We’re already enamored by the beautiful Infiniti QX30 Concept, ever since Infiniti released a couple of teaser images. Now, it officially debuts at the ongoing 2015 Geneva International Motor Show, and it will inspire a new premium compact crossover.
According to the Japanese manufacturer, the QX30 Concept Combines the sleek lines of the coupe with the command sitting and all-wheel drive of a crossover, and the QX30 Concept is just as adept at navigating high street as it is exploring weekend getaways.
“QX30 Concept foreshadows an entry in the premium compact segment that provides a stylish alternative to the existing offer in this segment,” said Roland Krueger, Infiniti President and CEO.
“The vehicle embodies our conviction to give customers the freedom to go wherever they want, whenever they want – in a style that turns heads and makes a statement, in a way that expresses their individualized character.”
The Q30 will be built in the U.K. this year while a sports coupe based on the Q60 Concept revealed in Detroit earlier this year will go into production next year. The QX30 Concept-inspired crossover will also be launched next year.
Infiniti continues to broaden its line-up to cover the spectrum from smaller premium vehicles, namely the Q30, to full-size crossovers such as the QX70. In fact, Infiniti has drawn on its heritage of creating successful high-performance crossovers namely the QX50 and QX70 to craft the QX30 Concept.
The QX30 Concept rides on 21-inch wheels, has a low, satin chrome front bumper with big side openings, hardy kick plates under the doors and a tough-looking but sculpted skid plate in the rear. Even the roof racks have gone beyond their functional use. According to Infiniti, they artistically “obstruct” the rear passenger’s view through the glass roof, resulting in an inimitable perspective of the outside.
Inside, the environment is bold and dark, while all four seats have been streamlined for a suspended look. The U-shaped seat frame is partially wrapped with a layer of premium Connolly saddle leather offset by blue stitching. The contrast between the exposed and covered parts of the frame lends a three-dimensional quality to the interior.
The QX30 Concept previews a family of vehicles which are designed to be matched with a wide range of powertrains, both gasoline and diesel.
