Actor Kit Harington is likely best known as Jon Snow on Game of Thrones, but he puts away his character's sword in a new ad for the 2017 Infiniti Q60. Harington gets behind the wheel of the crimson sports coupe and dramatically recites William Blake's poem The Tyger.
At first glance, this is an odd ad for a sports car. The imagery is normal because it shows the Q60 speeding along a curvaceous, tree-lined road. However, Harington’s recitation gets louder and begins to overshadow the 3.0-liter biturbo V6’s grumble as the spot goes on. Listening closer to the poem gives the commercial more meaning, though. The lines consider the creation of a tiger, and you can connect this to the way engineers develop a luxury coupe.
To get the word out about the new Q60, Infiniti is also prepping online adds with music technologist Young Guru and shoe designer Sophia Chang. The coupe arrives in the United States in September and starts at $39,885 after destination. The standard powertrain is a turbocharged 2.0-liter with 208 horsepower (155 kilowatts) and 258 pound-feet (350 Newton-meters) of torque. Infiniti expects most customers to opt for the new VR-series biturbo 3.0-liter V6 with 300 hp (224 kW) and 295 lb-ft of torque (400 Nm), which starts at $45,205. A choice of rear- or all-wheel drive is available with both powerplants, and all of these models get a seven-speed automatic gearbox. Later, Infiniti will add the Q60 Red Sport 400 with 400 hp (298 kW) and 350 lb-ft (475 Nm) from the biturbo V6, and the automaker will announce prices for it later.
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Kit Harington takes the new INFINITI Q60 for an empowered drive in his debut brand film, ‘Tyger’
Kit Harington, Emmy-nominated actor stars in new INFINITI Q60 film
One-minute short film showcases INFINITI and Harington's shared ability to deliver an exhilarating performance
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – INFINITI marks the launch of the dynamic INFINITI Q60 with a film starring one of the world's most talked about actors, Kit Harington. Emmy-nominated Harington is a fearless craftsman who has risen to prominence through his much-lauded recent performances on stage and screen. Now, he stars in an exhilarating short film for INFINITI'S Q60 titled "Tyger."
“Kit Harington is a unique and refined talent,” said Melissa Bell, INFINITI senior director of Marketing. “He is performance orientated with intelligence and a passion for his artistry and the Q60 has inspired a powerful performance from him in ‘Tyger.’ In this one-minute drive we’re thrilled to take viewers on a test-ride through multiple emotions. The Q60 is a dynamic automobile, driven by one of the world’s best actors – a winning combination.”
The one-minute film opens with Harington striding towards the Q60. He settles in the car and dramatically begins reciting William Blake's primal poem, "The Tyger." Harington's intense performance is awakened as he takes both the Q60 and the poem for a visceral, winding drive. The film ends with an effortless stop from the Q60 and a knowing glance by Harington.
"What inspires me personally in my life, is a beautiful piece of writing – something which is specific, delicate and beautiful," said Kit Harington.
Blake's "The Tyger" is an inspiring reflection of such writing and also captures the high performance empowerment of the Q60; they are both an exploration of aesthetic beauty, primal ferocity, ambition and seduction.
"The Kit Harington film is just the first piece of an completely integrated marketing campaign for the all-new Q60 that includes key strategic partnerships including media partners and influencers," said Allyson Witherspoon, director of marketing communications and media at INFINITI USA. "Throughout late summer and into the fall, our message of ‘The Coupe is Back' will remind that nothing can provide the style, performance and personal expression than a car like the Q60 can."
Harington's "Tyger" film is one of three new films being released to mark the launch of the Q60. INFINITI are due to release web films in the coming weeks of Audio Engineer and Music Technologist Young Guru and Sneaker Designer Sophia Chang.
The Q60 featured in this film is a premium sports coupe that combines expressive design with exhilarating performance and dynamics. The taut, muscular lines of the exterior hint at the Q60's considerable performance potential –enhanced with the all-new 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo engine.
About INFINITI
INFINITI Motor Company Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong with sales operations in over 50 countries. The INFINITI brand was launched in 1989. Its range of premium automobiles is currently built in manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United States, United Kingdom and China. INFINITI plans to also expand manufacturing into Mexico by 2017.
INFINITI design studios are located in Atsugi-Shi near Yokohama, London, San Diego and Beijing.
INFINITI is in the middle of a major product offensive. The brand has been widely acclaimed for its daring design and innovative driver-assistance technologies.
From the 2016 season, INFINITI is a technical partner of the Renault Sport Formula One team, contributing its expertise in hybrid performance.
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