

Under the hood, there’s nothing “concept” about the engine. The Q60 uses the next-generation of Infiniti’s 3.0-liter V-6 engine with direct injection and twin-turbocharging. It first debuted on the Q80 Inspiration concept unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, and Infiniti says it’s just one powertrain in a new family of lighter, smaller and more efficient engines that it plans to introduce during the next two years. Specs haven’t been released but the automaker says the new engine significantly reduces fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions while boosting power and torque.

Look for more details on the production version next year; Infiniti says the third generation of the Q60 is planned for 2016.