Nissan Said 'No' To A 4-Door GT-R Sedan So You'd Buy An SUV Instead
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Gerhard started his career in automotive journalism in 2010, after finishing degrees in Communication, English, and Politics, and diplomas in Film and Art Appreciation and Graphic Design. He's currently a senior editor with experience in local and global coverage, and more than 1,000 test cars driven. He started his career at CarBuzz in January 2021.
Every so often a concept car arrives that feels less like a design exercise and more like a genuine promise — a glimpse of a future that seems not just possible, but inevitable. The Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge was exactly that kind of car. Shown to the world with a GT-R engine under its sculpted hood and F1 ambitions baked into every body panel, it looked like the vehicle that would finally force Europe's performance establishment to take a Japanese luxury brand seriously. It didn't make it. And more than a decade on, its cancellation still stings. Unveiled in 2014, the Eau Rouge was a performance sedan that looked ready to rival the best in the world. Eye-catching good looks, an advanced AWD system, aggressive chassis tuning, and plenty of other changes grabbed our attention.
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