Infiniti Kuraza was a luxury SUV concept car that debuted at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Designed to explore the future of luxury vehicle interiors, it prioritized maximum interior space and passenger comfort over traditional utility.
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It featured three rows of two individual seats arranged in an "amphitheater" layout so every passenger had a panoramic view through the large windows and three overhead glass panels.
The most distinctive feature was its six doors—three on each side—which included rear-hinged (suicide) doors for the third row to allow unhindered access.
The interior design blended modern technology with traditional Japanese elements, such as seatbacks inspired by kimonos and a vertically oriented center monitor serving as a modern interpretation of a kakejiku (hanging scroll).
The cabin utilized natural materials including beige leather, hand-crafted wood, and milled aluminum alloy.
Despite its focus on "hospitality" and luxury, the Kuraza's polarizing exterior design was widely criticized. In a Wall Street Journal survey at the time, 69% of respondents voted it the "ugliest concept car" at the show.
The vehicle was strictly a design study and never went into production, though it served as a platform for Infiniti to showcase its vision for future luxury interiors.
ZaphodBeeblebrahx@reddit
That kink in the roofline is hideous
kevinxb@reddit
Guess they didn't let that survey deter them, I see many design elements that made it into production models like the QX80.
masturbathon@reddit
Honestly it just fits with the whole Infiniti line-up. They've got some of the ugliest design cues...although the Q-series definitely wins the crown.
TheBracketry@reddit
Maximize interior space, then fill it up with useless armrest/console shit. I'd say it came true.
sorestgore@reddit
I hate that it predicted horribly large vertical infotainment systems that can total a vehicle if it fails
BlackSwanMarmot@reddit
It looks like a cross between a Kia Soul, an International Travelall and six nail shop massage chairs.
Taanistat@reddit
Apparently the future of car interiors was going to feature the inability to move between rear seats without dropping a completely unnecessary extended armrest/divider as in picture #17.
MarcASD@reddit
Please tell me this is AI
Venkie2Maybach@reddit (OP)
No,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infiniti_Kuraza
https://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/infiniti-kuraza-concept
MarcASD@reddit
My god.
ContributionDapper84@reddit
Munster-approved
jonrpatrick@reddit
InfiniScion EdgeSoulClubman?
TheMetalWolf@reddit
A Kia Soul buttfucked a Mini Cooper...
punkmonkey22@reddit
Mini Clubman at home..
Venkie2Maybach@reddit (OP)
https://imgur.com/a/35dC1mS