Intro at 2005 NAIAS
Here's a set of photos I took after the Infiniti Kuraza's introduction in January of 2005, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Comfort is the Key
Infiniti designed the Kuraza with passenger comfort in mind, with stadium seating for two in each of the three rows and a stepped-up roof line above rear passengers.
Third row seating is accessed through an extra set of wide, rear-hinged doors, and the absence of a pillar between the second and third row makes the opening for rear seating even larger.
The Kuraza offers its passengers a panoramic view of the outside through large windows with wrap-around rear glass and three overhead glass roof panels. At night, the roof area is defined by subtle overhead lighting.
Kojii Nagano, the product design director who headed the Kuraza design team, offered the press his thoughts about a portion of the team's design objectives:
- "Kuraza, like a beautiful guest room in a fine home, is not designed to be used everyday. It is intended as a social space for six adult friends, such as couples meeting at a resort and heading out together for a special dinner. Therefore it doesn’t need all of the usual utility features, including cupholders, excess luggage space, storage compartments and individual DVD monitors."
