Next-generation Infiniti G series may launch in 2013 instead of 2014

The current generation Infiniti G-series has been on the market since the G37 Coupe was launched back in 2007. Thus, it is a matter of time before the carmaker rolls out a worthy successor. Now, a report by Inside Line suggests Infiniti's engineers to be a step ahead and the models may hit dealerships in early 2013.

The news arrives following an interview with Andy Palmer, executive vice president of Nissan and Infiniti's Global Business Unit. He confirmed "the new G will arrive a year from now," which contradicted a earlier report that it was slated for a mid 2014 release. Given the recency of the interview, we are more incliined to believe the launch will take place in 2013.

Infiniti has entered into an engine sharing agreement with Mercedes-Benz that could see the G-series share some of the same units that power the new C-Class, with some floating rumours that the competing models will also ride on the same platform.

If the reports are true, the G series may launch as early as Jan 2013, beginning in Detroit, USA.